Hijab — Research Resources
The term hijab refers to a type of scarf worn by many -- though certainly not all -- Muslim women, but the term can also refer to a modest Muslim dress code in general.
Research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues
Tag: Hijab
Articles about the Islamic dress code. Keep in mind that Muslims have a range of opinions regarding this dress code. Not all Muslims observe the same customs.
Hijab: why Muslim women wear the veil
Why do many Muslim women wear a veil? Is is a sign of religious oppression or of Islamic fanaticism? How should Western democracies deal with the all-concealing versions such as the Niqab and the Burka? Does the veil hinder integration?
Muslim Veils — from Hijab to Burqa
A pictorial overview of different Muslim veil styles -- from the Hijab head scarf to the full-body, all-concealing Burqa.