A niqāb or niqaab (/ nɪˈkɑːb /; Arabic: نقاب), also known as a ruband (Persian: روبند), is a long garment worn by some Muslim women in order to cover their entire body and face, excluding their eyes. It is an interpretation in Islam of the concept of hijab, and is worn in public and in all other places where a woman may encounter non- mahram men.

2018年8月7日 · What is a niqab? 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. What...

2024年12月4日 · While the niqab is a commendable act in Islam, it is not obligatory for Muslim women. The majority of scholars agree that covering the face and hands is not required, as supported by Quranic verses and Hadiths.

2009年7月3日 · The woman’s dress as prescribed in shari’ah (“Islamic dress”) is that which covers her head, face and all of her body. Is niqab compulsory? But the Niqab or burqa’ – which shows the eyes of the woman – has become widespread among women, and some of them do not wear it properly.

2014年9月23日 · Some Muslim women wear niqabs, which are often confused with the burka. (Amit Dave: Reuters) It has been called a security risk and a "flag of fundamentalism", there have been calls to ban it and it has been associated with terrorism. So what exactly is the burka? And why do some Muslim women wear it?

2024年10月6日 · Arabic for ‘cover’, ‘screen’ or ‘partition’, a hijab is a veil or head-covering that many Muslim women around the world wear as an act of modesty, and a religious practice. A woman’s culture, her sect of Islam and her personal preference can …

It is well-known and agreed by all Muslims that what is obligatory for men and women to observe is Hijab – and for women, it entails covering of the body with the exception of the face and hands in front of un-related (non-Mahram) men.

2016年5月17日 · Explore the significance of the niqab in Islam, addressing common misconceptions regarding its legitimacy. This detailed examination highlights key Quranic verses and interpretations from scholars that affirm the niqab as a permissible practice for women.

2024年11月6日 · The niqab is a form of face covering worn by some Muslim women, typically leaving only the eyes visible. Its practice and significance vary across cultures, and the niqab has become a subject of much discussion and debate in both Muslim-majority and …

2011年9月22日 · Hijab refers to covering everything except the hands and face. Niqab is the term used to refer to the piece of cloth which covers the face and women who wear it usually cover their hands also.