CLOTHING

al-A`raf 7:26; an-Nahl 16:81, see also JILBAB, HIJAB

- of fire, al-Hajj 22:19

- "the veil" or women's clothing in non-household situations, an-Nur 24:31

- women's outer garments prevent harassment by hypocrites, al-Ahzab 33:59
(see also CHARMS) (in response to Muhammad's enemies harassing his wives with the excuse that they couldn't discern the difference by the clothing his wives wore)

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