Islam is the second most popular religion and the most practiced culture in the world. Just like any other religions and cultures, it has its own rules in the way its member way of clothing. This practice varies in different subgroups. Some are very strict with both female and male attires whereas others are more concerned with women than men. Detailed below are facts about modest Islamic clothing that one should consider.

Males are expected to avoid haram items and practice. Haram is an Arabic word meaning something that is against sharia laws. Wearing of silvers commonly regarded as bling and silk clothing is greatly prohibited. They are expected to be worn by women for decoration purposes. Their underneath attire should not go beyond their ankles since these are regarded as uncaring move to indicate how much you can afford different attire.

Wearing is not meant to flaunt and imitate others. Muslim brothers must wear simple clothing which does not exhibit their wealth or does not undermine others. Even so, they are expected not to imitate others be it, women or non-Muslim fellows. It is thought that their imitation of non-Islam might simply coerce them into believing and adopting their values.

Women, on the other hand, are required to cover their whole body expect from their face and hands. The respective hijab should not be transparent. In some subgroups, they are strictly made to wear black clothing made out of a heavy material. In others, they have the freedom to choose any color as long it is not transparent and is loose enough.

Head dresses differ depending on the faction. Conservatives prefer the burka and niqab which completely conceal their head. Burkas have gone to the point of leaving a mesh on the head gear where the woman can look through. Niqabs, on the other hand, are simple covering that leaves the eyes region open. For chadors and hijab, women expose their face, but chadors are the extension from their cloaks meant to cover their head.

Their underneath has no regulations like the men attire. Their baseline expectation is to avoid exposing most of their body parts. However, one is only required to expose themselves to brothers to their husbands or their own or any other close male relative. Others including strange Muslim brothers should not see their exposed body.

These regulations have been varied depending on culture mixture and state laws despite their strictness. Most of the western nations are against some expectations and have banned them. The burka is highly disregarded to conceal one identity by exposing her face. This has been considered for security measures since criminal impersonate this to hide their identity. The few Muslims who have been married to different cultures tend to adopt their new regulations as well.

These changes have been marked by the adoption of modest modern fashion which blends in with the western clothing. Men are wearing casual attire adding on to other variety which remains to signify their Islamic identity. Ladies wear loose top covering as far as their thighs and loose trousers matching their top shade. Hijab has been maintained to show their identity altogether.