Why would someone take off their hijab?

Some women stop wearing hijab out of fear or following perceived pressure from their acquaintances, but many refuse to stop wearing it out of religious conviction even when they are urged to do so for self-protection.

Is perfume haram in Islam?

Originally Answered: Is perfume haram? No , To use perfume is permitted in Islam but it should be non Alcoholic. Holy Prophet s.a.w.w. used perfume and there are many ahadees about it.

Why do some women wear the hijab?

Like any item of clothing, some women wear the hijab for specific occasions, such as for family or community events, or during particular times of day but take it off at other times, such as wearing the hijab to and from school or work but taking it off while studying or working.

Did a police officer order a Muslim woman to remove her hijab?

On March 25, 2016, NBC news reported that a police officer ordered a Muslim woman to remove her hijab in a Washington, D.C. library. Witnesses reported that the officer demanded that the woman remove her hijab or leave. The belief that Muslim women do not choose to wear the hijab is dangerous and problematic.

Why is everyone talking about the hijab at Rio 2016?

Rio 2016 is proving not just to be a platform for sporting prowess, it is also helping to shake up some traditionally-held cultural misconceptions too. In the West, many regard traditional Muslim dress like the hijab as a sign of oppression, with women forced to wear the garments by men.

What happened to Ibtihaj Mohammed?

This narrative parallels the experiences of other Muslim women living in the United States. Recently, Ibtihaj Mohammed, who will be the first woman wearing a hijab to represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games, was asked by a volunteer to remove her hijab for an I.D. photo at SXSW registration.