Q: Abaya
A: The abaya is an overgarment worn by some women in Muslim-majority countries. It is the traditional form of hijab / Jilbab, or Islamic dress, for many countries of the Arabian peninsula. It is sometimes adopted in other parts of Islamic world. Traditional abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan. The abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqab, a face veil covering all but the eyes. Some women choose to also wear long black gloves, so their hands are covered underneath the abaya.
Q: Arm Cover
A: Arm Cover: Also known as arm sleeve or gauntlet, their purpose is to allow women to wear garments with loose sleeves with the comfort and feel of modesty so when the sleeve drops back if she raised her arm she is still covered. Usually they are made of stretch Lyqra fabric and may be plain or decorated at end by dantella.
Q: Hijab
A: Hijab or hijaab or hejab (حجاب) is the Arabic term for "cover" (noun), based on the root حجب 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.
Q: Hijab Pins
A: The Hijab Pins are used by Muslim women to pin hijab wrap over the head preventing wrap from getting loose or slip back and forth. Hijab pin prices vary from inexpensive pins made from different materials such as stainless steel plastic, glass to expensive high quality pins made with Swarovski crystal, platinum, gold and silver. Hijab pins come in different shapes mainly stick pins, button pins and brooches, some websites offer custom orders for hijab pins.
Q: Ihram Garment
A: Ihram Garment: There is know special clothes for women to perform Hajj she could wear her usual clothes but must be according to Muslim dress code, though many Muslim women prefer to perform Hajj in white clothes. or men the Ihram garment consist of two sheets (towels) made of cotton , one to wrap around abdomen and other around chest.
Q: Islamic Clothing
A: Islamic Clothing are clothes for Muslim women which comply with Muslim dress Code : Islamic Clothing must cover the entire body, only the hands and face may remain visible (According to some Fiqh Schools). The material must not be so thin that one can see through it. The clothing must hang loose so that the shape of the body is not apparent. The female clothing must not resemble the man's clothing. The design of the clothing must not resemble the clothing of the non-believing women. The design must not consist of bold designs which attract attention. Clothing should not be worn for the sole purpose of gaining reputation or increasing one's status in society.
Q: Islamic Gloves
A: Gloves: According to some fiqh schools Muslim women should cover her hands, the gloves used for this purpose is usually made of synthetic fabric, light in weight and not thick so women can comfortably use her hands while wearing gloves.
Q: Jilbab
A: The usage of the term Jilbab or Jilbaab or Jelbab refers to any long and loose-fit coat or garment worn by some Muslim women. They believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic demand for a Hijaab. In Egypt the jilbab is known as Galabeya and worn by men and women. The Galabeya is similar to the Abaya, more decorative tunic that would be worn for home and festive occasions
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