wing the strictures laid down in the Qur'an.
Andres Di Ferro (1) commented that the term hijack means more than "veil":
"In actuality, the term hijab refers to much more than the actual practice of veiling. Hijab, which is derived from the word hajaba or to hide, constitutes an entire attitude and way of life in which modesty is central to a woman's being. There are numerous reasons why a woman might choose to veil. For instance, many Muslim women claim that by covering their hair and wearing loose clothing, they feel less likely to be viewed as sexual objects. In this sense, these women feel that the hijab allows a woman to compete on a more equal footing with men, without the distraction of physical attractiveness. Other women may choose to veil because that is the standard practice in their society, while others may view the custom as a proud representation of their Muslim identity."
However, as Di Ferro (2) notes, many Muslim women have begun to reject wearing the hijab and to argue that it represents an e
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