Dress & Appearance

Is wearing the hijab obligatory in Islam and what is the wisdom behind it?

The hijab (head covering and loose body covering) is obligatory for Muslim women by unanimous consensus of all schools of Islamic law—Sunni and beyond. The Quran explicitly commands this in Surah al-N

Is wearing a necklace, earrings, or jewelry permissible for men in Islam?

Gold and silk are categorically forbidden for men by explicit prophetic prohibition — this applies to gold chains, rings, necklaces, and any silk clothing regardless of whether one is alone or in publ

How should we understand the hadith cursing plucking eyebrows (nams)?

The hadith on al-namisah (plucking eyebrows to change appearance) is authentic and severe in wording.

Can Men Wear Silk Ties?

Yasir Qadhi addresses this question and explains the ruling with key conditions and practical caveats.

May a woman uncover her hair for a man who is proposing to her before the nikah?

Hanafi, Maliki, and Shafi'i generally require full hijab before nikah even in supervised meetings.