The jilbab is an external garment that women must wear it in front of non mahrams that must be wide, loose, and modest and covers the body completely.

I want to know the role of the ‘jilbab’ as mentioned in Quranic verses 24:60 and 33:59 and the Hadith of Bukhari, BOOK 8 347, Book 72 684 and Book 10 552 in the hijab of a Muslimah. Is the jilbab a particular kind of dress in itself or can it refer to any dress in any style that meets the conditions of Muslim women’s clothing in public? Please explain.