Jilbāb

The term jilbāb or jilbaab (Arabic جلباب) is the plural of the word jilaabah which refers to any long and loose-fit coat or garment worn by some Muslim women. They believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic demand for a Hijab . Jilbab or Jilaabah is also known as Jubbah or Manteau (which is the French word for coat or mantle). The modern jilbāb covers the entire body, except for hands, face, and head. The head and neck are then covered by a scarf or wrap ( khimar ) . Some women will also cover the hands and face ( niqab ). In Indonesia , the word jilbab is used for a headscarf rather than a long baggy overgarment (Geertz). In recent years, a short visor is often included to protect the face from the tropical sun.

The term jilbāb or jilbaab ( ) refers to any long and loose-fit coat or garment worn by some Muslim women. Wearers believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic demand for a Hijab . Jilbab, Jubbah or Jilaabah is also known as Manteau (a French loan word, meaning "coat") by Persian speakers in Iran . The modern jilbāb covers the entire body, except for hands, face, and head. The head and neck are then covered by a scarf or wrap ( khimar ) . Some women will also cover the hands and face ( niqab ). In Indonesia , the word jilbab is used for a headscarf rather than a long baggy overgarment (Geertz). In recent years, a short visor is often included to protect the face from the tropical sun.

Long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by some Muslim women Somali designer Muna Khalif wearing a modern jilbāb. The term jilbāb or jilbaab ( ) refers to any long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by some Muslim women. Wearers believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic choice for a hijab . Jilbab , jubbah or jilaabah is also known as chador by Persian speakers in Iran . The modern jilbāb covers the entire body. Some women will also cover the hands with gloves and the face along with a niqāb . In recent years, a short visor is often included to protect the face from the tropical sun.

Long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by some Muslim women The term jilbāb (also jilbaab , jubbah or jilaabah ) ( ) refers to any long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by some Muslim women. Wearers believe that this definition of jilbāb fulfills the Quranic choice for a hijab . The jilbāb is also known as chador by Persian speakers in Iran and Afghanistan . The modern jilbāb covers the entire body. Some women will also cover the hands with gloves and the face along with a niqāb . In recent years, a short visor is often included to protect the face from the tropical sun.