Here’s the Truth Behind the Veil

The religion of Islam focuses on the spirit rather than on form. It emphasises pious thinking and valuebased character. According to Islam, Muslims must purify themselves in terms of ethics. Muslim women must develop themselves in terms of spirituality; they must build their feminine personality and must play a constructive role in society rather than become objects of entertainment. During the Prophet’s time, Muslim women were active in agriculture, horticulture, religious affairs and social work. But at the same time, they constantly preserved their feminine character and modesty. In the early history of Islam, many such incidents show that a woman has equal freedom as a man. In this respect, there is no difference between the two. A woman enjoys the same freedom as a man in Islam. Islamic literature mentions some pious women who have played a highly creative role in their society, like Hajira, the wife of the Prophet Abraham; Mariam, the mother of Jesus Christ; Khadija, the wife of the Prophet of Islam and Aisha, the wife of the Prophet of Islam. These women,