Thursday, February 5, 2009

veil different from jilbab







veil (khimar)

verse (An Nur 31)


" .. that they should draw their veils over their bossoms ..'

veil coverage area refer to head until bossoms, or little lower







jilbab verse (Al Ahzab 59)

' .. that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad) .."

jilbab wider because coverage head until toe. Some time neck until toe, and the head wear khimar