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Islam 101

Why do some Muslim women cover?

Modesty, hijab, and choice

Why do some Muslim women cover? The Qur'an starts with men.

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Islam asks both men and women to dress and behave modestly. Most Muslim scholars hold that women should cover their hair in public. Many Muslim women do. Some do not. Reasons vary. Forcing it is a different matter.

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