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hijab
thumb|Two mannequins; one to the left wearing a hijab on the head and one to the right veiled in the style of a niqab thumb|Syrian women in hijabs Hijab (, ) refers to head coverings worn by Muslim women. Similar to the mitpaḥat/tichel or snood worn by religiously observing married Jewish women, certain headcoverings worn by some Christian women, such as the hanging veil, apostolnik and kapp, and the dupatta favored by many North Indian Hindu and Sikh women, the hijab comes in various forms. The term describes a scarf that is wrapped around the head, covering the hair, neck, and ears while lea
niqab
A niqāb, niqab, or niqaab (; ), also known as a ruband () or rubandah (), 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. Most prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula, the niqab is a controversial clothing item in many parts of the world, including in some Muslim-majority countries.
intimate parts in Islam
shameful parts and modesty zone of human body in Islam
sexuality in Islam
laws of sexuality in Islam
mahram
In Islam, a () is a family member with whom marriage would be considered permanently unlawful (haram). A woman does not need to wear hijab around her mahram or spouse, and an adult male mahram or husband may escort a woman on a journey, although an escort may not be obligatory.
Baligh
In Islamic legal terminology, bāligh (, adult) or mukallāf (, responsible) or muhallāq (, tendril, mentally matured) or murāhiq (, adolescent) or muhtalim (, pubescent) refers to someone who has reached maturity or puberty, and has full responsibility under Islamic law.
modesty in Islam
modesty, humility and shyness concepts in Islam
gender segregation and Islam
gender segregation in Islamic law
Dayouth
Dayouth or dayyuth () is an Arabic-derived term for a person who is apathetic or permissive with regard to adulterous behaviour from a spouse. There are many variations in how dayouth is spelled, including dayyuth, dayuuth, dayoos, or dayooth. Related terms in English may include cuckold or wittold.