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Hijab Clothing: All About Islamic Scarf

Posted in Clothing  by andrea
April 20th, 2012


These are flowy and feminine, gorgeous and modest, yes we are talking about the Islamic women clothing which has now taken the Islamic fashion world by storm. Alongside the typical Islamic wear such as the Islamic Abayas, Jibabs and caftans, the Islamic scarves have also created a special place in the Islamic fashion trend as one of the modest clothing piece delineating style, femininity and grace.

But what’s the Islamic scarf all about? Is it just a head wrap or has it a deeper connotation. Does the color symbolize anything? Why at all the hijabs stand as the perfect attire to illustrate modesty? Questions are many but the answer is simple and that is, Islamic women clothing has always gained a definite dimension amidst the sheer modesty of the Islamic scarf.  In fact as per the Islamic scholarship the term modesty has a deeper meaning. It means reticence, privacy and morality. “Al-Hijab” is a veil that shuns the women from the world outside and is an important part of Islamic tradition since 1970. In  al-Qur’an hijab or the Islamic scarf is just not only intended typically as the Islamic dress for women or men, but it stands as a spiritual means with privacy curtain. Yes, the basic of Hijab clothing has a deep seated relationship with spirituality.

Historically speaking, Hijab clothing is basically the Islamic injunction from the Qur’an legislating women to conceal their heads and chests (Surah 24:31). However, today the whole idea of Islamic clothing has earned a whole new facet and is no more restricted to be worn in front of Allah. Islamic clothing for women has now gained a  contemporary dimension. The effect of globalization has dropped its image in almost every aspect of life and this phenomenon is also apparent in the changes seen today in the  Muslim Women clothing. Designers; not only Muslim but also non Muslim, are now venturing into creating outfits  for the followers of Islam that incorporate different fashion trends and tradition without compromising on the basic idea of modesty.



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