Muslim Dress - The Muslim Dress Code

There is no particular dress style prescribed to Muslims. This gives room to accommodate their circumstances, tastes and cultures. But there is a Muslim dress code which applies to all Muslims. This article will discuss those rules of dress code for Muslim women.
A Muslim woman's dress must cover her entire body except the hands and face which may remain visible.
The muslim dress should not be tight fitting but hang loose so that the shape of the body is not apparent.
The material of the Muslim dress should not be so thin, that one can see through it.
The female Muslim woman's dress should not resemble the man's clothing.
The design of the Muslim dress should not be elaborate and bold, so to attract attention.
The Muslim dress should not be worn to show off, be arrogant and for the purpose of gaining reputation or increasing one's status in society.
Islam protects women and liberated women over 1400 years ago. The reason for such strict Muslim dress code is so that the woman is protected from the lustful gaze of men. In Islam a woman is very precious so she should only display her beauty to those who deserve her. The Muslim woman should not attract attention to herself in any way.
The modern woman today is not free in today's society, she is being exploited. Billboards and other advertising means are using the female sexuality openly, just to attract the desires of men and to sell the products. The media rules as to how the ideal woman should look and many women become slaves to these rules. It is no wonder more and more women are turning to the Muslim dress code

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Current Malaysian Malay Moslem Women Fashion Trends VS Islam!

I came across a very interesting posting submitted by HarakahDaily Dot Net’s online reader identified simply by his or her pen name, Bekas Budak UKM. Well, Bekas Budak UKM raised some sensitive current issues regarding Malaysian Malay women and I hope that anyone reading this today would feed on whatever that I’m about to share here with an open mind.

First of all, the letter submitted by Bekas Budak UKM to HarakahDaily Dot Net expressed the writer’s concern on the current fashion trends of Malaysian Malay women. Bekas Budak UKM has even listed down his concerns as shown down below:

Some Malaysian Malay women wore short hijabs that did not really cover their ‘aurat’ fully. As matter of fact, their necks are exposed quite clearly.

Some Malaysian Malay women wore hijabs along with their short tee shirts and some are even sleeveless exposing their arms and shoulders. I think what Bekas Budak UKM meant was baby tees, camisoles, raglans and tank tops.

Some Malaysian Malay women wore hijabs along with their incredibly tight fitting jeans revealing the shape of their booties (pardon me for saying this) to everyone.

Bekas Budak UKM did mention a few more concerns but I’m only interested in the first three as mentioned above. For non-Malaysians and non-Moslems who are reading this today, you first must understand that majority (+90%) of Malaysian Malay women are born Moslems. Moslem women are required to cover every part of their body except their face and hands (from the tip of their fingers to the wrist joints) when they have reached puberty. Moslem women are also prohibited from dressing in garments that would reveal their bodily shapes and curvatures. Wearing transparent or thin clothing is also strictly prohibited in Islam.

In a sense, the letter submitted by Bekas Budak UKM is merely an eye opener. I’m a Moslem too and I do not have to be Holy Man to say that the trends of Malaysian Malay women today are not according to the ways of Islam. This is a worrying trend and I do share my concerns on the matter with many other concerned Moslems in Malaysia. Please do not ask me why Malaysian Malay women who are born Moslems behaves and dresses in such manner since I really do not have the answer. By right, every born Moslems here in Malaysia were exposed to some kind of basic Islamic education when they were young. Many were sent to religious teaching schools and were taught all about the Islamic way of life there.

I do wonder just how in the world did Malaysian Malay Moslem women got into this kind of mess in the first place. Were they influenced by the mass media such as television shows, movies and so forth somehow?

We could never find the answers alone. I truly hope that Malaysian Malay women would come forward and have their say in this matter. We are all wondering and only you can provide us with the necessary answers. If you have any comments or feedbacks on this issue, feel free to voice them over at Malay Women in Malaysia blog. Thank you.

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Working in Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and formerly known internationally as Persia until 1935, is a country in Central Eurasia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf and the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Both the names "Persia" and "Iran" are used interchangeably in cultural context, however Iran is the name used officially in political context. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan, and means "Land of the Aryans."

The only official language spoken in Iran is Farsi or Persian. Some, but not many, Iranians are able to understand English although this may be limited to a few words or phrases.

Iranian food

The Iranian food is probably the best in the world. Its combination of fresh produce, both meat and vegetables, cooked in a loving manner result in some incredible food. Main courses are in the forms of Rice Plates such as Adass Polo (Lentil Rice), Baghali Polo (Lima Bean Rice), Chelo Sefeed (White Rice), Haveeg Polo (Carrot Rice), Sabzi Polo (Vegetable Rice), Tah-Cheen (Pot-Bottom Crust with Chicken, and in the form of stew such as Khoresht Fesenjan, Khoresht Bamieh (Okra Stew), Khoresht Ghormeh_Sabzi (Green Vegetable Stew), Abgousht (Beef Stew), and also in the forms of Souffle, Sea Food (Vegetable-White fish), Kebabs (Grilled meat, barbequed meat etc.) and some special desserts in Iran are Halva and Ranginak, etc.

Meetings and Greetings

When meeting someone in an official or business context you should always shake hands. If you are a male or female you should wait to see if the people extend their hands or not, if they do not, then you can simply nod your head and smile. Men can also place their hands on the heart and bow to greet a female.

The most common greeting in Iran is 'Salaam' which means "peace". One would also reply with 'Salaam'. Good-bye is 'khoda-hafez' which literally means "remember God".

Introductions are usually restricted to members of the same sex since generally women and men socialize separately and men kiss other men and women kiss other women at the social events. But if they meet on the street, a handshake is a more common greeting than any other type of greetings.
Stick to formal titles until your counterpart starts to call you by your first name. Men are referred to with the prefix "Agha", women "Khanoom". So Mr John Smith would be "Agha-yeh-Smith", while Ms Sally Brown would be "Khanoom-eh-Brown".

Business Meetings

Business hours are Saturday to Thursday 8.30a.m. To 4 p.m. Lunch is usually at around 12.30 p.m. Friday is a holiday. Use it for sightseeing. The period to avoid going to Iran for business is 21st March or there about, as it is the Iranian New year. All offices, businesses, most shops, will close for 2-3 weeks. Other times to avoid are the month of fasting (Ramadan) this year will be around 25th September, and Muharram, at around middle to the end of January. Check the Iranian Calendar for the holidays. As all these days are calculated upon lunar movement so will differ in time each year.

Punctuality in Iran is rare. Having said that, if you are punctual, it is appreciated. Private organizations seem to be more organized and able to keep appointments, responsibilities of government bodies mean an important issue needs to be addressed first before seeing you. Be patient. Appointments should be made in advance in writing. Prior to arriving in Iran, telephone again just to confirm time and place.

Business Negotiating

Before doing business in Iran appreciate this: Your success is defined by your aptitude to build effective personal relationships combined with a clearly outlined and well presented proposal.

Business is personal in Iran. Many businesses are family owned and run. Even within government, officials usually work within networks of friends and associates. If you have influential friends in Iran, do not be afraid to call in favors. Just be prepared to re-pay them in the future. This is all part of doing business in Iran.

Building a relationship with your Iranian counterpart(s) is critical. The first meeting should be solely focused on getting to know each other. Once a relationship has been established you can safely move on to business matters.

Iranians are astute business people. They enjoy haggling and getting concessions so be prepared for long negotiations.

Decision making can be slow. It is most likely that you will meet and negotiate with less senior members of a family or state department first. Once you are seen as trustworthy you will then move on to meet more senior members.

Implementing decisions are just as slow. Iran's red tape and layered bureaucracy means a lot of waiting. Applying pressure in a non-confrontational way can help speed matters up although the most effective way to do so is to use people of influence to help you.

Dress code

When doing business in Iran you will notice that most Iranian officials and business people wear clothing comprising of trousers, shirt and jacket. Many officials will be seen with collarless shirts. Ties are very uncommon.

As a male you would be expected to be smart and conservative. A suit is standard although wearing a tie is not necessary.

Whether doing business in Iran or visiting, women should wear very conservative clothing that covers arms, legs and hair. When in public women must cover their hair with a scarf. However, the last decade has seen incredible changes in what the authorities are willing to tolerate. Women can now be seen wearing make-up, jeans and scarves that barely cover the hair. However, as a foreigner it is best to err on the side of caution.

Taarof

Taarof is the display of extreme politeness that is routine in everyday dealings with others in Iran. If your counterpart insists that you walk first through a door, he is displaying Taarof. Be careful not to take this surface show too literally. If offered more tea, more to eat or perhaps an invitation back to a person's home, always refuse initially. Only when the invitation is repeated at least twice should you take it seriously.

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How to Design and Make Your Own T-Shirt (Professional)

In the 21st century, people search for different ways to express themselves. Many use clothing as mediums of expression. To be even more specific, t-shirts are the most popular way to express oneself. But there are times when you just don't like the brand name clothing and it's really easy to learn how to design your own shirts.

However, the problem with designing and making your own shirts the with professional equipment is that the studio and materials needed are expensive, so people have to invest a grand sum of money to make shirts. But if you still believe that expressing yourself to the fullest is worth the money, then here are the steps to making a t-shirt.

Before we start to make a shirt, there are some materials you need. These are some heavy-duty items, so I suggest that either you borrow it from some company or go to your local school to use it if they have them. You'll need a screen, screen press, an emulsion room, emulsion, amberlith (or ruby lith), light exposure unit, drawings you want on your shirt, squeegees, a flash curing unit, a shirt sleeve, and a sprayable glue across surfaces that will come off easily.

Step 1) The first step is to choose a design that you really like. If this is your first time printing a shirt on a screen press, try to go with a simple design first so that you get the hang of printing on fabric.

Step 2) Grab your squeegee and your emulsion, and cover both sides of your screen in emulsion and let it sit in the emulsion room for a full day. Be careful not to get it on your clothes because the emulsion won't come out.

Step 3) While the emulsion covered screen is drying, trace over the design you have chosen on amberlith (or rubylith) and cut out the design but don't press too hard as to cut through the acetate that is with the amber/rubylith. Then, after the emulsion has dried, take your screen and put your design on the screen and burn it into the screen using a light exposure unit. You'll now have your graphic that you want to put on your shirt.

Step 4) Next, spray your shirt sleeve with the glue (you only need a little bit, just to make sure the shirt stays put) andput a clean shirt (any color) onto your shirt sleeve and line it up with your screen. The screen should have an area on the printing machine where it can lock in right above the shirt sleeve.

Step 5) Now, choose which color you want the design to be on your shirt. Again, you can choose any color. If you're using a multi-screen printing press, you should make multiple screens of the same picture and put only one color on each screen.

Step 6) Now locate the place you want to put your design and put the screen over it. Now slowly get a bit of the paint that you're using(Not any paint will work. You will need to go out and buy the paint meant for shirt printing) on the top of the screen.

Step 7) Grab your squeegee and while pressing firmly down on the squeegee, push the paint into the screen as you're dragging the squeegee towards the bottom of the screen. Go across the screen a couple of times to make sure very part of the design is covered by the paint.

Step 8) Lift the screen and immediately bring the flash curing unit and place it over the shirt. This process makes sure the paint won't come off the shirt as well as dry it quickly. Leave it over the shirt for about 10 to 20 seconds. Any longer and your shirt will start to burn.

Step 9) Let your shirt cool off for about 1 to 3 minutes. Congratulations! You have just printed your very own shirt. Now you can start designing complicated designs and make your own shirt without going out to waste tons of money on shirts you can make for a lot cheaper.

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The World Of Iranian Pottery

Iranian pottery, often known as Gombroon, has a protracted history beginning from early Iranian civilization. When agriculture first began there, the natives made utensils of clay for their daily requirements. The first potteries of Iran were very simple and were either black or red in color. Gradually they started decorating these earthen wares with skillfully crafted, lively geometric designs.

Designing pottery started in Iran about 4000 years BC and during the same era the pottery rotating machine was invented there. The potters, by using this new machine, prepared piped pots, bowls and jars. There was an increase in the quantity of pottery produced as well as the quality. The designs to be engraved were carefully selected and artistically designed. Around the second millennium B.C.E, simple plates, pitchers, jugs and jars were made devoid of any exterior decorations. Some had grey, dark grey, red and buff colors with polished surfaces. Zoomorphic vessels were the most wonderful creations of that period. These potteries were made for daily usage. For religious purposes also the zoomorphic potteries were employed. Until the middle of the 1st millennium B.C.E, production of these zoomorphic vessels was prominent. Later, this has decreased.

Iranian pottery in the Medyian dynasty flourished and a wide variety of them were manufactured in Malayer, Bisotun, Gelan and Cordestan. One significant innovation of the median era was the coming of glazed ware.

With the establishment of the Achaemenid Dynasty (6th century BCE), the simple glazed wares of the Median era were festooned with incised and molded sketches. New shapes like rhyton were introduced which became popular.

During the Parthian Dynastic period (248 BCE-224), alkaline glazed potteries were introduced. Alkaline glaze was applied on the white body of the wares. Pilgrim flasks and large bowls were made during this era. Apart from glazing, the potteries were also decorated with plain incised lines.

Pottery in the Sasanian period (224 to 651 BCE) can be classed as glazed and unglazed wares. In the glazed pottery turquoise green and blue were used in huge storage jars, pilgrim flasks and bowls. The unglazed wares had thick, everted rims with stamped decorations on their surface. They were even adorned with Pahlavi inscriptions.

In the Post Sasanian period (7th century CE), there was the coming of Islam during which pottery manufacturing changed over the entire Islamic world.

Archeological surveys show that there were four major areas of the Iranian plateau where pottery was most widely manufactured:-

1. Lurestan which is at the western side of the country i.e. towards the west of Zagros Mountains.

2. Gilan and Mazandaran provinces which are located at the south of the Caspian Sea.

3. Azarbaijan which is the north west part of Iran.

4. Kerman and Baluchistan which are in the south east part of Iran.

The Iranian potters have always experimented with new ideas and types, which has left them most commonly ahead of other Islamic countries in pottery making.

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Culture Traditions of Ladakh and Kashmir

Indeed, the people of Kashmir have made a significant contribution in the fields of telling stories, poetry, philosophy, science, etc. The craft of Kashmir like pashmina shawls, paper mache products, carpets, silk, wood, etc are admired around the world. Celebrations and festive activities during festivals provide an important diversion from the simple and monotonous lives of these people. The festivals that are celebrated with great fervor include Id-ul-Fitr, Diwali, the festival Hemis, Navratras and Loshar festival. Tours and Travel to the state of Kashmir gives you the chance to see an Indian tradition where people of different religions celebrate their festivals and brilliantly colored enthusiasm.The houses in the region generally have a lot of wood, following the inside are very warm. The brick houses have pagoda roofs and facades picturesque.

The lifestyle of the local population is very slow in the old city. Waterways and Shikara is the best way to go in the interior of the old city. Women are very entrepreneurial, they sell food, flowers and the hand of their articles on the floating markets. Kashmiri willow baskets used for the transport of essential goods from one place to another. There are a number of outdoor markets in the old city. Here, tourists have the pleasure to buy all of Kashmir traditional spices and food. Tours and Travel to the state of Kashmir also tries to store outdoor market in the old city where one is likely to find all the traditional items that are used in the kitchens of these simple people.

Culture of Ladakh

Buddhism is the way of life in Ladakh. There are ancient Buddhist rock carvings throughout the region, even in areas such as ARD and the lower Suru Valley that are now inhabited by an exclusively Muslim population. The gap between Muslims and Buddhists of Ladakh through Leh (on the Kargil-Leh road) and, between the villages of Parkachick and Rangdum Suru in the valley, but there are pockets of Muslim population further east in Padum (Zanskar), in Nubra Valley and in and around Leh. The village Buddhist approach is invariably marked by Mani walls are long chest high face of stone structures carved with the mantra in mane paddle by hum and shortening, commemorative Cairns, as stone-pepper pots. Many villagers have had a Gompa or monastery in May that there will be an imposing complex of temples, prayer halls and monks' housing, housing a tiny hermitage single and lonely at home Lama. Islam too has come to the west. A peaceful penetration of the Shiite sect headed by missionaries, its success is guaranteed by the early conversion of the sub-leaders of the ARD, Kargil and the Suru Valley. In these areas, Mani and shorten the walls are placed by mosques, often small unpretentious buildings, or Imambaras imposing structures in the Islamic style, topped by domes sheet happily in the glow of the sun.

In Leh area of women from both communities, Buddhists and Muslims, enjoy greater freedom than other parts of the region. They not only work in the home and on the ground, but also to do business and interact freely with men other than their own relationships. In Kargil and its neighboring regions on the other hand, it is only in recent years that women are merging semi isolation and take jobs other than traditional agriculture and home-keeping.Ceremonial and public events are accompanied by music feature 'surna 'and 'daman '(oboe and drum), originally introduced in the Baltistan Ladakh Muslims, but only now played by musicians Buddhist known as Mons.

Clothes

As regards clothing is concerned about the phiran is a commonly worn. It is usually a wool robe and a lot of embroidery work done. These dresses are decorated with floral patterns of colors and designs. Tours of the picturesque and beautiful Kashmir can be a special treatment that most people in the street can be seen on tradition or dress phiran. Men and women find it easy and comfortable to wear these phirans as they are very warm and loose and can accommodate bags of hot water or little earthen pots with burning coal. This arrangement allows them to keep warm in extremely cold climate.

Kashmir is very popular for its pashmina shawls. These shawls are made from the wool textile tradition. The wool textile is obtained from mountain goat. These complexes have shawls thread work done on them. These shawls have been working on both sides. Kashmiri embroidery is known Kasidis. The particularity of the Kasidis work is that it is done so that trends appear evenly on both sides of the fabric. Kashmir, stoles are very popular. Many women of Kashmir following Islam wear the abaya. Tours to the Kashmir region generally tries tourists to go on shopping sprees. Kashmir women have a fetish for silver jewelry. Most women wear Kashmir with heavy silver chains with pendants subtle work done on them. They wear heavy gains money. The Traditional earing is huge, money and generally available in variations in the shape of a bell. Men wear coats of hair, cashmere and brocade.

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Middle Eastern Customs

People on Middle East Travel get to enjoy the splendor of the natural scenery, as well as the dramatic historical sites throughout the countryside. If you are going to be paying a visit to a Middle Eastern Hotel, you will want to be able to travel freely, and in order to do that you will want to pay respect to your hosts and other native people you will visit by following some of the Middle Eastern customs. These customs will vary from country to country, but many are based on the predominant religion of the region, Islam, so it is best to pay attention to what people from the area wear and do and try to follow suit.

In terms of clothing, generally speaking you will want to dress in a conservative fashion. Shorts and tank tops are considered to be too revealing, and should be left in your Middle East Hotel. However, this depends on where you are visiting. For example, in some of the more Westernized areas of the Middle East, many people dress in a Western fashion. In more conservative areas, men will want to wear long pants, and women in general will want to select long pants, cover their arms, and bring a scarf for use as a head covering. In some of the most conservative countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Pakistan, women have to be completely covered. An easy way to do this is to wear a chador. This is a cape that hides the entire body, and you will also need to include a head scarf that covers the head and neck. In Pakistan, you could wear a Shalwar Kameez, which includes loose pants covered with a long top, along with head covering.

In addition to clothing, there are other customs that you will see observed During Middle East Travel. It is considered impolite to cross your legs when seated or to show the soles of your feet to others, or to point at someone. Because alcohol and pork are considered unholy, it is respectful to consume neither in the presence of a Muslim. Other food customs you will see observed in a Muslim's home are that they will keep your plate full of food, as a sign of generosity. They will wait to eat until the guest begins eating. Women and men, especially in conservative homes, will have two separate greeting areas, and if a mixed group of unmarried and non-blood relative men and women are present, they will be hosted in separate rooms in the home. The host will pay when eating at a restaurant, especially those found in Middle East Hotels.

Middle Eastern travel, including Dubai travel, is more enjoyable when you go ready to try learning about the people and their unique cultural traditions.

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Asian Dining Etiquettes and Tips For Gifts

Dining is one of the most essential ways of communicating and entertaining in Asia. Meals, etiquette and placements have many important meanings and you should make a special effort to know and understand them. If you are uneasy in a certain situation do feel free to ask your host. They do not regard your questions as embarrassing but as showing respect and interest in their culture.

Invitation by an Asian host

• Invitations should be acknowledged regardless of declining or accepting.
• Never come too early, be on time or a little late. Exception: Chinese weddings are always delayed!
• If you are not sure what to wear for a formal invitation and/or for a special occasion and it is not indicated on the invitation, ask your host.
• Wear modest clothes when invited into a Muslim home.
• A verbal thank you is sufficient but a telephone call a day later is greatly appreciated. Flowers are a Western custom and are either sent before the event or the next day.

Inviting an Asian guest

• Keep your dog locked away as Muslims are not allowed contact with dogs. Chinese are often afraid of dogs.
• Respect the fasting month Ramadan when inviting others to your home.
• Muslims are not permitted to drink alcohol. If you receive an unexpected guest you need to serve drinks.
• Inquire about food restrictions when inviting for lunch or dinner. Muslims must eat halal which means food and drink sanctioned by Allah for consumption. Examples of Haram (prohibited) food are pork, alcohol, lard shortening, animal shortening, gelatin, pepsin, monoglyceride, animal hormones didlyceride eg. emulsifiers if of animal origin.
• Your guests may be vegetarian, or not allowed to eat pork (Muslims) or beef (Hindus). The safest choice is fish, chicken and vegetables.

Dining Chinese Style

• Chinese dinners are a lively affair with lots of laughter and dish sharing. Diners eat fast and leave the table soon to proceed to another location.
• Your hosts will be glad to explain food and traditions in connection with the meal served and warn you about spicy dishes. It is considered polite to praise the food.
• You are not expected to be a master of eating with chopsticks and may ask for a fork and a spoon instead.
• Chinese hosts will place food onto your plate and if you want to reciprocate you need to turn your chopsticks and use the other end.
• Dropping chopsticks is a sign of bad luck and you should not stick the chopsticks up in a bowl of rice and never cross one over the other.
• Food is transferred from one dish to the other by spoons.
• Do not take the last food of a dish unless invited to do so.
• Bones are removed from your mouth with the chopsticks if possible.

Dining Indian and Muslim Style

• When invited by Muslims and Hindus wait until you are invited to start eating and drinking.
• Only use the right hand. Use the serving spoon when serving yourself from the center.
• It is customary to start eating some rice first when the meal starts.
• You are not allowed to serve food to others with your own utensils.
• When eating with your fingers (e.g. banana leaf style) take a small amount with the tip of your fingers only.
• You are allowed to pass on the dishes with your left hand supported by your right when your right hand is soiled.
• Drinking glasses can be lifted with your left hand as well.
• You will be offered a finger bowl at the end of each meal to clean your fingers, which should not be licked.

Gifts/ Taboo gifts and wrapping paper colors in Asia

Buddhists/Taoists (e.g. Chinese, Thais, Indians, Indonesians, Sri Lankans, Taiwanese, Koreans)

Rules and Taboos

Give presents in pairs, money and flowers come in even numbers.

White flowers are taboo.

Colors of Wrapping Paper

Happy occasions: Red, gold

Funeral: white, blue, black.

Wedding Gifts

No scissors, knifes, clocks, handkerchiefs. Gift vouchers and money in a red envelope.

Gifts for Babies and Mothers

The stork/heron is the symbol of death in Chinese culture.

Muslims (e.g. Malays, Indonesians, Indians)

Rules and Taboos

Alcohol, cigarettes, ashtrays, wine glasses, scissors, knives, underclothes, sleepwear, articles of pork or leather.

Colors of Wrapping Paper

Favorites: Red (love) Green

Wedding Gifts

Decorative or functional household items.

Gifts for Babies and Mothers

Colorful dresses and jackets. No toy dogs.

Hindus (Indians, Sri Lankan, Filipinos)

Rules/Taboos

Sweets, fruits chocolates

Taboos: no cow products, ashtrays, knifes, wine glasses, alcohol, cigarettes, or white flowers

Colors of Wrapping Paper

Red, gold, green and all bright colors

Wedding Gifts

Decorative or functional household items.

Gifts for Babies and Mothers

Piece of gold jewelry or colorful clothing

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Cool And Hot Plus Size Swimwear

When summer rolls around, with it comes swimsuit season. You may already be stifling a groan; if you are a larger woman, you've probably become accustomed to the narrow selection and small range of sizes that seem to occur every year, no matter how early you make it to the shops. No matter how annoyed you are, though, remember that there are options. There's a whole range of flattering plus size swim wear out there, if only you know where to find it.

The first thing you need to remember to do is to check online. Have a good friend take some measurements to make sure that you're shopping for the right size and hit Google. You'll be surprised by the options you find. When you shop online, you don't have to worry about places being sold out of your size or not offering it in the first place. Sites like Maximum Women and Lane Bryant have designed swim wear that is specifically meant to flatter a larger figure and they have done a terrific job!

Bathing suits have come a long way in just a few years and designers are putting in some real time and effort to find suits that will suit their varied client lists. You can now find swimsuits that are perfect on you, rather than having to make do, and you'll be happy to see the burst of colors that are currently in fashion. Take a look online and find out what's out there.

So the question becomes, what kind of swim wear are you interested in? You may feel that you have to restrict yourself to a solid color one-piece, but nothing could be further from the truth! Take a look at the many different places that offer tankinis, for example. With a bikini bottom and top that resembles a tank top, you'll find that you're ready to shine. If you find that you prefer one piece suits, there's no reason to stick with black or navy blue. Let yourself bloom with a floral pattern, or sleek vertical stripes. Either way, you're sure to look great!

What if you need to be totally covered? Some larger women do have skin conditions that make saltwater and sunlight difficult to take for long periods. You may consider the Burkini, an Australian swimsuit that offers maximum protection while still giving you the maximum amount of women. Though it was originally designed as a bathing suit for devout Muslim women, women from all over the world started ordering it for its flattering shape and high degree of protection from the elements.

There's no reason to dread the upcoming swim suit season. Take a look around online and find your best bathing suit match. When you hit the pool or the beach, you'll be looking sharp and everyone will know it!

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Current Malaysian Malay Moslem Women Fashion Trends VS Islam!

came across a very interesting posting submitted by HarakahDaily Dot Net’s online reader identified simply by his or her pen name, Bekas Budak UKM. Well, Bekas Budak UKM raised some sensitive current issues regarding Malaysian Malay women and I hope that anyone reading this today would feed on whatever that I’m about to share here with an open mind.First of all, the letter submitted by Bekas Budak UKM to HarakahDaily Dot Net expressed the writer’s concern on the current fashion trends of Malaysian Malay women. Bekas Budak UKM has even listed down his concerns as shown down below:
Some Malaysian Malay women wore short hijabs that did not really cover their ‘aurat’ fully. As matter of fact, their necks are exposed quite clearly.
Some Malaysian Malay women wore hijabs along with their short tee shirts and some are even sleeveless exposing their arms and shoulders. I think what Bekas Budak UKM meant was baby tees, camisoles, raglans and tank tops.
Some Malaysian Malay women wore hijabs along with their incredibly tight fitting jeans revealing the shape of their booties (pardon me for saying this) to everyone.
Bekas Budak UKM did mention a few more concerns but I’m only interested in the first three as mentioned above. For non-Malaysians and non-Moslems who are reading this today, you first must understand that majority (+90%) of Malaysian Malay women are born Moslems. Moslem women are required to cover every part of their body except their face and hands (from the tip of their fingers to the wrist joints) when they have reached puberty. Moslem women are also prohibited from dressing in garments that would reveal their bodily shapes and curvatures. Wearing transparent or thin clothing is also strictly prohibited in Islam.
In a sense, the letter submitted by Bekas Budak UKM is merely an eye opener. I’m a Moslem too and I do not have to be Holy Man to say that the trends of Malaysian Malay women today are not according to the ways of Islam. This is a worrying trend and I do share my concerns on the matter with many other concerned Moslems in Malaysia. Please do not ask me why Malaysian Malay women who are born Moslems behaves and dresses in such manner since I really do not have the answer. By right, every born Moslems here in Malaysia were exposed to some kind of basic Islamic education when they were young. Many were sent to religious teaching schools and were taught all about the Islamic way of life there.
I do wonder just how in the world did Malaysian Malay Moslem women got into this kind of mess in the first place. Were they influenced by the mass media such as television shows, movies and so forth somehow?
We could never find the answers alone. I truly hope that Malaysian Malay women would come forward and have their say in this matter. We are all wondering and only you can provide us with the necessary answers. If you have any comments or feedbacks on this issue, feel free to voice them over at Malay Women in Malaysia blog. Thank you.
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The Hijab Facts

What is a Hijab? This will be a strange question if one is not a Muslim. Hijab is the modest dress for Muslim women, which most Islamic legal systems define as covering everything except the face and hands in public. There is always a misconception among people that the Muslim women are forced to wear Hijab. This thought about Hijabs is absolutely wrong. To make you understand the fact, I have explained the real meaning of Hijabs here. Just keep reading on to discover the truth.
For a better understanding, the word "HIJAB" can be explained letter by letter. To start with, the word 'H' stands for headscarf. Most people out there think that having a face veil is mandatory for proper Hijab. The truth is that, for a Muslim woman to follow proper Hijab, it's enough to cover her hair, neck, and bosom. Covering the face is not mandatory and in fact, there are absolutely no evidences to suggest that Muslim women are to cover their faces.
The second letter 'I, goes for intentions. What do you think is the reason behind Muslim women wearing a Hijab? Compulsion? No, the absolute reason for this is their belief in GOD. They believe that God (Allah in Arabic) tells them to follow the principles of clothing. When wearing Hijab, it literally means that we are pleasing God (hopefully) and we are guarding our modesty, and we are respecting ourselves and our communities by not showing off body parts that nobody should see unless that person is our husband or very close relative.
However, Hijab is not just a headscarf. It is the complete way of covering your body. The only parts of a woman's body that can shown to the public are her hands, face, and some say, feet. The third letter 'J' of Hijab stands for Jilbab which constitutes the outer garment. It describes a garment that we wear on top of our underclothes. The underclothes can be anything like a long dress, a shirt and pants, a jacket and long skirt, etc.
It is well known that a Muslim women's attire must meet the requirements like: Her clothing must not be tight, her clothing must not be sheer, her clothing must not reveal the shape of her body, and her clothing must not resemble clothing that is primarily worn by men. So the letter 'a' stands for 'attire'.
As already said in the beginning of this article, people have a misconception that Muslim women are forced to sacrifice their beauty by wearing the Hijabs. Muslim woman can do things to make herself feel beautiful and look presentable to the outside world. She can wear clothing that is colorful (although it shouldn't be extravagant), she can wear jewelry like Hijab pins that pleases her (although she should make sure that her jewelry isn't so noisy that it attracts attention), and she can use beauty products that give her a polished look. A Muslim woman should always look neat, clean, and beautiful.
To conclude, beauty is not for the purpose of attracting men, but for the purpose of being a wonderful example of a good, moral person in the world.
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Islamic Fashion Clothing

What is Islamic Fashion Clothing?

To a Muslim and especially a Muslim Woman it is her identity as a Muslim. For a Muslim woman, along with the head covering also known as the Hijab; it stands for the values she believes in.

Islamic Fashion Clothing has always varied now and in the past depending upon geographic region and also by the culture of the region. But one thing that has always been in common with Islamic Fashion, no matter what region or culture; is modesty.

Muslim women, like any other women, also like to dress fashionably and be stylish, but yet stay within their values of modesty. Muslim women can keep up with the latest trends; they just need to be slightly adjusted to confirm to a more modest look.

With online shopping available, shopping for modest and Islamic fashion clothing has become much easier. There are so many Muslim fashion designers, and many online shopping stores that cater for Muslims, especially Muslim women all over the world.
So a Muslim Woman can go online and shop for an entire outfit including matching Hijab and accessories, which would confirm to the guidelines of modest and Islamic fashion clothing. Whether she chooses to wear a more traditional look or a western look is up to her. A traditional outfit from an Islamic online store or a more western look is available from some of the Islamic online stores or the many other online shops.

Finding Islamic Fashion Clothing is not too difficult you just need to know where to look and what to look for.

Are you spending hours browsing the web , looking for the perfect modest outfit. Dont waste no more time. Find it all in one place. http://www.muslimfashiononline.blogspot.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sham_S

Islamic Urban Wear - Understanding Modern And Urban Styles

One can find many differences between the Islamic urban wear and the Islamic rural wear. In Asia most people can be found in rural areas, making large difference in lifestyle than in urban area.

In rural areas the life style is simple and not as fashionable when compared to wears in urban areas. In Urban areas people wear highly fashionable and more costly clothes than in rural areas. Also the Islamic urban clothing is different in different countries because life style mainly depends on climatic condition and culture of that country.

In Asia, it is always good to wear cotton cloths as the climatic conditions in Asia are very hot and humid; cotton cloths are more hygienic than many other fabrics. Thuabs are most popular among the Muslim men across the world. Since from many centuries Muslim men used to wore long and flowing cloths. A Muslim man thinks their clothing shows its political, cultural and social value.

Urban wear

In Islamic Urban wear the Thuabs and Jubbahs are more popular than usual urban wears. Most people who follow Islam wear the Thuabs and jubbahs than traditional urban wears. These Islamic urban are easily available at many online trading shops where one can buy beautiful and fashionable urban wear at very low cost than its actual price at outlets. Online shopping help to save time and money and one can buy their favorite cloth in just few clicks but it is important to shop on a famous and trusted site. Almost all of the online shop provide home delivery options and offer easy payment options. One can also buy his/her required urban Islamic cloths from roadside streets. There are some special online and roadside shops that are famous for selling good quality, current patterns and fashionable urban wear at reasonable rates.

Most women wear the salwar-kurta and black Burkha over the face. The clothing of boys and girls are similar to clothing of their parents. Basically these people have simple day to day clothing but for festival and main occasions they wear very highly design beautiful cloths. One can easily notice the difference between urban wearing and typical wearing at rural areas.

As these people are living almost every part of the world and hence their clothing may Changes from place to place and they adopt their life style as per the culture and climatic conditions of that country. Islamic clothing can be differentiate into two main categories Islamic urban wear and Islamic rural wear. Urban wear mainly consists of highly fashionable cloths which are costly and it includes shirt paint with suit and traditional jubbah and pajamas. And Islamic rural wear consists of cotton jubbah and pajamas for men and salwar-kurta and black Burkha over the face.

Jason Stevenson writes articles on Islamic Designer Fashion, Muslim Fashion, Islamic Urban Wear. Other information written by the author related to Urban Wear, Muslim Clothing, Islamic Fashion can be found on the web.

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Buying Islamic Clothing Online

People's clothing is typically influenced by the culture, climate, available resources and materials and traditions, which would include the individual's social status, religion and group identity. Islamic clothing that Muslim men and women wear usually varies depending on the culture that they are from.

Islam mentions people to wear clothing, which is modest in appearance and behavior. Islamic clothing that is available for men and women today reflects the belief that they have in the values, which are taught by Islam.

Today, Islamic clothing can also be purchased online. There are a lot of websites, which offer pieces that are typical of modest Islamic clothing.

Some options which are available for women looking for Islamic clothing are Hijab, which are the loose and modest clothing that comes with a scarf that goes over the head then under the chin and burka or burqa, which is provides a more complete covering for the face, head and body.

Some other kinds of Islamic clothing for women which can be purchased online are: abayas, which are robes that are similar to dresses that women could wear over their regular clothing, which are able to reflect their Islamic tradition; jilbab, which is a dress that looks similar to a raincoat and has zippers or buttons halfway or all the ay down the front; niqab, which is a veil that covers the face; hijab, which is a kind of a head scarf, particularly a square scarf that is diagonally folded then worn on the head to cover the hair, throat and ears, but not the face; and hijab accessories, which would include under scarves, pins and brooches.

Have you browsed through a lot of online shopping stores to buy unique products on the web? SalwarKameezIndia.com offers a great collection of apparel and Indian jewelry items especially rings and necklaces for sale. There are more than 3000 unique items to buy including saris, salwars, skirts, lehnga choli, shoes, kurtas, pyjamas, tunics, tops, trousers, lingerie, camisoles, bollywood dresses, handicrafts, cushion covers, embroidered fashion accessories at this web store offering hassle-free purchase with free delivery anywhere in the world. This is the best shop if you want to buy abayas or buy kaftan online Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bill_Pratt

Islamic Clothing And Hijab Styles Take On A More Modern Flair

The style of Islamic clothing, although based on privacy and diffidence with loose fitting garments designed to honor the religion by covering the female body in a modest manner, can still result in very attractive attire. Bold colors and bright designs in addition to comfortable nevertheless fashionable fabrics serve as a great means of updated style for the traditional, yet modern woman of the Islamic faith.

Made widely available for purchase on the World Wide Web and for Islamic women of the western culture especially, there is an abundant selection of beautifully made Abayas, Hijabs, Jilbabs, additional accessories as well as hand-crafted jewelry for all age ranges and occasions. Prices vary dependent on individual items and retailers, but for the most part, beautiful, high-quality clothing and accompanying garnishments are all very reasonably priced.

Abayas

Although still accessible in dark hues of brown, black and navy, over garments or Abayas, are now widely available in beautiful jewels tones that include shades of blue, green, maroon, lilac and more. The modern Abayas are actually quite fashionable embellished with sequins and beads in sparkly starburst, floral and geometric patterns on the sleeves, necklines, hems and bodice. These garments are also sold in styles that incorporate hand-sewn, embroidered flowers and stars patterns. The ornamental creations are intricately created with striking results that may be particularly more appealing to the younger generation of Islamic women but up through the elder age groups as well.

Jilbabs

Stylish Jilbabs are designed with an updated, modern flair in mind. These garments are also widely accessible and have taken on a new appeal, especially to the western Islamic female. Designed in traditional cotton, polyester and linen as well as wonderful georgette fabrics, present-day Jilbabs are elegant and eye-catching.

Hijabs

Delicately crafted in lycra, cotton and linen Hijabs are available in a wide variety of colors and designs as well. One and two-piece Hijabs are accessible for comfort and convenience of wear. Two piece Hijabs incorporate an underlining that prevents slippage with an additional section of fabric to cover the head and shoulders. In an assortment of shades that still include the more traditional black and brown, they also run the gamut in pretty pinks, lavenders, oranges, greens and earth tones. Flowing floral prints and shimmery metallic fabrics are also now being used to create these respectful, religious Islamic female head coverings.

Shawl-style Hijabs are available as one, rectangular or oblong piece of fabric and also come in a beautiful assortment of colors and patterns. Available in free size (one-size-fits all), these one-piece versions of the Hijab are stylish and chic as well as easy and comfortable to wear. And although most shawl-style Hijabs do not come with an under scarf, they are designed for both every day and special occasion wear, perfect for both the modern-day Islamic women and younger girl alike.

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Introduction To Islamic Clothing

As we all know the Islam is one of the biggest religions in the world. The people who follow Islam are spread all over the world; hence their clothing may change from place to place .In Asia, the Thuabs and Jubbahs are most prevalent Muslim people. Most men among the Islamic religion prefer to wear Jubbahs and pajamas as they are very comfortable and hygienic as climatic conditions in Asia, where it is very hot and humid in most parts of the year.

Most women wear the salwar-kurta and black Burkha over the face. The clothing of boys and girls are similar to clothing of their parents. Basically these people have simple day to day clothing but for festival and main occasions they wear very highly design beautiful cloths. One can easily notice the difference between urban wearing and typical wearing at rural areas.

Modern

As Muslim people are living in almost every part of the world and hence their clothing may change from place to place as they adopt the life style as per the culture and climatic conditions of their new country. Islamic clothing can be differentiate into two main categories, Islamic urban wear and Islamic rural wear. Urban wear mainly consists of highly fashionable cloths which are costly and it includes shirt paint with suit and traditional jubbah and pajamas. And Islamic rural wear consists of cotton jubbah and pajamas for men and salwar-kurta and black Burkha over the face.

Availability of Muslim Clothes

Islamic urban wear and Thuabs, jubbahs can be bought through any online shopping site such as eBay and others where many different types of beautiful Islamic clothing are available at 30-40% rate discount as compared to actual prices at outlets. It is always beneficial to buy Islamic urban or traditional clothing at wholesale market.

Also, one can buy Islamic cloths for men and women on roadside and there are many famous shops are that only sold Islamic cloths. Islamic clothing such as jubbahs and pajamas are comfortable and can be matched with any personality. It helps that the personality and people who wear Islamic clothing look different from others and can be easily found in crowd. Islamic cloths and jubbahs are used by many peoples in music and in other fields such as in films even in films.

Islamic clothing is simple and attractive, giving it a rising popularity among citizens of today. Most cloths are made from cotton and hence they are most suitable for the hot and humid conditions in Asia. As the cloths are available in most current fashionable style can be wear for many occasions and looks very different from traditional occasion cloths. and the Best place to buy these cloths online where one can buy this cloths at very low cost and these cloths are available in many different ranges so one choice as per its interest. So one must try the Islamic clothing and feel the pride of wearing such high quality dresses.

Jason Stevenson writes articles on Islamic Designer Fashion, Muslim Fashion, Islamic Urban Wear. Other information written by the author related to Urban Wear, Muslim Clothing, Islamic Fashion can be found on the web. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jason_Stevenson

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Sedia Abaya / Gamis, Blus + rok dan Blus + celana panjang

Kami juga mampu membuat :

1. Abaya / Gamis dengan biaya minimal Rp. 250.000 / piece

2. Blus + rok dengan biaya minimal Rp. 300.000/ stel

3. Blus + celana panjang dengan biaya minimal Rp. 300.000/ stel

Pada saat ini kami menawarkan juga pembuatan busana muslimah untuk perseorangan dengan biaya kompetitif dan kwalitas prima