Its requirement is implied by the sura "The Light" and more directly stated in a hadith about Asmaa.
This term can refer to the most severe form of damnation in Sufism, a contraceptive diaphragm, or the guard of a government official's office door, and it literally means "barrier." Its requirement is implied by the sura "The Light" and more directly stated in a hadith about Asmaa. At first, it was restricted to Muhammad's wives as an indication of wealth, and many poor Muslims still consider it a luxury. As early as 1866, Richard Burton condemned it as "the slavery of one portion of humanity." For 10 points, give the Arabic word for a common interpretation of the Islamic injunction for female modesty, including veiling.
This term can refer to the most severe form of damnation in Sufism, a contraceptive diaphragm, or the guard of a government official's office door, and it literally means "barrier."
{hijab} [prompt {veil}ing, etc before it is read; do not accept or prompt on chador, burqa, or other wrong answers]