What is the purpose of hijab? Why is it necessary?
Abstract There are many reasons behind the obligation of Hijab. Almighty Allah in His wisdom gave a physical body – male or female – to the soul while on earth. Each gender has different roles and rules to follow. These rules are to maintain virtue and decency in society. Both…
Does hijab restrict women from working, studying, or otherwise interacting with mainstream society?
Abstract The hijab was not meant to restrict women from working, studying, or interacting with society. In fact, it was meant to allow women to perform all these activities alongside men, within certain guidelines. Islam encourages both men and women to learn, study, and contribute to their communities. Motherhood and…
Is hijab oppressive to women?
Abstract All societies have guidelines for appropriate dress in public spheres, whether explicit or implicit. Islam’s version of these guidelines, the hijab, creates a healthy balance for both genders and respects their innate desires, acknowledging them and providing an appropriate safe space to fulfill them in society. Some might argue…
Does hijab only apply to women? Why is there a difference between how hijab is observed in men versus women?
Abstract The hijab is an Islamic code of conduct intended to guide gender interactions and is applicable to both men and women. Although the hijab is more visible on women, note that the Quran first instructs men to lower their gaze before guiding women to don their physical hijab (The…
Hijab is observed and presents itself in many different ways, especially in the physical hijab. Is the physical hijab open to interpretation or is there a uniform standard for what is considered to be ‘perfect’ hijab in the West?
Abstract Islam has provided us with clear guidelines to follow when it comes to the physical hijab. For women, that means wearing a loose-fitting garment that does not reveal her body with the exception of the face and hands, as well as a scarf that covers her hair as well…
