hijab

1.An islamically prescribed way of dress in which a woman must cover herself at least from her shoulders to her knees in loose fitting clothing that isn't sheer. At best she covers her body with the exception of her face and hands. The clothing can be as stylish as she wants it to be or as drab and unstylish as she wants it to be. She can wear silk, or any other fabric and follow anystyle as long as it stays within these bounds. 2. Hijab is not meant to oppress a woman but it is meant to protect and distinguish her. By dressing like this she is showing respect for her self and her religion and is given respect. 3. A hijabi woman never looks like a ho or a prostitute, because she is covering what aught to be private. 4) Some women refer to her head covering alone, or khimar as hijab. 5) The islamic dress code for muslim women. 6) The way most self respecting women dress.