The term hijab is
generally used among Muslims in reference to the head-scarf and
long garments that Muslim women wear. Some people use the term
just to mean "head-scarf." While this is not
technically correct as hijab is not only a head-scarf but also a
complete way of dressing (and even living), it is common enough
to use it this way that one should be aware of that. The face
veil, on the other hand, is called niqab. Not all Muslim
women cover their faces but many do. Check out our Niqab
Page
for more information about this practice.
The Formative Years
Young girls deserve to be dressed modestly. So let's not
cheat them from a lifetime of confidence and positive
self-image by dressing them like super-models before they
can even talk!!
Barbie Converts to Islam
Read what the author did when her young daughter received
a Barbie Doll as a gift.
Facts about Hair-Loss
Worried that hijab is causing you to lose hair? Read this
article for the truth about hair-loss.
The Difference of a Generation
Read how a little girl's simple request to wear hijab
became a chance for her mother to reflect upon her own
journey as a Muslim woman.
Modesty for Men
While we often focus on the Muslim woman's practice of
veiling, the fact is that Muslim men also have important
requirements for dress and behavior in Islam. Read about
them here.
Hijab in the
News:
Propaganda Watch
This article by Dr. Rubina Khalid debunks a BBC report
which linked rickets (a childhood disease!) to the Muslim
woman's dress.
French Impose Secular Dress in Egypt!!
A private French school in Egypt is forbidding Muslim
girls from covering their heads! Muslims, take note of
this dangerous trend!!
More on Hijab:
Hijab
Some nice essays on hijab, including some humour. This
page comes from the Islamzine.com website which is home
to an impressive collection of Islamic articles written
by various authors.
Femininity Muslim Style
A look at how Muslim women around the world wear the veil.
Nearly 100 full color photos from the Middle East, North
Africa and Afghanistan. Complete with links to related
sites of interest.
In Search of the Body Beautiful
This article contrasts the popular culture image of
beauty with the Islamic one. Good for anyone trying to
achieve the "perfect look."
Regulations of Clothing
A look at the Islamic dress code for men, women and
children as deduced by jurists of the Hanafi school.
The Male Hijab
Muslim men also have guidelines for proper dress. Read
about the "male hijab" in this comprehensive
article.
The Virtues of Hijab
Hijab is not just a headscarf. Read about its many
virtues here.
Converts in Kuwait - From Skirts to
Abayas
What do you think when you see a veiled woman? If you are
like many people, you may assume she has never known
anything but Islam and the veil. Learn about the women
who defy that stero-type in this article by Sarah McBride.
Has
your employer told you that you cannot wear hijab to
work? Contact CAIR and get the information and
support you need to fight hijab discrimination.
