The commonality of hijab among Abrahamian religions

Women’s hijab is a precept common among all Abrahamian religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) each of which has emphasized on its significance with the only difference being on the limits of hijab and the philosophy behind it. In Judaism there is an emphasis on the overall covering of the body and the head although in the case of single girls the hair can be visible if it is not decorated. In other words, in Judaism, observing hijab is dependant upon marriage whereas in Christianity bachelorhood is considered sacred and, as a result, Christians try hard to strictly observe hijab and avoid the application of cosmetics in order for the removal of the grounds of deviation in the society. In fact, monasticism and avoiding worldly pleasures are among the principles of Christianity to which the philosophy behind covering goes back to. In Islam, too, observing hijab is specifically related to the preservation of the sanctity of woman and society. In this religion hijab is limited to the covering of all the body with the exception of the face and hand.