Islam | Chapter 2 Preface

When Western societies discuss the status of women under Islam, the tradition of veiling frequently enters into the debate. Worn by most Muslim women throughout the world, the veil takes a variety of forms: The hijab covers only the hair; the black, cloaklike chador common in Iran conceals all but the face; the niqab veils the entire body and face except for a narrow opening that reveals the eyes; and the burqa, a required garment for women in Afghanistan, is allencompassing, with only a small square of netting to allow for vision.

Westerners typically regard...

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