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Hijab & Women's Dress

Hijab, modest clothing and starting to cover at your own pace. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Can I wear a turban-style hijab?

It depends on what it covers. A turban that leaves the neck, ears or chest bare isn't full hijab, but it can be with a neck cover and loose top.

Not on its own, since hair, neck and ears still show. But a hat with a high collar or snood can work as a step or for a work dress code.

No. The neck and ears are part of what hijab covers. Here are easy ways to keep them covered, even with earrings or headphones.

Yes. The Quran tells women to draw their head covers over their chests. A longer scarf or a loose top over it does the job.

Hijab covers everything except the face and hands (and feet in one view), in front of non-mahram men. It's an outfit, not just a scarf.

Not in Islam's teaching. Hijab is meant as a free act of worship, and forcing it is wrong. Here's how many Muslim women see it.

Yes. The Quran commands it and all four schools agree it's required once a girl reaches puberty. Here's the evidence and what it means.