Women converting to Islam or traveling to Muslim countries that require hijabs can seek advice from Muslim women or clerks at Islamic clothing shops. Researching local customs and selecting a comfortable and easy-to-maintain hijab is important. Hijab refers to both modest dress and headscarves, with varying standards across Muslim communities. Lifestyle and aesthetic preferences should be considered when selecting a hijab, and proper folding and trimming can be learned from others. Accessories can help keep hijabs in place.
Women who have recently converted to Islam or who plan to travel to Muslim countries that require all women to conform to Islamic dress standards often need help getting used to wearing a hijab. For converts, also known as reversos, consulting with other women in the Muslim community about selecting and wearing a headscarf can be very helpful, as can clerks at shops that sell Islamic clothing. Tourists can benefit from doing some research on the standards in the countries where they will be visiting. Selecting a hijab that is comfortable to wear and easy to maintain is also important, as is using accessories that can help keep the hijab in place.
The term hijab can be used in two ways. The first is a reference to the obligation of all Muslims to dress modestly. Hijab is also used to describe a woman’s head scarf. Modesty standards vary considerably within the Muslim community. In some predominantly Muslim countries, a very strict modesty standard is applied to all women, while other countries allow women to choose the degree to which they dress. Travelers to countries that require or encourage the wearing of a scarf should research local customs to understand whether a hijab is required for all women, as well as the styles worn in that country.
Women who live in places or are part of communities that offer some flexibility in wearing a hijab may want to consider their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences when selecting a headscarf. If a woman is concerned about minimizing the volume around her head, such as when she exercises or plays sports, she may consider wearing a hijab that fits close to the head. She may also want to select scarves made of lightweight fabric to keep her head cool. In situations where a woman is traveling to a more conservative country or is part of a more conservative community, she may have fewer options for wearing a hijab. In such cases, she must ensure that the headscarf conforms to community standards and provides sufficient coverage of her head, hair, and clavicle.
Wearing a hijab correctly can take some practice. Women who are new to Islamic dress can ask a shop assistant or a Muslim woman to help fold and trim headscarves properly so they stay in place. Some stores that sell Islamic clothing also sell clips, tight pants, and scarves that can help keep your hair covered in case a hijab slips or falls off.
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