Sahar Al-Faifi said she has experienced verbal abuse for wearing a niqab Sahar Al-Faifi ... therefore much debated - for women to draw the "khimar" (scarf) to cover the "jayb" (bosom/upper ...
This has led to a distinction between the hijab (literally "covering up" in Arabic) and the niqab (meaning "full veil"). The hijab is typically a scarf that covers the hair and neck, whereas the ...