Why Do Muslim Women Wear the Headscarf (Hijab)?

<h1>Why Do Muslim Women Wear the Headscarf (Hijab)?</h1>Author: <a title="Zohra Sarwari" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/zohra-sarwari/52168.htm">Zohra Sarwari</a> 'A woman's beauty is in whom she is and her actions, not what she looks like or what she wears.' Zohra Sarwari This is a question that has arisen many a time. What is funny is all the different answers that people will give me, when I ask them this question. I have done a survey and these are the 5 most popular answers that I have gotten, thus far. 1. They wear it to be modest. 2. They wear it to obey their husbands. 3. They wear it because it is their tradition. 4. They wear it because it is their culture. 5. They wear it because they are forced to do it. Well I hate to tell you that none of these answers are correct. Would you like to know the real reason why Muslim women wear the headscarf (hijab)? It is because their Lord has asked them to wear it. It is a commandment from the Creator to the Muslim Woman. "Oh Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments close around them. That will be better, that they may be known (as Muslims) and not be bothered." (The Qur'aan: Chapter 33, Verse 59) I hope that this clears the misconception about why Muslim women wear the hijab. Of course you have some cases where the women are forced to wear it, but that is not the norm. Some women choose to cover up even more for they feel that it might bring them more obedient to God. I would like to offer you a book that I wrote "Are Muslim Women Oppressed?" <a href="http://zohrasarwari.com/are_muslimwoman_oppressed.html" target="_new"><a target="_blank" href="http://zohrasarwari.com/are_muslimwoman_oppressed.html">http://zohrasarwari.com/are_muslimwoman_oppressed.html</a></a> This book will discuss in depth about the Muslim Woman's role, her status, her attire in detail, plus more. If you want to read a book that is easy to read, and understand the Muslim Woman, then this book is for you! This article is written by Zohra Sarwari "Life Coach/ International Speaker/ Author of 8 books" <a href="http://www.zohrasarwari.com/" target="_new"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ZohraSarwari.com">http://www.ZohraSarwari.com</a></a>About the Author: Zohra Sarwari is an established author, coach, entrepreneur, and speaker, sharing her inspiration and love of learning with those around her. She is the author of 7 books, \"9 Steps To Achieve Your Destiny\" is her first self published book. This book is a must for all youth and adults; it explores the steps that, if practiced daily, will change your life.

Her recently published books are : 
Imagine that Today is Your Last Day,
NO! I AM NOT A TERRORIST!,
Are Muslim Women Oppressed?,
Powerful Time Management Skills for Muslims and Speaking Skills Every Muslim Must Know. Her official website is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zohrasarwari.com">http://www.zohrasarwari.com</a>

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'A woman's beauty is in whom she is and her actions, not what she looks like or what she wears.'

Zohra Sarwari

This is a question that has arisen many a time. What is funny is all the different answers that people will give me, when I ask them this question. I have done a survey and these are the 5 most popular answers that I have gotten, thus far.

1. They wear it to be modest.
2. They wear it to obey their husbands.
3. They wear it because it is their tradition.
4. They wear it because it is their culture.
5. They wear it because they are forced to do it.

Well I hate to tell you that none of these answers are correct. Would you like to know the real reason why Muslim women wear the headscarf (hijab)? It is because their Lord has asked them to wear it. It is a commandment from the Creator to the Muslim Woman.

"Oh Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments close around them. That will be better, that they may be known (as Muslims) and not be bothered."

(The Qur'aan: Chapter 33, Verse 59)

I hope that this clears the misconception about why Muslim women wear the hijab. Of course you have some cases where the women are forced to wear it, but that is not the norm. Some women choose to cover up even more for they feel that it might bring them more obedient to God.

I would like to offer you a book that I wrote "Are Muslim Women Oppressed?" http://zohrasarwari.com/are_muslimwoman_oppressed.html This book will discuss in depth about the Muslim Woman's role, her status, her attire in detail, plus more. If you want to read a book that is easy to read, and understand the Muslim Woman, then this book is for you!

This article is written by Zohra Sarwari "Life Coach/ International Speaker/ Author of 8 books" http://www.ZohraSarwari.com

Zohra Sarwari is an established author, coach, entrepreneur, and speaker, sharing her inspiration and love of learning with those around her. She is the author of 7 books, "9 Steps To Achieve Your Destiny" is her first self published book. This book is a must for all youth and adults; it explores the steps that, if practiced daily, will change your life. Her recently published books are : Imagine that Today is Your Last Day, NO! I AM NOT A TERRORIST!, Are Muslim Women Oppressed?, Powerful Time Management Skills for Muslims and Speaking Skills Every Muslim Must Know. Her official website is http://www.zohrasarwari.com

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