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Trendy Islamic Clothing - Be a modern Muslim woman

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:53:00 +0000

Long sleeved t-shirts are a must have for any fashion conscious Muslimah. Worn underneath a tank top, these lightweight garments add the coverage needed but also come in a large range of colours to mix and match with your traditional muslim clothing.
Tunics are becoming ever more popular, the long-sleeved variety will fall at your hip meaning that you get all the coverage you need whilst also getting a great addition to your outfit.
Where trousers are concerned, a slim cut leg works well as this accentuates the flowy look of your top. It isn’t usually worth spending a great deal of money on your trousers as most of them will be concealed anyway.
Dresses are a great alternative to the aforementioned tunic/short sleeved shirt combination. All you need to do is add a long sleeved shirt underneath, a pair of leggings and you are good to go. Mini dresses worn over slim jeans make a great dressy outfit whilst also retaining your modesty.
As for footwear, boots are fantastic with any outfit, especially when worn with calf length skirts to provide that extra coverage. This is a great help as full floor length skirts never seem to come in the range of patterns and styles that you get in a shorter version; so knee-length boots are a brilliant compromise.
Finally, when it comes to your everyday headscarves, it is a good idea to keep two separate groups. One consisting of simple pashmina single coloured ones which can be added to any outfit by simply picking out a colour within your clothes and matching it. The other group is of those more decorative scarves, with intricate patterns and details for the special occasion. Often to allow these to stand out even more, it is a good idea to wear these with very neutral clothing.

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Islamic Clothing

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:17:00 +0000

Muslims follow the religion of Islam. As part of their religion they believe Allah to be their Creator, God and sustainer. Allah revealed the Quran (Islamic religion’s holy and noble book) and in it Allah has provided the commandments to all human beings to believe in only one creator (Allah), provided the guidance to live ones life, the concept of life and death, punishment and rewards after death in the next life, and many other such commandments.

Since the creation of the heavens and the earth, Allah has revealed his message to prophets and messengers. Some of the prophets included Jesus (son of Mary), Jacob, Joseph and Muhammad. Allah revealed his message on his prophets and messengers in the form of scriptures and holy books. These books include Bible, Torah and the Quran. Overtime, Allah’s message was changed by the people for various reasons. Allah sent Muhammad (saws) as the last prophet and revealed his last book, the Quran (also referred to as Koran) on Muhammad. The Quran has remained unchanged since its revelation more than 1500 years ago as Allah has promised that it would be free from any human changes until the day of judgment.
The foundations regarding Islamic Clothing are mentioned in the Quran and through Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) teachings and practices. The primary purpose of Islamic Clothing (or modest clothing) is to cover a man and a woman’s body as prescribed by Islamic law. This article briefly delineates the various forms of Islamic Clothing worn by Muslims across the world.
The common Islamic teachings require women to cover all their bodies with the exception of the front part of the face and hands (from the wrist area to the fingers). All other areas are required to be covered.
Understanding the concept of “Islamic clothing” also requires an understanding of the term mahram and non-mahram. Although Muslim men and women are required to dress modestly at all times, a Muslim women is usually not subject to the same Islamic teachings in front of mahram men. Mahram men include husbands, brothers, fathers, fathers-in-law, sons and certain other close relationships. Everyone else not permitted in Islamic religion fall under the category of non-mahram.

Jilbab

The word Jilbab refers to “something that covers”. Jilbab are often used synonymously with Abayas. However, new clothing trends set Jilbab apart from Abaya dresses. Jilbabs are more fashionable and western looking long coat like dresses that cover the body. Most women wear Jilbab over regular clothing.

Hijab

Hijab is a headcover that Muslim women usually wear to cover their hair and head. The word Hijab is a derivative of the Arabic word “hajaba” that means “to conceal”. Certain Islamic interpretations refer to Hijab as covering the face as well as the head. The most common interpretation refers to covering the head and the hair.
The requirements for covering the hair is in the most common and accepted Islamic teachings that requires Muslim women not to show any bodily hair to men whom they are not related to in certain relations. For example, Muslim women do not have to cover their head and thus can show their hair to their fathers, husbands, sons, fathers and other men who are specifically allowed as “mahram” (legal). For all others that are not specified in the Islamic teachings, the Muslim women are required to cover their head and head hair.
To enable Muslim women to abide by the Islamic teachings, manufacturers have designed many forms and designs of Hijab. Certain are basic scarves and shawls like fabrics that Muslim women can use to cover their hair by folding the scarves and shawls in a certain patterns. Others are sewn to better fit the head area, and to cover the hair without the hair slipping out of the Hijab. Others Hijab styles come in a pair in which one piece is a cap that covers the hair while a shawl covers general coverage of the head area.
Hijab garments are most commonly available in cotton and polyester blend fabrics. Cotton is more commonly used in the summer as cotton is a breathable fabric and allows Muslim women to stay cool in the summer months. Polyester blend fabrics however are most commonly and widely used.

Dishdasha

shdasha are the long robes worn by men and women in the Middle East. These garments are also referred to as thobes. Dishdasha worn by men are mostly plain while women’s dishdasha are colorful and more fashionable. Dishdasha is considered to be a modest form of clothing as in contrast to western clothing, it is less revealing and does not outwardly reveal shapes and body contours. This form of attire is worn more popularly in Arabic speaking and Middle Eastern countries.

Scarves / Shawls

Scarves and Shalwls are worn as Hijab to cover the head fully, the neck and the upper chest areas of the body. Scarves and shawls worn for this purpose usually have larger dimensions to provide coverage of the mentioned areas. As scarves and shawls are worn by non-Muslim women as well, Muslim women find larger selection of designs and colors and therefore use them as Hijab. To read amore about Shawls, click here....

Niqab

Niqab is a garment that enables Muslim women to cover their faces from non-mahram men. Niqab is widely used by Muslim women who believe in the Islamic teachings of covering ones face also (besides the head and hair) from non-mahram men. Figure 5 illustrates Niqab.

Long Skirts

As Muslim women are required to cover themselves from top to toe, long skirts are popular among Muslim women. These popular skirts extend all the way upto the ankles to provide full coverage of the legs.
Long skirts are commonly found in western markets and therefore are less challenging to find and wear for Muslim women.

Long Blouses

As mentioned earlier, one of the primary requirements of dressing up in front of non-mahram men is that Muslim women dress modestly and not reveal their bodies in the nude or by wearing tight clothing that reveals body shapes and contours. As wearing trousers sometimes makes it challenging to meet that requirement, Muslim women prefer wearing long tops and blouses to cover the hip and waist area.

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How Hijabs Can Make You Look Graceful While Being Modest

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:14:00 +0000

As more and more Muslim women are beginning to understand the importance of wearing hijabs, they are coming up with ways of making their selves look distinguished and graceful with their headgear. Although hijabs have been in use for a very long time, it is only recently that people have started to pay attention to detail regarding them. Most Middle Eastern women have been utilizing their aesthetic sense to present a more confident and refined appearance while wearing hijabs. With the popularity increasing in the Western world as well, more creative and attractive hijabs are being seen all over the world.
It is not a matter of just wearing hijabs for religious reasons, but also to present yourself as a polished and stylish person while at the same time being modest with your attire. So how can we achieve all this with just a single clothing article? The answer lies within each of us, and by understanding our own motives and reasons; we can portray the essence of a Muslim woman to the entire world.
For many wearing hijabs is not an option, but a mandatory thing imposed by either the societal norms or the religious ones. However, when you choose to wear them yourself, that is when you begin to understand the reasons behind it. Although Islam has mandated modest clothing for women and men, the emphasis is normally just on women by our societies. Being a Muslim woman myself, I felt necessary to gain knowledge and then practice. So after numerous hours spent researching the topic of suitable Muslim attire, I reached the conclusion that covering my head indeed does represent a more modest and decent persona to others. When I feel confident wearing hijabs, I present an image of grace and elegance that impresses others to follow suit.
When dressing to go out in public, it is of utmost importance to check yourself and select clothing items that best compliment your personality along with being appropriate for the occasion that you are dressing for. Hijabs when worn in simple colors and cotton blends; present a down-to-earth and plain image, which is most apt for work surroundings. On the contrary, vibrant colors in silken fabrics create a fancy and extravagant look that is suitable for formal occasions. However, no matter what color or fabric you select, the most important part of creating a distinguished look is finding the most accentuating colors, fabrics and styles to fill your wardrobe. This makes it easier to create the perfect look at any time and for any event!

Sohail Khan works for Islamic Impressions which specializes in retail and wholesale products for the Islamic market and stock a wide range of hijabs including the latest Palestinian design hijabs available in a wide range of colors.

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Jilbabs - The Islamic Dress For Muslim Women

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:18:00 +0000

The Jilbab is a very common sight throughout the Middle East and the Muslim world, yet for a very long time it has remained an object of mystery and is much debated in the west. Over the decades due to a strong influx of Muslims it has become a common sight on the streets of some western capitals. Jilbabs tend to be long robes which are used as an outer garment to cover the clothes which are worn in the privacy of the home with family or in all female gatherings.
Jilbabs although worn as over garments do not have to look unfashionable and out-dated in their style. In fact there has been a recent surge in trendy, fashionable and elegant Jilbabs designed for day to day wear and special occasions.
The styles include black jilbabs with a choice of different colour pinstripes or subtle colour jilbabs with detail pinstripe work on cuffs. These styles of jilbabs are ideal for making the right kind of impact on a job or even an interview.
Trendy jilbabs tend to be very bold colours like burgundy, lilac, shades of green, pink and teal with ruffles on the neckline and sleeves. If one prefers, other choice of designs are available with pleats on the front, side, on the bodice and bell shaped arms.
There is also the gypsy style jilbab which is very much prized for the look and feel of the fabric with frills on the sleeves and base hem. They can come with contemporary style patterns printed or warm colour patterns. Day to day jilbabs tend to be dark colour while the design could be quite chic with pleats on the base and flared sleeves perhaps with some light thread work or embroidery also.
Some of these new jilbab designs have got attractive styles making it less daunting to wear. When matched with the right colour hijab or other types of accessories like shoes or handbag it can create the right kind of right impression in the public.

Sohail Khan works for Islamic Impressions which specialises in retail and wholesale products for the Islamic market and stock a wide range of jilbabs and abayas for the discerning Muslim woman.

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Jilbabs and Abayas - The Dress For Muslim Women

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:07:00 +0000

Jilbabs and abayas are common Islamic clothing for women. Though they are popular in the Middle East countries and other Muslim world, the concept of wearing jilbabs and abayas is much debated in the Western World. However, it is the strong influx of the Muslim leaders that has made these apparels common on the streets of several western cities.
Jilbabs are long robes and are used as outer garment. They come with separate arms that are stitched to the body of the cloth. The over garments are available in various styles and colors. You can have black outer garments that are pinstriped with different color. They also come in subtle colors with detail pinstripe work on the cuffs. These types of Islamic garments also come with hoods. In fact, the hooded Jilbabs look smart enough for both office and casual wear. In addition, you can incorporate several other styles into this cloth such as ruffles, frills, pleats, cuffed sleeves, flares and laces.
These clothes are also available in bold colors which look very trendy. Such colors include lilac, pink, burgundy, shades of green and teal. Some of these outer garments are have ruffles on their sleeves and neckline. You can even get jilbabs with bell shaped arms. The gypsy style jilbabs are very much prize for their look and feel. They have frills on their base hem as well as on the sleeves and come with warm color patterns and contemporary style patterns printed. However, it is better to go for dark colored over garments for day to day wear.
On the other hand, abayas are long black clocks and cover everything below your shoulder apart from hands and feet. The sleeves are not stitched to the main body. They are actually formed as one piece. These kinds of garments are more common among the Middle Eastern khaleeji women. They come with embroidery work on their base hem, neck and sleeves.
They are usually available in light materials. Abayas made from lexus crepe, which is a polyester type of material, are generally cheap. But those made from satin materials and internet crepe are fairly expensive. They can be either closed or open fronted with buttons. These days, abayas are becoming more stylish and are available in geometric and floral patterns. You can also have over garments that are embroidered with golden threads, multi colored crystals, sequins and beads. These patterns are usually added onto base, neckline and bodice. The flowing flared sleeves of these garments also come with tassel and look very trendy and elegant.

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Are Jilbabs the Ideal Islamic Dress For Muslim Women?

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:42:00 +0000

O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (Jilbabs) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surah Al Ahzaab verse 33:59).

Jilbabs have been in use for a very long time. They have been the foremost choice of dress for women all around the Muslim Arab world ever since the advent of Islam. While Jilbabs are considered the leading dress for Muslim women, there are some controversies about various styles from the early Islamic time. This is due to the fact that there are no pictures or garments available from the early Islamic era. Thus it cannot be conclusively stated whether the early Jilbabs were indeed the same as the modern day versions. Apart from these description related issues, no Islamic scholar has stated to date that the Jilbabs are not the stated form of dress for women in the Holy Quran.

Most modern day Muslims are adamant about the Jilbabs being the same as those that were worn by Muslim women in the Prophet's (p.b.u.h) time. On close scrutiny, there is a lot of information available on the history of Jilbabs. According to some research, the current day Jilbabs date originally back to the 1970's when the Egyptian Muslim women adopted them as the form of dressing. According to this research, the Egyptian women wore these Jilbabs to show their obedience to a specific sect of Islam. Thus they are considered a modern invention which is in complete adherence to the laws strictly stated in the Quran. After the Egyptian women, these slowly filtered out to the Indonesian women as well. Slowly and steadily, these robes became a part of Muslim women's wardrobe in a vast majority of previously unaccustomed parts of the Muslim world.

The ever increasing Muslim strength and the more religiously involved people in the 1970's and 1980's, led to the globalization of these Jilbabs. Today, regardless of ethnic or social background, they have become a trademark for Muslim women all around the world. Women who initially wore only loose fitting culturally traditional clothes have converted to wearing Jilbabs as they believe that this is what Allah (SWT) stated in the Quran. The Muslim women specifically living in Non-Muslim countries have adopted the long and loose robes that hide the contours of their bodies along with a scarf or head wrap that completely hides their hair from all others.

There are many references to Quran and Sunnah about the obligatory veiling of women. However, as there are always two sides of any argument, for some the term Jilbabs stated in the Quran does not necessarily relate to the long, loose flowing robe. In fact, for them the term is used for the process of veiling instead. They do not believe that the term only refers to the robes instead could be consolidated for all types of Muslim clothing that is decent and modest.

Sohail Khan works for Islamic Impressions which specializes in retail and wholesale products for the Islamic market and stock a wide range of jilbabs and abayas for the discerning Muslim woman.

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How to Tie a Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:38:00 +0000

Scarves – The Fashion Accessory

Scarves are the most versatile and eternally fashionable accessory for women. The variety of fabrics, shapes and sizes available in scarves make them an ideal accessory for all seasons, occasions and dresses. Square, Rectangular and Oblong fashion stoles / scarves in Silk, Pashmina, Wool and Rayon can add a dash of style to any outfit.

Endless Possibilities

Tie it, Knot it, Swathe it or Drape it……A scarf can be tied in numerous ways to accentuate your personal style. It can be tied as a neck scarf, a headscarf, a shoulder drape, a waistband, and even a halter-top. Furthermore, each of these usages might have numerous applications For example – some people tie a headscarf to keep away winter chill, some to prevent their hair while traveling on a two-wheeler while others for religious reasons. In Islamic countries women wear scarves to cover their heads whereas in western countries to highlight their style.

How to Tie a Scarf

It is possible to wear the same scarf or stole differently for different outfits and occasions. It can be tied in multiple fashions depending on the outfit, weather and occasion. Given below are just a few ways a scarf can transform a simple look into something special.
French Twist – This is a perfect style for filling in the neck of a suit, sweater or jacket.
Tying instructions - Fold the scarf lengthwise, center the scarf in front of your neck. wrap around, crossing ends behind neck and pull forward.Tie a single knot centered underneath chin. Twist scarf to one side of neck so that the knot is off-center. Finish by tying a double knot and let ends hang loosely.

Slip Knot/ Men’s Tie style –This style gels with almost everything, especially with a collared shirt or a crewneck.
Tying instructions - Fold the scarf twice lengthwise to create an "S" fold. Drape the folded scarf around your neck with one end of the scarf slightly longer than the other. Wrap the longer end around the shorter one and tie a loose knot. Pull the unknotted end of the scarf to adjust the length.

Ascot Wrap – An ascot is ideal with formal collared shirts, blouses paired with skirt or pants
Tying instructions - Pull the scarf around the back of the neck as you would a tie with left end slightly longer than the right. Flip the left end over the right and push the left end up, through the neck loop, so that it emerges over the top. Center and spread the sides the top flap. Undo the top button of your shirt and tuck the ends of the ascot into the mouth of your shirt.

Hacking Knot / Bow- A hacking bow looks wonderful on suits, jackets, sweaters and T-shirts
Tying instructions - Fold a scarf in half by length. Place around the neck and pull the two ends through the center-fold. Center Knot under chin, loosely
For another look tighten the scarf to the side of the neck. Form a bow

Faux Bow – A faux bow looks good with an open neckline or a collared dress shirt
Tying instructions - Make a loose knot in the center of an oblong scarf. Place knot under chin and cross ends behind the neck. Bring them back to the front. Place the ends into the knot going in opposite directions and tighten slightly.

Classic Shoulder or Neck Drape - Suitable for formal eveningwear
Tying instructions - Fold scarf or stole into half lengthwise. Just drape the scarf over your neck or shoulders with both ends in the front. Hold it in place gently.

The styles mentioned above are just a few of the endless possibilities that this small piece of fabric called the Scarf presents. The only thing required is a little creativity and style.

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FASHION OF MOSLEM

noreply@blogger.com (MAMBAU'L ARZAAQ COLLECTION) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:02:00 +0000

BISMIHI TA'ALA

ALLOHUMMA SHOLLI 'ALA MUHAMMAD WA ALI MUHAMMAD

ASSALAMU 'ALAIKUM WAROHMATULLAHI WA BAROKATUH

Kami, Mamba'ul Arzaaq telah membantu wanita khususnya muslimah dalam pembuatan busana muslimah yang diawali dari hobi sejak tahun 2003. Busana muslimah yang eksklusif dengan rancangan yang selalu uptodate dengan biaya kompeteitif dan tentunya dengan mutu yang memuaskan.

Selain kewajiban Syar'i kaum hawa yang sudah baligh untuk mengenakan busana muslimah juga kami mendukung hal tersebut dengan hasil kreatif tangan - tangan terampil dan profesional yang kami miliki menjadikan busana muslimah sesuai dengan perkembangan zaman sehingga selalu tampil menarik dan enak dipakai.

Alhamdulillah Secara tidak langsung kami telah membantu program pemerintah khususnya Departemen Tenaga Kerja, yaitu dengan membuka lapangan kerja disektor riil. Sehingga bisa mengurangi jumlah pengangguran.

Dengan muncul kami di Dunia virtuil ini, semoga kami dapat lebih dapat bermafaat bagi kita semua sebagaimana hadits dari Imam 'Ali as. yang berbunyi khoirunaas yanfa'unnaas, sebaik-baiknya manusia adalah bermanfaat bagi manusia. Oleh karena itu kami juga menerima pembuatan busana dari selain muslim yang tentunya dengan kriteria pembuatan busana muslimah.