Hijab: Tajik Women and the Beauty of Islam

The hijab is not only for foreigners; rather, it is entrenched in our ancestors' values, as seen by the modest clothing of our mothers and grandmothers.

Our female ancestors were noble ladies of great social stature who wore hijab. As a result, wearing a hijab is a clear indication of a woman's integrity, decency, and high social status.

Of course, not wearing a hijab does not imply by any means that a lady is unchaste, shameless, without origin, or that she is accused of sins such as, heaven forbid, fornication.

Hijab is a philosophical issue for Muslim women; anytime a woman achieves a high level of independence and authority within her religious context, she is obligated to adopt hijab for herself and wear it socially.

Of course, a Muslim lady should avoid wearing too much hijab, since this would restrict her mobility in business or sports.

It should be noted that ladies must wear the right hijab so that it does not impede them from doing their social responsibilities. A woman's headscarf is a cherished symbol for the Tajik people, reminding us of the dignity and virginity of our beloved mothers.