Saturday, May 7, 2011

Intro of Muslim Clothing

By Abraham Kone


As in all aspects of life, Islam also gives guidance regarding attire for Muslims. Although Islam does not prescribe any unique model or type of costume or outfits, it stresses while in the principles of modesty and decency. Islamic law prohibits people from displaying wealth and magnificence, and encourages the maintenance a usual of decorum, dignity and modesty.

Attire for Muslims: The Requirements

Clothes for Muslims has some basic requirements which must be followed:

1. Body parts to be covered: For girl, the full shape have to be covered, specially the bosom, although they can leave their face/eyes and hand uncovered. For men the shape have to be covered from the navel to the knee.

2. Looseness: The outfits must be loose and not body hugging or skin tight for both men and women. This is why both men and female wear loose fitting robe like clothing over their ordinary clothing when in to public.

3. Altogether look decent without having to flashy: Clothes have to be decent and clean, and should not be flashy. It have to give the appearance of dignity and modesty. The clothing should not be worn in to order to gain the admiration of others.

4. Do not imitate others: Islam encourages its people to be proud of their faith. They have to gaze like Muslims without having to imitate people of other faith or cultures around them. Girl must be proud of their femininity without having to attempt to dress like men and vice versa.

The Different Types of Apparel for Muslims

Here are several for the different types of outfits for Muslims:

1. The Thobe: This is a long, loose, streaming robe worn by men. It's stitched like a shirt and reaches down to the ankle. Although it's typically white in to color, it is available into other colors too, especially while in the winters.

2. The Bisht: This is a cloak sometimes worn by men over a thobe. Generally, it's the religious leaders and high level government officials who wear these.

3. The Ihram: This is a type of outfits that pilgrims wear when they are on pilgrimage to the Hajj. It is composed for the izar, which falls from the waist to the ankle, plus the reda, which covers the upper shape plus the shoulders.

4. The Shalwar Kameez: This is worn by both men and woman and essentially consists of a long tunic paired with loose trousers. Women can as well team this with a dupatta, which is a length of fabric which covers the bosom and often will too be used as a veil.

5. The Abaya: These are worn by female and are commonly black in color. The fabric extends from the head to the toe. They are quite fashionable among lady during the Gulf nations.




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