
In the Holy Quran the Purdah
for women has been dealt with in verses, 3 verses of Surah Noor and 4
verses of Surah Ahzaab. There are about 70 Hadith in which the rules of
Purdah have been described.
Burqa is a very good way to
practice Purdah. The Burqa' and its nose piece fulfill the same
objectives, for which the command to cover the whole body with a chador,
including the face, was given.
How should the Burqa be?
Islam
has not imposed any particular type or color of cloth for Purdah. The
main objective of Hijab is to cover the Satar, so that there is
protection from troubles, indecency and...