Do you know what an abaya is? This is a traditional garment in the Muslim religion that is used to cover the body of the woman according to the mandates of God in the Koran. This garment has existed for hundreds of years, and still remains mandatory in some countries of the world.
The purpose of the abaya is to completely cover the woman, from the shoulders to the feet, and is usually accompanied by a tunic for the head, which only leaves the woman’s eyes uncovered. The use of this garment is considered as a way to worship God and to respect his commandments.
In the Koran it is established that women must be covered in order to be recognized by God and therefore enjoy their compassion and forgiveness. From these writings is born the need to have a garment that meets this goal, thus creating what is now known as abaya.
But how is this garment? The design of the abaya is not very varied, since its objective will always be the same. In essence, it is a long tunic that covers the entire body, which is mainly made of dark colors, among which black stands out as the most popular.
However, it is allowed to have varied decorations, made of different colors and with different materials. The material used will determine the social status of the person and the resources they have, since you can even find decorations made with gold thread, just to give an example.
The fabric used is usually very light so that the woman can move freely and does not suffer from so much heat, so it is considered a light, comfortable and loose garment. Most of these tunics are usually one size in terms of contour, simply change the length if necessary.
An important fact to note is the fact that this garment is mandatory at the time of performing the routine prayers of the Muslim religion and it is customary for foreign women in these countries to use the abaya as a sign of respect for religion. To know more about this article of clothing, you can visit websites on the internet.