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Abayah is somewhat like the Jalbaab. It covers the body from head to toe with one piece of material.
Burqah is usually made from black light weight, sometimes sheer, material that has two layers. This gives Muslim women the ability to expose her eyes if she needs to or to completely cover them when necessary.
Hijab is the large scarf that Muslim women use to cover their hair, forehead, ears, neck, and chest.
Jalbaab is the obligatory cloak that covers a Muslim woman's under attire. The jalaab is a commandment from Allah (SWT) as stated in the Quran:
"O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful!" (Al-Ahzab 33:59)
Khimar is the scarf that looks like a cape. These large scarves drape down past the shoulders almost to the waist.
Niqab is a light weight veil that has elastic, a tie, velcro or a snap to fasten behind the head. They cover the face from the top of the nose to down past the neck line while leaving the eyes exposed.
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