Is Hijab an act of submission to men?
No. It is an act of submission to God and His love of modesty for both men and women. In the Quran, the headscarf is discussed in the context of modesty for both sexes. For example in Chapter 24, verse 30, men are ordered to lower their gaze and guard their chastity. This verse is followed by the injunction of modesty for women through Hijab and behavior as well. It is important to note that in Islam, God is not a male or a female. God is a Merciful, Loving, and Powerful Supreme Being. This is why when Muslims, men or women, choose to follow Islamic guidelines, they believe they are being true to their belief in God.
