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Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear brother in Islam, we are very pleased for the great confidence you repose in us and we really commend your apparent interest in having a better understanding of the teachings of Islam and the rulings of this great religion in all matters. In fact, Islam is a religion that encompasses all aspects of life and secures guidance and light for all mankind.
As for your question, your wife should know that Hijab is meant to preserve Muslim woman’s dignity. Like all other Shari`ah-based commands, Hijab should be given due care, for it brings about countless fruits and wards off evils.
In his response to your question, the erudite Muslim scholar of Bahrain, Sheikh Nizam Ya`qubi, states:
"First of all, it should be clear that Hijab is an obligatory duty and every Muslimah is required to wear it. There is no disagreement among all Muslim scholars to this fact and Allah has made it clear in surat an-Nur, "And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to draw their veils over their bosoms, and not to reveal their adornment save to their own husbands or fathers or husbands' fathers, or their sons or their husbands' sons, or their brothers or their brothers' sons or sisters' sons, or their women, or their slaves, or male attendants who lack vigour, or children who know naught of women's nakedness. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And turn unto Allah together, O believers, in order that ye may succeed" (An-Nur: 31)
Therefore, you must continue to convince your wife with this fact using all available means. If she accepts the judgment of one of the respected scholars in your area, then take her to them. If she is well-read in Islamic matters, then you can present to her relevant Islamic books.
Finally, may du`a' (supplication) for her that Allah guides her to the straight path."
You can also read:
Hijab: Always A Woman’s Business?
Does Hijab Infringe upon Women’s Liberty?
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
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