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[quote]As Salamu Alaikum,
i originally posted on this forum as wenpam3, long post! one year ago. i have since returned to the Uk, and am surprised this thread is still going.

Alhamdulillah for the Mercy and Grace of Allah who has blessed us with this Deen and with our beloved Prophet Muhammed to guide us through it.  there are many many many hadith that speak of the covering of women. as well as the ayah of Quran quoted on this thread previously.  the four madhabs are unanimously agreed that the woman must cover everything except face and hands. there is difference of opinion(khilaf) in regards to the face, hands and feet.   there is a recent fatwa that in a place where the woman is going to suffer physical harm she can leave off hijab, but this is not something that is widely agreed upon. I have never read or been taught that covering all except face and hands is a matter of choice. 
One thing is clear the Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, told us, this Ummah would not unite upon falsehood. 
As a muslimah it is an honour and dignity for me to wear hijab,  i have been through the whole range from full covering to scarf and long top over loose trousers. All are acceptable, and i tend to change according to where i am and what i am doing (try hiking up a mountain in full 'afghani' type burka!!!)
One of the beauties of Islam is its acceptance of 'DIFFERENCES OF OPINION' it is the diversity of muslims and their various cultures that make this Deen unique. we do not need to all 'conform' to one opinion, yet at the same time, we follow one God, one Prophet and One Book, how great is that?
The Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, had respect and mercy for all humans whether muslim or non muslim. Allah tells us that Our Prophet was sent as a Mercy to all mankind.  If we cannot show respect and mercy to our fellow muslims then how can we show it to the non muslims. without doing this they will never believe that Islam is a religion of beauty and joy. Make all your effort to show others the wonder of this Deen it is truly a gift.  We have enough 'bad press' and oppression against muslims as it is without us adding to it ourselves.
and Allah subhana wa Ta'ala knows best
make dua for this Ummah,sorry for the long post[/quote]

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