Here’s the Truth Behind the Veil

HIJAB IN ISLAM 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; Khadijah, the wife of the Prophet of Islam; and Aisha, the wife of the Prophet of Islam. These women, accepted as models in the society of believers, are good examples for the women of today. It is noteworthy to add two relevant references: One from the Quran and the second from the Hadith (the sayings of the Prophet). The Quran refers to men and women in these words: “You are members of one of another.” (3: 195) This means men and women, although created differently in gender, are complementary. Let us take the further reference. The Prophet of Islam said: “Men and women are two equal halves of a single unit.” (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith No. 236) This is the best expression of gender equality. To understand the prevalence of the Hijab in Muslim society in the present times, it is necessary to keep in mind