Description

The verse of Hijab was revealed (Surah al-Ahzab 33:53 and related verses), establishing the practice of modest covering for Muslim women. This is one of the important social legislations revealed during the Madinan period. Sayyiduna Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ had previously expressed his wish that such a commandment be revealed.

Key Figures

Sources

• Surah al-Ahzab (33:53,59)
• Sahih al-Bukhari