What Is The Purpose Of Wearing A Hijab?

For some, the hijab is worn by Muslim women to maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World, modesty concerns both men’s and women’s “gaze, gait, garments, and genitalia”. The Qur’an instructs Muslim women and men to dress modestly.

No. As Muslim women, our hair must be covered and our dress should be loose so as to not reveal the curves. But like many other things we choose not to cover and therefore we sin, much like myself. So you ask in the context of hadith and Quran, then yes, it is mandatory for us to cover our heads so as to not show our hair and cover our bodies decently so as to not show our curves. But then again we are low on man, we must continue to strive to do better. To not cover is my weakness of Iman, like many others. But unlike many others, I’m better than most, because I fast, offer my prayers, kind to others, do not lie, and do everything else that’s been decreed upon me. But that doesn’t mean not covering myself is not a sin. It is. That’s my weakness.

How to Wear a Hijab Fashionably

Wearing a hijab can be cute and fashionable. With a few tips, a hijab can be incorporated into any fashionista’s wardrobe.

• Wrapping Your Hijab Fashionably
• Wearing Your Hijab Fashionably
• Matching Your Hijab With Fashionable Outfits

Wrapping Your Hijab Fashionably

Wear a simple style: Place the bandana on your head so that one side is longer than the other. Holding the short side, wrap the long side under your chin and then around your head. Continue wrapping until the scarf is completely wrapped around your head. Pin the scarf in place at the back. At the nape of your neck, bring the scarf into the desired shape.

• A simple wrap might look good in bold colors and patterns, or paired with a trendy outfit.

Try an elegant style: Spread one end of the hijab on your head, with the short end pulled over your head. Take one corner of the short sides, pull it under your chin and tuck it behind your ear. The rest of the scarf should be draped loosely over one shoulder.

• Fold the material in the back in half and bring it over your head, stopping at the hairline. You should now have one short end, one long end, and two scarf layers covering your head.
• On the long side, take a bit of fabric from the middle and pull it under the chin and around the top of your head near the hairline. Take the short end and pull over the long side you just wrapped, so the short end lies on top of the piece you just wrapped. This should give you a small tail near the top of your head, while the scarf around your neck is draped.
• You can leave the tail hanging, or you can tuck it around your bun and secure it with a pin. You can also tuck the scarf into your shirt for an alternate look
  Use this look for work, for a nice dinner, or for an elegant evening out.

Wrap the hijab in the Turkish style: First, fold one corner of the hijab down into the center of the scarf. Place the scarf on your head with the folded side out and tuck it under your chin.

• Take the corner and fold it in half, placing the corner under the material. Then, take a small piece of fabric and bring it forward, covering the fold you just made. This will give you a three-tiered fold on the top of your head. This gives the scarf a bit of volume.
• Take one side of the scarf and wrap it around your neck. Pin it in the back. This gives you a tail in the front and the back.
• This look is also very elegant for a night out or a formal occasion. You could also use this technique if you wanted to draw more attention to your shirt.

Tie a hijab with two scarves: Wrap a smaller, colorful cloth around your head, covering your hair completely. Tie it in the back.

• Wrap a plain scarf around your head, leaving enough space on the head so the colorful scarf can be seen. Pin the scarf under your chin.
• Alternately, you can wrap the plain scarf first and tie the smaller, colorful scarf around your head on top, for a funky, stylish look.
• Make sure your outfit matches the colorful, patterned scarf. Wear this outfit when you go out with friends or are going for a trendy, yet casual, look.

Wearing Your Hijab Fashionably

Use a lightweight fabric: Wear your hijab in a lightweight fabric like chiffon or georgette. This fabric looks beautiful because of its transparent texture.

• Lighter fabrics are also cooler in the summer, making them both fashionable and practical.

Choose bright colors or patterns: Many hijabs come in a variety of bold colors that can fashionably spice up any outfit and match your personality. Hijabs also come with patterns ranging from animal prints to cartoons.

Mix and match the fabrics: Choose fabrics in different colors to give a funky look to your everyday. Go for a pattern with a plain fabric, or try two complimentary plain fabrics.

Wear designer hijabs: Some designers, such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci, make fabrics and scarves that can be worn as hijabs. Wearing a hijab with a designer’s logo shows your fashion sense. Islamic designers sell hijabs, many of which are considered couture fashion.

Secure with a pin: To make the hijab more secure, pins made specifically for hijabs are used. Pins come in all kinds of designs: long and thin, round and large. They come with rhinestones and pearls or in bold colors. Choose a stylish pin to fasten your hijab.

• You may also use cute brooches instead of pins if you cannot find a specific hijab pin in the style you like.

Use jewelry as hijab accessories: Bracelets, necklaces, and earrings are not just for the neck, wrist, and ears. With a creative eye for beaded necklaces and chain bracelets, you can create stunning, elegant hijab accessories.

• Drape a necklace around the crown of your head for embellishment. This can be done under the hijab so just part of the necklace is seen across your forehead and temples. You can also lay it on top of your hijab, so the entire necklace circles your head.
• Wear a necklace around your forehead, tucking the rest under your hijab. This can be treated like a headband, going around the top of your head, or trying it across the middle of your forehead for a stylish accent.
• Pin a necklace or a bracelet to your hijab in a U-shape along the side. Instead of one brooch or pin, find an ornate necklace or bracelet to pin around your ear. Alternately, try a chain brooch pin collar.
• Take a statement necklace and create a stunning headpiece over your hijab. This can lay completely on the outside, or you can tuck some of it under part of the hijab. Let the center of the statement necklace rest on your forehead, or place it perfectly along the side of your head.

Accessorize: Wear cute accessories on your hijab, like bow clips and headbands. Place a flower or a peacock feather on the hijab that matches your outfit.

• Try connecting multiple bows or flowers with beads or chains. This adds a bit of flare and cohesiveness to the accessories on your hijab.

Matching Your Hijab With Fashionable Outfits

Color Block: One of the biggest fashion trends is using large blocks of color in your outfit. The hijab can be the perfect color block for any fashionable outfit. Combine the bright hijab with simple patterns in your shirt, skirt, or dress. Or wear a patterned hijab and pair it with a dress, blouse, or skirt in a bold color block.

Wear maxi skirts: Maxi skirts and dresses are a trendy look that can be perfectly combined with a hijab. Maxi skirts and dresses are floor-length styles that can be paired with blouses, t-shirts, heels, flat shoes, jackets, and sweaters. They are one of the most versatile pieces of clothing and are perfect for dressing and undressing.

Wear Jeans: Jeans are a timeless fashion staple. Pair skinny jeans with a long, flowy top or sweater. Wear boyfriend jeans and flat shoes or sneakers. Buy jeans with rips or in a used look. Choose jeans in a black, great, or light wash, or try colored denim for a funky, colorful look.

Wear a long coat: Combine your hijab with a fashionable long coat in winter. Coats come in all colors of the rainbow and with a variety of patterns. Choose a coat that matches your hijab for an elegant winter look.

Have fun with your shoes: The easiest way to add a fashionable flair to any outfit is to wear the right shoes. Knee boots, ankle boots, high heel booties, pumps, gladiator sandals, sneakers, wedges – any of these fashionable shoe styles would go perfectly with a hijab.

Express your own style: Do you love hip-hop? Punk? Hipster? Skater? Retro 90’s? Tie-dye? Wearing a hijab doesn’t mean you can’t express yourself. Create a hip-hop style with a baseball cap, a music t-shirt, and loose clothes. For a punk or skater style, black fabrics, red and black checks combined with white and black checkered patterns, and chains on your hijab are suitable. A hipster or 90s retro look with a denim vest and high-waisted pants or skirts: the possibilities to express your fashion sense are endless.

Wear sunglasses: When outside, choose a pair of fashionable shades to wear with your hijab. There are many styles of sunglasses to choose from: large and round, Rayban retro, or vintage cat-eye. Sunglasses can be bought in a variety of colors, from basic black to tortoiseshell to bright colors and patterns.

• Fake glasses are another way to decorate your hijab. Many accessory stores have glasses with clear lenses or no lenses at all.

Wear Jewelry: Add bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings to any outfit to make it stylish. Stack bangles on your wrists, wear big cocktail rings and put long necklaces around your neck to complete your outfit.

Complete it with belts and handbags. For wide skirts or pants, add a belt to bring them into shape. A small clutch or a hobo bag will make you look chic.