Hijab listed in Islamic
Clothing Stores
Hijab or
hijaab
or hejab (ÍÌÇÈ)
is the Arabic term for "cover" (noun), based on the root
ÍÌÈ meaning
"to veil, to cover (verb), to screen, to shelter"
In some Arabic-speaking countries and Western countries, the word
hijab
primarily refers to women's head and body covering, but in Islamic
scholarship, hijab is given the wider meaning of modesty, privacy,
and morality. Commercially the word Hijab is the product name used
for Islamic scarf or head cover.
Other terms used for Hijab ( head cover or scarf )
is Shayla also known as
khimar in some countries which is usually much bigger in size
than hijab so when wrapped around head it covers shoulders and reach
till below bust level.
Hijab is available in two main shapes square and
rectangular, elder Muslim women prefer the square hijab for it's
simple way of wrapping, young Muslim women prefer the rectangular
hijab as it could be wrapped in different stylish ways.
Minimum Required size for a hijab (shayla) to cover
shoulder and reach below bust level is 29.5" x 70.8" / 75 cm x 180
cm.
Learn How to Wear hijab visit
Canadian Muslim or
2hijab.com
Protect-Hijab
The Vision of ‘Protect-Hijab’ is to campaign
nationally and internationally for the protection of every Muslim
woman’s right to wear the Hijab
click here
Visit the following Islamic
Stores to buy Hijab online
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