Narrated Aisha (ra): "I used to enter my house
where Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) was
and take off my garment (hijab) saying that only
my husband and my father were there; but when
Umar was buried along with them, I swear by Allah
that I did not enter it without having my clothes
wrapped round me owing to modesty regarding
Umar." (at-Tirmidhi and Ahmed)
If women in today's society choose not to wear the
veils, but some belief in their hearts, than they
might be categorised as Muslim women but not
Mumineen.
The truth is that Haya is a special characteristic
of a Mu'min ( believing, practicing Muslims). People
who are ignorant of the teachings of the Prophet
(saws) do not concern themselves with Haya and
Honour. Haya and Iman are interdependent;
therefore either they both exist together or they
both perish. Thus, the Prophet (saws) has said in
one hadith, "When there is no haya left, then do as
you please."
