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.
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.
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.
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.
