RP becareful next time you go out wearing an Abaya.. The local guys get aroused when they see a round figure under the Abaya..Now dont say that I did not warn you..
Well me and BritExpat only were stars and stripes underneath..lol
We have so much in common. I too wear Union jack Jockeys..
As far as the Abaya is concerned, it is indeed a woderous garment having the capacity to not only entice, but also offer cover to a multitude of clothing depending on the mood of the wearer.
I love the Abaya, it covers a multitude of sins for me. I loved having to wear one in Saudi. Meant that I could wear anything underneath that was comfortable.
Great idea.
My thoughts are my own, but I doubt my Mum would agree with some of them.
It was a simple straighforward innocent question. Why do some people have to read other things into it? Thanks for those who attempted to explain properly.
It depends upon the mood of the person. I think it would be more appropriate to know from where this abaya came or its origin so that one can come to conclusion. Abaya, the black thobe, is not an Islamic order or must. The only cover Islam requires women to have is to wear something which covers the whole body from head to toe & the only thing should be visible is face, hands & feet. Second thing is the dress should not be revealing or body fitting, it should be something decent which should not give a hint about their figure nor it should be too loose which might attract others attention to make u a fun object. Third thing that should be taken care about is the dress should have modest colours & not shining & lots of art work which would attract opposite gender.
Now coming to abaya, no where in Islam it is mentioned, neither is Quran nor in Ahadees (Sayings of Holy Prophet PBUH). Abaya is something cultural, sometimes ladies are made to wear these so that they are not identified by hiding their faces too with Nakaabs (face veils). Majority of men make their women use face veils because they are in a culture where people make fun of families for not following cultural values, sometiems out of enimity if a woman of a certain family is identifiable they kidnap her or try to harass her only to degrade any particular family. Sometimes, it is simply the choice of woman who feels comfortable in wearing abaya only because if she comes out in normal islamic dress, she'll have several stares from other women, forget about men at this stage. So instead of answering everyone why she is not following cultural values / dresses she prefers to make their mouth shut by being one of them. Sometimes its too humid outside & if the lady wants to follow her islamic dressing too she might wear something short inside & on it she can wear a loose abaya, thus giving her comfort + no sense of guilt. So there are several possibilities that come with abaya thing.
My own thinking is that abaya is a full dress, its something like a man wearing shalwar kameez, or a woman wearing skirt shirt or an arabic man wearing white thobe so there is no need to wear additional dress to it. Briefs or vests are okay to make urself comfortable but wearing a skirt shirt then wearing a abaya for a corniche walk that goes beyond my mind. But yes, if you are working in a woman only environment & as humans like to show off what new dress or shoes do they have, they remove their abayas in there & move along with whatever decent they are wearing.
Looks like I have written something boring so better to finish it off here :)
scarlett, you can wear anything i guess but don't let it too obvious since i know that wearing just shorts/ bikinis underneath is a no-no. that's what my sis told me and she had known some colleagues of hers who were "reprimanded" by the motawas there.
I've been here nearly 3 years and have no idea what they wear. I catch the odd glimpse of some high heels and the hem of a pair of jeans, but that's it.
A Priceless comment for a winning joke full of sarcasm for the day.
This Pope is wearing the Abaya and the Union jack under shorts for the rest of week.
Could you see the extra chocolate bar?
If God dropped acid, would he see people? -- George Carlin
I've been here nearly 3 years and have no idea what they wear. I catch the odd glimpse of some high heels and the hem of a pair of jeans, but that's it. Why does everyone assume we should know what they wear? It's not like we can go up and ask them, or stare long enough to find out, is it?
we know what's under those because they are white and you can see through them when the wind blows them up against the body...its either the white pants, or regular briefs...so far been lucky and not seen anyone going commando...
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
if you go through life thinking everyone has an ulterior motive behind every question then you are going to live a really sad and pathetic life. why not give people the benefit of the doubt and open your eyes to a more positive way of thinking? Makes life much more enjoyable.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
It is like a fashion show at the weddings..each dress and lady looking more gorgeous than the next! I have to admit to ordering an abaya made for me a few months ago so I'd have one to wear if I needed it for any formal function...and ended up wearing it to the Islamic museum opening...they are extremely comfortable!!
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
their abayas. Then as I got to meet more local women, I figured out it was just normal everyday clothes.
Imagine my surprise when I attended my first Qatari wedding and saw all the abayas falling off to reveal these va-va-va-VOOM dresses that shocked even me, and would have made the flashbulbs go off on any red carpet in Hollywood. My jaw was on the floor -- couldn't have imagined they would be wearing THOSE kinds of dresses on underneath.
if he is new to the Middle East...then yes, I do think he has no clue..its so foreign to western culture that it sparks curiosity. Even I didn't know what women wore under them until I went to a wedding and the ladies took the abayas off.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
its an innocent enough question, grow up and get that chip off your shoulder. Most guys have no idea if the women are wearing another shift dress or what under there. Its simple curiosity.
singleguy...from being at weddings and other female events...the ladies wear anything from jeans to formal wear. Depends upon the event or day or whatever mood they are in that moment.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
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Pennypit stop said it correctly.
let the imaginations wonder...............
Has The Mystery SOLVED ??
Did anyone found out wats under the ABAYA ?
Is it the round round spongy body or something else ??
RP becareful next time you go out wearing an Abaya.. The local guys get aroused when they see a round figure under the Abaya..Now dont say that I did not warn you..
Well me and BritExpat only were stars and stripes underneath..lol
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We have so much in common. I too wear Union jack Jockeys..
As far as the Abaya is concerned, it is indeed a woderous garment having the capacity to not only entice, but also offer cover to a multitude of clothing depending on the mood of the wearer.
Much more interesting than a kilt..
u can never touch someone so lightly that u dont give a trace :)
Thanx for all who liked the post, I would succeed if the reality & logical explanation related to Abaya went out to all.
Cheers & have a great day
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CONFUSE ............ if you cannot convince!
I expect and good for them.
I love the Abaya, it covers a multitude of sins for me. I loved having to wear one in Saudi. Meant that I could wear anything underneath that was comfortable.
Great idea.
My thoughts are my own, but I doubt my Mum would agree with some of them.
They are free to wear any thing under the 'ABAYA'
it's their very personal issue, But in abayas they look respectable... at least they respect the society…..
nothing!!
great post..thank you!!! It wasn't boring at all and you explained beautifully!!
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
Now you know...
This is obviously NOT me, I don't smoke..
Intellegent people can simplify the complex question while the fool one most probably complicate the simple...
so? what is under the abaya? find out for yourself...
It was a simple straighforward innocent question. Why do some people have to read other things into it? Thanks for those who attempted to explain properly.
Best way to KNow is ASK one of them.
:)
Thanks for the explanation conciouseffort.
RP - glad you found my comment amusing, though it was actually written in all seriousness with no sarcasm or humour intended.
bored and getting very inquisitive.
Look outside world my friend which is very beautiful and stop peeping inside.
consiouseffort is 100% right ------ u will find very less people how will show u right way
Help people, the Allah ( God) will help you
well atleast he had the courtesy to ask the forum, than doing it in person to some lady he saw around. Now that would have been more trouble.
On the other hand all he had to do was just "google" it.
Tis almost like asking "whats inside the pandora's box?"
consiouseffort...
i guess u hav put a lot of effort to type tat much...:)
It depends upon the mood of the person. I think it would be more appropriate to know from where this abaya came or its origin so that one can come to conclusion. Abaya, the black thobe, is not an Islamic order or must. The only cover Islam requires women to have is to wear something which covers the whole body from head to toe & the only thing should be visible is face, hands & feet. Second thing is the dress should not be revealing or body fitting, it should be something decent which should not give a hint about their figure nor it should be too loose which might attract others attention to make u a fun object. Third thing that should be taken care about is the dress should have modest colours & not shining & lots of art work which would attract opposite gender.
Now coming to abaya, no where in Islam it is mentioned, neither is Quran nor in Ahadees (Sayings of Holy Prophet PBUH). Abaya is something cultural, sometimes ladies are made to wear these so that they are not identified by hiding their faces too with Nakaabs (face veils). Majority of men make their women use face veils because they are in a culture where people make fun of families for not following cultural values, sometiems out of enimity if a woman of a certain family is identifiable they kidnap her or try to harass her only to degrade any particular family. Sometimes, it is simply the choice of woman who feels comfortable in wearing abaya only because if she comes out in normal islamic dress, she'll have several stares from other women, forget about men at this stage. So instead of answering everyone why she is not following cultural values / dresses she prefers to make their mouth shut by being one of them. Sometimes its too humid outside & if the lady wants to follow her islamic dressing too she might wear something short inside & on it she can wear a loose abaya, thus giving her comfort + no sense of guilt. So there are several possibilities that come with abaya thing.
My own thinking is that abaya is a full dress, its something like a man wearing shalwar kameez, or a woman wearing skirt shirt or an arabic man wearing white thobe so there is no need to wear additional dress to it. Briefs or vests are okay to make urself comfortable but wearing a skirt shirt then wearing a abaya for a corniche walk that goes beyond my mind. But yes, if you are working in a woman only environment & as humans like to show off what new dress or shoes do they have, they remove their abayas in there & move along with whatever decent they are wearing.
Looks like I have written something boring so better to finish it off here :)
Cheers :)
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CONFUSE ............ if you cannot convince!
michoo.....
tats the main issue here which bothers most of us ...:)
So sit back and feel the imaginations of many people around for this question ....:)
michoo123, is that a question or a statement?
Let them wear anything doesnt bother you i Guess ???
scarlett, you can wear anything i guess but don't let it too obvious since i know that wearing just shorts/ bikinis underneath is a no-no. that's what my sis told me and she had known some colleagues of hers who were "reprimanded" by the motawas there.
mo lang!
before I drink that coffee. Lol!!!!!!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
lol RP
Tallg said:
I've been here nearly 3 years and have no idea what they wear. I catch the odd glimpse of some high heels and the hem of a pair of jeans, but that's it.
A Priceless comment for a winning joke full of sarcasm for the day.
This Pope is wearing the Abaya and the Union jack under shorts for the rest of week.
Could you see the extra chocolate bar?
If God dropped acid, would he see people? -- George Carlin
I guess from a non Islamic viewpoint, yeah dmity...but its much more than just a coverup...
arecel...I often wondered if they did that, myself...see its not only men that are curious...
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
can be sleepwear under abayas...anywhere they go and nobody will know!
I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it. ~Charles Schulz
are comparable to western coats? Sort off 'cause they really have their full clothes under it!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
my sister often go to souk in saudi wearing shorts and blouse underneath the abaya. :-)
mo lang!
if only mankind would learn from dogs, we would be a much kinder and relaxed world.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
Nice proverb Scarlett.
Normal clothes or dresses...what else would they wear??? Although, in AD one had La Senza underwear on and nowt else!
now we know..you've been fantasizing about what's under there...see, tallg hasn't so he still wonders what's under there...now you know TG...
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
I've been here nearly 3 years and have no idea what they wear. I catch the odd glimpse of some high heels and the hem of a pair of jeans, but that's it. Why does everyone assume we should know what they wear? It's not like we can go up and ask them, or stare long enough to find out, is it?
we know what's under those because they are white and you can see through them when the wind blows them up against the body...its either the white pants, or regular briefs...so far been lucky and not seen anyone going commando...
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
if you go through life thinking everyone has an ulterior motive behind every question then you are going to live a really sad and pathetic life. why not give people the benefit of the doubt and open your eyes to a more positive way of thinking? Makes life much more enjoyable.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
what's under those thobe? Lol!!!!!!!!!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
cummon the guy is -1 year 17 weeks in QL
So tats old enough for him to know wats in and wats our of tat Abaya ....:)
You can't teach experience...
It is like a fashion show at the weddings..each dress and lady looking more gorgeous than the next! I have to admit to ordering an abaya made for me a few months ago so I'd have one to wear if I needed it for any formal function...and ended up wearing it to the Islamic museum opening...they are extremely comfortable!!
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
alas! and then there are times you find MEN under abayas :)
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
_[]~SMoKE~[]_
when his interest are food, gardening and women
their abayas. Then as I got to meet more local women, I figured out it was just normal everyday clothes.
Imagine my surprise when I attended my first Qatari wedding and saw all the abayas falling off to reveal these va-va-va-VOOM dresses that shocked even me, and would have made the flashbulbs go off on any red carpet in Hollywood. My jaw was on the floor -- couldn't have imagined they would be wearing THOSE kinds of dresses on underneath.
So appearances can often be deceiving... ;-)
We wear anything comfortable :)
if he is new to the Middle East...then yes, I do think he has no clue..its so foreign to western culture that it sparks curiosity. Even I didn't know what women wore under them until I went to a wedding and the ladies took the abayas off.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
Hehe! My ex once went out in Jeddah wearing only her swimming cossie underneath :o)
Do you really think he dunno the answer?
Lol , Did you like what you was watching under the Abaya? Did it smell good?
Come on man, tell us the real essence of that lady?
LOL, your reply cause sparks in my mind, imagining doing that!
If God dropped acid, would he see people? -- George Carlin
if you look at a question with a skewed mind, you get an answer from a skewed mind.(notice the word is SKEWED not screwed)
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
answered it best when she said it was like women wondering what's under a kilt. Human nature..curiosity.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
The question itself is weired that it should get the weired answers....
getting their nose out of joint and answer appropiately, there is no problem...
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
Seems a fair enough question to ask.
Could be everything or nothing...its up to your imagination...
Why are you asking silly/stupid questions?
lol RP
I was wearing once the Abaya to hide myself from tat Local Guy whom i kicked in his butts ....:)
I was wearing once the Abaya thinking that I was a naked Ninja!
If God dropped acid, would he see people? -- George Carlin
its an innocent enough question, grow up and get that chip off your shoulder. Most guys have no idea if the women are wearing another shift dress or what under there. Its simple curiosity.
singleguy...from being at weddings and other female events...the ladies wear anything from jeans to formal wear. Depends upon the event or day or whatever mood they are in that moment.
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the main difference between a dog and man.
-Mark Twain-
Still, it's one of the most stupid question to ask. He should try and find out himself - if he dares.
n super man's costume
He didn't ask this question in a lecherous sort of way...sounds like he is genuinely curious. I know I was when I first arrived...
Thanks
I dont know :(
none of anybody's business... :P
jelabiyas, jeans, skirts and blouses...
You sound intrigued...kind of like women are about what's on under those kilts the Scotsmen wear -- LOL!
Help people, the Allah ( God) will help you