--Why Muslim Women Wear the Veil-- The literal meaning of hijab is to veil, to cover, or to screen. Islam is known as a religion concerned with community cohesion and moral boundaries, and therefore hijab is a way of ensuring that the moral boundaries between unrelated men and women are respected. In this sense, the term hijab encompasses more than a scarf and more then a dress code. It is a term that denotes modest dressing and modest behaviour. For instance, if a Muslim woman was wearing a hijab but at the same time using bad language, she would not be fulfilling the requirements of hijab. O prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers that they should draw down their shawls over them. That will make it more likely that they are recognized, hence not teased And Allah is Most- Forgiving, Very-Merciful. (Quran 33:59) However, in the last 30 years hijab has emerged as a sign of Islamic consciousness. Many women see wearing the hijab as indicative of their desire to be part of an Islamic revival, especially in countries where the practice of Islam is discouraged or even forbidden. While those who seek to ban hijab refer to it as a symbol of gender based repression,. Women who wear hijab often describe themselves as being set free from societys unrealistic fashion culture.
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:46:01 +0000
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