Thursday, September 28, 2017

Elements In Modest Islamic Clothing

By Dorothy Walker


One of the most widely practiced culture in the world is Islam. It is renowned for its strict regulations in their attire and mode of worship as well. However, these regulations differ with the different factions within it and which most are considered to be lenient enough. This article details elements in modest Islamic clothing believers are expected to take heed of.

Male are advised to avoid haram elements. In this context, haram is harmful practices which are against the teachings of Allah. Making references to the Quran, men are not required to wear any silver or silk. This simply means that such items are meant for decoration purpose and are supposed to be worn by females. Any underneath garments is recommended to be worn above the ankles and should not be made out of a see me through the material.

Wearing is not meant to flaunt and imitate others. Muslim brothers must wear simple clothing which does not exhibit their wealth or does not undermine others. Even so, they are expected not to imitate others be it, women or non-Muslim fellows. It is thought that their imitation of non-Islam might simply coerce them into believing and adopting their values.

Women, on the other hand, are required to cover their whole body expect from their face and hands. The respective hijab should not be transparent. In some subgroups, they are strictly made to wear black clothing made out of a heavy material. In others, they have the freedom to choose any color as long it is not transparent and is loose enough.

Their head cover varies with the respective subgroup. Conservative factions prefer the burka which completely covers the whole head and leaving a mesh or grill for the woman to see through. The lenient group makes use of the hijab and dupatta which both are veil which is separate from the hijab. The niqab is another type worn by conservatives which is an extension of the hijab but leaves out the oval part of the head.

There are no defined rules regarding their underneath dress, but one is simply expected to cover their body parts. One can only expose their bodies to their close male relatives and children who are have not yet reached their puberty. This consideration is strictly meant for females and males within non-Muslim members.

All the same, these regulations have changed depending on western countries laws. Most have banned the use of niqabs and burkas since they conceal faces which they expect them to be exposed for security purpose. Others have intermarried with other cultures although it is greatly discouraged but have managed to adopt into new ideologies as well.

There has been a remarkable change in the way Muslim believers blend into the modern world. Some factions have adopted casual wears using a diverse fashion for their identity and women have adopted a mixture of loose tops and trousers followed by a hijab to fit into the modern world. Their traditional attire is worn during important ceremonies altogether.




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