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Do you ever wonder why Muslim women always wear a headscarf?
Well, there is always an answer for everything. Understanding the reason why they wear a hijab could make these women feel comfortable and welcomed anywhere in Kenya.
Their dress code has many misconceptions that should be cleared out in this article.
Here are crucial reasons Muslim women wear a hijab:
Protective shield
All women were created beautifully.
However, many have been victims of sexual immortalities that is on the rise in Kenya.
The Muslim women wear hijabs to conceal their beauty and protect from such cases.
A hijab prevents people from judging a woman by the way she looks.
This keeps her comfortable and free in the society.
Mark of obedience to God
Muslim women believe that God instructed them in the Quran to wear a hijab once they reach puberty.
This is a mark of a woman’s Islamic faith in fulfilling one of the God’s commandments to His people.
Act of modesty
According to Prophet Muhammad SAW, modesty can be expressed in many ways in the Muslim society.
Wearing a hijab is one-way Muslim women can express their act of modesty while still keeping her faith strong in God.
A reward for paradise
According to the Quran, God promised people who believe in Him paradise.
As mentioned above, Muslim women wear a hijab as a mark of obedience to God.
This is done to secure a chance in heaven where God promised His people.
Act of great virtue and righteousness
Muslim women wear hijabs to follow in the footsteps of pious predecessors such as the wives of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
These people were directed by God to wear hijab to conceal their beauty and protect them from harm.
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