30. Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that would make for greater purity for them, and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.
31. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that they should not display their beauty except what appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms, and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons,or their sisters' sons, or their women, or their slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O you Believers! Turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain bliss.
The Light 24:30 & 31
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Modesty.
Everywhere we look around we see, especially among women, wanton displays of their figures, in states of dress and undress. This has become the norm all over the world, not just the USA.
It wasn't always like this: modesty in dress was prevalent all over, even in the USA, as recent as 40 years ago. Nowadays, modesty is only a small aspect of dress. Some would say that it is progress. Let us not forget that primitive tribes and ancient pagan cultures dress similarly. A regression of civilization has occured.
Modesty is simple to me: cover all skin with loose clothing, look at the ground most of the time, and don't talk so much.
I do like to dress really pretty for my spouse, but otherwise I'm grateful I don't have to go around naked. Am I modest? Allah be my judge!
In the 2 verses above we see how different modesty is for men and for women. Also we see the incredible nuance in language as Allah states the limitations in female dress. I am at a loss to tell you exactly what God means by all the detail given: I would just try to follow the orders as simply and explicitly as possible, and pray for forgiveness. For further guidance, please check the arabic Qur'an, and the genuine teachings of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
I am in awe of the power of a beautiful woman, specifically my spouse. There is definitely some kind of supernatural power that some women have in their beauty. Modesty keeps that power under control, so it doesn't destroy weaker minds and hearts.
In other women not so gifted, the wanton display of their bodies depreciates the power of whatever beauty they do have, into meaninglessness. Very UNsexy.
We are all just one step away from Hell, if it were not for the mercy of God. Modesty helps us control our lusts, and guard our actions thereof.
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