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Choosing a Prayer Hijab: Fit, Coverage and Ease

A practical guide to choosing a prayer hijab: the size on the product page, coverage, the wrapping method and return terms.

Choose a prayer hijab around how you wear it and the clothing underneath. Check coverage during movement, actual measurements and ease of dressing first, then fabric and care details.

Read the description before you choose

The category name alone does not tell you what a piece includes. Look at its shape in the photographs and read the product description for its design, fabric and area of coverage. If you expect an additional piece with the hijab, check that the description mentions it before assuming it is included.

The size listed on the product page

Cotton prayer hijabs SL-274 and SL-276 are described at 215 × 254 cm in their Arabic product descriptions, the size currently given for the prayer hijabs in the collection; their English pages show the length, 254 cm. Each design comes in one size, with no size options.

If you need other details about a design, ask through the contact page and mention the product name or code.

A checklist before ordering and on delivery

  • Compare the size on the product page with a prayer hijab you own, keeping in mind the coverage you need when raising your arms, bending and sitting.
  • Read the wearing method in the product description where given; some pages describe wrapping the hijab around the face and under the chin, then placing the end over the shoulder.
  • Check the colour in suitable lighting rather than relying on screen colours alone.
  • Before wearing or washing the piece, note that the return policy accepts an unworn, unused product with its original tags and packaging within 14 days of receipt, after you contact us for prior approval.

For use at home or away

At home, look for a design you find easy to put on and care for. For your bag, compare the folded size with the space in your bag. A listed length alone does not establish how compact or suitable a piece will be.

Care after wear

The Shailah team offers after-purchase and fabric care help; ask through the contact page before the first wash and mention the product name or code.

What size is a prayer hijab?

Prayer hijabs in the collection, including SL-274 and SL-276, are currently described at 215 × 254 cm in their Arabic product descriptions, with one size per design; the English pages show the length, 254 cm. Check the size on the product page before ordering.

How can I check that the coverage is enough for me?

Compare the size on the product page with a prayer hijab you own and know the coverage of. Note that the return policy accepts only an unworn, unused piece with its original tags and packaging, within 14 days of receipt.

Does a prayer hijab include an additional piece?

Do not assume so. Check that the product description mentions any additional piece before assuming it is included.

How often should I wash a prayer hijab?

The product pages do not state a washing schedule. For care questions about your piece, contact the Shailah team through the contact page.

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