Q&A for How to Put On a Hijab

When in the presence of non-mahram men (i.e. men that are permissible to marry), Muslim girls must cover themselves and remain modest. A burka specifically is not required though.

You can buy it online or from an Islamic store.

A safety pin works just as fine. You can find it at any supply store. But if you're looking for something more fancy and decorative, I suggest you look in the Muslim malls or stores where you can find abaya, khamis, and hijab. If there aren't any near you, you can purchase a scarf pin online.

According to most scholars, no, but there are a few who consider the niqab mandatory. Awrah (i.e. the parts of the body that must be covered) for women is everything except for the face, hands, and feet. Niqab is a choice each muslimah makes for herself.

I do it on my right, but it doesn't matter. It's more about your preference.

If you mean the wrapping around ones (pashima), you tuck it into your bottom side of the cheek, or chin. Tuck it in so it doesn't suffocate your throat.

Get a longer hijab. Or if it's the right size, for the pashima, I recommend pulling the extra part covering your neck so it can be over your chest.

You can buy them online.

No. You just need to wear something that doesn't reveal your figure and is not see-through.

There are likely stores that you can find in these areas where you can buy hijabs. You can look online to figure out what specific stores sell them in your area.

It depends on your society and the people around you. Don't worry about what others think. It is okay, yes.

The niqab is an additional piece that is separate from the hijab. Typically, you would not use the same scarf for the niqab that you use for your hijab.

Egypt is a generally open society. A large proportion of Egyptian women themselves don't wear the Hijab. Having said that, it will largely depend on where exactly you are planning to go as there may be some pockets of conservative communities within a generally cosmopolitan city. You likely wouldn't need to wear a headscarf most of the time, but keep one handy in your purse just in case you happen to cross such an area or want to visit a mosque.

You have to cover your full head and chest with a non transparent fabric.

No, but you may want to, so your hijab does not fly or fall off.

Just make sure your hair is not seen during prayer. An inner scarf basically helps to cover all your hair.

I would suggest buying a 2-piece hijab. This might be more flattering for your face shape.

The cloth that's covering your head is the hijab. What you are referring to is the burka.

Yes, you should. The most appropriate age to start wearing hijab is 9 years old.

To keep your hair in place, use a hairband and put your hair up in a high ponytail.

Of course not, as long as you wear it properly and respectfully.

Generally yes, but some prefer not to. If you feel comfortable, then go for it.

Generally, you cover your face all the time or wear hijab only. You cannot wear niqab and then not cover your face. Peace be upon you.

Yes, sometimes your hair does get pinned when the pin goes through the hijab and under the scarf but it is not an issue, you can work around it.

You can buy an under scarf from any Islamic clothing store in your area. Peace be upon you.

You are not allowed to wear clothing that outlines the body shape. As leggings do so, unless you wear a looser dress or piece of clothing over it, it will be impermissible to wear them. Wearing leggings under an abaya or juba is allowed, however.