Why Muslim women wear a hijab, burka or niqab & the importance of modesty in Islam | ABC Australia

For Muslim women, wearing the hijab can bring a sense of pride, but it can also attract racism as misconceptions and assumptions prevail. So, let's set the record straight.

0:00 Hijabs explained
0:16 What is the importance of modesty in Islam?
0:40 What is a hijab?
1:25 Are hijabs only for women?
2:15 Are hijab, niqab and burqa the same?
2:41 Are jilbabs and burqas types of hijabs?
3:22 Why do some women cover their faces?
3:52 Do women have a choice in wearing a hijab?
5:16 Do women wear a hijab all the time?
6:14 Why do some Muslim women not wear a hijab?

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