What evidence proves that the hijab is obligatory for the Muslim woman, which can be used to explain its importance to Muslims and non-Muslims in non-Islamic societies?
Residing in disbelieving countries is impermissible except out of necessity or a dire need. It is obligatory for a resident in their countries to adhere to the and not remove it despite harassment. It is recommended to invite those who mock to understand the ruling of the hijab and to debate with them in the best manner, clarifying that the hijab is an obligation and that a believing man and woman must obey the command of Allah and His Messenger, peace be upon him, as Allah says: "It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into clear error." And clarify that the hijab is a covering and a fortress for women, and wearing it cuts off the covetousness of those with diseased hearts.
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