What is Hijab?

Why some Muslim women (and men) wear what they wear

I wear hijab. I consider myself a hijabi. Also known as al-muhajabah. The meaning of these words is someone who dresses and acts in a modest fashion according to the teachings of Islam. Notice my emphasis. If you do not act in a modest fashion as well, your clothing means nothing.

I am a woman who wears hijab. But men have hijab, as well. For them it is more…