Modesty & Hijab

The Quran commands believing men to lower their gaze and guard their chastity, stating this is purer for them.

The Quran commands believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity, as part of broader modesty requirements.

The Quran instructs women to draw their head coverings over their chests and that the Prophet's wives and believing women draw their outer garments close around them.

The Quran instructs the Prophet to tell believing women to draw their outer garments over themselves so they may be recognized and not harmed.

The Quran instructs believing women to draw their head coverings over their chests and not display their adornment except what is apparent.

The Quran commands believers not to enter homes other than their own without seeking permission and greeting the occupants.

The Quran instructs women not to strike their feet to draw attention to their hidden adornment.

The Quran instructs the Prophet's wives not to be soft in speech lest those with diseased hearts be tempted, but to speak with appropriate words.

The Quran instructs believers to ask the Prophet's wives for things from behind a screen, as that is purer for both parties.

The Quran instructs believing women not to display their adornment except to specified close relatives, and instructs the Prophet's wives not to make a display of themselves.

The Quran states that Allah has given garments to cover nakedness and as adornment, but that the garment of God-consciousness is the best.

The Quran states that elderly women who have passed child-bearing age are not at fault if they lay aside their outer garment without displaying adornment.

The Quran addresses both men and women with commands covering the gaze, dress, and conduct together as a complete system of modesty.