Much of the articles are devoted to Muslim stories on our site, and it is not surprising that readers ask questions about the appearance of women in Islam. Dedicated to clothing and fashion, today we will figure out what kind of women's headdresses exist in Islam.

As you try the information below on your story with a Muslim man, keep in mind that different countries and cultures have different traditions in wearing Muslim headscarves.

Traditionally, a hijab (translated from Arabic means a veil) was called any garment that covers a woman's body according to the canons of Islam. In a broader sense, hijab is not only clothing, but also dignified behavior, manners, speech and thoughts of a woman in Islam. The woman was said to be dressed according to the hijab. In the modern world, a hijab is considered to be an Islamic female headscarf that covers hair, ears, neck, chest. It is the most common headdress today.

Less popular, but more restrictive options are:

Niqab - a Muslim female headdress covering the face with a narrow slit for the eyes. Consists of three parts: the first is tied on the forehead with the help of ribbons at the back, the second is sewn on the front along the edges (so that there is a slit for the eyes), the third is at the back and covers the hair and neck. Sometimes a fourth part is added - a light veil that covers the eyes.

Is there some more burqa, chador and burka, which is essentially synonymous, represent a robe or bedspread, covering the woman's figure from head to toe. There is a veil in the burqa and burqa (in the burqa it is attached separately), the veil can be either with an open face or with an opening for the eyes.

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A woman in a chador and niqab is a normal occurrence in the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia) and Africa. A Muslim woman in a niqab can also be found on the streets of Europe, but in many countries there are bans on wearing a niqab. Burka and burqa remained only in the most conservative countries - Afghanistan, Pakistan. Therefore, our main attention will be paid to the hijab (scarf).

How to choose the right hijab?

To choose the right hijab, you need to focus on several aspects: the shape and features of the face, as well as skin color:

1. Women with a square face need to soften the facial features by rounding it. Tie a scarf or shawl loosely, exposing the forehead and cheekbones and hiding the chin and jaw.

2. If you have a round face, you need to lengthen it, giving it an oval shape. To do this, open your forehead as much as possible and cover your cheekbones.

3. For owners of an elongated rectangular face, the site advises to pull the podhijabnik as close to the eyebrows as possible to hide part of the face, and visually expand the face, focusing on the cheekbones and temples.

5. For women with an oval face, any option is suitable.

How to wear hijab?

Corner and square shawls, stoles and scarves are used as hijab. A hijab most often has a base on which, in fact, the scarf itself is attached with pins:

a) underscarf (hijab underscarf) - one-piece cap-hood, reaching to the chest with a hole for the face:

b) the simplest and most universal hijab "al-Amira" (hijab al amira, amirka), consisting of two parts or a cap with a hood, one covers the hair and ears, the second - the neck and chest:

b) Bonnie's hat (bonnet) or a strip in the form of elastic lace (lace hijab band):

The base is sewn from cotton, silk or viscose and can be of very different colors and textures, or decorated with various prints, embroidery, rhinestones.

For a Muslim woman, the process of tying a hijab is akin to some kind of sacrament, girls are taught this art from the age of 5-7, and the way a woman knots a hijab today and what she prefers reflects her mood and desires.

It is almost impossible to describe in words how to dress and tie a hijab beautifully, it is better to watch our video selection.

Brooches or safety pins are used to secure the hijab under the chin. In the festive version, hairpins with rhinestones, hoops or necklaces over the hijab are added for decoration.

Hijab styles and shapes (selection is purely conditional):

1. Caucasian style... Most conservative, reminiscent of the monastic. Characteristic features are a round head, completely covered hair and often a chin.

2. Egyptian style.The fashion for hijabs in Egypt has undergone fundamental changes over the past 10 years. The traditional shawl (see photo: without a visor, rather tightly tied and covering the head and shoulders), despite the active use of bright colors and new fabrics, is gradually being replaced by more fresh and relaxed versions - Spanish, Emirati, Turkish, which will be discussed below.

In addition, hijab styles vary depending on which social class the Egyptian belongs to.

3. Turkish style of knitting a scarf.You can see it in the photo below. In the Turkish manner, corner and square scarves are usually tied.

Turkish style shawl

4. However, the scarf knitted in the traditional Turkish fashion disappears from the women's wardrobe. Its place is actively occupied turban - the same scarf, only fancifully tied. In Turkish hairdressing salons, by the way, more and more often there is a new service for a beautiful styling of a turban.

5. Turkish women are also actively trying on the style of Indonesian and Malaysian Muslim women -bright knitted shawls with a peaked visor. In Turkey, they began to sew a special pocket under the visor into scarves.

6. Gaining popularity in Egypt Spanish way of tying triangular headscarves, reminiscent of the hairstyle of Spanish women - flamenco dancers. The headscarf does not cover the neck, unlike the traditional Muslim headscarf, so some women do not consider it an appropriate way to fulfill the requirements of Islam.

7. Emirati style.In the Arabian style, hairpins are used to add volume to the hair. Orthodox Sunni ulama very much scold the Emirati style of wearing a headscarf, calling it the “camel hump hijab” (Khaleeji style hijab). They believe that heavy winding on the head makes a woman keep her head too high, not humble enough ...

Below you will find photos of Muslim women in hijab in the Gulf style.

How to tie a Khaleeji style hijab

8. Iranian style.Here it is necessary to mention the difference between the Sunni countries, where it is strictly forbidden to show hair, from the Shiite countries, where such liberty is allowed. Below you can see pictures of Iranian women - hair is clearly visible, which in Sunnism is either forbidden in principle or is blamed. Shiites make up the absolute majority of the population of Iran, more than half of the population of Iraq, a significant part of the Muslims of Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Yemen and Bahrain.

9. African style... Women in Gabon, Ghana, Namibia wear real turbans that leave their neck, ears and shoulders completely exposed. They love large earrings, necklaces and bright makeup.

There are a great variety of styles for tying a scarf, Muslim women use all the possibilities of the fashion industry and invent more and more new ways.

And now a few rules and facts related to wearing the hijab:

# Islam prescribes the wearing of a headscarf on the head of a Muslim woman from the moment of puberty (when secondary sexual characteristics are formed). This is usually 11-13 years old.

# The Koran does not require a Muslim woman to hide her face (24 surahs of the Koran, "An-Nur"). Chest, neck, shoulders, hair, ears should be covered - EXCEPT the oval of the face and hands.

Traditionally, only the face is visible from under the headscarf, but modern and Europeanized Muslim women tie colored hijabs with prints loosely, slightly revealing the hair above the forehead, chin and even neck.

It all depends on the religiosity of a particular society. What is permissible in Turkey or Iran is considered apostasy, for example in Oman, Saudi Arabia, or Jordan. Large cities and tourist places, where the spirit of the West penetrates, are also easier to adhere to the dress code. Women can barely throw a scarf or a hat over their heads, as long as their hair is covered. A scarf accidentally dropped from the head will not cause hysteria.

# It is very good to have an emergency version of the hijab at hand at home - for cases when a stranger unexpectedly comes into the house and there is no time to fix a long stole. For such purposes, a hijab cape (collar) is suitable, it is very convenient to put on and does not require fastening on the head, it looks like either a circular scarf, or has a lock at the back.

# In order to tie the hijab beautifully, take a scarf at least one and a half meters long.

# Choose hijab fabric for the season. In the warm season, you can give preference to silk, satin, chiffon and cotton shawls of bright colors, while in winter it is wiser to choose woolen fabrics.

# As for the colors, there are no strict restrictions. Choose according to your mood! Even the traditionally black or neural colors of the niqab can be found today in their brightest colors.

How beautiful the girls in hijabs are can be judged by these pictures.

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At the request of some girls, we post lessons with a Muslim headscarf. The step-by-step hijab dressing lessons will also be useful for women who are going to visit the countries of the Middle East as tourists and want to immerse themselves in the cultural traditions of these countries.

What is hijab? Hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, covers the head and neck. The word itself comes from the Arabic word "hajaba", which means to hide or hide from sight. Muslims follow the rules and wear the hijab to show their devotion and love for God. Women wear a headscarf when going out in public.

There are many beautiful ways to wear a hijab or a Muslim headscarf that you might want to know. Many Muslim women wear them as a demonstration of modesty and morality, regardless of whether they live in the Middle East or abroad.

Options for how to tie a hijab beautifully

A Muslim headscarf covers the entire head, including the hair and ears, except for the oval of the face. When you wear a hijab, this includes tying or pulling your hair back, tucking the scarf neatly along your forehead, pinning it under your hair, and pinning it at your chin. Your ears and hair should be completely covered with a hijab. When you finally look in the mirror, you will see the oval of your face, including the forehead, cheekbones, chin.

The hijab can be worn in a variety of fashion and traditional styles, I will try to show some of the favorites to give you inspiration for the near future.

Navy hijab

Hijab with braid accent

The neck should be covered, as in the following hijab dressing options.

Red hijab

And another interesting option

How to put on a square scarf

How to wear Amira's hijab

The result is a beautiful look with a thin colored scarf.

It takes a little practice to learn how to put on the hijab, but after a while you will be able to do it masterfully.

A few more options here http://2hijab.com/how-to-wear-hijab.asp

The headscarf helps Muslim women to stop strangers from treating them as sexual objects and to be more considerate of their personality. Covering up their beauty, Muslim women want to be judged for their intelligence and skills, not for their looks and sexuality. Many women who wear a Muslim headscarf are full of dignity and self-respect. Wearing a woman's hijab hides sexuality, but reflects real femininity.

Video tutorials on how to wear a scarf

Pashmina hijab with earrings

Hijab Hana Tajima

For beginners

Square scarf

Hijab for everyday wear

Two styles of how to wear a hijab

Today there are many simple and difficult ways to tie a hijab. We invite you to learn how to do it beautifully and emphasize your own individuality with the help of a universal accessory. The ability to tie a hijab is also useful for women of fashion who are planning a trip to the Middle East and want to express their respect for the cultural traditions of this people.

How to tie a hijab - the value of an accessory for Muslims

The exotic word "hijab" is a headscarf under which the female half of the Muslim population hides her head and neck. Literally translated from Arabic, "hajaba" means "out of sight." Oriental beauties wear hijab to show their love, devotion and humility before God. This is how they dress when they leave the house.

Hiding her beauty from strangers with the help of a headscarf, a Muslim woman secretly declares that she is a person, not a sexual object, and she should be assessed solely by intellectual and moral skills. A piece of silk fabric helps Muslim women to emphasize their individuality, modesty and femininity. They wear the hijab whether they live in their home country or abroad.

How to tie a hijab - several interesting ways

Wearing a hijab in one style would be boring, so today there are many options to always look different in a hijab.

The scarf should be about 1.5 m in width and length, otherwise it simply will not accept the configuration that you want to give it.

So, when tying a scarf, remember to cover your hair, ears and neck. To do this, the hair is pulled back and secured with a hairpin or elastic band, and then the scarf is carefully laid on the forehead, fixing it under the hairdo, on the back of the head and under the chin. Here are the easiest and most attractive ways to tie a hijab:

In the form of a sea wave:

• Cover your head with a scarf with the edge slightly below your hairline.
• Wrap the ends of the hijab around the neck so that there are folds of fabric in front, hanging down on the chest in soft waves.

In the form of a braid:

• You will need two shawls in a contrasting color - the bottom and the top. Put your hair up. Cover your head with a lower scarf, wrap it around your neck, leaving free ends at the back.
• Now cover your head with the top scarf, bring its edges back to where the ends of the lower scarf hang down.
• Combine the ends of the upper hijab with the ends of the lower one and braid like a classic free braid, securing the bottom with a beautiful elastic band. To make the head scarf structure more compact, wrap the braid around the top of your hair and secure with a barrette.

With pins and brooches:

• Twist your hair into a bundle and twist it into a "bun" at the back of your head.
• Cover your head with a lower handkerchief, pull the ends back and secure with a simple pin.
• Throw the top scarf on top, wrap it around the neck and bring both ends forward. Position the hijab so that one end is much longer than the other.
• Lay out the long part of the scarf in beautiful folds on the chest, and fix the free end with a decorative pin or brooch above the ear.

How to tie a hijab - fashionistas note

• According to all the rules, the hijab should be worn on top of a special hat tightly fitting the head. Whatever happens to the scarf (for example, it has shifted to the side), the hat will reliably hide the woman's hair from prying eyes.
• Refuse to use a scarf with inscriptions or any symbols as a hijab.
• The combination of a hijab with tight and transparent clothing is nonsense.
• The color of a Muslim headscarf depends a lot on the season. In summer, black and dark-colored hijabs are not worn. Better to give preference to delicate pastel shades. Snow-white shawls are at the peak of popularity.
• A hijab made of wool or viscose is good as a winter headdress. For the summer season, shawls made of chiffon, silk, satin or cotton are the best fit.

Learning to tie a hijab quickly and beautifully takes skill. With a little practice, you will soon master this activity and replenish your fashionable piggy bank in another irresistible way!

Recently, hijab has become popular not only in Muslim countries. In Islam, hijab means any garment that covers a woman or man from head to toe.

However, in the Western world, hijab is understood as a traditional Islamic female headscarf. The hijab fully complies with Islamic laws - it is not defiant, not tight and well hides the woman's face. However, in addition to this, the hijab tying technique is convenient for tying ordinary scarves and scarves around the head. This method will become a fashionable and convenient replacement for a headdress.

Video training "Hijab - how to tie"

Translated from Arabic, hijab means a partition or barrier and is mandatory in Afghanistan and Iran. The hijab symbolizes humility and humility. Muslim women are required to observe hijbab in front of any man she could theoretically marry. Countries such as Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tunisia, although inhabited mainly by Muslims, prohibit women from wearing the hijab in government offices, schools and universities.

There are several techniques for tying the hijab.

How to tie a hijab from several scarves correctly:

1. To tie a hijab, you can use not one, but a combination of several shawls: plain and translucent.
2. We wrap a plain simple scarf around the head and pin it back with a pin.
3. We wrap the scarf again and pin it from below with another pin.
4. To decorate, we take a second, chiffon shawl and, covering the head with it in the neck area, pin it back with a French pin or a beautiful decorative hairpin.

How to tie a hijab with one decorative scarf:

1. We cover the head with a scarf and pin it from the back with a regular pin.
2. Next, you should take the longer end and wrap it around the neck in front, pass it over the head and stab it with a decorative pin on the side.
3. Gently spread the hijab on your head and you're done!

Another option for tying a hijab:

1. We wrap our head with an ordinary black scarf, or put on a hat or hair strip.
2. We take the second, multi-colored scarf, and vertically cover the head with it.
3. We pin the scarf with a pin in front.
4. Wrap the long end around the neck, pin and decorate with a beautiful pin.

We tie a hijab from a square scarf with an ornament:

1. Bend the ornament a little and wrap the scarf around the head. Behind, under the hair, we pin it with a pin.
2. Now we take the remaining end of the scarf, twist it and put it on the head.
3. Wrap the long edge around the neck and pin it on the side with a pin.

Option for tying a hijab on a high ponytail:

1. We take a beautiful scarf, bend and wrap it around the head.
2. Tie the scarf tightly on the back with a double knot.
3. We throw the long end forward, then we draw it behind the head and pin it in front with a beautiful pin.

These options for tying a hijab are suitable for all face types and allow you to use a variety of shawls: plain and colored, long and short, thick and translucent. A scarf tied around the head in one of these techniques will look stylish and beautiful. And most importantly - such a headdress is very comfortable and practical!

As you know, you need to be loyal to several things, among which religion comes first. Islam has a special place among other religious trends. So, according to Sharia, a Muslim woman must adhere to the hijab. Who, why, in what cases, and at what age should wear the hijab, we will tell in this review.

What is Muslim Hijab? It is a mistake to think that hijab is just a scarf. This is not true, although in translation from the Arabic language this word means a veil. For a Muslim woman, hijab is a life position, a level of high morality, modesty, humility, religiosity and spiritual restraint in the spirit of Islam. If we deviate from the spiritual world, then the material hijab is called the women's clothing of Islam, which can be of several types.

Women's clothing, which fully complies with Sharia, should hide the woman's body completely, leaving only the oval of the face, hands, and sometimes, only the eyes. In the modern world, most women wear a veil in the form of a scarf or stole, which covers the head with hair and neck.

Wearing a hijab is optionalbut highly recommended according to Sharia law.

Permitted to use for eyeliner with antimony, and for decorating the hands with henna.

Nowadays, to see a Muslim woman in a long robe and hijab is so logical that it does not surprise other people.

It is enough for a Muslim woman to understand that the use of this clothing is to protect her dignity and honor, and not an infringement on freedom and rights.

Each religion has its own "laws"... In Russia and European countries, Muslim women are limited to wearing a headscarf, in countries where more stringent requirements prevail, the fairer sex wear strict veil, etc. There, even in certain cases, a “hijab for men” (turban) is required to perform prayer ...

One of the goals of Islam is to instill in people a respectful attitude towards elders, women, themselves and piety.

Modern hijab

A woman remains a woman even under the veil. The Holy Qur'an does not say what kind of fabric the cover should be made of. therefore there can be a lot of their varieties... Thus, Muslim women can choose to purchase a jersey blanket with several multi-colored layers. They are also often made of silk or chiffon. For special occasions like weddings, hijabs can be decorated with sequins, lurex, embroidery, jewels, or a pin. Wedding "veils" are in most cases a work of art.

Whoever wears a veil in everyday life, do not allow even a very beautiful scarf to unnecessarily attract the attention of men.

It is also not allowed to use catchy and ringing jewelry to fix religious clothing.

Hijab at its core, designed to hide all ladies' charms from prying eyes. For outsiders, the age and figure of a woman should remain unknown.

For true Muslims, such a "veil of faith" is the hallmark of a woman.

Surrounding strangers are allowed to see from a Muslim woman only:

• partially or completely a person;
• hands;
• eyes;
• ankles, but not higher.

If the fairer sex has very long hair, which are difficult to hide with a hijab, they wear a special cotton hat under it. In the event that the “cape” you like is not capable of covering the shoulders and neck, the Muslim woman must wear a special shirt-front or a golf turtleneck under it.

In the modern concept, most people call hijab any clothing that makes it clear that a woman is Muslim.

Muslim woman's wardrobe can not be called meager. It includes a large number of dresses, robes, suits, triplets, sundresses, tunics and others. And for a woman of the Islamic faith, the main thing is to successfully combine all this with a traditional religious headdress.

How to wear a hijab correctly

Who should wear the hijab and why?

It is useful to know how to properly wear the clothes of Muslims not only for women of this faith, but, for example, for Christians. For example, if a Slavic woman finds herself in a Muslim country, such knowledge and skills may be useful to her.

When putting on a "ritual veil", it is necessary to pursue two goals - to completely hide the hair, leaving the face or eyes open and to tie the ends of the veil tightly so that it does not accidentally open the veil of secrecy.

How to wear or don the hijab correctly, a European woman can be recognized by a photo or video.

Muslim women learn these skills during childhood. By the way, girls must wear a "religious headscarf" only from the moment of puberty (13-15 years). Until then, babies under 7 years old can easily do without it, and starting from school age, parents should start teaching their child to pray. Parents who believe girls should be taught at a very early age to behave righteously do not wait for a specific date of birth.

Modern women are allowed to tie a “head cover” with a knot, a few pins, hairpins or a brooch, but all of them should be discreet and modest.

Every time when leaving the house or when greeting male guests, Muslim wives must wear the hijab.

Family rules should be taken into account, the order of behavior in the country and public places, the mentality of the surrounding society, to decide whether to wear a hijab.

Traditional Islamists believe that Muslim women simply have to wear the hijab. For men, it is preferable to wear it during prayer. Indeed, in a turban, a man is promised more savab.

Currently, some fashion designers have paid attention to the fashion of Muslim women. It is difficult for foreign designers to adhere to religious boundaries. “Muslim scarves” in their style do not always completely cover the hair, or are decorated with too bright colors and patterns.

A simple scheme for tying a hijab looks like this:

A stole, a scarf, etc., is put on the head, pulled over the forehead, and the fabric in the back of the head is tightly fixed with a pin. Then they cross the ends and cover the opposite sides of the shoulders with them. The second time, pins are used in the temporal region on both sides of the scarf.

There are many ways to tie the hijab correctly and beautifully. Many options can be seen in photos or videos on the Internet.

For example, it is now fashionable for Turkish women to wear a "turban", which is a kind of hijab. Modern girls can even go to beauty salons, where one of the services on the list is beautiful styling of the turban and its decoration.

As you know, the first Muslim woman ¸ who began to decorate and stylize her headdress was the wife of Turkish President Khairunis Gul. And the famous fashion designer Kutoglu helped her in this.