<P> The Qur'an admonishes Muslim women to dress modestly and cover their breasts and genitals but it does n't require covering the head . The Qur'an explicitly states that `` O wives of the Prophet , you are not like anyone among women '' and as such has separate rules specifically for the wives of the Prophet . Wearing hijab , or al - khimar , is considered by some to be obligatory in Islam , as the quote states `` Tell the believing women to put their khimar over their bosoms '' , all the major Arab translations and dictionaries agree that `` al - khimar '' means a veil or scarf that a woman uses to cover her head , and `` over their bosoms '' implies women should cover their breasts , necks etc . </P>
what is the name of the muslim dress
hijab