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== Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Women == |
== Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Women == |
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<tr><th>Gulf-style Abaya</th><td>[[Image:Abaya.jpg]]</td><td>A type of outergarment from the |
<tr><th>Gulf-style Abaya</th><td>[[Image:Abaya.jpg]]</td><td>A type of outergarment from the Gulf or Khaleeji region of the Middle East which that covers the from the head to the feet. shaped like a gigantic square and has openings for the hands, usually open down the front</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Boushiya</th><td>[[Image:Boushiya.jpg]]</td><td>A veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face but has no cut-out for the eyes; instead, the fabric is sheer enough to be seen through</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Boushiya</th><td>[[Image:Boushiya.jpg]]</td><td>A veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face but has no cut-out for the eyes; instead, the fabric is sheer enough to be seen through</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Buknuk</th><td>[[Image:Buknuk.jpg]]</td><td>This is similar to Khimar (2) - see below - but comes down just to the bosom. Sometimes called "Amira hijab" if it has embroidery at the edge</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Buknuk</th><td>[[Image:Buknuk.jpg]]</td><td>This is similar to Khimar (2) - see below - but comes down just to the bosom. Sometimes called "Amira hijab" if it has embroidery at the edge</td></tr> |
Revision as of 01:52, 24 October 2005
Sartorial hijab is a phrase used to denote garments (typically female) associated with the modest dress of Muslims. It is merely one aspect of hijab which is an all encompassing "modesty" that every Muslim is called to have.
Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Women
Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Men
Ihram | no image | The name typically used to denote the clothing worn by a pilgrim during either the Hajj or Umra. For a male the first part is the ezaar, a piece of cloth wrapped around to cover from the ankles to the abdomen. The second piece called the reda is draped over the shoulders to cover the upper body. The cloth is to be plain, white, and unsewn. For women typical and unpretentious clothes will be their Ihram. |
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Turban | no image | Denotes a special style of wrapping cloth around the head. Turbans are wrapped in varying styles, and often an undercap is worn. |
Kufi | no image | A knitted cap that covers most of the head. |
Taqiya | no image | A round, sewn cotton cap. It is often embellished with embroidery. |
Ghoutra/Kuffiya | no image | A checkered scarf often worn with an agal. Can be styled into a turban or worn loosely over the head. |
Igal | no image | A part of the headdress for men. Often they are made of a black rope-like cord. They are worn atop the head to help keep the ghoutra secured. |
Thobe | no image | A long robe-like garment. Often they are white, which symbolizes purity and light in Islam. |
Bisht | no image | A loose robe worn over a thobe. |
Shalwar Qameez | no image | A long shirt (qameez) worn with trousers (shalwar). It is typical of men from the sub-continent. |