What is the concept of the awrah? Is what we wear a separate aspect from our spirituality? Sh. Saad Tasleem explains how our clothing ties in with our spirituality and the importance of covering the awrah, taking examples from the time of the Prophet (SAW).

Hijab as a piece of clothing is something which is debated these days. People often tend to think that hijab is something different, yet a form of the hijab is found in all types of religions. In this lesson, Sh. Saad Tasleem discusses the meaning of hijab, the significance of it, and the evidence of the hijab being a part of our faith as mentioned in the Qur’an.

There are different levels of awrah for women. What are those levels? Who do women have to cover from? What part of women is considered awrah and what does it mean? Sh. Saad Tasleem discusses the rulings and meanings of the term awrah in regards to women.

Worldly matters can be divided into two categories: acts of worship, and everything else. Sh. Saad Tasleem discusses these two categories, worldly matters and how to deal with them in regards to the Shari’ah.

This lesson discusses the second principle related to clothing and fashion, which is: common culture is taken into account as long as it is within guidelines of Islam. Sh. Saad Tasleem shares hadeeths and incidents from the Prophet’s (SAW) life regarding culture and customs in relations to clothing and fashion.

Why can’t men wear gold or silk, but women can? The rulings of Islam apply to both men and women unless otherwise specified. This also applies to clothing. Sh. Saad Tasleem discusses the specific rulings for both men and women when it comes to clothing and fashion, and the differences between them.

Beauty is encouraged in Islam and is a characteristic loved by Allah. In this lesson, Sh. Saad explains the Islamic perspective on beauty and how Muslims are encouraged to look nice while pleasing Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala