I have been trying to research why some Muslim women wear hijabs or other forms of coverings and why some don’t. I know it’s a personal decision but I’m really confused about the importance. Also I’ve been wondering a lot more especially with the riots and the awful awful things the Iranian government is doing to the women and men who stand up against them. Also if a Muslim woman or man could answer that would be appreciated I would also like to know it from a personal approach
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If you are referring to the head scarves, for a muslim woman it’s compulsory as it is written in the Qur’an for a veil to be covering the hair/chest area. The niqab/burka is not compulsory and is more cultural.
The importance of it is that it is a measure of modesty. Hijab in essence is required by both men and woman. Its the act of being modest both in behaviour and physically.
Also the proper word for headscarf is kimar.
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