Qur'anic Verses
Which Surah and verse tells believing women to wear the jilbab?
Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 59.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَـٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا
True or False: Hijab is only for grown women.
False.
What is one reason Allah gave us hijab?
To protect us
To show modesty
To be recognized as believing Muslim women
To obey Allah’s commands
To maintain dignity and respect
What is one modest action we can do with our body?
Lowering our gaze, dressing modestly, walking humbly.
Your friend compliments your hijab and asks why you wear it. What would you do?
Thank her and kindly explain that it’s to obey Allah and show modesty.
What does the word jilbab mean in Arabic?
A loose outer garment that covers the whole body.
True or False: Hijab is just about covering your head.
False.
How does hijab show obedience to Allah?
By following His command in the Qur’an.
How can we be modest with our tongue?
Speaking kindly, avoiding bad words or gossip.
Someone accidentally pulls your hijab while playing. What would you do?
Calmly tell them to be careful and explain that hijab is important to you.
What is one purpose of the hijab according to Islam?
To protect women and help them be recognized as believing, modest women.
True or False: Both men and women are commanded to be modest.
True.
What does hijab help people recognize about you?
That you’re a believing Muslimah.
What should you do if someone teases you for wearing the hijab?
Stay confident, be patient, respond with kindness.
You forgot to wear your hijab at school for a day. What would you do?
Make dua to ask Allah for help, and wear it properly the next day.
In which Surah does Allah tell women to draw their veils (khimars) over their chest?
Surah An-Nur, verse 31.
True or False: You only wear hijab while praying.
False.
Name one challenge Muslim girls may face wearing hijab.
Peer pressure, fear of being judged, lack of confidence...
Name two things hijab protects us from.
Unwanted attention, harm, disrespect.
A new student teases you about your hijab. What would you do?
Respond politely, explain why you wear it, and ask them to respect your choice.
Summarize the meaning of Surah Al-Ahzab: 59 in your own words.
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَـٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا
Allah ﷻ commands women to cover so they are recognized, protected, and obey Him.
True or False: Modesty also includes how we talk and act.
True.
What makes hijab beautiful in the eyes of Allah?
Sincerity, modesty, and doing it for His sake.
How is hijab connected to taqwa (being conscious of Allah)?
It reminds us we’re always seen by Allah and want to please Him.
Your classmates are talking about wearing hijab when they grow up. How can you encourage them?
Share your positive feelings about hijab, talk about its beauty, and remind them it’s a special gift from Allah.