Muslim

Islamic Headcoverings

Why do Muslim women always cover their heads, and so much more?  What is hijab? 



Lexicorient.com's encyclopedia entry; Information, Quranic text, Illustrations 


"Why Should I Wear Hijab?"
Al-Muhajabah's Islamic Pages "An article addressed to those of my sisters who don't wear hijab, and aren't sure they want to."

Muslim and Middle Eastern Clothing, Jewelry, Make-up
PDF file - Horace Mann's  Webpage - History, Quranic quotes, Photos of classic art work, Links

WHY HIJAB IS NECESSARY?
Courtesy: World Islamic Network - Quranic Scripture, Information, Personal Testimony and Illustrations

"Head covering and the freedom of religion" article in IslamiCity
from "Women in Islam Versus Women in the Judaeo-Christian Tradition - The Myth and The Reality" by Dr. Sherif Abdel Azim of Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

"On Veiling..."
Al-Muhajabah's Articles for Non-MuslimsInformation, Personal Testimony, Internal Links with more information

"The Veil in Christianity"
Al-Muhajabah's Islamic Pages, Comparison Information between Christian and Islamic reasons to wear head coverings, Links

WOMEN DRESS CODE
by Ahmed Okla, from Submission.org - Information, Quranic Scripture, History

Women’s dress code by Tafozali & Turner, by Senobar Tafozali & Naima Turne, also from Submission.org

Surah an-Nur ayah 31 says:

And say to the faithful women to lower their gazes, and to guard their private parts, and not to display their beauty except what is apparent of it, and to extend their headcoverings (khimars) to cover their bosoms (jaybs), and not to display their beauty except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband's fathers, or their sons, or their husband's sons, or their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their womenfolk, or what their right hands rule (slaves), or the followers from the men who do not feel sexual desire, or the small children to whom the nakedness of women is not apparent, and not to strike their feet (on the ground) so as to make known what they hide of their adornments. And turn in repentance to Allah together, O you the faithful, in order that you are successful

Surah al-Ahzab ayah 59 says:

O Prophet! Say to your wives and your daughters and the women of the faithful to draw their outergarments (jilbabs) close around themselves; that is better that they will be recognized and not annoyed. And God is ever Forgiving, Gentle.



You may also like to shop through these stores for illustrations, tips and some videos :

StarScarves.com - scarves of many sizes, materials and patterns, for hijab, turbans and other large head wrap styles. 
2Hijab.com - scarves and material for hijab and turbans, accessories and under wraps, as well as other modest clothing
Hedeyah - Islamic Clothing, Abaya, Jilbab, Hijab, Islamic Gifts - look for hijab, turbans and accessories. 
Wegdan.com - "elegantly designed turbans" - easy to wear head wraps, turbans, scarves, veils, photo examples.
Symmetry Fashion - "an innovative all-in-one headscarf design that seamlessly unites fashion and functionality."

Please also see "Headcoverings Illustrated" for more ideas and photos





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