Understanding the Islamic Concept of Hijab: A Guide to Proper Attire for Muslim Women
Hijāb is not a piece of scarf that a woman ties around her head. Proper Hijāb is what meets the following requirements:
1. It covers the entire body
2. It is thick enough to conceal what is underneath it
3. It is loose-fitting and not tight
4. It is not eye-catching
5. It is not be perfumed
6. It is not extravagant or excessively opulent
7. It does not resemble the dress of men
8. It does not resemble the dress of disbelieving/immoral women
9. It does not contain any crosses or pictures of animate beings