In the west there are so many misconceptions about Muslims
especially about Muslim
women and their way of dressing. The west views it as a mode
of oppression, however, for
Muslims its modesty
and freedom.
Actually, Hijab is an expression of modesty and freedom from
the evil eyes of the opposite
gender. As we know,
in the modern world women have become the object of superficial beauty,
materialism, and sexism. Men treat women as a sex object.
Men judge them based
upon their color, curves, and curls rather than their
abilities, moral character, intellect,
etc. That results in low self-esteem and low self-worth.
Every girl is trying to look as
beautiful as models and actresses (although they know that
it’s all fake beauty that is a
result of computer editing and plastic surgeries) but still
they are being controlled by the
media on what to wear and how to look (causing self-esteem
problems). They have
been enslaved by the media and this is real oppression!!
On the other hand, Hijab gives freedom to woman by setting
her free from the slavery of the
media. It provides woman with an opportunity to be judged by
her intellect, moral
character and capabilities rather than superficial beauty
and materialism. Hijab blesses
women with respect and dignity and provides freedom from
evil eyes of the opposite
gender.
When a nun decides to commit to church and covers her head,
she sacrifices her life
for the church, she cannot get married (though its nowhere
in bible), she can’t have
children and grandchildren, she cannot enjoy the love and
tranquility of a spouse ( itʼs
one of the basic needs of all living beings). This is
oppression!!
While, when a Muslim woman decides to wear hijab, she can
lead a normal life without
any oppression. So, the conclusion is that Hijab is
definitely freedom not oppression!!
~By Hina Nadar~
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