What is the difference between Abaya and a Jilbab?

Question

I really don't know the difference, can someone explain

Answer 1

This is Abaya:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/giselaglb/2...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10982849@N0...

and this is Jilbab:

http://www.ejilbab.com/category~category...

Answer 2

http://www.salamhijab.com/Jilbabs-3.htm

check this out and u'll see the difference

Answer 3

For me an Abaya is usually a pull over dress NOT tailored, and they are made from chiffon and other soft fabrics.

A Jilbab is usually tailored and it buttons down.  

Answer 4

they are pretty much the same though the abaya is wider and usually made from lighter material.  A jilbab usually has some kind of collar and buttons down the front.

Answer 5

it's the same i think. it has different names in different places I THINK. not sure if they are same.