Why do Muslim women wear a head scarf?
The Holy Qur’an’s provides guidance for men and women on dressing with modesty. Many Muslim women wear a form of head scarf, or hijab, by choice and in accordance with their beliefs. It is a matter of personal preference, not subjugation. The hijab in this context is often an empowering choice which allows women to present themselves on the basis of their intellect and personality, rather than their appearance. 10. Does Islam treat men and women differently? Many people wrongly think that Muslim women are ‘second class’ citizens. Within Islam, equal rights are given to all human beings. Men and women are regarded as spiritual and intellectual equals. However equality does not mean sameness and as such differences between the sexes are seen as being complimentary in nature and should not be a source of negative discrimination. Discrimination is something many women still face in a number of both Muslim and non-Muslim countries but this is most often not because of Islam but in spite of
