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Adherents of Islam
Islam

Islam is a Monotheism, Abrahamic religion originating with the teachings of the Prophets of Islam Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure....
 are concerned with clothing
Clothing

A feature of all human societies, except perhaps the most primitive, is the wearing of clothing or clothes, especially in public. The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from the weather....
 in two contexts: clothing for everyday, inside and outside the house, and clothing required in specifically religious contexts.



However, there are many different interpretations of what "modesty
Modesty

Standards of modesty are aspects of the culture of a country or people, at a given point in time, and is a measure against which an individual in society may be judged....
" requires. Most agree that it is covering the "awrah
Awrah

Awrah is a term used within Islam which denotes the parts of the body that are not meant to be exposed in public. This concept is, therefore, linked with hijab, or List of types of sartorial hijab....
", from the belly button to the knees for men and from the head to the toes for women except the face and hands.








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Adherents of Islam
Islam

Islam is a Monotheism, Abrahamic religion originating with the teachings of the Prophets of Islam Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure....
 are concerned with clothing
Clothing

A feature of all human societies, except perhaps the most primitive, is the wearing of clothing or clothes, especially in public. The primary purpose of clothing is functional, as a protection from the weather....
 in two contexts: clothing for everyday, inside and outside the house, and clothing required in specifically religious contexts.



However, there are many different interpretations of what "modesty
Modesty

Standards of modesty are aspects of the culture of a country or people, at a given point in time, and is a measure against which an individual in society may be judged....
" requires. Most agree that it is covering the "awrah
Awrah

Awrah is a term used within Islam which denotes the parts of the body that are not meant to be exposed in public. This concept is, therefore, linked with hijab, or List of types of sartorial hijab....
", from the belly button to the knees for men and from the head to the toes for women except the face and hands.

See also

  • Fez
    Fez

    Fez may refer to:*Fez , a brimless felt hat, once widespread in the Ottoman Empire*Fes, Morocco , a city in Morocco*The IATA code of Sa?ss Airport in Fes, Morocco...
  • Islamic dress controversy in Europe


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