I came across this and thought-it nice to share.

The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves come in a myriad of styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear.

The al-amira is a two-piece veil. It consists of a close fitting cap, usually made from cotton or polyester, and an accompanying tube-like scarf. The shayla is a long, rectangular scarf popular in the Gulf region. It is wrapped around the head and tucked or pinned in place at the shoulders.

The khimar is a long, cape-like veil that hangs down to just above the waist. It covers the hair, neck and shoulders completely, but leaves the face clear. The chador, worn by many Iranian women when outside the house, is a full-body cloak. It is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath

The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The burka is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It covers the entire face and body, leaving just a mesh screen to see through.

Sourced from http://twentytwowords.com/2011/06/06/not-all-headscarves-are-burkas-7-types-of-muslim-headwear-for-women/ which got it from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8641070.stm .

Are there more styles? I know there are but I don't have illustrations or know what ye women call them.

This is quite informative, nice thread.

I never knew there was a distinction between the hijab and the shayla. How does one tie the hijab?

I gather that part of the reason for wearing these uniforms are to preserve modesty and not stir lustful attraction however with the exception of the burka are not the eyes also an appealing feature that can draw another’s attention?

This is a female thread:: Hope the ladies would join soon.... there are so many styles out there... It differs from country to country usually. I don't know if there is distinctive Nigerian style yet though.

@emofine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dry6R4Xtl_k

Your eyes are not immediately apparent to anyone..

iv noticed somalians wear their hijqab like khimar

nice.

Tbaba thanks.

I just had a thought...if a Muslimah is bald is there any need for her to wear a hijab?

emöfine2: Tbaba thanks.

I just had a thought...if a Muslimah is bald is there any need for her to wear a hijab?

Simple answer yes!!

BURKA ....looks like a NINJA...

realmscape: BURKA ....looks like a NINJA...

You mean like these


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjpFYVvwBo

My wife must wear this so that other men will not see her physical attributes

though not a muslim,

i love the shayla and hijab.
Nice

official Hijab.

I think I like Shyla and Hijab, esp when this muslim IT girl wear it with her tight jeans, She has apparently seduce all the big boys in my office

Fantastic hijab!

Burka looks like ekpo masquarade,niqab resembles a japanese ninja...the others are cool

afam4eva: My wife must wear this so that other men will not see her physical attributes

Forget it menh, You never see where men use only eye tear babes cloth and see what they want to see

Islam is beautiful, muslim ladies shld be proud of thir Hijab

What is the name of that particular head gear most female yoruba muslims wear? Its common seeing them wearing it.its very different from the ones I see in the pictures here.

Tayo114: Islam is beautiful, muslim ladies shld be proud of thir Hijab

I agree.

maclatunji: I came across this and thought-it nice to share.

The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil and is used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves come in a myriad of styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear.

wonderful

Hijab/Niqab shows d dignity of a woman. no man should see your natural beauty without dowry. whatever is covered is what the eyez want to see. but whatever is open, everybody is satisfied of it n doesnt care about it.

It's not by hijab or coverings, it is by inner decency.
I know of a runs babe who uses d covering 4 societal prestige but av no undies on amongst others........(make i keep quiet b4 dem say i wan cause religious war).