A Look at the Benefits of Wearing an Abaya

An Abaya is one of the traditional Islamic outfits and is worn by Muslim women all over the world. It is mandatory for a Muslim woman to keep her entire body (except for the hands feet and face) covered at all times. Abaya is a loose garment that keeps a woman comfortable and at the same time abides by all the rules of Islam. While selecting an Abaya, a woman must keep in mind that it is not body hugging, not transparent and long enough to reach the ankles. The most popular Abayas are the cotton Abayas as they possess all the above mentioned qualities. Let us have a look at the various benefits of wearing an Abaya:

• Easy to wear: An Abaya is extremely easy to wear as it just needs to be slipped on the garment that you are already wearing and you are ready to go! Also, it is not at all difficult to carry an Abaya — whether you wear it at home or to work, you shall remain at ease.
• Keeps a woman comfortable: It has been observed that many people wear body hugging clothes to look fashionable, but ultimately feel extremely uncomfortable in the outfit. An Abaya keeps you comfortable as it is a loose and free flowing garment. Also, since it is a free flowing garment, air can circulate easily through the garment, thus keeping the wearer cool. There can be nothing better than this outfit for Muslim women residing in countries having a hot climate.
• Provides a sense of security: Once a woman wears an Abaya, she feels confident and secure. The outfit covers the entire body of the wearer, thus reducing the chances of men staring at the wearer. Moreover, since the garment is loose and flowing, the body shape of the wearer is not visible. This keeps the woman’s mind free and she can move around freely in the outfit.
• Displays faith: By wearing an Abaya, a woman displays her faith in Allah. It is believed that women who wear Abayas and keep their entire body covered are true followers of Prophet Muhammad. By wearing an Abaya, a woman follows all the codes of Islamic dressing and is respected in the society.

Originally published at blog.eastessence.com on December 11, 2014.