As the issue of the hijab gained prominence in Europe after the events of September 11th, this book questions its historical origins. When did it begin? Why? And what were the social, political, cultural, and historical conditions that led women to wear it? The book seeks to uncover the roots of the woman's head covering and its intellectual implications throughout the great civilizations of history. It traces the concept from primitive societies to Mesopotamia in the fourth millennium BC, examining the hijab's roots in Sumerian, Akkadian, and the subsequent Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations. It also explores the origin of the hijab in ancient Egyptian civilization from the third millennium BC, its counterparts in contemporary Asian cultures, and its evolution through Greek and Roman civilizations up to the advent of Christianity.

• Publishing House: Dar Al-Farabi for Publishing and Distribution
• Number of Pages: 96
• Year of Publication: 2012
• ISBN: 9789953718156
• Cover Type: Paperback