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Hijab


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What is Hijab?

Comprehensive Definition:Hijab is the word used in theIslamic context for the practice of

dressing modestly, which ALLpracticing Muslims past the age ofpuberty are instructed to do intheir holy book, the Qur'an.

Common Meaning:A scarf that many Muslim womenuse to cover their hair.


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Male Hijab

The Kufi


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Why Do Some Ladies WearIt?

As a Muslim woman Zaheera chooses to weartraditional clothing in-line with the Koran. Having

recently taken on the Muslim style of dress she hasnoticed many people's attitude change towards her.Although this frustrates her she is determined to remaintrue to the teachings of her faith.


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Arguments Against Hijab

Not Mandated in QuranRoom for interpretation of modesty verse

Heavy ResponsibilityEspecially in Western or non-Muslim societies

Not a fundamental tenant of the religion

(less important than prayer, Shahada,charity, etc)

Desire to Assimilate Into Society

Can limit opportunities & ignite stereotypes


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Types of Hijab

The type most commonly

worn in the West is a

square scarf that covers

the head and neck but

leaves the face clear


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Types of Hijab

The al-amira is a two-piece veil.

It consists of a close fitting cap,

usually made from cotton orpolyester, and an accompanying

tube-like scarf.

The shayla is a long, rectangularscarf popular in the Gulf region.

It is wrapped around the head

and tucked or pinned in place at

the shoulders.


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Types of Hijab

The khimar is a long, cape-like veil that hangs down tojust above the waist. Itcovers the hair, neck and

shoulders completely, butleaves the face clear.

The chador, worn by

Iranian women whenoutside the house, is a full-body cloak. It is oftenaccompanied by a smaller

headscarf underneath.


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Types of Hijab

The nikab is a veil for the facethat leaves the area around theeyes clear. However, this may beobscured by a separate eye veil.

It is worn with an accompanyingheadscarf, such as a khimar.

The burqa is the mostconcealing of all Islamic veils. It

covers the entire face and body,leaving just a mesh screen tosee through.


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How Muslims dress is largely cultural, dependingon where they live.

This Pakistani woman is covering her head.

Not all Muslims cover up in this way, while

some wear it just whenever they feel like it.


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Does this picture surprise you?Why?

What does this picture reveal about our

expectations of people who wear hijab?


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Expectations & Hijab


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Sexy?


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There has been lots ofcontroversy about a Muslim'sright to wear hijab. Thisdemonstrator in Copenhagenis fighting back against thedecision made in France notallowing any symbols of

religious faith to be worn in


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Your Assignment1) Read the BBC Articles Entitled

French Headscarf Ban Opens Rifts& the Q & A: Muslim Headscarves

2) Answer the Questions that follow eacharticle after reading!

Be sure you have a solid understanding about

what is being banned, the reasons why, &affected groups

Be prepared to discuss your opinions on the

Headscarf Ban tomorrow!

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