Dear Islamic sisters! You have heard how diligently the pure wives used to observe veil and how they acted upon the blessed commands of Allah Almighty. If only Islamic sisters of our society take heed from their example and save themselves from the danger of immodesty. We should also tell such stories to our mothers, our sisters, our daughters, our friend Islamic sisters so that the importance of veil is clear upon them and they could be successfully saved from the perils of immodesty.

Once, Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash’ari رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ, after Isha prayer, came in the presence of leader of the believers, Sayyiduna Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ who asked him: ‘What brings you here?’

He (Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash’ari) رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ replied: ‘I have come in regards to something important.’

He رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ asked: ’Right now?’

He رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said: ‘Your Eminence, this is about learning matters related to Shari’ah.’

Sayyiduna Umar رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said: ‘If that is the case, then come along.’

Then they had a knowledgeable discussion late in the night (almost till dawn).

When Sayyiduna Musa Ash’ari رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ asked Sayyiduna Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ for permission to leave, he said: ‘Sit down, where are you going?’

He replied: ‘(It is nearly Fajr time and before that) I want to offer some Nafl prayers.’

Sayyiduna Umar رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ said: ‘We are already in the prayer (because discussing religious matters for a while is better than worshipping all night).’ So, he sat down again, and they continued discussing religious matters until it was time for Fajr. (Sharh Sahih Bukhari, vol. 1, p. 192, summarised)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد