What is a Muhajababe?
A muhajababe is a woman who wears a veil or headscarf in accordance with Islamic law while still retaining a stylish appearance. This slang term is used in many Muslim countries, and it is also heard in regions of the world with a large Muslim population. Depending on values and culture, a muhajababe may dress every bit as sexily as her non-Muslima counterparts, or she may simply carry a veil with style and flare. For Muslimas who live in secular societies, dressing stylishly while also wearing the veil can be a way of meeting society halfway, and staying fashionable while still dressing appropriately for their religious values. Not all Muslimas choose to wear a headscarf or veil, but many do, both to express their religious beliefs and because they believe that they are commanded to do so by the Qu’ran. The Islamic code of dress is known as hijab, a term which is also used to refer specifically to the headscarfs worn by Muslimas. According to hijab, both men and women have an obligati
