Another clothing thread...just in time

[LuCkY]

First,Aredendra WeLCome to SOL and I hope you enjoy your stay here.

 

Second,I beg to differ@Ngonge and FF, the Abayas aLso come with a headscarf-a rectanguLar one(same coLor as the Abayas).ActuaLLy ALL the Abayas I have have come across have a headpiece.

 

Aredendra Good Luck with your noveL.

 

PEace !

[Miskiin-Macruuf-Aqiyaar]

the differences between a jilbaab and an abaya

When Soomaali people talk about "jilbaab" and "abaya," only two styles come to mind, which is:

 

When a Soomaali says jilbaab, what s/he means is what this lady is wearing. Other Muslims have different, wider meansings for this word.

 

This is the Soomaali interpretation of the word "abaya." It is this one Saudi style that most comes to mind. Soomaali sisters do not wear this, safe for few sisters that live in Saudi Arabia.

 

When a Soomaali says "khmar" or khamaar in Soomaali, this is what they mean, the head covering only. It is also called in Soomaali "sifaleeti."

 

When Soomaalis talk about "hijab" this is what they mean, that head-to-shoulder covering. In Soomaali, it is spelled xijaab.

 

This being a Soomaali-style of covering. Most of our ladies cover like this, like the two ladies on far right.

 

 

how is a hajib properly worn? What sorts of restrictions are on the style of these pieces

It depends on who you ask. It is generally agreed, though, that the hair, neck and shoulder is standard covering of hijab. And those women you saw wearing "Calvin Klein scarves," to them, at least, they are thinking they are wearing "proper" hijab. As it is said, each has her own interpretation. We have no reason or intention to judge, and they are plenty ingorant folks who rush to do so.