2006-12-24 05:31:56 · 12 answers · asked by Alan Y 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
"Niqab" is the Arabic for "Veil" which, incidentally, is not mandatory for Moslem women to wear, unless they belong to a Tribe that had the practice from their regional custom. Interestingly, even men in the Niqabi Tribes, wear veils.
"Hijab" or the scarf covering the hair, is mandatory to Moslems.
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2006-12-27 15:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A niqÄb (Arabic ÙÙÙاب) is a veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijÄb. It is popular in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf but it can also be found in North Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. It is an Arabic word meaning ninja girl.
2006-12-24 19:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it's an arabian ( the arabian gulf) tradition for women and has nothing to do with religion, that means it's not essential at all and sometimes Muslims (women) wear it trying to be closer to god by preventing them selves from being watched by any stranger except women of course.
2006-12-24 18:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by 911 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's something the muslim (specially arab) women do, they cover there whole body with black dress and nothing be shown only the eyes, while only muslims do it but it's not required for islam, the hijab is required which is to cover the hair.
But by the way, this question has nothing at all in this category!
2006-12-26 12:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by Laith Attar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women
2006-12-24 13:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Chaldol 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of muslim dress that only has slits for eyes and changes your body shape.
2006-12-24 13:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by Modern Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a woman comes to your door wearing one talk to her through the letterbox so she know how you feel
2006-12-26 23:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by spiritania 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if my Urdu works, it means "mask". So yeah, Id assume its the same as a veil....
2006-12-24 14:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by Azhdeha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something u should probably ask about in another section
2006-12-24 13:44:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its an arabic meaning of veil. check this site for details.
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2006-12-24 13:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋