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Is the combination of all the characteristics mentioned in the noble Hadith—"clothed yet naked, their heads like the humps of camels"—a prerequisite for a woman to be denied entry into Paradise, or is it sufficient to possess only one characteristic? And does any slight protrusion in the shayla, for the purpose of beautification, fall under the forbidden meaning of "their heads like the humps of camels"?

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The woman being described by even one of the qualities mentioned in the hadith is sufficient for her to fall under the prohibition and into sin. As for the phrase "their heads are like the humps of Bukhth camels," it was said to mean that they make their heads appear large with headscarves and turbans, resembling the humps of Bukhth camels. It was also said to mean that they yearn for men. The prohibition may also be due to this being a characteristic sign of immoral women at the time. A woman is commanded to conceal her adornment from non-mahram men and to avoid anything that incites temptation, such as going out in beautiful clothing, visible jewelry, and extravagant adornment.

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