Q&A for How to Wear Niqab in a Non‐Muslim Country

You should not force her, she will wear it when she is ready. You can start her off with a slip on hijab.

It is something Allah (god) commanded from women. It depends on you if you will follow the command. The purpose is that you hide your beauty from the gaze of men. if you want to wear it, make sure that you are not doing this because someone wants you to, but because you are trying to please Allah -- not anyone else. If you do wear it ,start with a more modest wardrobe (if it isn't already), then hijab, and then niqab if you want to go the extra mile.

Of course! The niqab should not hinder your ability to handle and sell food at all.

I think that would be great, just make sure you don't make it too showy or else you're missing the whole point of hijab. It should be just one or two solid colors.

No, not by any religious obligations at least. When a woman hits puberty she has the choice to wear a type of head covering. In many countries (like some in the middle east) politics have directed that women need to cover up, but in no way are they forced to by the religion.

You can buy online.

It depends on the culture of the school and type of kids that are there. It may have no effect at all, or if the kids are ignorant or ill-mannered, it could be a negative experience.

One of the parts of covering your body in the right way is for your clothes not to be tight, because it displays your body shape. This rule applies to all clothing articles, which is the reason you shouldn't wear a tight burka.

You should wear the niqab. Even thought your parents don't approve, they can't control you and it's your choice. Remember, Allah (swt) is always there for you and He will guide you. I wear the niqab. At first, my parents disagreed. But despite that, I suddenly came back home from school one day wearing one and they said nothing and didn't stop me. Now, my parents are proud of me. If you can't buy a niqab (if your parents disapprove), you can "make" one. You need 2 headscarves only. Just tie a scarf on your face below your eyes and then wear a hijab over it.

For a female, once you reach the age of puberty or 15 years old, it is compulsory for you to wear a hijab. If you do not, you will be sinning.

You can try to order clothes online, as there are many options of all sizes and price ranges available. There are also many patterns that you can select from.

Doing so is discouraged by many Muslims. Veiling - whether with a hijab, niqab, or any other type of covering - is considered an act of worship, and the niqab should not be used as a fashion accessory or to make a point. If you want to support Muslims by wearing the niqab, many Muslims recommend educating others about Islam and why Muslims veil instead.

It depends on where you live. There are always going to be ignorant people who make rude comments, but unless you're living somewhere where it's extremely uncommon to be Muslim, most of your classmates should be perfectly nice and accepting. If someone does bully you, tell a teacher right away. Most schools have a zero tolerance policy for this sort of thing.

No, you do not have to wear an abaya.

No, It's not necessary. You can uncover your hands. But if you wear jewelry like rings, it's preferable to remove that before leaving your home. If you apply Henna on the outer sides of hands or there's any other beautification, then wear gloves. But with simple hands, you can uncover them.

It's not necessary nor is it preferable. But if they do wear one, they must avoid resemblance of the look of women as it's not appropriate in Islam to adopt a look like the opposite gender.

Yes you can wear it if the restaurant does not has a dress code. If they have a code, try wearing a dust mask instead of niqab to cover your face.

She might not be ready for that. Try getting her to wear the hijab, and show her the niqab later. If she does not want to wear either, it would be rude to force her. Intentions for wearing a hijab or niqab should be for oneself and Allah.

You can if you want, but it is not necessary. You could try it out to see how you feel about wearing one.

Wearing gloves is a further step towards modesty that some Muslimahs take, especially if they feel that the beauty of their hands may lead to temptation in some men.

It is your duty as a parent to encourage your daughter to dress modestly, but ideally it should be done with gentleness and kindness. In the case of niqab it depends on which of the schools of thought that your family follows. For example in the Hanafi school it is considered necessary to cover the face, but in most other schools it is recommended but not mandatory.

You are not sinning. It isn't compulsory to wear niqab. You are practising your faith while wearing hijab and loose clothes. And Shariah does not require veiling your face. By the way, wearing niqab is an effective way to prevent getting sunburnt in areas where sunlight is intense.

Unless you follow the minority opinion that niqab is obligatory, then it seems that you are complying with the requirements of hijab. No sin would be recorded for not wearing niqab, which is normally considered to be recommended, but not compulsory.

Yes, certainly, though under the Shariah they should not have any facial features.

That depends on your beliefs. I personally think it’s fine to show your hands because they aren’t pretty to the point that it attracts mean to you. Though, I think you cannot wear nail polish or Henna because it makes them look prettier. Even if you think it’s not obligatory, God will still reward you for covering them.