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A niqāb (Arabic: نِقاب) is a veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijāb.Niqab is most common in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and the UAE. It is also common in some cities in India and Pakistan (mainly in Bombay /Mumbai , Calcutta /Kolkata, and Karachi).Women who wear the niqāb are often called niqābī; this word is used both as a noun and as an adjective. However, some prefer the participial form munaqqabah (plural munaqqabāt) as "niqābī" may be used in a derogatory manner (much as with "hijābī" versus muhajjabah). Because of the wide variety of hijab worn in the Muslim world, it can be difficult to definitively distinguish between one type of veil and another. The terms niqab and burqa are often used interchangeably.Muslim girls are advised to wear the niqāb starting at puberty. Peace.
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∙ 12y agoIt is called a Niqab.
Covering faces by Muslim women is not a requirement in Islam. It is per country cultures and traditions. However, Islam religion does not ban covering face by Muslim women but in the mean time does not require it. Refer to question below.
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∙ 13y agoFirst, covering head, hair, and neck (that is by wearing hijab) is an Islamic religion requirement but covering face is not a religion requirement. Covering face is neither forbidden nor required per Islam religion. Refer to question below for more details.
second, the reason they do is because of modesty.
Let us first define Modesty. It is freedom from vanity and showiness. It is decency and moderation in speech, manner, dress and total attitude and behavior towards life. It is shyness, simplicity and humility about our abilities and accomplishments.
Modesty is for both male and female. It isn't only for women as many people have the misconception. The sphere of Modesty in Islamic morality is so vast that it encompasses all aspects of human life.
Imran bin Hussain reported, God's Messenger (pbuh) said, Modesty brings nothing but qood. Modesty is part of Faith and Faith is in Paradise. But obscenity is part of hardness of the heart and hardness of the heart is in hell.
Zaid bin Talha reported, God's Messenger as saying, Modesty and Faith are companions; when one of them goes out, the other follows it. He also reported, God's Messenger said, Every religion has a character and the character of Islam is Modesty.
Modesty prevents human beings from indulging into indecency and obscenity. If they commit sin under pressure of animal nature, it is modesty which makes them feel the pangs of conscience. If we lack modesty, desires will lay complete hold of us and we will not hesitate to indulge into any sin. Modesty is a strong moral deterrent against all evil inclinations.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), our Uswatun Hasana, the best example for us, was more bashful than a virgin behind her curtain. In fact, he was a perfect model of modesty.
One of the main differences between animal and human behavior is the characteristic of modesty.
Yes, Indeed! It is a real challenge to each Muslim--either to have this attribute of modesty or his rank is not better than that of the animal. Allah (SWT) says, They enjoy and eat as animals do, and Hell is their destination.
Abdullah bin Masud reported, God's Messenger as saying, Shall I not tell you who is kept away from hell, and from whom hell is kept away? Everyone who is gentle, kindly, approachable and of an easy disposition. That's what is called Modesty. SEE HOW IMPORTANT MODESTY IS IN ISLAM!?!
The Muslim woman is beautified by her modesty in dress and manners, and guarded against indecent looks and behavior - even though she may be different from everyone else around her.
Modesty is dignity, grace and adornment of a believer, given by the All-Wise Beneficent Allah (SWT), for the benefit of the Muslims and all mankind.
Abdullah bin Musalm reported, God's Messenger as saying, Modesty is a part of the teachings of the previous prophets, and anyone who lacks it may do whatever he likes.
We are 1iving in this so called free society, in which our Islamic standards of purity and modesty face the continual threat, and can easily be destroyed altogether, if we don't adhere to, the important part of Islamic morality which is modesty.
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∙ 13y agoIt is called burka or burqa. It is not mandatory. Burka that covers face is not an Islamic requirement. It is based on cultural and local practices. However, wearing Hijab; that covers head, hair, and neck; is mandatory for Muslim women to wear. Refer to related question below.
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∙ 11y agoThey cover their heads with a Hijab, or a scarf. Also there is the option of a Niqab (full body and head cover) but mostly it is a Hijab.
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∙ 11y agoThe entire face, and body cover is called a Burqa.
The hijab only covers the hair and neck, and is far more common, though it does not cover the face.
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∙ 14y agohijab
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Why do Muslim women not reveal their faces?
Because in the religion of Islam, they have to cover their heads once at a certain age and they can show respect and love to their religion and Allah if they wear the Niqab which is what Muslim women wear to cover their faces.
Why did Jesus cover their heads during services?
It is a matter of respect and modesty. The same rule applies for Muslim women.
Why do mislim women have heads covered?
Muslim women cover their heads and faces as a form of modesty. The only people who are ever supposed to see them with out their hajib and naquib are those in their immediate family.
Why do Muslim men or women cover their head when they pray?
Per religion commands:For men, it is not compulsory to cover their heads in the mosque.For women, it is compulsory, inside as well as outside the mosque, to wear cloth covering their whole body (including their heads and hair) except face and hands.
What do critics of the Muslim veiling tradition argue?
Critics of the Muslim veiling tradition argue that women do not wear the veil by choice, and they are often forced to cover their heads and bodies.
What is it called that Muslim women wear on their heads?
hijab
Why do catholic women cover their heads to pray?
Many religions cover their heads in respect to God.
Why do Muslim women choose not to show their faces?
Not all Muslim women cover their faces, but most of them cover only their hair. Of course, if you want to be a Muslim, you have to follow the teaching of Islam, the Islam asks women to at least cover their hair.
Why do some women wear scarfs over there heads?
they are muslim
Do women in Azerbaijan cover their heads?
it depends. if a woman wants to cover then she will cover and if she does not want to cover then she will not cover. so it depends on women.
Why do middle Eastern cultures have women cover their heads?
Most the countries in the Middle East are Islamic. Muslim women are ordained by Islam to cover their heads and faces, especially when they come out of their houses. In Israel, which is mostly Jewish, religious Jewish married women cover their hair (Talmud, Ketubot 72b). This is for the purpose of modesty - only her husband should see her beauty - since the hair is considered beautiful (Talmud, Berakhot 24a).
What is strict about muslim?
Women having to cover their hair.
