About This Book

The word hijab means to cover, and in common use it refers to the head scarf and veil worn by Muslim women. This treatise explains the place of hijab in Islam, presenting it as an obligation for the Muslim woman, and looks at how it shapes the character of a Muslim society.

The author ties hijab to the wider modesty that Islamic law asks of a woman, including conduct that keeps her away from situations of temptation and suspicion. The treatise holds that covering, including covering the face, is the fullest expression of that modesty and a form of protection for her. Along the way it gives women the essentials of Islamic dress.

What's Inside

• The meaning of the word hijab
• The importance and significance of hijab in Islam
• How hijab affects the formation of an Islamic society
• Hijab as part of the modesty expected of a Muslim woman
• The essentials of Islamic dress for women

Who It's For

• Muslim women who want to understand the reasoning behind hijab
• New Muslims learning about Islamic dress
• Parents preparing daughters to begin wearing hijab