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hijabs in the muslim world
The practice of hijab among Muslim women is one based on religious doctrine, although the [[Quran]] does not mandate it. Instead, it comes from the Hadith, which reveals the teachings of the Prophet to believers. In one tradition from Hadith, the [[Prophet Muhammad]] is quoted as saying: "...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this -- and he pointed to his face and hands."
The practice of hijab among Muslim women is one based on religious doctrine, although the [[Quran]] does not mandate it. Instead, it comes from the Hadith, which reveals the teachings of the Prophet to believers. In one tradition from Hadith, the [[Prophet Muhammad]] is quoted as saying: "...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this -- and he pointed to his face and hands."
Conservative Muslims wear burkas not hijabs and often look down on non-radical Muslims that only wear hijabs. In Saudi Arabia woman who wear clothing that does not cover enough have been violently attacked.
From these and other references, the vast majority of Muslim scholars and jurists, past and present, have determined that Muslim women's clothing must cover the entire body, with the exception of the face and the hands, and that the attire should not be form fitting, sheer or so eye-catching as to attract undue attention or reveal the shape of the body. There are similar, yet less obvious requirements for a Muslim male's attire. A Muslim man must always be covered from the navel to the knees, and he should similarly not wear tight, sheer, revealing, or eye-catching clothing. In addition, a Muslim man is prohibited from wearing silk clothing or gold jewelry. A Muslim woman may wear silk or gold.
From these and other references, the vast majority of Muslim scholars and jurists, past and present, have determined that Muslim women's clothing must cover the entire body, with the exception of the face and the hands, and that the attire should not be form fitting, sheer or so eye-catching as to attract undue attention or reveal the shape of the body. There are similar, yet less obvious requirements for a Muslim male's attire. A Muslim man must always be covered from the navel to the knees, and he should similarly not wear tight, sheer, revealing, or eye-catching clothing. In addition, a Muslim man is prohibited from wearing silk clothing or gold jewelry. A Muslim woman may wear silk or gold.