The
Hijab is a scarf
that is worn by Muslim women on their heads to make sure that their
hairs are not visible to the non-related adult males. Small pieces of
fabric which are known as scarf are used to cover the hair. There are
several reasons why a Muslim woman should
wear hijab
but to describe it in one single sentence because they believe God has
made it an obligation for them. In Islam it is considered that both men
and women lower their gaze and should dress with modesty. It is
addressed to the women that they should not show off their adornment,
except that is apparent and wear veils over their body.
Wearing the hijab is mandatory for
Muslim women like in some countries such as Saudia Arabia and Qatar,
their dresses are the way that women have to wear hijab and cover their
bodies in order to step out of the house. Unlike other countries like
western countries, it is a personal choice whether you wear hijab or
not. Hijab is a personal choice of a woman nowadays and the women who
wear it consider it a free choice.
Muslim women
should dress with modesty and to wear hijab in public and in the
presence of non- related men who are not close relatives. Women who
chose to wear hijab make the decision on personal and independent
choices. Their perspective towards the hijab is the right of it not as a
burden. Nor they wear it as a sign of oppression.
Women who wear hijab consider themselves
to be set free of the society’s fashion environment. The majorities of
Muslim women wears hijab to obey God and are known as respectable women.
Nowadays everyone is aware of the religion Islam very well so they do
know it what is the importance of hijab to a woman and what it shows to
others about the specific female. That is why it is important for the
female to understand the significance of hijab before she decides to
cover herself with the veil.
Islam does not restrict on the dressing
of both woman and man but some requirements are implied which should be
met by both because there are some boundaries between men and women
before marriage that should be considered in order to stay pious,
respected and safe. The hijab is the perfect source for meeting this
requirement.
Some cultures force their women to wear
hijab as an essential norm but women choice matters too. Quran clearly
states that there is no compulsion in religion. Women who want to wear
hijab would be their own personal choice. I suppose every Muslim woman
should consider this fact and make the right decision for their life.
