I was wondering if wearing of Hijab is compulsory in Islam?

What kind of question is this? If it's not compulsory then why will they be fighting over it?

gsegun43:

What kind of question is this? If it's not compulsory then why will they be fighting over it?

The uninformed Muslims fight over whatever the Imam says but ask him to show you where it's explicitly stated in the Qu'ran that hijab is compulsory!

MaxInDHouse:

The uninformed Muslims fight over whatever the Imam says but ask him to show you where it's explicitly stated in the Qu'ran that hijab is compulsory!

Ok

One big ass Muslim lady once gave me doggy while putting on hijab and it’s one of the best feeling ever.

MaxInDHouse:

The uninformed Muslims fight over whatever the Imam says but ask him to show you where it's explicitly stated in the Qu'ran that hijab is compulsory!

Why do you like poking nose in to what you are ignorant of?

You mentioned Qur'an, so what about Ahadith?

1.Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” [al-Nur 24:31]

2. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.” [al-Nur 24:60]

“Women past childbearing” are those who no longer menstruate, so they can no longer get pregnant or bear children.

We shall see below the words of Hafsah bint Sirin and the way in which she interpreted this verse.

3. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [al-Ahzab 33:59]

4. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Enter not the Prophet’s houses, unless permission is given to you for a meal, (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation. But when you are invited, enter, and when you have taken your meal, disperse without sitting for a talk. Verily, such (behaviour) annoys the Prophet, and he is shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not (right) for you that you should annoy Allah’s Messenger, nor that you should ever marry his wives after him (his death). Verily, with Allah that shall be an enormity.” [al-Ahzab 33:53]

So Hijab is compulsory on all Muslim woman who has reached the age of puberty!

AntiChristian:
Why do you like poking nose in to what you are ignorant of?

You mentioned Qur'an, so what about Ahadith?

1.Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers or their brother’s sons, or their sister’s sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” [al-Nur 24:31]

2. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And as for women past childbearing who do not expect wedlock, it is no sin on them if they discard their (outer) clothing in such a way as not to show their adornment. But to refrain (i.e. not to discard their outer clothing) is better for them. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower.” [al-Nur 24:60]

“Women past childbearing” are those who no longer menstruate, so they can no longer get pregnant or bear children.

We shall see below the words of Hafsah bint Sirin and the way in which she interpreted this verse.

3. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [al-Ahzab 33:59]

4. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Enter not the Prophet’s houses, unless permission is given to you for a meal, (and then) not (so early as) to wait for its preparation. But when you are invited, enter, and when you have taken your meal, disperse without sitting for a talk. Verily, such (behaviour) annoys the Prophet, and he is shy of (asking) you (to go); but Allah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. And when you ask (his wives) for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen, that is purer for your hearts and for their hearts. And it is not (right) for you that you should annoy Allah’s Messenger, nor that you should ever marry his wives after him (his death). Verily, with Allah that shall be an enormity.” [al-Ahzab 33:53]

So Hijab is compulsory on all Muslim woman who has reached the age of puberty!

It's like you are missing something here!

Where is hijab written in the Qu'ran?

I know women are supposed to cover their bodies but where is it written that they can cover the head without the face?

MaxInDHouse:


It's like you are missing something here!

Where is hijab written in the Qu'ran?

I know women are supposed to cover their bodies but where is it written that they can cover the head without the face?

What does "veil" mean if not hijab?

Re-read those text above again!

AntiChristian:


What does "veil" mean if not hijab?

Re-read those text above again!

NO!

Veil means clothes used in covering the face completely but your hijab is just like what the Catholic nuns use to cover only their heads while their faces are open!

The other picture is what is called VEIL!

MaxInDHouse:

NO!
Veil means clothes used in covering the face completely but your hijab is just like what the Catholic nuns use to cover only their heads while their faces are open!
The other picture is what is called VEIL!

You think say that one na Muslim

cornelboy:

You think say that one na Muslim

He's quick in quoting and arguing blindly about other religions but his own that he inherited from his parents no check and balances.

The only quotation Muslims often refer to is Paul's letter @ 1Corin 11 apart from that it's just the culture of people around the Asia minor to cover their heads it has nothing to do with their spirituality!