Islamic Clothing Terminology

noun a title or term used to refer to a female member of a royal family or a female ruler in Arabic-speaking countries

• The queen wore a beautiful al-amira during the royal ceremony.
• I bought a new al-amira for my friend's wedding.
• Check out this cool al-amira I found at the mall!
• Her leadership style was like an al-amira, commanding respect and admiration.

noun a head covering or veil worn by some Muslim women

• The woman wore a khimar as part of her traditional religious attire.
• She threw on a khimar before heading out to run errands.
• I love how she rocks that khimar with style.
• The khimar of mystery veiled her true intentions.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

• Shayla is a highly skilled professional in her field.
• I'm meeting up with Shayla later for coffee.
• Shayla is so chill, she's always down for anything.
• Shayla's creativity knows no bounds, she's like a wizard with design.

noun a veil worn by some Muslim women to cover their face and head

adjective relating to or characteristic of the wearing of a niqab

• The woman wore a black niqab that covered her face completely.
• She always wears a niqab when she goes out in public.
• I heard that some people call the niqab a 'face veil'.
• The niqab symbolizes modesty and privacy in many cultures.