Sometimes the word hijab refers specifically to a woman's headscarf; sometimes it is used more generally to refer to the practice of wearing modest clothing in accordance with religious beliefs. Still others add a niqab, or face veil, to their ensembles. The hijab, she says, helps “force people who may be otherwise unwilling to take the focus off of our physical appearance.” Nadia (who asked that her last name not be given) similarly covers most of her body and goes a step further by covering her face—excluding her eyes—with a piece of fabric known as the niqab. Endnotes: The word hijab comes from the Arabic word hajaba, which means to hide or screen from view or to cover. Picked from the best places of the world. Nov 8, 2013 - Explore Khadija Sayed's board "Hijab and niqab", followed by 101 people on Pinterest. To quote another woman I spoke to: “It’s between me and God”. See more ideas about Niqab, Hijab, Muslim women. Hijab In general The word is used in particular to mean clothing which covers a woman's chest, head and hair. These veils consist of one or two scarves that cover the head and neck. Hijab primarily refers to move masking, veil or modest spiritual dressing utilized by Muslim women. A niqab or ruband is a part of the sartorial hijab and covers only the face. For some hijab means pairing a headscarf with Western-style clothes. A hijab or hejab actually refers to the rules of covering up. It is the most popular veil worn in the West. For others it means wearing loose robes as well. It is a form of a veil that covers the face including the ears and the hair. The hijab is one name for a variety of similar headscarves. The niqab (a total covering except for the eyes) became a hot topic when Jack Straw, a British Labour politician, wrote that he “felt uncomfortable” talking to women wearing it. 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