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Points on the Topic of the Religious Discussion of Hijab
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Sadiq Fa’iq *   |
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This article explores the religious and jurisprudential dimensions of Hijab in Islam, focusing specifically on the personal obligation of women to cover themselves in the presence of non-mahram men. It critically evaluates historical claims—particularly those advanced by Amir Hossein Torkashvand—that suggest pre-Islamic (Jahiliyyah) and early Islamic societies were characterized by public nudity or minimal covering. Through rigorous linguistic analysis of Quranic verses, such as those detailing the use of "Khimar" (headcover) and "Jilbab" (outer garment), alongside authentic historical reports involving the conduct of the Ahl al-Bayt and the events following Ashura, the author demonstrates that a relatively complete form of covering was already a cultural norm before the revelation of the Hijab verses. Consequently, the Quranic injunctions were intended to refine and perfect an existing practice, refuting the notion that Islamic Hijab was an entirely anomalous concept that lacked societal acceptance or required severe governmental coercion.
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| Keywords: Hijab, Jurisprudence, Khimar, Jilbab, Pre-Islamic Era (Jahiliyyah), Amir Hossein Torkashvand, Islamic Covering, Quranic Exegesis, Ahl al-Bayt. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2026/11/1 | Accepted: 2026/09/1 | Published: 2026/09/1
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