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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.

What if my school uniform skirt is too short?

If your school uniform skirt is too short, ask for a longer skirt or trousers, or wear opaque tights underneath while the school sorts it out.

No, wearing hijab while you still sin doesn't make you a hypocrite. Everyone sins; good deeds erase bad ones, so keep it and keep repenting.

Yes, you still wear hijab on your period. Menstruation pauses prayer and fasting, but not modesty in front of non-mahram men. Tips for heavy days.

Yes, hijabi women can go to a hair salon with a female stylist and no men around; women-only salons and home stylists make it easy.

Muslim women can do pole fitness as exercise in women-only classes with awrah covered; mixed classes and suggestive moves are the problem.

Yes, Muslim women need hijab in front of non-mahram teenage boys who have reached puberty; young children who aren't aware yet are exempt.

Yes, you can lift or remove your niqab to eat in public; most scholars see it as recommended, and discreet ways to eat exist for everyone.

Muslim men can wear fitted clothes, but not skin-tight trousers or leggings that outline the navel-to-knee area. What's fine, what to avoid.

It depends: most scholars say a woman's voice isn't 'awrah, but many discourage melodious recitation for unrelated men. Views and situations.

The best hijab fabric is opaque and breathable: jersey, modal, cotton voile, or chiffon with an underscarf. Compare fabrics by season and comfort.

A hijab underscarf is a thin cap worn under the main scarf to hold hair back, stop slipping and hide stray hair. Types, how to wear it, if required.

Yes, you can shower at school as a Muslim if your awrah stays covered: use a cubicle, towel or swimwear, lower your gaze, or wait and shower at home.