Gheerah.

[Muhammad_A]

It's been defined as "protective jealousy" (usually by a husband, or male relative for his wife or female relatives), and I've even seen it described as at least preferable and, even, to an extent, compulsory.

But... what does it mean in practice? And how is it best applied?

And, if it's mandatory, can a woolly minded liberal Western male revert (like me) develop a sense of gheerah?

On the other side of the coin can a woolly minded liberal Western female revert develop a desire* to be the object of a man's gheerah? Even if it means not being able to leave the house without his permission and having to have everything covered (including the face and even the hands) when she does.

*Or tolerance. At least

 

[misalat]

:salam2:

may the peace of Allah be upon you brother.
Gheerah is as you said, kind of "protective jealousy" ... it's something good and is even said that whoever does not have Gheerah no or little faith.

It's like for example when you see your wife, sister, daughter, doing something against Islam without - the feelings you will get inside your heart. it's a kind of anger you will feel, and in a protective manner over the female members of your family.

I hope some of other brothes and sister who are more knowledgable can share with us.

Thank you

 

[virtualeye]

AssalaamuAlaikum,

You have the right to control those people who are your mahram and are under you. The Ghaeerah about those people who are not your Mahram and are not under your control, you can just lower your gaze over their act. If you really feel something about the bad deed of some brother or sister then better try to be friendly with them and then try to convince by calling them brother or sister. Calling the muslimah as 'sister' will surely have some puritanical feeling.


wassalaam,
VE