Hijab In Islam

CHAPTER 5 HIJAB IN ISLAM These days, many Muslims use the term hijab as equivalent to burqa, but the word hijab is not used in the Quran in this sense. Hijab literally means ‘curtain’. The hijab is used in the Quran seven times, but not in the sense that is prevalent among Muslims today. Instead, it is used in its literal sense of ‘curtain’. Regarding women’s purdah, two words have been used in the Quran: jilbab (33: 59) and khimar (24: 31). But again, these words are not used in their present connotation. It is a fact that both words have a similar meaning, that is, chaadar or dupatta, which is something that covers the body of a woman and not her face. So, it is apparent that the present burqa and hijab are not Quranic terms; both are part of Muslim culture and not part of Quranic commandments. The concept of hijab, as understood in the popular sense today, has emerged from Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence). In reality, Islam talks about adopting simplicity and modesty. In terms of outfits, the Shariah prescribes that