Difference between Jilbab and Khimar
Difference between Jilbab and Khimar Assalamu Alaikum everyone. Today I will write about Jilbabs and Khimars, and what's the difference between them. Let's first take a look at their definition, what is Jilbab and what is Khimar What is Jilbab? Jilbab is a piece of cloth that starts from head. It has no neckline, no arm line, even no shoulder. It's free size. The term jilbāb or jilbaab ( Arabic : جِلْبَاب) refers to any long and loose-fit coat or outer garment worn by some Muslim women. Wearers believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic choice for a hijab. ( Wikipedia) What is Khimar? A Khimar refers to a very long piece of cloth that drapes all the way from the head to the wrist. The word “ khimar ” comes from the root Khamara, meaning “to cover”. It is a piece of cloth which is used by a muslim woman to cover her head”. After reading the definition of both, you are even more confused, right? Both are same defintion, then where the difference