Wearing the niqab should be done to seek the pleasure of Allah. Many women find wearing the niqab helps them to be more mindful of Allah throughout the day,
There is a difference of opinion among scholars about whether the niqab is compulsory or recommended under Islamic law (Shariah). Most argue that it is a recommended act that brings reward, but isn’t compulsory, whilst some argue that not wearing it is a violation of the Shariah.
It is widely agreed amongst scholars that wearing niqab is an act that attracts great rewards from Allah.
Wearing niqab is a good way to remain mindful of Allah throughout the day. In covid times many women started their niqab journey after wearing a face mask before moving to a simple half-niqab over their hijab hiding the lower part of the face, and then a full-niqab covering the eyebrows as well as gloves.
Remind those that question you that by taking away physical distractions, you force them to engage with your personality, intellect and emotions directly. [3] X Research source
Explain that wearing the niqab helps protect you from unwanted stares and attention. Although it’s possible that your family or spouse may encourage you to wear niqab, it must ultimately be a decision between you and Allah to wear it.
You don’t need to stop wearing the niqab just because people don’t understand. Wearing niqab is between you and Allah, not them. If others have a problem with it and mock you, that is for them to account for on the Day of Judgement.
Encourage Muslim sisters to wear a niqab for a day to experience the benefits for themselves. If you have daughters, encourage your daughters to wear a niqab by the time they reach puberty.
Always try to display modesty and good Islamic character in your interactions with both non-Muslims and Muslims.
Have no fear when people stare. Instead be grateful for the protection that niqab provides.
For example, a comparison you might use would be the habits nuns wear in Catholicism. Nuns wear the habit as a symbol of poverty and devotion. Recently, many nuns have decided not to wear the habit, but some do so in order to communicate their beliefs. Explain the similarity that you wear your niqab much as the nuns wear habits and just like in Catholicism there are many Muslims who choose not to wear the niqab. [5] X Research source
Many sports, including the sunnah sports of archery and horse riding, can be enjoyed whilst wearing the niqab.
