Just as practicing any religious commandment is an individual choice, for the majority of Muslim women, wearing hijab is a choice; it is part of their personality and their identity. But in some instances, they are required to wear it in public places. Some Arab countries like Saudi Arabia, for example, require women to wear hijab to cover their body as the emphasis from the perspective is to protect the society from certain evils just like it is illegal in many western countries to walk naked in the streets. Also, Muslim families usually require their women to follow the code of Islamic dressing. The head of the family has the responsibility of ensuring that Islamic teachings are implemented in the family. With this in view head of households may he might ask their wives, sisters or daughters to observe hijab. Such is similar to people being asked to follow rules for their own safety, for a proper organization of society and the well-being of the whole society.

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