Covering of one’s head has very significant role in many religions. Some of the biggest faith’s including Orthodox Judaism and Catholicism practice veiling. However, one of the biggest faiths that this practice is commonly seen in is Islam. Across the Middle East, the strict belief of a women covering her head races across those who follow the Islam teachings. In the essay “A Look behind the Veil” by Elizabeth W. and Robert A. Fernea, the various types of veils that are worn by Muslim women is described. Though one may have a generalized idea about the symbolic head coverings of the Islam faith, the meaning of head covering has very deep rooted historical and religious significance.
The Islam faith dates back to the Middle East in the early …show more content…
Hijab is an Arabic word meaning barrier or partition (Monkebayeva et al. 3119). It’s a descriptive word to describe the act of covering up; however it is often used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. This type of veil is most commonly worn in the West and can consist of “one or two scarves that cover the head and neck” (“A Brief”) but the face clear. Though an act of modest, the hijab is seen the least modest as the rest of the various types are much more concealing. For instance, the niqab covers the entire body, head and face but leaves an opening for the eyes. The Niqab is most common in the Gulf States (“A Brief”). Next, the chador is worn by many Iranian women. It is a full body length shawl that covers the head and body but leaves the face completely visible (“What’s the Difference”). The Burqa is full body veil where the face and body are completely covered. The woman is only able to see through a mesh screen over the eyes. This type of veiling is most commonly worn in Afghanistan and Pakistan (“A Brief”). Though there are many variations to the hijab, it is more than just religious symbol for the wearer. In fact, it “represents a woman’s submission to her Creator and her connection with the faith” (Why Hijab”). Law has made it a personal choice for women after puberty to wear it. By making a choice to do so it represents her total …show more content…
Women for many generations, have chosen to honor their submission to their creator by covering their heads and denying their beauty to others outside of their families. From the time Allah spoke words to the Prophet Muhammad about his commands to be modest, women have unselfishly covered their heads. Not because they are oppressed but because they have a desire to use the outward symbol to inner behavior of modesty. Many religions incorporate the idea of covering one’s head, but the level of devotion varies. Though the road to acceptance across the world for such as is slow, Muslim women have confidence that one day everyone will understand the inner meaning behind the
The Islam faith dates back to the Middle East in the early …show more content…
Hijab is an Arabic word meaning barrier or partition (Monkebayeva et al. 3119). It’s a descriptive word to describe the act of covering up; however it is often used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. This type of veil is most commonly worn in the West and can consist of “one or two scarves that cover the head and neck” (“A Brief”) but the face clear. Though an act of modest, the hijab is seen the least modest as the rest of the various types are much more concealing. For instance, the niqab covers the entire body, head and face but leaves an opening for the eyes. The Niqab is most common in the Gulf States (“A Brief”). Next, the chador is worn by many Iranian women. It is a full body length shawl that covers the head and body but leaves the face completely visible (“What’s the Difference”). The Burqa is full body veil where the face and body are completely covered. The woman is only able to see through a mesh screen over the eyes. This type of veiling is most commonly worn in Afghanistan and Pakistan (“A Brief”). Though there are many variations to the hijab, it is more than just religious symbol for the wearer. In fact, it “represents a woman’s submission to her Creator and her connection with the faith” (Why Hijab”). Law has made it a personal choice for women after puberty to wear it. By making a choice to do so it represents her total …show more content…
Women for many generations, have chosen to honor their submission to their creator by covering their heads and denying their beauty to others outside of their families. From the time Allah spoke words to the Prophet Muhammad about his commands to be modest, women have unselfishly covered their heads. Not because they are oppressed but because they have a desire to use the outward symbol to inner behavior of modesty. Many religions incorporate the idea of covering one’s head, but the level of devotion varies. Though the road to acceptance across the world for such as is slow, Muslim women have confidence that one day everyone will understand the inner meaning behind the