Explain the origins of different Muslim practices regarding women’s dress

Question

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Answer 1

1. One of the most discussed and most controversial aspects of Muslim faith (even among Muslims) is the hijab, literally “curtain,” the requirement that women be covered or veiled. Its origins can be traced to Islam’s Jewish heritage and the principle of tzenuit, which in Hebrew means “modesty” in both dress and behavior and which requires, among other strictures, that all married women cover their hair whenever nonfamily members are present.
2. Islamic covering ranges from a simple scarf covering the hair, to the chador, which covers the wearer from head to toe, leaving only her hands and her face (or part of her face) exposed. This full covering is currently popular, especially in Iran.
3. The burqa is similar to the chador as it covers the entire body, but it also covers the face, allowing the wearer to see through a mesh screen. Under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the burqa’s use was mandated by law.
4. The Qur’an is not explicit about the covering. Women are advised to dress in a way that enables them to avoid harassment by not drawing attention to their beauty, or zinat, a word that means both physical beauty and material adornment in Arabic. The basic message and instruction expressed in the Qur’an is for Muslims to act modestly and dress modestly, a rule that applies to men and women.