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It not only serves to distinguishing them from non-Muslims and to conceal them from public view of males, but it is also a reminder to these women of their Islamic faith. In many of the more traditional Muslim societies, women tend to remain outside the public sphere of men, devoting themselves to child rearing and taking care of the home. Islamic dress is one of many rights granted to Islamic women. Modest clothing is worn in obedience to God and has nothing to do with submissiveness to men.

It not only serves to distinguishing them from non-Muslims and to conceal them from public view of males, but it is also a reminder to these women of their Islamic faith. In many of the more traditional Muslim societies, women tend to remain outside the public sphere of men, devoting themselves to child rearing and taking care of the home. Islamic dress is one of many rights granted to Islamic women. Modest clothing is worn in obedience to God and has nothing to do with submissiveness to men.

The practice of hijab among Muslim women is one based on religious doctrine, although the [[Quran]] does not mandate it. Instead, it comes from the Hadith, which reveals the teachings of the Prophet to believers. In one tradition from Hadith, the [[Prophet Muhammad]] is quoted as saying: "...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this -- and he pointed to his face and hands."  

The practice of hijab among Muslim women is one based on religious doctrine, although the [[Quran]] does not mandate it. Instead, it comes from the [[Hadith]], which reveals the teachings of the Prophet to believers. In one tradition from Hadith, the [[Prophet Muhammad]] is quoted as saying: "...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this—and he pointed to his face and hands."  

Conservative Muslims wear burkas not hijabs and often look down on non-radical Muslims that only wear hijabs.  In Saudi Arabia woman who wear clothing that does not cover enough have been violently attacked.  

Conservative Muslims wear burkas not hijabs and often look down on non-radical Muslims that only wear hijabs.  In Saudi Arabia woman who wear clothing that does not cover enough have been violently attacked.