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The Qur’an addresses Islamic modest dress as follows: “And tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to di...

The Qur’an addresses Islamic modest dress as follo...

Islam does not forbid men and women to interact, but enjoins them to adopt a code of behavior characterized by modesty so that they may treat one another with full and appropriate respect. Islamic modest behavior consists of piety and mutual respect,...

Islam does not forbid men and women to interact, b...

Excuse One: I'm not yet convinced (of the necessity) of hijab.We then ask this sister two questions:One: Is she truly convinced of the correctness of the religion of Islam?The natural answer is: Yes, she is convinced, for she responds "Laa ilaaha ill...

Excuse One: I'm not yet convinced (of the necessit...

What does it mean? "There was a companion of ours in Glasgow who became ill and was hospitalized. He was admitted for three days and on the fourth day the attendant nurse said, "Marry me". He [the brother in Glasgow] asked, "Why? I am a Muslim, you a...

What does it mean? "There was a companion of ours ...

Hijab or the Islamic modest dress that covers natural contours of body and spots of beauty has several beneficial aspects that are commonly known. Being the divine command which is obligatory for the followers of Islam, the Muslims, both males and fe...

Hijab or the Islamic modest dress that covers natu...

Undoubtedly, in this age of ours - which some have named as the ‘age of nudity and sexual freedom’ and in which, West-stricken individuals regard wantonness of women as being part of this freedom - the mention of hijaab is very disconcerting for this...

Undoubtedly, in this age of ours - which some have...

Excuse Six: If I wear the hijab then nobody will marry me, so I' m going to leave it off until then. Any husband, who desires that you be uncovered and adorned in public in defiance of and in disobedience to Allah, is not a worthy husband in the firs...

Excuse Six: If I wear the hijab then nobody will m...

"And they shall not display their beauty and ornaments, except what is apparent of it. And they should draw their KHEMAAR (scarves) over their bosoms, and shall not relax this code in the presence of other than ..." Nur24:31 The term ‘Khemaar' in Ara...

"And they shall not display their beauty and ornam...

"If a woman does not wear a veil, let her hair be cut; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then let her wear a veil." "Judge for yourselves. Is it becoming for a woman to worship God without covering for ...

"If a woman does not wear a veil, let her hair be ...

In the Jewish tradition when a Jewish woman[1]did go out in public, she always went out with a head covering which also covered the whole face, leaving one eye free. Going out without a head covering was considered so shameful that it was grounds not...

In the Jewish tradition when a Jewish woman[1]did ...

"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes, and safeguard their private parts (from being seen). This is purer for them. God is fully Cognizant of everything they do. And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and safeguard the...

"Tell the believing men that they shall subdue the...

Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies with Islam, are achieved by prescribing standards on behavior and the dress of a Muslim. A woman who adheres to the tenements of Islam is required to follow the dress code called Hijab, other synonymes...

Modesty and chastity , very important ideologies w...

You can't escape the message that smoking is bad for you. But what if one or both of your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, sick of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can't order your mom or dad to stop ...

You can't escape the message that smoking is bad f...

It's unhealthy to smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco — everyone knows that. But what do kids think about these habits? KidsHealth wanted to know, so we asked 1,433 kids. Here's what they said: Most kids have never tried cigarettes or chewing tobacco. 8...

It's unhealthy to smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco...

Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. You've probably heard that drugs are bad for you, but what does that mean and why are they bad? Medicines Are Legal Drugs If you've ever been sick and had to take medicine, you already kn...

Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's...

What They Are: Methamphetamines (say: meth-am-fet-uh-meenz) are stimulants. Stimulants are a type of drug that speed up your brain. They are produced as pills, powders, or chunky crystals called ice. The crystal form, nicknamed crystal meth, is a pop...

What They Are: Methamphetamines (say: meth-am-fet-...

What It Is: Marijuana (say: mar-uh-wa-nuh) is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States. It is made from the shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp (Cannabis sativa) plant. It looks like green, brown, or gray dried parsle...

What It Is: Marijuana (say: mar-uh-wa-nuh) is the ...

What It Is: LSD, which stands for lysergic acid diethylamide (say: luh-sur-jik a-sud dye-eh-thuh-lah-myde) is a hallucinogenic (say: huh-loo-sun-o-jeh-nik) drug. Hallucinogens change the way you sense the world around you. LSD is odorless, colorless,...

What It Is: LSD, which stands for lysergic acid di...

What They Are: Inhalants (say: in-hay-luntz) are substances that are sniffed or huffed to give the user an immediate rush, or high. They include glues, paint thinners, dry cleaning fluids, gasoline, felt-tip marker fluid, hair spray, deodorants, spr...

What They Are: Inhalants (say: in-hay-luntz) are ...

What It Is: Heroin (say: her-uh-win) comes from the opium poppy, a flower that grows in Asia, Mexico, and South America. Pure heroin is a white powder that tastes really bad. Some heroin is dark brown, and black tar heroin is either sticky or hard an...

What It Is: Heroin (say: her-uh-win) comes from th...

What It Is: GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is illegally produced in home basement labs, usually in the form of a liquid that has no odor or color. It is known as a designer drug because it is specifically made for the purpose of getting people high. Lik...

What It Is: GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) is illegal...