Ramadan- A Month to Seek Blessings of Allah

There are various events and festivals celebrated annually all over the world. Some festivals are general and not associated with a specific region and religion. Some festivals are specific to religious rituals. Muslims celebrate their religious festivals with a great devotion and respect. Each one has its own importance and significance but the importance of Ramadan Mubarak is eminent.  Ramadan is 9th month according to the Islamic calendar.

Muslims fast during this month which is obligatory for everyone except sick and the children who do not reach the age of puberty. The person who fasts does not eat or drink anything from Fajar to Maghrib and seeks forgiveness of Allah Pak through good deeds and worship. People give alms and do good deeds in order to please Allah Subhana Watallah. Namaz-e-Traweeh is a special prayer offered during the month of Ramadan after Isha Prayers. This Namaz has numerous benefits and fazail according to the Islamic point of view. As Islamic quotes reported by Sahaba demonstrate its significance. 

Hazrat Abu Huraira reported that the Holy Prophet (PUBH) said;

“Whoever prays during the night in Ramadan sincerely; seeking his reward from Allah, his former sins are forgiven.” (Sahih al-Muslim, Vol 1, page 259)

Sayyidna Ibn Abbas (R.A) narrated that, 

During the month of Ramadan, aside from the praying of Wit’r the beloved Prophet (PUBH) would also pray 20 rak’ahs of Taraweeh. 

The month of Ramadan is divided into three parts known as “Ashrahs”.  These ashrahs namely called as Ashrah-e-Rehmat, Ashrah-e-Maghfirat, and Asrah-e-Nijat. Special wazaif are offered and People recite Quran heartedly in these ashrahs. The last ashrah is superior as Laialtul Qadar the night of blessing comes in it. Some people do “Itakaf” for in these last ten days of Ramadan. After this holy month according to the Islamic Calendar, Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on 1st of Shawwal.

Ramadan is a spiritual reflection of the blessings of Allah. The last divine book “Quran” was revealed in this month. Allah likes those who follow His path.

How to Drape an Arabic hijab?

Hijab is taken as a symbol of respect all over the world. Muslim ladies wear hijabs to cover their heads by wrapping a dense cloth around the head and neck. It is worn on abayas, frocks, and other dressing as well. In this modern era, many ladies other than Muslims as well adopt it as a fashion. According to dressing, styles and stuff hijab also varies. The most popular among hijab styles is Arabic style. 

After scrutinizing one’s face cut and region’s climate, the next thing is to understand is how to wear a hijab in a stylish way that not adds beauty to your appearance but also make you feel comfortable. Many girls put on Hijab styles that do not go with their personality and they all the time feel uncomfortable. In order to avoid some common blunders that generally girls do while wrapin a hijab, here is given some tips to drape this dressing in a beautiful manner.

• Choose a stuff that should not be feel hard and irritating while taken on. 
• Take care while draping the cloth around your neck that a chubby face should not look chubbier or a thin face look slimmer. For a round face wrap the scarf in a way that it covers your cheek bones and give your face a slight longer look. For a square face, skim the edges of the mouth with scarf. For long faces or the face with wide forehead, wrap the scarf more on your forehead that it looks shorter.
• Let’s start wrapping a hijab on triangular shape. First of all put the hijab cap on your head that should cover half of your forehead. Now take the scarf and put it on your head. Fold a bit on the ear part and wrap the both sides of the cloth around the jaw line and then pin up it down the chin. 
• Pick the other side of the cloth and wrap it upward round the head and pin it up either on right or left side. That’s all. 

For more hijab styles check our other articles. 

Beginner’s Guide to Hijab Styles

Some say that wearing Hijab means going back to ancient prehistoric period BUT “That Is Not True”. Let’s look it this way. What if I say that dressing half naked mean going back to Stone Age where there was no concept of covering oneself up?

This is what HIJAB give us; integrity, respect and modesty in society. Today, hijab is famous among Muslim women in the form of various Hijab styles. If certain percentage of people think it is just the piece of cloth they are wrong IT’S NOT rather it’s a way of life. Today in France and in many western countries Muslim where women are compelled to give up hijab is the answer to many questions. While these societies hold biasness against certain masses and support female modernism in the name of getting half naked, Islam on the other hand is a religion that not only gives respect to women but also respect and support other religions as they are. 

If one thinks that wearing Hijab means reducing women’s freedom; it’s time to change your mind as it is your dignity and protection. Here are some hijab styles that can be adopted to further enhance your persona. Scarf fashion is at its peak nowadays which is one reason for the variety, colors and styles in the market.

1). Wearing a scarf around the head and neck in a clockwise manner although makes it looks beautiful but for hijab sake you need to consider certain appropriate length and width. Also, many scarfs are available in silk form which makes it quite difficult to keep intact. So, it’s better to wear an under scarf first.

2). Stole or stoler is another form of scarf appropriate for females who don’t want to veil. This can be perfect for college or university going females. It also eliminates the need for wearing dupata; just grab a matching color stoler and here you go.

3). For more religious families who make their girls do hijab from a very small age; let’s say school going girls than a triangular shaped scarf is best as it is most convenient to wear. Just wear it, pin it up and off you go with your studies and sports. It won’t be a pain in your ass TRUST ME!!

Hence, for beginners these hijab styles are the simplest ways to cover yourself up and at the same time being trendy. Best of Luck Girls!