1. Women in Islam
The Hijab

2. Hijab
The word hijab comes from an Arabic word that means “____________________.”
Today hijab refers to the modest covering of a Muslim woman.

3. Why do Muslim women cover?②
MAIN REASONS

4. 1. Allah, through Muhammad, ___________ to do this.
“ O prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslim) and not annoyed…”
The Koran (S24:31)

5. Do you think we live in a superficial society?
2. So that Muslim women will not be __________ only by their appearance.
Do you think we live in a superficial society?

6. What are the standards for Muslim women?

7. There are no fixed standard as to the style of dress or type of clothing that Muslim women must wear. BUT… There are some common beliefs about modesty standards.

8. Everything must be covered except the _________ and _________.
The clothing must be _______ enough so that it does not show the shape of the woman’s body.
The fabric must be ________ enough so as not to show the colour of the skin it covers up.

9. Clothing should not be shiny or _________ so that everyone notices her.
Women should not dress as to appear as ________.
Women should not dress in a way similar to _______________.

10. TERMINOLOGY

11. Hijab

13. Jilbab
In addition to a veil, some Muslim women may chose to wear a body-length outer garment called a jilbab.
Essentially, a jilbab is an ankle-length skirt.
The loose-fitting item covers the whole body, except the head, hands and feet.

14. Chador Outer garment worn by women
Chador is mostly used by the practicing religious women in Iran.
A chador covers the wearer from head to toe, leaving only her hands and part, or all, of her face exposed.

16. Chador

17. Niqab A niqab is a veil which covers the ________
Worn by some Muslim women.

18. Niqab

20. Burqa is a garment which covers the _________ body and face.
The eyes are covered with a 'net curtain' allowing the woman to see but preventing other people from seeing her eyes.

21. Burqa

23. Important Points!
Hijab is not only a dress code but more importantly, it is also modest ___________, manners, ____________ and appearance in public.

24. Both ________ and women are expected to be modest in their dress and actions.

29. What do you think is the meaning intended by this picture?