The first reason basically is obedience of Allah’s command. The results of this obedience are felt in this world when unwelcome looks are warded off, and are expected in the life of the hereafter when Allah’s favor will be enjoyed by those who readily followed His commands. For many non-Muslims and even some Muslim reformers, hijab is a sign of oppression. But on the other hand, it is possible to find highly-successful Muslim women in Western societies who choose to wear the hijab proudly. They see it as a sign of their dedication to Allah (as opposed to submission to men). Meanwhile, a lot of Muslim women also believe that it is their social responsibility to wear the hijab so that all Muslim women will be regarded equally, rather than judged based on their appearance.

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