Learning Objective 1.1

The Muslim Dress: Key Concepts and Terms

Parts of body that need to be covered:

• Mahram- a person, man or woman related to a particular individual by blood, marriage or breastfeeding. One he or she is not permitted to marry, such as the father, nephew, uncle, etc.
• Haya- natural or inherent shyness and a sense of modesty.
• Hijab- another term for hide, conceal, and screen. Refers commonly to a woman's headscarf and in more broader terms to modern clothing and behavior. 

Woman's Hijab 

Serves the purpose of covering the awrah and awrah varies in different situations and groups. 

Conditions:

1. Must conceal entire body and face.
2. Not translucent.
3. Not attract attention of the opposite gender.
4. Not worn to gain popularity or fame.
5. Not perfumed.
6. Not resemble the clothing worn by men.
7. Not resemble the clothing worn by Non-Muslims.

Men's Dress Code

Overlooked, but must be addressed, Some are similar to women.

1. Part of the body from naval to knees must be covered.
2. Not resemble clothing specific to Non-Muslims.
3. Not resemble the clothing worn by women.
4. Not tight or see-through.
5. Not permitted to wear garments made of silk, or jewelry made of gold,
6. Forbidden for men but permitted to women; gold and clothing made of pure silk.

There is no "awrah" between a husband and wife. They are allowed to wear any clothing that pleases them both when the woman is alone with her man. 

Mahram men can have anything visible uncovered.