Hijab is an Arabic word which directly translates to “barrier.” Many would recognize the word to mean the headscarf worn by Muslim women out of religious faith. If this is, in fact, the case, then choosing not to cover ones head would be impermissible (haram) in the faith.

Is it mandatory to wear hijab in Islam?

This interpretation has led some to claim that the mandate of the Quran to wear hijab applied only to the wives of Muhammad, and not to entirety of women. Wearing Hijab in public is not required by law in Saudi Arabia. It is required by law in Afghanistan, Iran and the Indonesian province of Aceh.

Is Zumba Haram in Islam?

“Any harmonious movement or rhythmic exercise, if it is for pleasure seeking, is haram,” forbidden under Shiite leaders interpretation of Islam, Ghayyomi said. “Even jobs related to these rhythmic movements are haram.