Yaqeen Institute, a research institute dedicated to the study of Islam and Muslims, recently published a blog post in honor of World Hijab Day. The blog post seeks to answer five common questions about the hijab, a head covering worn by some Muslim women. Here is a summary of the five questions and their answers: …
What is Hijab? The hijab, or ‘veil,’ is a sign of humility and dignity worn to fulfill a divine mandate. However, that is not the only reason a Muslim woman wears a hijab. Contrary to common assumption, many Muslim women prefer wearing the hijab because they feel it is empowering and a necessary part of …
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