Other styles also cover the hair, neck and shoulders completely, but the face and the hands are not covered, as they are not considered awrah for those Muslims who wear it.
What are the rules for wearing a hijab?
- To not display your appearance (beauty) except what is already apparent (i.e., your face and hands, and possibly your feet).
- To avoid showing hair on your head.
- To refrain from wearing tight clothing, so your figure isn't exposed.
What parts should a hijab cover?
In one popular school of Islamic thought, hijab refers to the complete covering of everything except the hands, face and feet in long, loose and non see-through garments. A woman who wears hijab is called Muhaajaba. Muslim women are required to observe the hijab in front of any man they could theoretically marry.Sep 3, 2009
How much should a hijab cover?
The Qur'an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly. Some Islamic legal systems define this type of modest clothing as covering everything except the face and hands up to the wrists.
Is a scarf and hijab the same thing?
Hijab is not a term that is synonymous with the headscarf; it is a term that encompasses much more than an article of clothing. In the contexts of these arguments, hijab has been reduced to only one of its visual elements, which is commonly understood as a scarf upon a woman's head.