ass salaamu alaykum

maahsaAllah bro ..thnks for the info...just wanna correct one thing though if that's okay!!.....

ulama waropsatul anbiya

al-ulamaah warathatul an-biyaa!!...the inheriters of the prophets!!

wa alaykum ass salaam

I don't think wearing a turban is recommended at all. It is not specifically prescribed, and it does not distinguish you from non-Muslims, as Sikhs often wear one. I think its just a cultural thing.

What are the religious gains of wearing a turban and what are the losses, if any, when turban not worn? Will anybody come forward with authentic documents to explain the issue ?

Originally Posted by M H Kahn

What are the religious gains of wearing a turban and what are the losses, if any, when turban not worn? Will anybody come forward with authentic documents to explain the issue ?

Here's a fatwa on it.

I don't think that there are any religious gains to wearing a turban, other than being certain that what you are wearing isn't haram. It is not prescribed specifically, and if the average person in the street sees you then they will not be able to tell if you are a Muslim or a Sikh. I think wearing a cap or a kufi is better, because most people will recoginse that you are a Muslim. You are also imitating the believers if you wear one.

The fatwa on the turban:

Question: Is it Sunnah to wear a hat known as a “topi” or to wear a turban?”

Answered by Sheikh Ahmad al-Khalîl, professor at al-Imâm University, Qasîm Branch It is known that the Prophet (peace be upon him) wore a turban. `Amr b. Hurayth said: “I saw the Prophet (peace be upon him) on the pulpit and he was wearing a black turban with its ends resting on his shoulders.” [Sunan Abî Dâwûd]. In another narration in Sahîh Muslim it reads: “It is as if I see the Prophet (peace be upon him) wearing a black turban having each end laying on each side.” Also, al-Tirmidhî narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) wore a black turban, laying each end between his shoulders.

This was also a mode of dress employed by the Companions. Nâfi` relates that Ibn `Umar used to wear a turban. `Ubayd Allah relates that he saw al-Qâsim and Sulaym wearing it.

As for the ruling on wearing a turban in Islamic Law, this is a matter of disagreement among scholars. Some say it is Sunnah to wear a turban, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) wore it, while others say that this is something that depends purely on custom. They argue that the Sunnah is to dress according to what is deemed correct and proper within the context of customs and tradition. Customs and traditions vary from time to time and from place to place.

This argument is even more applicable to a mere hat.

And Allah knows best.

It seems from the information given in the fatwa that though Mohammed (pbuh) used to wear turban, he never said that wearing a turban would be a Muslim's religious duty.

Originally Posted by Mawaddah

Well......They shouldn't be wearing the Turban in Malaysia since that would be considered as Shuhrah, and also because it is out of norms of the Malaysian custom.And they shouldn't have made such a big fuss out of it because Turban is not obligatory to wear.

But this Sisters of Islam organization that north_malaysian is mentioning is absolutely rubbish and I am amazed that they really even think that they are 'Islamic' they are far from that!! How can they say that Hijab is not necessary? that's one big flaw for you there. The Qur'an itself says that it is waajib.
A lot of things that this organization has said which has caused me to raise my eyebrows and really question their motives......Islamic?? My Foot.

Sisters in Islam (SIS) is hated by almost all Muslims because they're too feminist and too liberal (They support amina Wadood). The problem is that, among the patrons of SIS are Nori Abdullah (Malaysian PM's daughter) and Marina Mahathir (former Malaysian PM's daughter). They voiced their statements in all daily newspaper (which is controlled by gov't) and of course the 'Al Islam' magazine (which is so liberal).

Islam is not about turban and beard

The turban part is true, but the beard is clearly an obligation in Islam.

i think it's a riduculous argument they used against the kids...

It's kinda like saying Islam isn't about the hijab and modesty for women..

Ohh!!
Wearing a turban and leaving the beard,no one can deny if they are not islamic acts(sunnah),although the latter is more strong than the former.
if no one avoid you to practise them why don't you practise?
If the laws of the state forbid you,do you feel pain for such an act?
if not why?
And if you feel you can't do them or one of them to be quiet is better foryou than deny.

Our Education minister, Datuk Hishamuddin Bin Hussein is relieved of the court rulings.

"This mean that people cannot accuse the ministry of making an emotional decision"

It is clear that our school uniforms do not go against our religion. We made it uniform to ensure that there was no difference to race or religion or tho whether we are rich or poor. This is something which the court took into consideration."

The Star, 14.07.2006, page N10.

Originally Posted by Fishman

and if the average person in the street sees you then they will not be able to tell if you are a Muslim or a Sikh. I think wearing a cap or a kufi is better, because most people will recoginse that you are a Muslim. You are also imitating the believers if you wear one.

Muslims and Sikhs wear their turbans differently - for example, Muslims have a bit hanging down from the back of their turbans, whereas Sikhs do not. The shape at the forehead is also different. And in conjunction with the rest of the Muslim dress, it's not all that hard to tell between a Muslim and a Sikh .

Originally Posted by north_malaysian

Sisters in Islam (SIS) is hated by almost all Muslims because they're too feminist and too liberal (They support amina Wadood). The problem is that, among the patrons of SIS are Nori Abdullah (Malaysian PM's daughter) and Marina Mahathir (former Malaysian PM's daughter). They voiced their statements in all daily newspaper (which is controlled by gov't) and of course the 'Al Islam' magazine (which is so liberal).

i just don't understand astora jabat ...claiming himself an ulama'.

why our ulama' doesn't say anything about SIS...

as quoted by Mawaddah.... SIS my foot.

does turban or beard makes u a good muslims?

Originally Posted by duke

does turban or beard makes u a good muslims?

no it does not

i think so. some of my muslims friend don't have turban or beard. but they still are a good muslims to me (whatever good muslims means to you).