Is Wearing Hijab An Obligation What Makes Ghamidi Sahab's View Valid?
The Holy Prophet did not declare keeping a beard as part of the Sunnah; therefore, it cannot be made obligatory. A left-handed person may eat with the right hand; this is not a major issue. In modern Western etiquette, people often eat with the left hand even if they are right-handed. However, one who does not have bread cannot grow it. The Sunnah of eating with the right hand serves as a reminder that God will give us our record of deeds in our right hand. God has not specified exactly what falls under the category of “illa ma zahara”; therefore, it is naturally left to human judgment. As with many matters, some aspects are universal while others vary. The face and hands are meant to remain exposed, so any adornment on them will also remain visible. A woman’s chest is universally regarded as a private part. Exposing it, or its adornment, is generally considered less appropriate than covering it and concealing its adornment, although some cultures permit it. Covering the adornment of the chest is required, and one method for doing so is mentioned in the Qur’an. If the same purpose is achieved through other means, it is also acceptable. The Qur’an sometimes presents a general principle and at other times provides a specific application of that principle, and we figure out the principle. The Quran does it to make us think and discover; in this way, it satisfies intelligent people and lets them join in the quest for knowledge.