The value, rights, and respect that Islam gives to women are unmatchable and there is no other culture, religion or law in the world that gives women such a status that empowers and reveres them in the way as Islam does. Though people may somehow be convinced of all the rights that Islam gives to women and the kind of place they have in Muslim society, however, the one thing that is the hardest when it comes to convincing others is the Hijab or veiling that Muslim women wear.
Most people think that Hijab is a sign of invasion and that is something that holds women back and makes them inferior. This is a wrong perception in actually Hijab or veil is meant to give protection to women and it is a symbol of respect in Islam.
The word “Hijab” is repeated seven times in the Quran referring each time exactly to the same meaning. “Hijab” means curtain, separation, and wall, in other words,
anything that hides and protects something. Almighty Allah says in the Holy Quran, ”O you who have believed, do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted for a meal.
And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a separation (Hijab).” (Quran, 33: 53)
