1. by Rochelle Marble

2. In Islam women are told to dress modestly. This includes covering the entire body, except for the face and hands. However, some believe that this is not enough, which is why there are many types of headscarves worn in Saudi Arabia (Hijab Islamic Dress). Some cover the entire body, while others just cover the hair (Hijab Wikipedia). They all have significance in Muslim society. All would be extreme to us, but Saudi Arabian extremists believe that not even the burqa is enough (Hijab Islamic Dress).

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7. Women are not the only ones required to dress modestly in Islam. Men are also expected to dress to a certain standard. For men this means being covered from the navel to the knee (Hijab Islamic Dress). Both men and women are not just taught to cover certain parts of the body. Modesty also requires that the clothing be loose fitting and look respectable. This means that they are not supposed to dress in rags, but they are also not supposed to be flashy (Hijab Islamic Dress). Muslim ideas of modesty also include speech, behavior, and should reflect all of their beliefs (Hijab Islamic Dress).

8. Hijab - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved October 15, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab Hijab Islamic Dress - Islamic Dress Requirements in Islamic Law. (n.d.). About.com Islam. Retrieved October 15, 2012, from http://islam.about.com/od/dress/p/clothing_reqs.htm BBC News | In graphics: Muslim veils, Covering up. (n.d.). BBC News - Home. Retrieved September 28, 2012, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/05/ europe_muslim_veils/html/4.stm