The abaya is an over garment worn by some women in Muslim-majority countries. It is the traditional form of hijab / Jilbab, or Islamic dress, for many countries of the Arabian peninsula. It is sometimes adopted in other parts of Islamic world. Traditional abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan. The abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqab a face veil covering all but the eyes. Some women choose to also wear long black gloves, so their hands are covered underneath the abaya.
*Abayas are made to a standard length of
150 cm / 59" , good for person up to height of 170 cm / 5'6", size
over XL and height over our standard adds to cost.
The usage of the term Jilbab or Jilbaab or Jelbab refers to any long and loose-fit coat or garment worn by some Muslim women. They believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic demand for a Hijaab. In Egypt the jilbab is known as Galabeya and worn by men and women. The Galabeya is similar to the Abaya, more decorative tunic that would be worn for home and festive occasions.
The jilbab we sell are available from samll to XXL size Jilbab with a standard length of 57" / 145 cm.
** Some of the pictures shown for jilbabs are for color reference only , and you will not get what you see in picture, it will be stated clearly in description of jilbab if the picture is for color reference only or you will get exactly what you see.
In some Arabic-speaking countries and Western countries, the word hijab primarily refers to women's head and body covering, but in Islamic scholarship, hijab is given the wider meaning of modesty, privacy, and morality. Commercially the word Hijab is the product name used for Islamic scarf or head cover.
Other terms used for Hijab ( head cover or scarf ) is Shayla also known as khimar in some countries which is usually much bigger in size than hijab so when wrapped around head it covers shoulders and reach till below bust level.
Hijab is available in two main shapes square and rectangular, elder Muslim women prefer the square hijab for it's simple way of wrapping, young Muslim women prefer the rectangular hijab as it could be wrapped in different stylish ways.
Minimum Required size for a hijab (shayla) to cover shoulder and reach below bust level is 29.5" x 70.8" / 75 cm x 180 cm.
Al Amira Hijab is an easy to wear hijab style, practical for working Muslim women. It consist of 2 separate pieces, an under scarf and a hijab.
Other forms of Amira hijab also known commercially as Moroccan hijab or Khaliji Hijab (referring to Gulf).
Below the hijab there are several type of products, women might need to wear and all have the same purpose, which is to prevent hijab from slipping back or forth, guarantee cover of hair of forehead and add a touch of fashion Underscarf and bonnet caps may be made of cotton or synthetic fabric cotton is usually better to prevent head from getting hot or sweat. It may be in a form of tie back or like a hair band.
The turban as a term when used by Islamic Clothing websites means a headdress, usually made of synthetic jersey fabric, it could be plain in one color, multi color or decorated with beads. It is ready for wearing giving full coverage in a quick and easy way. Usually bought by elder and working Muslim women.
** The pictures shown are only for color reference but you
will not get what in picture, the turbans are hand and homemade by many women so
beading styles may vary.
The Hijab Pins are used by Muslim women to pin hijab wrap over the head preventing wrap from getting loose or slip back and forth.
Hijab pin prices vary from inexpensive pins made from different materials such as stainless steel plastic, glass to expensive high quality pins made with Swarovski crystal, platinum, gold and silver.
Comes from the word khamr, the root meaning of which is to cover. For example, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Khammiru aaniyatakum (cover your vessels).” Everything that covers something else is called its khimar. But in common usage khimar has come to be used as a name for the garment with which a woman covers her head; in some cases this does not go against the linguistic meaning of khimar. Some of the fuqahaa’ have defined it as that which covers the head, the temples and the neck.
Full khimar , also called " Over Head Style abaya" providing best coverage for Muslim woman, closed from front with black snaps, also could be left opened. Made of Royal fabric. Could be worn with or without niqab. The head style abaya is made to the full width of fabric so one size fits all. Selection of size is based upon your height.
Is a veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab. It is popular in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf but it can also be found in North Africa, Southeast Asia, the United States, the Indian subcontinent and all over Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. Women who wear the niqab are often called niqabi; this word is used both as a noun and as an adjective.
The niqab may be made of two, three or four layers, the bottom layer on face is usually made of cotton breathable fabric, one of the layer known as "eye screen" is made of a net or tulle fabric and other layers are made of Chiffon. The niqab could be fastened on back of head by snaps, Velcro or tie back, the best from usage point of view is the tie back. Usually the niqab is Black in color but now it is available in other colors usually dark colors as Navy Blue and Brown to match the clothing women is wearing.
Also known as arm sleeve or gauntlet, their purpose is
to allow women to wear garments with loose sleeves with the comfort
and feel of modesty so when the sleeve drops back if she raised her
arm she is still covered. Usually they are made of stretch Lyqra
fabric and may be plain or decorated at end by dantella.
According to some fiqh schools Muslim women should cover her hands, the gloves used for this purpose is usually made of synthetic fabric, light in weight and not thick so women can comfortably use her hands while wearing gloves.
Prayer Dress is a loose inside home wear for Muslim women can to wear on her clothes when going to perform salat. Usually working Muslim women buy prayer dress to keep at work to put on when praying. Also it is practical when you need a quick cover to open door and such.
Body wear collection consists of tops shirts, bodies and pants. They are thin so prevent bulky clothing under abayas, preserve coverage being opaque, stylish with some abaya models and also give warmth in cold weather being made of blend of 88% Microfiber - 12% Lycra
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