As the modern world evolves, Islam faces both challenges and opportunities—each shaping how the faith is understood, practiced, and experienced across different societies. Notwithstanding Islam’s rich history and teachings rooted in peace, justice, and compassion, misconstructions remain prevalent. Media depictions,  political conflicts, and fabrication often lead to typecasts that dwarf the true essence of the belief. These misapprehensions not only distress Muslims’ social experiences but also deter evocative discourse between the Muslims and other communities.

One of the misconceptions created by people at present is why hijab in Islam is obligatory? Hijab is a graciousness obligation in interactions between members of the opposite sex in Islam. The Menfolk is also supposed to sentinel their modesty. It is important to understand that modesty has always been a part of Islamic culture. Hijab promotes development of a woman at physical and spiritual level. When a woman covers her head following Allah’s command, she demonstrates her faith in Allah and acceptance of all His commands. Allah, has commanded women to cover themselves using a piece of clothing.

Allah says in the Quran,

“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their........

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