Q
What was Umar’s concern regarding the wives of the Prophet and how did it influence the revelation of the verses of Al-Hijab?
A
The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqi` at Medina) to answer
the call of nature at night. `Umar used to say to the Prophet (ﷺ) “Let your wives be veiled,” but Allah’s
Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam`a the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) went out at `Isha’ time and
she was a tall lady. `Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so, as he
desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be
revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).
the call of nature at night. `Umar used to say to the Prophet (ﷺ) “Let your wives be veiled,” but Allah’s
Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam`a the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) went out at `Isha’ time and
she was a tall lady. `Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so, as he
desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be
revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Al-Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 146, Book 4, Hadith 12
Sahih al-Bukhari 146, Book 4, Hadith 12
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