Dress code for women in Islam: a sociological investigation

Abstract

Dressing is a significant aspect of human life. As people’s cultures are different, so also are their modes of dressing. Invariably, the way a person dresses will show outstandingly the cultural milieu in which that person fits into. Dressing implies covering that which should be covered; and by so doing, not exposing that which should be covered. This work undertakes to examine the Islamic dress code for women, as well as the repercussions of not abiding by such a code. Islam exposes its adherents to the consequences of not adhering strictly to the Islamic patterns regarding dressing. A Muslim has the guidance on how to avoid these problems from the beginning if he follows the laws laid down by Allah, who knows His creation. Darussatam presents Islamic Dress code for women as a solution to some of the most difficult problems of our time.

Keywords: Dress Codes, Women in Islam, Sociological Investigation