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What is the belief of hijab?
For some, the hijab is worn by Muslim women to maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam and Muslim World, modesty concerns both men’s and women’s “gaze, gait, garments, and genitalia”. The Qur’an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly.
Why do Muslims wear hats?
It is often worn for religious purposes; for example, Muslims believe that the Islamic prophet Muhammad used to keep his head covered, therefore making it mustahabb (i.e., it is commendable to cover the head in order to emulate him). Muslim men often wear them during the five daily prayers.
What do headscarf mean?
A headscarf is a scarf covering most or all of the top of a person’s, usually women’s, hair and head, leaving the face uncovered. A headscarf is formed of a triangular cloth or a square cloth folded into a triangle, with which the head is covered.
What is the Islamic concept of hijab?
The Islamic concept of hijab is most often expressed in women’s clothing. Hijab garments range from simple head scarves (called khimaar or simply hijab) to head-to-toe cloaks such as abayas and burqas.
What is the meaning of veiled hijab?
Hijab: Veiled in Controversy. Hijab is an Islamic concept of modesty and privacy, most notably expressed in women’s clothing that covers most of the body.
How many countries require women to wear hijab coverings?
Two nations (Saudi Arabia and Iran) require women to wear hijab coverings. Most nations do not have either restrictions or requirements concerning hijab clothing. Consult the Fast Facts in the following tab for five examples of how nations try to address the expression of hijab.
What is the hijab in City High School?
City High is home to a growing Muslim student population, some who choose to observe modest dress and others who do not. Contrary to popular belief, the hijab is not merely a physical object, but rather, it is the concept of both internal and external modesty. It does not simply stop at covering one’s hair.