What is the name of clothing worn by Muslim women? Features of Muslim men's and women's clothing

Hello, dear readers. An unremarkable, but very significant fact prompted me to write this article. Yesterday, on one of the social networks, one person “knocked” on my friend’s door. Usually I always agree to be friends with people, but I deliberately rejected her offer. Do you want to know why he did this? Believe me, there was a very good reason for that...

The girl is clearly from (even the city was indicated on the page, I won’t divulge details), dressed like a “moth” - brightly painted lips, a huge neckline, a long skirt, stilettos on her feet, a smile with 32 teeth. You will say that “nothing special, today half of the Internet is such miracles,” but... this madam’s head is “decorated” with a Muslim headscarf, neatly tied in the form of a hijab.

I can’t say that I am a deeply religious person, but at that moment the only thing I could say was Alhamdulillah! Of course, this expression literally translates as “Praise be to Allah,” but is most often used by Muslims when something really “amazes the mind.” And in this case, the sight of this “Muslim woman” struck me so much that I could not say anything else.

Despite the fact that in the article I carried out a small evidentiary analysis in favor of wearing a traditional Islamic headdress, in this situation I would gladly tear the scarf from this madam’s head. Moreover, he would generally prohibit wearing Muslim attire in this form. I don’t want to rant further about the “ban on wearing the hijab”; it’s better to watch an interesting discussion on this topic in Vladimir Solovyov’s program:

In the comments, I will be glad to read your opinion about everything that was said in the video. Below I will not write another word about that “Muslim woman,” since the main goal of the article is to understand the types of Muslim headscarves and the myths that have developed around their wearing. To be honest, before writing this article, I myself did not very clearly understand what types of clothing women have in Russia. But now I’ve figured it out and I hasten to tell you about it. Believe me, you will make many interesting discoveries for yourself.

Muslim headscarf - myths and types of women's headdresses

If you ask an ordinary person what traditional Muslim headdresses he knows, then, at best, you can hear - hijab, burqa and veil. But can you distinguish, for example, a burqa from a veil? This is where things get tricky, although yours truly has serious “problems” with this too. Let's figure out together what is what. Here, look:

Now, I think it’s clear that the burqa is the strictest Muslim attire. And it differs from the veil in that the face is covered with a net. In addition to the above three types of women's religious clothing, there are more than a dozen varieties in Islam. We will talk about them below, but now I would like to dispel some of the myths that have developed around the hijab and others like it.

• Myth No. 1– The Koran strictly requires a Muslim woman to hide her face.

If you show me at least one verse in the Koran that would oblige women to hide their faces, then I will publicly apologize to everyone and you can consider me ignorant. So, we open the 24th sura of the Holy Scripture, which calls “An-Nur” (Light) and see:

“Tell believing women that they are ordered not to show bodily beauty that seduces men - the places where a woman wears jewelry: chest, neck, shoulders, EXCEPT the FACE and hands. Tell them to cover the places visible in the neckline of their clothes, such as the chest and neck, by throwing their head coverings over them.”

Thus, the Koran requires women to hide their hair, chest, neck, shoulders, but not their entire face. Another thing is that some people specifically interpret the requirements of the Koran in a way that is beneficial to them. This is the basis for all sorts of disputes and misunderstandings. By the way, here is one of the disputes:

• Myth No. 2– Girls must wear the hijab from the moment they reach adulthood.

This is not even a myth, but some kind of misconception, since many people confuse the modern understanding of “coming of age” from the Muslim interpretation. In Islam, a woman is required to wear the hijab from the moment of mukallaf - the time of mental and puberty. It is very important here that a person must mature mentally.

In the Islamic world itself, opinions were divided regarding the timing of the onset of mukallaf. Some pundits believe that it occurs before the age of 15, when secondary reproductive organs are formed. Others argue that a person becomes a mukallaf only after full puberty. This is probably why in some Arab countries it is customary to marry off girls before the age of 15. Why are you surprised? There are suggestions that the Virgin Mary married Joseph at the age of 12...

• Myth No. 3– The Muslim headscarf is prohibited only in Christian countries.

One of the first countries to ban the wearing of the hijab in government and educational institutions was Islamic Turkey. The ban law was passed back in 1925. Subsequently, the same ban was introduced in Tunisia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and recently in Azerbaijan (note, all Muslim republics), which caused violent indignation among believers:

What can we say about France, Holland, Germany and Belgium! Only I am personally amazed by one fact - how do these Europeans allow monstrous same-sex marriages, gay pride parades and other heresies, but prohibit people’s religious preferences? This is a question to think about.

If you wish, you can debunk many myths, but we will not reveal all our cards. Let’s better understand what types of women’s headdresses are most common in Islam today. You need to understand that the traditions of wearing Muslim headdresses can vary greatly in different parts of the world, due to well-established morals, customs and gender relations in society.

Three types of hats have already been mentioned above:

Hijab is a garment that covers a woman's body from head to toe, but leaves her face uncovered. Sharia says that the hijab should be long, but not tight or provocative. By the way, we have an incorrect stereotype - by hijab we mean muslim headscarf, which is not true.

Burqa - from the Persian word "faraji" - is an outer garment with long sleeves, previously worn by men. Now it is most common in Central and Central Asia. As I already noted, the burqa covers the entire body, and there is a net on the face (most often made from a horse’s tail). By the way, in the famous film “White Sun of the Desert” Gulchatay and all the other wives of Abdullah were dressed in a burqa.

The veil is a large, lightweight robe-veil made of good quality fabric in white, black or dark blue that covers the entire body. Most often, women wear a veil when going out. By the way, it has two varieties:

• with an open face (called "charshou") is more common in Azerbaijan and the south;
• with an opening for the eyes (traditional type of veil) common in Iran. Here is an interesting report from France about the veil:

Now let's talk about those hats that we didn't mention...

Niqab is a headdress with a hole for the eyes. It consists of three parts - a headband and two scarves sewn to the headband. One scarf is sewn on the front in two places (which leaves a slit for the eyes), the second is sewn on the back without any slits and covers the hair and neck.

Jilbab is primarily the outer garment of a Muslim woman, covering the entire body of a woman, with the exception of the arms and legs. The face may be covered with a separate scarf, but it may not be covered. At the moment, it has practically lost its purpose, since the word “jilbab” in the Arab world is used to describe any outerwear - a coat, raincoat or dress.

Burka - no, this is not the famous Caucasian robe made of sheep or lamb skin. In our case, a burqa is a type of burqa common in Pakistan. The difference is that the burka can be worn with an open face. By the way, most often they also wear a special skullcap with a burqa.

Tired already? I told you that muslim headscarf"not alone". Can you imagine how my brain was racing when I was figuring all this out. So, here are a few more options - dupatta, khimar, al-amira, sheila. I won’t describe them in more detail, it’s better to look at the picture:

There are more than a dozen other types of wearing Muslim headscarves, but the most common ones are shown above. If you know any other ways, please write in the comments. We will all be interested in learning even more about the culture of wearing women's headdresses.

This is where I end, but very soon, at the request of readers, I will write a very interesting article about the role and place of women in Islam. Believe me, there are a lot of subtleties, nuances and stereotypes that require a sober assessment.

The way of life of Arab women has always aroused great interest among Europeans, as, indeed, everything unusual and outlandish. Westerners' ideas about it often consist of prejudices and conjectures. Some people see an Arab woman as a fairy-tale princess, basking in luxury, while others see her as a weak-willed slave, locked at home and forcibly dressed in a burqa. However, both romantic ideas have little to do with reality.

Woman in Islam

Islam largely determines a woman’s way of life. Before God she is equal to a man. A woman, like the stronger sex, is obliged to observe Ramadan, perform daily prayers, and make donations. However, her social role is special.

The purpose of a woman in Arab countries is marriage, motherhood and raising children. She is entrusted with the mission of guardian of the peace and religiosity of the home. A woman in Islam is a righteous wife, respectful and respectful towards her husband, who is ordered to take full responsibility for her and provide for her financially. A woman should obey him, be submissive and modest. Her mother has been preparing her for the role of housewife and wife since childhood.

The life of an Arab woman, however, is not limited to just the home and household chores. She has the right to study and work if this does not interfere with family happiness.

How does an Arab woman dress?

Women in Arab countries are modest and chaste. When leaving the house, she can leave only her face and hands exposed. In this case, the robe should not be transparent, tightly fit the chest, hips and waist, or smell of perfume.

Arabic clothing for women has specific features. There are several basic wardrobe items designed to protect a girl from prying eyes:

• burqa - a robe with long false sleeves and a mesh covering the eyes (chachvan);
• veil - a light veil that completely hides the figure of a woman with a head part made of muslin fabric;
• abaya - long dress with sleeves;
• hijab - a headdress that leaves the face uncovered;
• niqab is a headdress with a narrow slit for the eyes.

It is worth noting that hijab also refers to any clothing that covers the body from head to toe, traditionally worn by Arab women on the street. A photo of this robe is presented below.

Dress code in Arab countries

Her appearance depends on the country in which a woman lives and the morals prevailing there. The strictest dress code is in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In these countries, girls and women move along the streets in black abayas. This wardrobe item is usually decorated with beads, embroidery or rhinestones. By the decoration of the abaya, you can easily determine the level of wealth in her family. Often in these countries, girls do not wear a hijab, but a niqab. Sometimes you can see Arab women wearing a burqa, although this item of clothing has become less and less common over the years.

Freer morals reign in Iran. Young girls also prefer headscarves. Especially religious ladies, no matter what, wear the veil.

In liberal states such as Tunisia, Kuwait or Jordan, many women do not cover themselves at all. They look like typical Europeans. However, this phenomenon can only be found in large cities. In the provinces, women wear the traditional hijab to hide their beauty from prying eyes.

Beautiful Arab women: stereotypes about appearance

Westerners have many stereotypes about what Arab women look like. In their minds, they are necessarily curly, dark-eyed, plump and have chocolate skin. However, the appearance of these women does not completely fit the template described above, since African, European, and Asian blood flows in their veins.

The large almond-shaped eyes of the Arab woman can be either bright blue or black. They are mostly brown or greenish. Their hair is dark brown, chocolate, black, and not only curly, but also straight and wavy. Arab women rarely prefer short haircuts. After all, long ones look much more feminine.

The skin color of oriental beauties varies from milky white to chocolate. The face of Arab women is usually oval, but in Egypt and Sudan it can also be elongated. They are well built, and if they tend to be overweight, it is only a little.

Beauty is not for everyone

Only relatives, husbands, children or girlfriends know what Arab women look like without a burqa or other street clothing. The black, loose robes often hide the most common European clothing: jeans or dresses. Arab women love to dress fashionably and stylishly. Like Western women, they enjoy showing off their latest new clothes, but only to close people.

At home, an Arab woman is no different from a European woman. However, if male guests come to her husband, she is obliged to cover herself. Even her husband’s closest friends should not see what an Arab woman looks like, and she, contrary to the speculation and prejudice of Westerners, does not feel inferior at all. On the contrary, the woman is comfortable and comfortable, because she was taught to be modest from childhood. Abayas, hijabs, niqabs that hide fashionable outfits are not shackles, but those items of clothing that Arab women proudly wear. A photo of an oriental beauty in one of them is presented below.

Arab women: education and career

Shopping and household chores are not the meaning of existence for Arab women. They engage in self-development, study and work.

In progressive countries such as the UAE, women receive a good education. After school, many enter universities created specifically for them, and then get a job. Moreover, women are engaged in the type of activity that they really like. They work in education, in the police, hold important positions in government departments, and some have their own businesses.

Another country where Arab women can realize themselves is Algeria. There, many representatives of the fair sex find themselves in law, science, and also in the healthcare sector. There are more women working as judges and lawyers in Algeria than men.

Problems of self-realization

However, not every Arab country can provide such attractive conditions for training and professional development.

Sudan still leaves much to be desired. In schools only the basics of writing, reading and arithmetic. Only a tenth of the female population receives secondary education.

The government does not approve of the self-realization of Arab women in the labor sphere. Their main way of earning money in Sudan is agriculture. Workers there are severely oppressed, not allowing them to use modern technology and paying meager salaries.

However, no matter what country a woman lives in, she spends the money she receives exclusively on herself, because, according to the canons of Islam, material care for the family lies entirely on the shoulders of the husband.

When do Arab women get married?

An Arab woman gets married on average between the ages of 23 and 27, often after graduating from university. However, life situations are different. In many ways, a woman’s fate depends on the views held by her family and the morals in the country where she lives.

Thus, in Saudi Arabia there is no clearly defined minimum age for marriage. There, parents can marry a ten-year-old girl, but the marriage will be considered formal. This means that she will live in her father's house until puberty and then move in with her husband. In Saudi Arabia, formal marriage is rarely practiced.

And in Yemen this problem is quite acute. The country has a fairly high percentage of early marriages. They are often concluded if they are financially beneficial to the parents of the young bride.

Early marriage (before 18 years of age), however, is not a modern trend, and in most progressive Arab states it is considered an exceptional phenomenon. There, parents are guided by the desires of their daughter, and not by their own benefits.

Marriage in Arab countries

The search for a future spouse falls on the shoulders of the father of the family. If a woman does not like the candidate for husband, then Islam gives her the right to refuse marriage. Whether he is suitable for her or not, the girl decides during several meetings, which necessarily take place in the presence of relatives.

If a woman and a man agree to become spouses, they enter into a marriage contract (nikah). One of its sections indicates the size of the dowry. As a mahr, as Muslims call it, a man gives a woman money or jewelry. She receives part of the dowry at the time of marriage, the rest - in the event of her husband’s death or divorce, which he himself initiated.

The contract is signed not by the bride, but by her representatives. This is how the marriage is formally concluded. After Nikah, the wedding should take place. Moreover, the solemn event can happen the next day or a year later, and only after it do the young people begin to live together.

Married life

In marriage, an Arab woman is soft and compliant. She does not contradict her husband and does not enter into discussions with him, but she actively participates in the discussion of important issues. All responsible decisions are made by the man, because he is the head of the family, and the woman’s concern is raising children and comfort in the home.

There she always has cleanliness and order, her wife has a hot dinner waiting for her, and she herself looks well-groomed and tidy. A woman tries to take care of herself: she visits beauty salons and gyms, buys beautiful clothes. In return, the husband is obliged to show her signs of attention, give her compliments and gifts. He regularly gives his wife money for shopping, but the Arab woman rarely goes grocery shopping. Carrying heavy bags is not a woman's job. All housework, which is difficult for a girl to do, falls on the shoulders of her husband.

An Arab woman goes outside without her husband's accompaniment only with his permission. However, this rule should not be considered as an infringement of women’s rights. It is not always safe to walk alone on Arab streets, so the husband considers it his duty to protect his wife.

When is an Arab woman not protected?

An Arab woman does not glance towards other men. Such behavior can disgrace her. Moreover, a woman will never cheat on her husband, otherwise she will become a sinner and will be punished for adultery. Women in the United Arab Emirates, for example, can go to prison for adultery, and in Saudi Arabia they can become victims of stoning. In Jordan, despite liberal morals, so-called honor killings are practiced. Sharia courts treat men who commit them leniently. The murder itself is considered his “private matter.”

In Arab countries, like nowhere else, the problem of sexual violence against women is acute. An Arab woman who is sexually assaulted by a man usually does not report the incident to law enforcement. After all, she could be convicted of adultery.

Physical and psychological are especially common in Iraq. Moreover, a man can easily get away with unworthy behavior. Only some countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, provide criminal penalties for beating a woman.

Is polygamy a problem?

Residents of Europe are horrified not only by the issue of violence, but also by polygamy, which is officially permitted in all Arab countries. How can a woman tolerate such chaos?

In reality, this problem practically does not exist. To marry another girl, you must obtain the consent of your current wife. Not every Arab woman, even taking into account her upbringing, will agree with this state of affairs.

In principle, men rarely take advantage of their privilege to have several wives. It's too expensive. After all, the living conditions for all wives should be the same. If this rule is not followed, then the wife, whom her husband infringes financially, can file for divorce, and the trial will end in her victory.

Rights of an Arab woman during divorce

Arab women are financially protected from all adversities that may befall them. She can lose everything only in the event of a divorce, which she dares to do of her own free will and without a good reason.

A woman can separate from her husband without losing her mahr only if he does not provide her adequately financially, has disappeared, is in prison, is mentally ill or childless. The reason why a European woman might divorce her husband, for example, due to lack of love, is considered disrespectful for a Muslim woman. In this case, the woman is deprived of all compensation, and her children, upon reaching a certain age, are transferred to be raised by their ex-spouse.

Perhaps it is precisely these rules that have made divorce an extremely rare occurrence in the world. After all, in fact, it is disadvantageous to both spouses. But if it does happen, then the woman can remarry. Islam gave her this right.

Finally

The life of Arab women is so complex and ambiguous. It has special laws and rules that may not always be fair, but they have the right to exist. In any case, the Arab women themselves take them for granted.

Probably, no clothing in the world has caused so much controversy and has not attracted as much attention as the clothing of Muslim women.

Some don't even try to recognize freedom of expression in women's choice to wear clothes that comply with Shariah rules.

And while in the rest of the world wearing a burkini on the beach is prohibited and allowed, Update invites you to find out the differences in Muslim women's clothing.

Hijab

Translated from Arabic as “veil” or “veil”. A wide shawl over the head to the shoulders, hiding the hair and neck, but at the same time leaving the face open.

This is the designation for any women's clothing that meets the requirements of Sharia, and in Western societies - the traditional Islamic women's headscarf.

Niqab

If translated literally from Arabic, the niqab is a “mask”.

It is a headdress that hides a woman’s hair and face, leaving only a slit for the eyes.

As with the hijab, there are a large number of variations in the shape of the niqab and its combinations with other items of Islamic women's costume.

Distributed in the Gulf countries, Yemen, and southern Pakistan. Traditionally, such a headdress is sewn from black fabric.

Veil

The veil is not a one-piece women's clothing, it is a veil that can be worn over other clothes, which hides the woman's body with her head, but her face can be either closed or open.

It is a traditional Iranian version of Islamic women's clothing, which is sewn from white, blue or black fabric.

Burqa

A sleeveless robe that covers the body from head to toe. It hides the entire body, leaving a slit for the eyes, covered with a rectangular dense mesh - chachwan.

The name comes from the Persian term "faraji", which originally meant a wide outer garment. The tradition of wearing a burqa became most widespread in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Central Asia.

Burka

A blanket covering the body with the head, with a mesh-covered slit for the eyes.

In fact compulsory for women in most of Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan. It is usually blue in color and made of cheap synthetic material.

Himar

A head cape, the style, length and method of wearing which may vary.

Khimar in the form of a headscarf is common in the Middle East, Turkey, among European Muslim women and is the softest form of hijab.

Al-amira

It consists of two components: a cotton cap, over which a head scarf is then tied.

Sometimes, instead of a scarf, such a hat comes with a “pipe” made of the same fabric.

Sheila

Represents a long rectangular scarf wrapped around the head.

The ends are hidden or lie along the shoulders. One of the freest options for khimar. Distributed in the Gulf countries.

Abaya

A long traditional Arabic dress with a loose fit and no belt.

Designed to be worn in public places. In some Arab countries, it is compulsory for Muslim women to dress.

Jalabiya

Clothing that is a dress or shirt to the toes. The jalabiya has long sleeves that cover the arms up to the hands.

There are female and male looks, and such clothes are most often worn at home.

Burkini

Swimming suit that meets Shariah requirements.

The cut is close to pajamas, covering the entire body except the feet, palms and face. Has a hood that fits tightly on the head. There are options for other sports.

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There are many common misconceptions about Islam. For example, that Muslim clothing is boring or that Muslim women are forced by men to wear the hijab. This is wrong. Of course, there are exceptions, but true believing women, both Muslims and representatives of other religions, themselves strive to wear clothes prescribed by their religion. I don’t want to argue with anyone “from the outside” on these topics - after all, I am a bearer of culture and know it from the inside, and it’s not for me to tell people who have never interacted with the culture about my own religion and folk traditions.

Hijab is a woman's clothing that complies with Islamic norms. , basically. Hijab requirements: clothes should not be transparent, too tight, or attract undue attention. Clothing must cover the entire body except the face and hands. It should not resemble men's clothing or clothing typical of representatives of other religions. Signs of other religions and images of living beings are prohibited. You need to cover yourself in front of all men who are not close relatives (in Arabic, close relatives of a man are mahram - those relatives who cannot be married - by blood (father, son, brother, etc.) and by marriage (father of the husband, son of the husband, etc. ).

I'll start with hats
The headdress should cover everything except the face, including the neck, earlobes and the area under the chin .

Now types of hats:
Handkerchief:(i.e. a square piece of matter)

(The photo above is Turkish style. Turkish women are lovers of satin scarves), and the photo below is a style popular in Indonesia

Often, to diversify the look and play with color, several light, well-draped scarves are used.

Stole(a rectangular long piece of material). A warmer version is called pashmina It comes with or without a pattern.

Sheila(blanket common in the Gulf countries) - black fabric of certain sizes, often with beautiful embroidery around the edge

Many Arab women in the Persian Gulf often wear such a headscarf, lowered so that their hair is visible, but this is not according to the rules of religion.

"Arafatka", she's the same Kufya(keffiyeh). In fact, this scarf is called gutra, and keffiyeh is the hoop that supports it. Traditionally, this is a men's headdress, but is increasingly being adopted by women as an accessory and as a hijab. Comes in different colors.

Boni- a hat that is tucked under a scarf so that it doesn’t slip, so that hair doesn’t come out, and just for beauty. Sometimes it comes in the form of a ribbon. It comes in cotton, satin and lace, with or without embroidery.

Al-Amirah("amira", kapor) combination of boni + kapor. Very convenient for everyday wear and as a basis for more complex compositions with scarves

They can be draped in different ways.

Decorative scarves:can be worn over the main one as decoration

Now about one more blanket:
nikab
Nikyab is a fabric that covers the head and part of the face except the eyes. The most common type is black niqab. However, nikabs come in different colors. Some wear stoles like niqab. Islamic scholars still debate whether the niqab is obligatory for women. However, definitely, if a Muslim woman is in a country where almost everyone wears a niqab, she should also wear one so as not to attract unnecessary attention.

Now about outerwear:
From more strict to less strict

The most preferred clothing for a Muslim woman according to Shariah is Himar . This is a garment that flows from the head and covers the entire body. With or without a face.

The most religious women wear clothes like this, where the face is covered, except for the eyes and hands, they are covered with gloves:

In Afghanistan they wear Afghan burqa- it falls from the head and covers the face as well, even the eyes are covered with a mesh. By the way, it is not always blue either.

Previously, many peoples of that region dressed in a similar way - so that their faces were not visible, this type of clothing is called burqa , although, unfortunately, out of ignorance, this word is usually applied to any Muslim clothing:
Woman from Uzbekistan, retro photo

Now about more familiar clothes:
Abaya, jalabiya (galabya), floor-length dresses. Abaya and Jalabiya are the names of traditional Arabic clothing (galabiya is a variant pronunciation in the Egyptian dialect). It is sometimes difficult even for a native speaker to understand the difference between an abaya and a jalabiya. On the one hand, we can say that an abaya is a dress for going out. Jalabiya - home dress. Therefore, jalabiya also comes with short sleeves. However, there are some dresses that can be classified as both. Usually the abaya is somewhat tighter than the jalabiya, although it is also not always possible to make a distinction. So let it be this way
abaya:

dresses and street jalabiyas








Homemade Jalabiyas

There are special jalabiyas for praying at home - from afar - Jalabiya with a scarf sewn to it. They dress over their home clothes

Holiday clothes usually brighter than everyday and decorated with beautiful embroidery

There is also jilbab - This is streetwear made from thick fabric.

And also various suits (tunic+pants). In this kind of costume, the tunic should be at least knee-length, or better yet, ankle-length. However, a tunic is often combined with a skirt.

in Morocco this kind of costume is called Jabadore

in India - Salwar - kamis or Churidar Kameez

Salwar kamis usually comes with a translucent scarf - dupatta. it can be used as a top scarf for decoration.
And of course, one of the main things in a Muslim woman’s wardrobe is floor skirt , which should cover the ankles.

Many Muslim women make up their wardrobe from European things, but so that they meet the requirements of the religion (long dress + scarf or long skirt + sweater + scarf).At home, everyone dresses up the way they want - in front of their husband, family and friends. In many traditionally Muslim communities, the traditions of women's gatherings have been preserved.

According to the Islamic religion, Muslim women are required to follow certain rules of clothing. However, very few people know the name of this strictest Muslim women’s clothing. Let's take a closer look at the types of clothing for Muslim women and the requirements that apply to them.

There are several types of clothing for Muslim women:

Rusari or hijab is a small headscarf that, leaving the face open, covers a woman’s head and neck;

Niqab is a headdress that covers the entire face except the eyes, leaving a special slit for them, sometimes covered with a mesh like a veil;

Chador - outerwear “for going out” in blue, black or white, leaving the face open and sometimes complemented by a transparent cape covering the face and head;

The burqa is the most closed Muslim clothing, which is a sleeveless robe or floor-length cape with a slit for the eyes covered with a mesh;

Burka - a closed headdress up to the waist;

Abaya is a burqa-like, elegant floor-length cape made from luxurious fabrics.

There are a number of restrictions regarding the appearance and clothing of Muslim women. Let's look at the most important clothing requirements.

1. The clothing of a woman of the Islamic faith must cover all parts of the body except the face and hands. There is some disagreement about the soles of the feet: whether they should be covered or not.

2. Clothes made from bright, elegant fabrics, shiny jewelry and accessories are acceptable only in front of your own husband.

3. Muslim clothing should be made from non-transparent dense fabrics. In addition, it should not fit the figure, emphasizing the feminine shape of its owner. Naturally, there cannot be any necklines or slits that seductively reveal parts of the female body.

4. The cut of women's trousers and any other clothing should be feminine, so that a Muslim woman's clothing does not look like a man's.

5. Clothing for a Muslim woman should not resemble the clothing of people of other religions.

6. The smell of perfume should not come from a woman.

7. Loud and revealing clothing or luxurious clothing decorated with jewelry is not acceptable.

The basic requirements for women's Muslim clothing are severity, modesty and restraint. Despite this, one cannot fail to note the undoubted advantages of clothing for Muslim women. All clothes have a loose fit and are very comfortable - they do not restrict movement, do not rub or cut into the body. A head covered with a scarf has a neat and well-groomed appearance. Muslim women add style to their outfits by tying a scarf on their heads in an original way, often causing the admiration of European women.

The modern Muslim woman works, studies, visits public places and participates in social events. Designers create incredibly beautiful clothes for women of the Islamic faith, allowing them to look great and have their own style (of course, taking into account all the requirements for clothing). Nowadays, long Muslim clothing that hides the body is by no means a sign of bad taste or a reason for sadness. A well-chosen color palette, modest, but at the same time original, accessories - and the image not only looks harmonious, but also corresponds to all the canons of Islam. Summer Muslim clothing has a fairly wide selection of colors, styles and fabrics. Natural fabrics are used to sew it: silk, cotton and linen.

The task of a Muslim woman is to remind others about Allah with her appearance and call them to faith. And clothing for Muslim women serves this purpose perfectly!