CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search The intimate parts of the human body must, according to Islam , be covered from the sight of others with clothing. Exposing the intimate parts of the body is unlawful in Islam as the Quran tells to cover the genitals, and for adult females, also the breasts. Exposing them is regarded as sin . Precisely which body parts must be covered varies between different schools of Islamic thought. The Quran admonishes Muslim women to dress modestly and cover their breasts and genitals. [ 1 ] The Quran explicitly states that "O wives of the Prophet, you are not like anyone among women" (Quran 33: 32) and as such has separate rules specifically for the wives of the Prophet. [ 2 ] 'Awrah may be exposed for emergencies such as surgery. 1 Etymology 2 In the Quran 3 In the Hadith 4 Differences betw...