There was a time when women were forced and told to wear abaya. Because MEN of their family considered it important for them. Due to this very reason, the Western media for years considered Muslim women as oppressed. Feminists all over the world used to fight for their rights. Since then, things have been drastically changed as women today all the Muslim. Jewish and Christian women are liberated and independent. They can make choices for themselves and it’s entirely up to them whether they want to wear abayas or not.
Women looking for modest clothing have a plethora of options today, apart from long loose abayas. Brands like the Black Camels have some elegant front open style abayas. That makes the perfect combo of both modesty and fashion. Their huge collection is the perfect representation. The plethora of options that women have when it comes to modest fashion. Gone are the days when girls had to make do with the regular long abayas with no designs and cuts. Today, they can get customized front open style abayas or get them designed however they wish.
Now the question arises, why is even abaya important for the Muslim ladies? We will talk about Muslim ladies today.
Importance of abayas in Islam
Islam a religion of peace and love suggest both men and women appear modest and maintain their chastity. People generally believe these orders are for women only, which is a big misconception. Islam orders both men and women to observe humility. In most cases, men believe they have the right over women. Can order them to dress in a discreet manner. Think they have a free hand over their own selves.
If we particularly talk about abayas then there is no denying the fact. There is no importance of abayas in Islam as such. Islam suggests women cover themselves, it is entirely up to them how they wish to do that.
The advancement in the fashion industry has not only given ways to modern fashion. Modest fashion has been tremendously revolutionized too. The long abaya styles are constantly changing as time progresses.
The new abaya styles are ruling the markets now. The new fashionistas who have always sought refuge in modern fashion are now changing their style statement due to the plethora of options that brands like the Black Camels are introducing in the market. The main credit for bringing this change in the abaya market goes to none other than the big abaya brands in Karachi and other cities of Pakistan.
When we talk about abaya and Islam, we can proudly say abaya is not restricted to Islam only. Women from other religions also follow the same pattern. If you see Jewish and Christian women, you would find the religious ones covered from head to toe. Despite the backlash that Muslim women face for covering themselves, today they have become more liberated and the world has started accepting them too for their choices.
Abaya and women empowerment
Do abaya and long loose dress empower women? But before we ask this question we need to know why we connect women’s clothing with their empowerment? A piece of clothing does not define a person PERIOD. No matter what a girl wears, something too bold or revealing or covers herself from head to toe, she should be empowered, she should be given decision-making power, her life should never be controlled by her elders particularly the “men” of the family.
There is no denying the fact that we have come a long way from the chaotic times when women were deprived of their rights, they were not even allowed to vote. The misogyny and patriarchy are long gone, however, there are still a few areas where women are ruled by their men. Women have faced oppression in all areas of life, be it financial, social, domestic, or sexual. Things are changing but still, a lot has to be changed too. While we regularly see women carrying their daily life tasks with utmost confidence, we have seen numerous women becoming doctors, engineers, travelers, and astronauts.
Keeping in mind the privileged positions and dominance in the society, the regular mindset of the people is now constantly changing which is a good sign. People today admit and give the rights of their daughters, sisters, and wives including all the other women in their lives. However, one thing that should not be missed is there is still a huge gap that needs to be covered since the presence of traditional prejudice still exists and it plays a major role.
Corporate Abaya Fashion
The good news is the world is changing so is the perception about women and their clothing styles. Women today are more into their professions and careers and have passed the time when they were oppressed and forced to dress in a certain way. Today they are changing the world and there is no denying the fact that we have witnessed a beautiful transition of women. They know their rights to education, getting the property in their name, and making the best of their lives. We all have seen someone and unluckily have been in the position where we were restricted from using our full potential and it is undoubtedly absurd.
A piece of clothing plays a huge role in building the confidence of women. Women earlier used to feel inferior and underconfident if they were made to wear abayas. It was widely believed that ABAYA was the reason why women used to feel inferior. However, there is one point that we all seem to miss here which is forcing women to dress in a certain way. Whatever women are forced to wear whether it is something too western or too eastern, shatters their confidence. If we take the example of France where women are forced to take off their abayas and niqabs, even their women are seen as confident and inferior. The point is, it should be their choice, what to wear and what not to wear.
Conclusion
Women who can carry on their perfect balance in their professional and personal lives are the women that are actually winning at their lives. One thing that we need to do is change the mindset of children from childhood. Change should be felt at the earliest stage therefore parents need to train their daughters and sons so that when they grow up they know how to get treated and treated.
The Black Camels proudly support women from all walks of life and would do anything to show solidarity. The Black Camels have a whole lot of modest fashion in their pipeline for the world to see and shop. If you struggle to find something that is both chic and casual then there is no better option for you to shop from than the Black Camels. Our store is recognized as one of the best abaya stores in Pakistan. We encourage women to be comfortable in their own skin and be the Queen that they have always wished to be.
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