the veil

Curiosity prompts people to question, and it is a good opportunity for a veiled woman to show the non-Muslims the beauty of Islam. A veiled woman may get the stares at times, but it is amazing how many are sincerely interested to learn about veil and about Islam in general. Hijab does not restrict the Muslim woman from doing the kind of things she want to do, it is a blessing because it makes her watch her behavior continuously. Anything (with the blessings of the Almighty, is possible) -studying, working etc. -provided it is within the bounds of Islam (Halal). However, sometimes the decision to wear the Hijab is not very easy for some women, and this could be a result of external pressures, notably family and friends. Unfortunately, some Non-Muslims, or Muslims who don't have good knowledge about Islam, consider wearing the Hijab being too "extreme". But what helps a Muslim woman and actually makes her enjoy wearing the Hijab, is the belief in Allah and the conviction that she's doing this only for the sake of Allah.

With the heavy male domination in Muslim countries, women have no other choice. They can be killed if seen without the veil. I don't know what it will take to bring equality to those countries, because Muslim nations are not too concerned with women's rights.