She not only breaks the traditions of womanhood by acting as a ruler in place of her husband, but also breaks many conventions and rules for Muslim women. The first major rule that Nur Jahan breaks in her portrait is the fact that she is nude, except for her jewellery. Islam demands that Muslim women act and dress in a modest fashion, covering her entire body, except for her face and hands . The Quran states “…And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to draw their veils over their bosoms, and not to reveal their adornment…” . Nur Jahan completely breaks this rule, by not only appearing nude and showing her breasts, but immodestly displaying her jewellery and
She not only breaks the traditions of womanhood by acting as a ruler in place of her husband, but also breaks many conventions and rules for Muslim women. The first major rule that Nur Jahan breaks in her portrait is the fact that she is nude, except for her jewellery. Islam demands that Muslim women act and dress in a modest fashion, covering her entire body, except for her face and hands . The Quran states “…And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to draw their veils over their bosoms, and not to reveal their adornment…” . Nur Jahan completely breaks this rule, by not only appearing nude and showing her breasts, but immodestly displaying her jewellery and