Benefits of Coverage

Hijab in Arabic means "covering";

Muslim women should cover their hair and neck. Also, most Muslim women, in addition to wearing the hijab, refrain from wearing tight clothing that shows the protrusions of their bodies.
In the Qur'an, the emphasis of Muslim women on observing the hijab is stated as follows: “ Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the wives of those who are believers to wear full veils so that their bodies, make-up and ornaments will not be exposed to the sight of non-mahrams. This veil is closer to being known as chastity, and as a result they will not be persecuted by the wicked and the sinful. Surah Al-Ahzab: verse 59. Therefore, it is fully stated in the Qur'an that Muslim women must observe the hijab. At the same time, you can read the benefits of observing hijab in the continuation of this article.
1 -Hijab protects women from harassment (especially by men)
Men are usually interested in having fun by looking at certain bumps and parts of a woman's body; And this factor can lead to the harassment of women. In addition, observing the hijab will protect women from any harassment (especially by men), because their bodies are covered by the hijab.
2- Hijab strengthens purity and chastity in women
Hijab reminds Muslim women of the purity and chastity of themselves and others. Another benefit of hijab is that it shows that women are protected from all evils and evil temptations; Hence, they are usually clean and chaste. However, the good character of women also strengthens the originality and legitimacy of the hijab.
3-Hijab acts as a symbol of commitment
Another benefit of the hijab is that it acts as a symbol of a woman's commitment to a man. No one else has the right to seek pleasure from them, because they belong only to and are committed to their spouse. In addition, the hijab can serve as a symbol of commitment to God or to Islam.
4-Hijab makes others focus only on the female character
Observance of hijab means that the physical characteristics and beauties of women are covered; This factor causes others to focus only on their personality. In this way, veiled women are not proud of their physical features, but of their inner beauty.
5- Hijab improves women's self-esteem
Just as the hijab promotes purity and chastity in women, it can also help improve their self-esteem. Women's self-esteem is measured by how they dress; And this is while observing hijab means having greatness and maintaining the dignity of a woman's body. Observance of hijab is a way to increase women's self-esteem; And the good character of women can also double their self-esteem.
6-Hijab improves women's health
In addition to maintaining inner purity, hijab also helps maintain the purity and health of women's bodies. Because women's bodies are covered with hijab, they are also protected against infections and other possible injuries. According to a study, veiled women lose 40 to 60 percent less heat through the head than others. Therefore, covering the head or observing the hijab in the cold months of the year can help maintain their health.
7-Hijab reduces competition between each other.
Women are always exposed to competition and eye-to-eye in buying and using expensive clothes; Hijab reduces the negative effects of these competitions and eye contact and degrades the value of other women. In addition, all veiled women look alike, and they cannot be judged by the price of their clothes.
Since the observance of hijab can reduce the risk of harassment of women, the souls of veiled women will be calm and relaxed. The feeling of peace and tranquility is probably due to the fact that they follow the laws of Islam and feel purity and chastity by avoiding sins.

Translator: Fatemeh Abbaszadeh