The Dress Code for the Muslim Women in the Qur’an and the Sunnah | Albani

About The Dress Code for the Muslim Women in the Qur’an and the Sunnah

The Dress Code for the Muslim Women in the Qur’an and the Sunnah is an English translation of a well-known work by Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albani, first written in Arabic in 1952. The author wrote it to set out the clothing that a Muslim woman should wear when she goes out and the conditions that make her dress Islamic. He draws on the Qur’an, the Sunnah, the practice of the companions and the sayings of scholars.

The English edition is published by Dar as-Sunnah Publishers. It is a detailed work that readers study to understand the reasoning behind the guidance on dress, as well as the guidance itself.

What readers will find

• The evidence from the Qur’an and the Sunnah on a woman’s dress
• The author’s explanation of the conditions of a Muslim woman’s dress
• Discussion of reports and the sayings of the companions and scholars
• A study that helps readers understand the reasoning behind the guidance

About the author

Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albani (1914 to 1999) was born in Shkoder, Albania, and later lived in Damascus and Amman. He was a scholar of hadith and a leading figure of modern Salafi scholarship. He received the King Faisal International Prize in 1999.

A note for readers

Scholars have differed on some points of women’s dress, including the question of covering the face. This book sets out the author’s own view, and readers are encouraged to consult trusted scholars and to read other works alongside it.

Who should read this book

The book is for Muslim women and men who want to study the evidence on modest dress, for students of knowledge, and for teachers who give classes on the subject. It is a reference for those who wish to know how the guidance is derived.

How to read it well

Read it patiently and with a good intention, and keep a notebook of the evidence cited. Discuss the points you do not understand with a teacher, and approach differences between scholars with respect and kindness.

Modesty as part of faith

Modesty is a part of faith in Islam, and it covers speech, behaviour and dress. Learning the guidance with its evidence helps a person adopt it with understanding and not only out of habit. A kind and respectful approach in discussing these matters is part of the teaching too.

Learning with kindness

Matters of dress are personal and sensitive, and Islam asks us to speak about them with wisdom and kindness. A reader who studies the evidence calmly will be better able to explain it to others without harshness, and to respect those who hold a different view within the bounds of what scholars have allowed.

A reference for classes

Teachers who hold classes for women and girls on modesty can use this book as a reference. It is detailed, and so it is best read in parts, with discussion after each section so that students understand the reasons as well as the rules.

Edition details

Title: The Dress Code for the Muslim Women in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Author: Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albani. Language: English. Sold by Lafz Bookstore with delivery across India.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Arabic title? Hijab al-Mar’ah al-Muslimah.

Who wrote it? Shaykh Muhammad Nasir ad-Din al-Albani.

Does it cover the whole subject of women’s dress? It sets out the author’s view with evidence. Scholars have differed on some points.

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