Islam is not only a religion but indeed a complete way of life. It gives the laws by adhering to which one can succeed in this life as well as the hereafter. Hijab has a great importance in Islam. It gives the believing woman her recognition in the community, which in turn gives her respect and safety.
Hijab is something that is used to cover or anything that comes between two things. Broadly speaking, hijab means everything, such as garments, that is used to cover something and prevent anyone from reaching something. Allah says:“O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, that so they may be recognized and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (Al-Ahzab: 59)
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, former President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), states:
“There is nothing wrong in this celebration, as long as one does not consider this an act of worship or obligatory. In every culture and society people have customs and traditions. The general principle of the Shari`ah is that in the matter of customs, everything is permissible except for that which forbidden by Allah and His Messenger.”