For a walk around the city or through the forest, to the beach and even to a social event - a beautifully and skillfully tied scarf on the head will add a touch of extravagance and elegance to a woman’s outfit. There are many ways to tie a scarf on your head. How to do this, which style to give preference - later in the article.

One of the easiest ways to wear a scarf in cool weather:

How to tie a scarf on your head in the form of a headband

Quick and practical - tie a scarf or scarf in the form of a headband. The scarf should be folded in half and rolled into a ribbon. Wrap a ribbon around your head. Bringing the ends of the scarf down, cross them, lift them up and make a knot on the top of the head. If you start tying from the bottom up, the knot will remain down at the back of the head.

Using a scarf to tie as a headband, make one edge of the scarf shorter than the other. Wrap the long end around your head, make a second turn, twisting the scarf into a rope, tie a knot on the side where the short edge of the scarf remains.

How to tie a scarf in Greek

This style is suitable for those with long hair.

Option 1:

The second option is how to tie a scarf on your head in the Greek style:

• A small scarf is used, the length of which is enough to wrap the head once;
• Braid loose braid, secure the tail at the end with an elastic band, leaving the tip 2-3 cm;
• Fold the scarf into a ribbon, as in the previous case;
• Make a knot in the middle of the scarf and secure the tail in it;
• Wrap the scarf from bottom to top and wrap your hair around it. Tie the ends of the scarf on the top of the head, tuck the ends under the scarf.

How to tie a scarf on your head in the Oriental way

The East is a delicate matter, and this is true. A high turban or a bright turban on a woman’s head adds special sophistication to the entire ensemble. Eastern women completely hide their hair under a headscarf or scarf. For European countries this is not a mandatory rule, so it is quite acceptable to tie a scarf so that the bangs or a few strands of hair remain outside.

To beautifully tie a scarf in an oriental style, you will need a large piece of rectangular or square-shaped fabric:

• Gather the hair on the top of your head into a bun. To add volume to the bun, use a large hair roller;
• Place the scarf over your head, distributing its ends asymmetrically;
• Wrap the long edge of the scarf around your head, tie the ends, hide the ends in the folds of the scarf. Fold the corner of the scarf and tuck it inside. When using a long thin scarf, the headdress will become more voluminous;
• Tie the edges of the scarf on one side, making a knot with long ends behind the ear. If your hair is short, leave your bangs open or let out strands of hair at your temples.

We tie a scarf on the head with a low knot

Gather your hair into a low ponytail. Cover your head with a scarf or scarf, folded in half, and tie the ends under the tail. Twist your hair with a scarf, make a knot, and secure the ends. If your hair is short, make a knot using fabric only.

We tie a scarf with a twisted turban

A beautiful and elegant way to tie a scarf in the form of a twisted turban. You will need a rectangular scarf made of thin fabric.

The first option is suitable for the fair sex with long hair:

The following option is suitable for girls with medium-length hair:

• First make a high ponytail, and if the length of the hair allows, use a hair roller to make the hair bun voluminous.
• Tilt your head down and cover it with a handkerchief like a towel used to wrap wet hair.
• Cross the ends of the scarf or scarf at the top, wrap it tightly around your head and wrap it around your bun.
• Wrap the ends around the bun again, twisting it into strands, tying it and hiding it. When tying a scarf, turn the corner of the scarf that remains in the front up and tuck it into the folds of the turban.

If the hair is short-cropped and there is no way to add volume to the turban with the help of hair, there is another way out:

• For this option you will need two scarves or an additional scarf;
• Make a fake bun from an additional scarf and tie a twisted turban on top of it.

How to tie a scarf in the form of a braid

To tie a scarf on your head in the form of a braid, use a large square scarf or two scarves.

How to do it:

• The scarf should be folded diagonally in half;
• Cover your head with it, secure it with a pin at the bottom of the back of your head so that the scarf fits your head tightly;
• Weave the three free ends of the scarf into a loose braid, ending it with a knot.

Using two rectangular scarves you should:

• fold the scarves overlapping each other;
• tie a scarf on your head and make a low knot at the back of your head;
• distribute the ends of the scarf into three parts and braid them into a braid.

You can use an elastic band to secure scarves at the back of your head. A scarf braid with long hair is made by weaving the hair into the scarf.

We tie a scarf on our head in the form of a bow

Making a bow from a scarf is as easy as tying a scarf into a headband. Only in this case should you leave long ends scarf to make a bow out of them.
The bow can be placed at the top of the head, on the side or at the bottom of the back of the head.

How to tie a scarf the Muslim way

Muslim women are great at tying a headscarf on their heads. According to Sharia rules, a woman must hide her hair from prying eyes and cover not only her head, but also her neck and décolleté with a scarf. There are several ways to tie a scarf in an original Muslim way.

For this you will need:

• large scarf;
• safety pins;
• hat under a scarf made of natural fabric.

A hat under a scarf is called a “bonnet”. It serves to cover the hairline that may be peeking out from under the scarf. It also prevents the fabric from slipping and keeps the scarf on your head. This cap is made from cotton fabric, sometimes with the addition of lycra.

How to tie a scarf on your head in Muslim style? The photo shows one of the many options.

Step by step instructions:

1. Make a bun from your hair. You can place it high on the top of the head or in the middle of the back of the head. To add volume, you can use a hair roller, a knitted ribbon or a small scarf.
2. Tie a bonnet hat. It is tied so that the hairline on the forehead is covered. Instead of a hat, you can use a small thin scarf made of natural fabric.
3. Take the scarf at the edge and in the middle, cover your head with it, place it behind the back of your head and fasten it with a pin.
4. Bring the long edge of the scarf under the chin back to the back of the head and also secure it with a pin.
5. Throw the remaining edge over your head back as you move. Reinforce the edges of the outer layer with two or three pins so that the scarf does not fall off.

How to tie a scarf the gypsy way

For this method you will need a medium-sized scarf with a bright color.

Sequence of actions:

• Fold the scarf in half to form a triangle;
• Tie a scarf so that it covers the forehead almost to the eyebrows and is located only on the top of the head;
• Gather the ends of the scarf on the side, make a knot, then form a bow;
• Straighten the fabric to make a rose.

How to tie a scarf with a bandana

An easy way to tie a bandana:

An interesting way to tie a bandana:

• Fold the scarf in half diagonally, tuck the fold line 4-5 cm. Place the scarf down at the middle angle and tie it not on your head, but on your face, while covering your eyes with the scarf, and make a tight knot at the back of your head.
• Fold the outer layer back and straighten it, move the scarf a little back, revealing the face. Twist the inner corner of the scarf with a thin rope, turn it to the side and, continuing to twist the fabric, make a thin roll on the forehead, pulling the fabric forward. Use a roller to hide the curled corner.
• Pass the middle edge of the scarf located at the back under the knot and straighten it.

Tie the scarf in a high bun

Bun with scarf – option 1. Collect a high ponytail at the top of your head. Fold the scarf into a ribbon and tie it on the tail. Twist the hair together with the scarf and roll it into a bun, secure with hairpins.

Bun with scarf - option 2. Make a high bun out of your hair and secure it with a hairpin or hairpin. Tie the scarf on your head, placing it from bottom to top. Tie the edges on the forehead and wrap them around the bun.

How to tie a scarf to the beach

A scarf is not only an original, but also a useful accessory. In the summer on the beach, it will protect your head from the heat and your hair from burning out. How to beautifully tie a scarf to the beach, what to look for when choosing a scarf for summer holiday– further in the article.

For a beach ensemble, you should give preference to scarves made from natural thin fabrics. Bright saturated colors, scarves with prints, floral or ethnic patterns are suitable.

Scarf headband

The easiest way to do a beach hairstyle:

• Fold the scarf into a ribbon and wrap it around your head several times;
• Tie the ends of the scarf on the side or at the top of the head.

An excellent addition to such a bandage would be beautiful brooch or a hairpin.

Open turban

Sequence of actions:

For a trip to the beach, you can make a twisted turban, make a headband with a bow, or tie a scarf with a high bun.

Tying a scarf in a pirate style

A great way to stand out from the crowd is to tie a scarf on your head in a pirate style:

How to tie a scarf in pin-up style

Pin-up style or retro style. The fashion for it came from the last century and still remains relevant.

To tie a scarf in this style, you will need a small scarf so that it is long enough to make a small knot in the front, behind the bang line:

If you use a scarf folded into a ribbon:

• make a high bun;
• tie the ribbon on your head, bringing the edges up;
• make a knot, form a bow out of the fabric or tuck it into folds;
• straighten the scarf at the back of your head so that the fabric covers the back of your head completely.

How to tie a scarf in the form of a turban

For the turban you will need a large square or rectangular scarf to wrap around your head at least 2 times.

Square scarf turban

• Place a scarf folded into a triangle over your head like a towel, from bottom to top.
• Cross the two ends of the scarf over the cross and wrap them around your head.
• Next, lift the ends to the top and make a knot.
• Raise the middle edge of the scarf to the top, wrap it around the knot, and hide the edge.

Rectangular scarf turban

• Fold the scarf in half lengthwise and cover your head.
• Tie the edges of the scarf at the bottom of the head and lift it up.
• Cross the edges at the top with a figure eight.

If there is enough length, tie the ends at the bottom of the head. If the length is not enough, tuck the edges into the folds of the turban.

We tie a scarf in the style of the 70s

In the 70s of the last century, the headscarf was worn by:

• tied like a scarf;
• in the form of a wide ribbon;
• in Hollywood style.

Kerchief. Tie a scarf folded into a triangle on high hairstyle, tied under the chin.

Ribbon. fold the scarf into wide tape, tie on loose hair, make a knot under the hair. Another option is to tie a scarf - a ribbon with a high bun or babette.

How to tie a scarf in African style

African style This is not just a tall turban made of several meters of fabric, it also has catchy prints and bright ethnic colors.

To tie a scarf in African style, you will need a large scarf and a small scarf made of natural fabric to add volume.

African rose

• Fold the scarf into a triangle and cover your head from bottom to top;
• Twist the ends of the scarf into a tight bundle and form a large bun located almost on the forehead;
• Tuck the ends of the tourniquet into the folds.

African high turban with blende

You will need:

Sequence of actions:

• Fold the scarf into a triangle, cover your head with it in the same way as in the previous version;
• Make a knot at the top. Use the middle corner of the scarf to close the bun, tucking the edge of the corner under the scarf;
• Wrap the edges around the bun as far as the length allows, tuck the ends into folds.

How to tie a scarf to a coat

A coat is an essential wardrobe item modern woman. In cool weather, a scarf will be a great addition.

And in the summer heat and in bad weather, the scarf was, is and will be in fashion.

How to wear a scarf with a coat:

• The easiest way is to tie a scarf like a scarf, tying it under the chin.
• peasant style - tie a scarf with a low bun.
• Tie a large scarf on your head, wrap it around your neck, and tie it at the back.
• make a closed turban with a bun on the top or back of the head.

How to tie a scarf on your head to a jacket

A casual ensemble in cool weather can be diversified by tying a scarf on your head:

• With a short leather jacket A scarf tied in the form of a headband, bandana or in a pirate style will go perfectly;
• A large scarf, loosely tied on the head, with the ends thrown over the back, goes well with a baloney jacket or down jacket.

We tie a scarf on the head to a mink coat

An alternative to winter hats mink coat may become a scarf.

It can be tied in the style:

• pin-up;
• twisted turban;
• in Hollywood style;
• scarf with a knot under the chin.

Summer version of tying a scarf on your head

IN summer time A scarf is an accessory that allows you to complement or create an original hairstyle.

Suitable methods for tying a tent, in which most of the hair remains open:

• a scarf tied in Greek style;
• open turban, figure eight;
• scarf in the form of a headband.

How to beautifully tie a down scarf on your head

A beautiful down scarf will go well with a coat, fur coat or down jacket in harsh winters. What makes this accessory different from a regular scarf is its larger volume. In addition, a down scarf is an openwork item, which means it is breathable. That is, you will need an ordinary fabric scarf or a thin cap under the scarf.

An original way to tie a scarf for outerwear with a hood:

• Tie a thin scarf on your head, making a knot at the back of your head, hiding the edges;
• Fold the scarf into a triangle, make a lapel;
• Throw it over your head and put on your outerwear so that the middle edge of the scarf is inside;
• Put the hood on your head. Cross the free edges of the scarf, bring it back under the hood and tie;
• Remove the hood.

Down scarf hood:

• Place a scarf folded into a triangle over your head;
• Make a knot at the bottom of the ends of the scarf;
• Fold the loop into a figure eight (cross the tied edges under the chin) and throw it over your head so that the knots are at the back. The scarf hood is ready.

In modern fashion, a scarf is a multifunctional item in the wardrobe that adds charm and femininity to any style.

A scarf tied on the head fits perfectly into everyday and holiday looks. This headdress is suitable for any hair length and any face shape. You will need a little training in the mirror, experimenting with color and texture. The image of a unique and mysterious woman is guaranteed!

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The article is about ways to beautifully tie a Muslim hijab scarf with photo and video instructions.

Hijab, scarf or stole, element traditional clothes Muslim women. They should accept it with pride and wear it all their lives to hide their charms (hair). If you tie this scarf correctly, it turns into a real decoration. Read the article on how to do this.

What is the name of the headscarf worn by Muslim women?

According to Islamic religious tradition, a believing woman must wear a headdress that covers her hair and neck, leaving only her face exposed. This scarf is called hijab.

The most preferred hijab colors are light and delicate. True, Muslims say that in fact, hijdab is not only a scarf or scarf on the head, but also the entire attire of a Muslim woman, which freely covers her entire figure. However, now the hijab is most associated with the headdress.
In some Central Asian countries, Muslim women are required to wear the burqa, a garment that covers both the entire face and body. Only the slits for the eyes remain, which are also covered with a special mesh made of horsehair.

Another type of women's clothing in Islamic countries is veil. The veil stipulates that the woman’s eyes are not hidden, while her entire face is covered with a veil of black, or less often, dark blue.

VIDEO: Why do Muslim women wear hijab?

Muslim cap with headscarf

Muslim women usually have thick and long hair. It is impossible to tie a scarf beautifully on such a scarf without it slipping or falling off. Therefore, it is customary to wear a tight-fitting cap under the hijab, which is called bone.

The bona is sewn from natural fabric, so another of its functions is to protect the hair and skin of a Muslim woman from the effects of the fabric from which the scarf or stole is sewn.

How to correctly and beautifully learn to tie a headscarf on a Muslim woman’s head step by step?

1. The first thing a woman does before tying a scarf is to gather her hair in a ponytail or bun.
2. Next, she puts on a bonnet.
3. There is also a special scarf worn under the veil. It's called mihram. When putting on, the ends of the mihram are crossed in the center of the head and tucked in at the back. It is advisable to choose a scarf for the veil so that its color is in harmony with the main scarf of a Muslim woman.
4. After this, the main scarf is put on. It is rectangular in shape. The scarf is worn so that one third of its end is on one side of the head, and two thirds on the other.
5. The woman places the scarf in such a way that the shorter side is under the chin, and the longer side is on top of it. She wraps the long part of the scarf around her head so that her neck and shoulders are covered.

VIDEO: Beautifully tying a scarf (Hijab)?

How do Muslim women pin a needle on a headscarf?

To secure the scarf under her chin, a Muslim woman uses special pins.

1. Most often, a pin is inserted above the ear or under the chin.
2. When fastening a scarf with a pin, a Muslim woman makes sure that its point passes through all the fabrics of the stole or scarf, otherwise it will fall apart.
3. For reliability and beauty, it is permissible to secure the scarf with additional pins, which are pinned on the right and left.
4. Some Muslim women decorate the places where the headscarf is attached with special decorations in the form of flowers or brooches.

Ways to wear headscarves for Muslim women

Typically, Muslim women use a stole as a hijab. Stoles come in different colors and are made from different fabrics. A woman can choose any of them, focusing on the situation and time of year. She can also choose from several ways to tie the scarf.

Muslim girls wearing headscarves: photos

The Muslim headscarf is used by many designers as a fashionable item.

VIDEO: 25 ways to tie a HIJAB

A significant portion of the articles on our website are devoted to Muslim stories, and it is not surprising that readers receive questions regarding appearance women in Islam. Dedicated to clothing and fashion, today we’ll figure out what women’s headdresses exist in Islam.

As you apply the information below to your story with a Muslim man, remember that in different countries and cultures, the traditions of wearing Muslim headscarves can vary dramatically.

Traditionally, hijab (meaning veil in Arabic) was any clothing that covers a woman’s body according to the canons of Islam. In a broader sense, hijab is not only clothing, but also the dignified behavior, manners, speech and thoughts of a woman in Islam. They said that the woman was dressed according to the hijab. IN modern world Hijab is considered to be an Islamic women's headscarf that covers hair, ears, neck, and chest. It is the most common headdress today.

Less popular, but more strict options are:

Niqab- a Muslim women's headdress that covers the face with a narrow slit for the eyes. It consists of three parts: the first is tied on the forehead using ribbons at the back, the second is sewn in front along the edges (to leave a slit for the eyes), the third is at the back and covers the hair and neck. Sometimes a fourth part is added - a light veil that covers the eyes.

There are more burqa, veil and burqa, which are essentially synonymous, are a robe or bedspread that covers a woman’s figure from head to toe. The burqa and burqa have a veil (in the burqa it is attached separately); the veil can be either with an open face or with an opening for the eyes.

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A woman wearing a veil and niqab is a normal occurrence in the countries of the Middle East (Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Saudi Arabia) and Africa. A Muslim woman wearing a niqab can also be seen on the streets of Europe, but in many countries there are bans on wearing the niqab. The burqa and burqa remained only in the most conservative countries - Afghanistan and Pakistan. Therefore, our main attention will be paid to the hijab (scarf).

How to choose the right hijab?

To choose the right hijab, you need to focus on several aspects: facial shape and features, as well as skin color:

1. Women with a square face shape need to soften their facial features by rounding it. Tie the scarf or shawl loosely, revealing the forehead and cheekbones and hiding the chin and jaw.

2. If you have a face round shape, it needs to be lengthened, giving it an oval shape. To do this, open your forehead as much as possible and cover your cheekbones.

3. For those with a long, rectangular face, the site advises to pull the hijab as close to the eyebrows as possible to hide part of the face, and visually widen the face, focusing on the cheekbones and temples.

5. For women with an oval face, any option will suit you.

How to wear a hijab?

Corner and square scarves, stoles and scarves are used as hijab. The hijab most often has a base on which the scarf itself is attached with pins:

a) hijab underscarf - a one-piece hood reaching to the chest with a hole for the face:

b) the simplest and most universal hijab “al-Amira” (hijab al amira, amirka), consisting of two parts or a cap with a hood, one covers the hair and ears, the second covers the neck and chest:

b) a bonnet or a stripe in the form of elastic lace (lace hijab band):

The base is made of cotton, silk or viscose and can be of very different colors and textures, or decorated with various prints, embroidery, and rhinestones.

For a Muslim woman, the process of tying a hijab is akin to a kind of sacrament; girls are taught this art from the age of 5-7, and the way a woman ties a hijab today and which one she prefers reflects her mood and desires.

It’s almost impossible to describe in words how beautifully to wear and tie a hijab; it’s better to watch our video collection.

Brooches or safety pins are used to secure the hijab under the chin. In the festive version, hairpins with rhinestones, hoops or necklaces are added over the hijab for decoration.

Hijab styles and shapes(emphasis is purely conditional):

1. Caucasian style. The most conservative, reminiscent of a monastic. Characteristics- round head, hair and often the chin are completely covered.

2. Egyptian style. Hijab fashion has undergone fundamental changes in Egypt over the past 10 years. The traditional scarf (see photo: without a visor, tied rather tightly and covering the head and shoulders), despite the active use of bright colors and new fabrics, is gradually being replaced by more recent and relaxed options - Spanish, Emirati, Turkish, which will be discussed below.

Additionally, hijab styles vary depending on what social class an Egyptian woman belongs to.

3. Turkish style of tying a scarf. You can see it in the photo below. In the Turkish style, corner and square scarves are usually tied.

Turkish style scarf

4. However, the scarf, tied in the traditional Turkish way, disappears from women’s wardrobes. His place is actively taken turban- the same scarf, only intricately tied. In Turkish hairdressers, by the way, a new service is increasingly appearing beautiful styling turban.

5. Turkish women are also actively trying on themselves style of Indonesian and Malaysian Muslim women - bright knitted scarves with a peaked visor. In Turkey, they began to sew a special pocket under the visor into scarves.

6. Gaining popularity in Egypt Spanish way of tying triangular scarves, reminiscent of the hairstyle of Spanish flamenco dancers. The headscarf does not cover the neck like a traditional Muslim headscarf, so some women do not consider it an appropriate way to fulfill Islamic requirements.

7. Emirati style. In the Arabic style, hairpins are used to increase the volume of the hair. Orthodox Sunni ulema greatly criticize the Emirati style of wearing a headscarf, calling it “camel hump hijab” (Khaleeji style hijab). They believe that a heavy wrap on the head causes a woman to hold her head too high, not humble enough...

Below you will find photos of Muslim women wearing hijab in the Gulf style.

How to tie a hijab Khaleeji style hijab

8. Iranian style. Here it is necessary to mention the difference between Sunni countries, where it is strictly forbidden to show hair, and Shiite countries, where such freedom is allowed. Below you see photographs of Iranian women - their hair is clearly visible, which in Sunnism is either prohibited in principle or condemned. Shiites make up the absolute majority of the population of Iran, more than half of the population of Iraq, and a significant part of the Muslims of Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Yemen and Bahrain.

9. African style. Women in Gabon, Ghana, and Namibia wear real turbans, leaving the neck, ears and shoulders completely open. They love large earrings, necklaces and bright makeup.

There are a great many styles of tying a headscarf; Muslim women use all the possibilities of the fashion industry and invent more and more new ways.

And now a few rules and facts related to wearing hijab:

# Islam prescribes that a Muslim woman should wear a headscarf from the moment of puberty (when secondary sexual characteristics are formed). Usually this is the age of 11-13 years.

# The Koran does not require a Muslim woman to hide her face (24 surahs of the Koran, “An-Nur”). The chest, neck, shoulders, hair, ears must be covered - EXCEPT FOR THE OVAL OF THE FACE and hands.

According to tradition, only the face is visible from under the headscarf, but modern and Europeanized Muslim women tie colored hijabs with prints loosely, slightly exposing the hair above the forehead, chin and even neck.

It all depends on the religiosity of a particular society. What is acceptable in Turkey or Iran is considered apostasy in, for example, Oman, Saudi Arabia or Jordan. Large cities and tourist destinations, where the spirit of the West penetrates, are also more relaxed about observing dress codes. Women can barely put a scarf or hat on their head, as long as their hair is covered. A scarf accidentally falling off your head will not cause hysterics.

# It’s very good to have an emergency version of the hijab at home - for cases when a stranger unexpectedly comes to the house and there is no time to secure a long stole. For such purposes, a hijab cape (collar) is suitable; it is very convenient to put on and does not require fastening on the head, it is similar to either circular scarf, or has a lock on the back.

# In order to tie a hijab beautifully, take a scarf at least one and a half meters long.

# Choose your hijab fabric according to the season. In the warm season, you can give preference to silk, satin, chiffon and cotton scarves in bright colors, but in winter it is wiser to choose woolen fabrics.

# As for colors, there are no strict restrictions. Choose according to your mood! Even traditionally black or neutral colored niqabs can now be found in the brightest colors.

How beautiful the girls in hijabs are can be judged by these pictures.

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Hello, dear readers. An unremarkable, but very significant fact prompted me to write this article. Yesterday in one of social networks One person “knocked” on my friend’s door. Usually I always agree to be friends with people, but I deliberately rejected her offer. Do you want to know why he did this? Believe me, there was a very good reason for that...

The girl is clearly from (even the city was indicated on the page, I won’t divulge details), dressed like a “moth” - brightly painted lips, a huge neckline, a long skirt, stilettos on her feet, a smile with 32 teeth. You will say that “nothing special, today half of the Internet is such miracles,” but... this madam’s head is “decorated” with a Muslim headscarf, neatly tied in the form of a hijab.

I can’t say that I am a deeply religious person, but at that moment the only thing I could say was Alhamdulillah! Of course, this expression literally translates as “Praise be to Allah,” but is most often used by Muslims when something really “amazes the mind.” And in this case, the sight of this “Muslim woman” struck me so much that I could not say anything else.

Despite the fact that in the article I carried out a small evidentiary analysis in favor of wearing a traditional Islamic headdress, in this situation I would gladly tear the scarf from this madam’s head. Moreover, I would generally prohibit wearing Muslim attire in this form. I don’t want to rant further about the “ban on wearing the hijab”; it’s better to watch an interesting discussion on this topic in Vladimir Solovyov’s program:

In the comments, I will be glad to read your opinion about everything that was said in the video. Below I will not write another word about that “Muslim woman,” since the main goal of the article is to understand the types of Muslim headscarves and the myths that have developed around their wearing. To be honest, before writing this article, I myself did not very clearly understand what types of clothing women have in Russia. But now I’ve figured it out and I hasten to tell you about it. Believe me, you will make many interesting discoveries for yourself.

Muslim headscarf - myths and types of women's headdresses

If you ask an ordinary person what traditional Muslim headdresses he knows, then, at best, you can hear - hijab, burqa and veil. But can you distinguish, for example, a burqa from a veil? This is where things get tricky, although yours truly has serious “problems” with this too. Let's figure out together what is what. Here, look:

Now, I think it’s clear that the burqa is the strictest Muslim attire. And it differs from the veil in that the face is covered with a net. In addition to the above three types of women's religious clothing, there are more than a dozen varieties in Islam. We will talk about them below, but now I would like to dispel some of the myths that have developed around the hijab and others like it.

• Myth No. 1– The Koran strictly requires a Muslim woman to hide her face.

If you show me at least one verse in the Koran that would oblige women to hide their faces, then I will publicly apologize to everyone and you can consider me ignorant. So, we open the 24th sura of the Holy Scripture, which calls “An-Nur” (Light) and see:

“Tell believing women that they are ordered not to show bodily beauty that seduces men - the places where a woman wears jewelry: chest, neck, shoulders, EXCEPT the FACE and hands. Tell them to cover the places visible in the neckline of their clothes, such as the chest and neck, by throwing their head coverings over them.”

Thus, the Koran requires women to hide their hair, chest, neck, shoulders, but not their entire face. Another thing is that some people specifically interpret the requirements of the Koran in a way that is beneficial to them. This is the basis for all sorts of disputes and misunderstandings. By the way, here is one of the disputes:

• Myth No. 2– Girls must wear the hijab from the moment they reach adulthood.

This is not even a myth, but some kind of misconception, since many people confuse the modern understanding of “coming of age” from the Muslim interpretation. In Islam, a woman is obliged to wear the hijab from the moment of mukallaf - the time of mental and puberty. It is very important here that a person must mature mentally.

In the Islamic world itself, opinions were divided regarding the timing of the onset of mukallaf. Some pundits believe that it occurs before the age of 15, when secondary reproductive organs are formed. Others argue that a person becomes a mukallaf only after full puberty. This is probably why in some Arab countries it is customary to marry off girls before the age of 15. Why are you surprised? There are suggestions that the Virgin Mary married Joseph at the age of 12...

• Myth No. 3– The Muslim headscarf is prohibited only in Christian countries.

One of the first countries to ban the wearing of hijab in public and educational institutions, became Islamic Türkiye. The ban law was passed back in 1925. Afterwards, the same ban was introduced in Tunisia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and recently in Azerbaijan (note, all Muslim republics), which caused violent indignation among believers:

What can we say about France, Holland, Germany and Belgium! Only I am personally amazed by one fact - how these Europeans resolve monstrous same-sex marriage, gay pride parades and other heresies, but prohibit people’s religious preferences? This is a question to think about.

If you wish, you can debunk many myths, but we will not reveal all our cards. Let’s better understand what types of women’s headdresses are most common in Islam today. You need to understand that the traditions of wearing Muslim headdresses can vary greatly in different corners world, due to established morals, customs and gender relations in society.

Three types of hats have already been mentioned above:

Hijab is a garment that covers a woman's body from head to toe, but leaves her face uncovered. Sharia says that the hijab should be long, but not tight or provocative. By the way, we have an incorrect stereotype - by hijab we mean muslim headscarf, which is not true.

Burqa - from the Persian word "faraji" - outerwear with long sleeves, were previously worn by men. Now it is most common in Central and Central Asia. As I already noted, the burqa covers the entire body, and on the face there is a mesh (most often made of ponytail). By the way, in the famous film “White Sun of the Desert” Gulchatay and all the other wives of Abdullah were dressed in a burqa.

The veil is a large, lightweight robe-veil made of good quality fabric in white, black or dark blue colors, which covers the entire body. Most often, women wear a veil when going out. By the way, it has two varieties:

• with an open face (called "charshou") is more common in Azerbaijan and the south;
• with opening for eyes ( traditional look veils) are common in Iran. Here is an interesting report from France about the veil:

Now let's talk about those hats that we didn't mention...

Niqab is a headdress with a hole for the eyes. It consists of three parts - a headband and two scarves sewn to the headband. One scarf is sewn on the front in two places (which leaves a slit for the eyes), the second is sewn on the back without any slits and covers the hair and neck.

Jilbab is primarily the outer garment of a Muslim woman, covering the entire body of a woman, with the exception of the arms and legs. The face may be covered with a separate scarf, but it may not be covered. IN at the moment It has practically lost its purpose, since the word “jilbab” in the Arab world is used to describe any outerwear - a coat, raincoat or dress.

Burka - no, this is not the famous Caucasian robe made of sheep or lamb skin. In our case, a burqa is a type of burqa common in Pakistan. The difference is that the burka can be worn with an open face. By the way, most often they also wear a special skullcap with a burqa.

Tired already? I told you that muslim headscarf"not alone." Can you imagine how my brain was racing when I was figuring all this out. So, here are a few more options - dupatta, khimar, al-amira, sheila. I won’t describe them in more detail, it’s better to look at the picture:

There are more than a dozen other types of wearing Muslim headscarves, but the most common ones are shown above. If you know any other ways, please write in the comments. We will all be interested in learning even more about the culture of wearing women's headdresses.

This is where I end, but very soon, at the request of readers, I will write a very interesting article about the role and place of women in Islam. Believe me, there are a lot of subtleties, nuances and stereotypes that require a sober assessment.

In the Islamic world all women's clothing A dress that leaves only the face and hands exposed is called a hijab. In Western culture, this is only the name for the headscarf worn by Muslim women. Girls learn to tie this traditional item of clothing from early childhood.

Hijab in modern society

The East has always attracted people with its mystery and color, and now the most fastidious fashionistas around the world have begun to use the hijab as decoration for their costume. And therefore, today for many women the question of how to tie headscarves in a Muslim manner is relevant.

Girls brought up in Western culture can also learn this art, especially since they can come up with their own original ways wearing hijab. For an Islamic woman, there are clear rules for being Muslim - this means that not a single strand of hair should peek out from under the headdress, and neither ears nor earrings should be visible. Only the face can be uncovered, and, in addition, it is not allowed to display jewelry, since a Muslim woman cannot show off her wealth.

How to wear a hijab

Let's look at several ways to tie scarves the Muslim way:

• One option involves using a small cap called a bonnet. First, they put it on, and only then tie a triangle-folded scarf on top, wrapping its ends around the neck and securing them at the back of the head. More in a simple way is pinning the hijab under the chin.
• As an alternative to the bonnet, you can use mihram - this is a rectangular scarf made of non-slip fabric. It is put on, hiding all the hair, and the ends are wrapped around the head. A hijab is put on top, and its edges are hidden under the mihram.
• Another option on how to properly tie a Muslim scarf is a combination of two scarves, and they can be of different colors. This method allows a woman to decorate herself without violating Islamic laws. In this case, the lower hijab is tied at the back, and the upper one is wrapped around the face and secured near the ear.
• You can throw a long scarf over your head and secure its ends at the back, and then twist them into a rope and wrap it around your head, securing it with pins.
• One of the ways to tie a scarf in a Muslim way is a turban, which is especially popular in Turkey today. To tie a hijab in this way, it is folded diagonally and placed on the head. Twist one end into a rope and wrap it first at the back and then around the head, hiding the rest under a scarf. The same steps are repeated with the second end of the scarf, and then the turban is straightened on the head.

Every woman who professes Islam must wear a hijab. In countries such as Afghanistan or Saudi Arabia, wearing it is mandatory. In some others, for example, France, Tajikistan, and Tunisia, a law was passed banning the wearing of headscarves in educational institutions. Whatever the attitude of the authorities, even among Islamic women there are both supporters and opponents of the hijab. But in any case, without this attribute we can no longer imagine oriental woman, who from infancy mastered the science of how to beautifully tie a Muslim headscarf.