Hijab vs. Hajib — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hijab and Hajib
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Hijab
A hijab (; Arabic: حجاب, romanized: ḥijāb, pronounced [ħɪˈdʒaːb] in common English usage) is a religious veil worn by Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family, which usually covers the hair, head and chest. The term can refer to any hair, head, face, or body covering worn by Muslim women that conforms to Islamic standards of modesty.
Hajib
A hajib or hadjib (Arabic: الحاجب, romanized: al-ḥājib, to block, the prevent someone from entering somewhere; It is a word "hajb" meaning to cover, to hide. It means "the person who prevents a person from entering a place, the doorman".
Hijab
Any of several cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.
Hajib
(historical) An official of a Muslim court, of varied importance, initially controlling access to the caliph, but later very powerful; a chamberlain.
Hijab
The veiling of women in some Islamic societies, customarily practiced in order to maintain standards of modesty.
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Hajib
(nonstandard) hijab
Hijab
The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.
Hijab
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
Hijab
A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
Hijab
The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home;
She observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
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