The Islamic obligation of Hijab is primarily based on which Quranic Surah?
A
Surah Al-Baqarah
B
Surah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
C
Surah Al-Maidah
D
Surah Al-Nisa
Correct Answer: Option B — Surah An-Nur and Surah Al-Ahzab
Explanation:
The obligation of Hijab for Muslim women is derived primarily from Surah An-Nur (24:31) which instructs women to guard their modesty and Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59) which instructs the Prophet to tell his wives and daughters and believing women to draw their outer garments around them. Scholars debate the precise extent required by these verses.