The issue of Islamic dress code has always been a controversial matter. Verse 33:59 of the Quran states that the women should draw over themselves their ‘jilbab’(outer garment) when in public. This will be more conducive to their being recognized as decent women, and thus, not harassed. The purpose of wearing a veil is to guard modesty. But I find it really very surprising that women are judged on the basis of their purity and looks while men aren’t. Therefore, for women, the ‘hijab’ is not a matter of choice, but it has been thrust upon them. Read More...
'Hijab' Can't be Measuring Rod of Modesty
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Sharon Chadha has written for various publications, including RUSI Journal, the publication of the Royal United Services Institute, the world’s oldest security and defense think tank in London.
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