What is the way to persuade oneself and be convinced to wear the hijab, despite desiring to do so, and there being something that prevents its wearing?
Allah has obligated the upon believing women due to the reward for observing it and the punishment for abandoning it. Abandoning it may also lead to other transgressions, such as (unlawful seclusion), ikhtilat (unlawful mixing), and tempting others. Allah commanded believing women in His Book to observe the hijab, and hadiths mention that the women of the Ansar adhered to it upon the revelation of its verses. The hijab possesses profound wisdom and secrets, among them: preserving honor, purifying hearts, promoting noble virtues like chastity and modesty, serving as a sign of chaste women, acting as a safeguard against zina (fornication/adultery) and promiscuity, and preserving gheerah (protective jealousy). A Muslim woman should not be deceived by masculine women who enjoy being flirted with by men.
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