THE HIJAB IN THE ISLAMIC HOUSE

Abstract

This study examines the history of the Islamic house in relation to the ?ij?b. It discusses the application and forms of the ?ij?b across major cities in the Islamic world. The concept of the ?ij?b is traced from its origins in the Muslim community during the Prophet’s time to the end of the twenty-first century. Accordingly, this study demonstrates how the Islamic doctrine and the ?ij?b as a phenomenon are being applied across Islamic regions. The evidence reveals the adaptation of Islamic rules within the house and solidarity in obeying these rules to maintain the well-being of the inhabitants. The discussion illustrates how the ?ij?b governs daily Muslim life and shapes the house from within. Conversely, segregation from the same concept, shapes zones, and layouts of the interiors. The study is based on a descriptive historical literature, alongside the analytical methods of the case studies. It illustrates the narrative through some real examples of Muslim societies where the ?ij?b has been fully practiced. Confronting the rapid movement of global change, this analysis of the ?ij?b and its forms in the Islamic house is timely. Finally, this analytical reading aims to demonstrate the application of the ?ij?b and its impact on Islamic architecture in general. The main objective is to learn from past and current examples to secure the concept of the ?ij?b within the house, as the study shows that the need for such a concept is still significant.