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Sahih al-Bukhari 6240 (Book 79, Hadith 14) #5993
The Revelation of Veiling

SUMMARY: Allah revealed the verse of veiling after Umar bin Al-Khattab saw Sauda, the daughter of Zam'a, while she was out to answer the call of nature at night.

Narrated 'Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) 'Umar bin Al-Khattab used to say to Allah's Messenger "Let your wives be veiled" But he did not do so. The wives of the Prophet used to go out to answer the call of nature at night only at Al-Manasi'. Once Sauda, the daughter of Zam'a went out and she was a tall woman'.Umar bin Al-Khattab saw her while he was in a gathering, and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda!" He ('Umar) said so as he was anxious for some Divine orders regarding the veil (the veiling of women) So Allah revealed the Verse of veiling. (Al-Hijab; a complete body cover excluding the eyes).
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ صَالِحٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ زَوْجَ النَّبِيِّ قَالَتْ كَانَ عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ يَقُولُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ احْجُبْ نِسَاءَكَ‏.‏ قَالَتْ فَلَمْ يَفْعَلْ، وَكَانَ أَزْوَاجُ النَّبِيِّ يَخْرُجْنَ لَيْلاً إِلَى لَيْلٍ قِبَلَ الْمَنَاصِعِ، خَرَجَتْ سَوْدَةُ بِنْتُ زَمْعَةَ، وَكَانَتِ امْرَأَةً طَوِيلَةً فَرَآهَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ وَهْوَ فِي الْمَجْلِسِ فَقَالَ عَرَفْتُكِ يَا سَوْدَةُ‏.‏ حِرْصًا عَلَى أَنْ يُنْزَلَ الْحِجَابُ‏.‏ قَالَتْ فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ آيَةَ الْحِجَابِ‏.‏

TOPICS
veiling  *  revelation  *  hijab  *  wahi  *  saadah  *  zamaaah  *  allahi  *  alayn  *  sauda  *  zama

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic teachings even if it may seem difficult or uncomfortable at first; Be modest in behavior and dress code when around people who are not family members or close friends; Respect God's commands; Dress appropriately when going outside; Follow religious guidelines on modesty.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about how Allah revealed a verse regarding veiling for women. Umar bin Al-Khattab saw Sauda, the daughter of Zam'a, while she was out to answer the call of nature at night and he became anxious for some divine orders regarding veiling. As a result, Allah revealed a verse that commanded women to cover their bodies excluding their eyes when they go outside. This hadith teaches us that we should be modest in our behavior and dress code when we are in public places or around people who are not our family members or close friends. It also teaches us that it is important to follow Islamic teachings even if it may seem difficult or uncomfortable at first because these teachings come from God and will ultimately benefit us in this life and hereafter.

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