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Muslims: The right to wear a veil
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Islam is on the rise, and so are Muslim women wearing Hijab, covering of the hair and loose clothing. Why would a woman be willing to cover her hair and wear loose clothing? Many would say Allah (the Arabic word for God) has commanded women to do so. After that, many women agree that it is for modesty reasons.
Today, our society encourages women to show off their bodies, and not show off their brains. Female models are often underweight, and the media tells us this is the way women should look like, when in fact, women come in all shapes and sizes.
Islam teaches women that yes they may have a beautiful physique, but the real beauty and inner strength lies within the mind. By wearing Hijab, a Muslim woman is able to confidentially project her opinions and ideas without having the pressure of being secretly or publicly critiqued of their body.
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