The hijab in the Koran: the beginningThe woman must struggle to survive in this world. Women face a variety of challenges every day, ranging from culture to economics. It is even more difficult for a Muslim woman to live when she wears hijaabi. Wearing hijab is a very popular thing among Muslim women, as is wearing turban for Shikh men. The hijab may look like a simple head covering, worn by Muslim women for many years, but it is very significant for a Muslim woman. The word hijab comes from the Arabic word “hajaba” meaning to hide, conceal the body, the beauty from the gaze of strangers and act as a barrier, like a curtain. The wearing of hijab began many years ago with scholars arguing: Does it refer to the outer surface of a woman's clothing, which covers every part of her body? Or does it give an exception to the face and hands, as well as feminine ornaments such as rings, bracelets and makeup? There are other ambiguous Quranic texts allowing women to design the "khimar" (or headscarf) to cover the "jayb" (or chest/upper chest), and "wives and daughters of the Prophet and women of believers to draw their “jalabib” (or cloaks) wrap them.” This latter interpretation was adopted by Abu Jafar al-Tabari, who favors the option of the hijab7. to decide for herself whether or not she wants to cover herself completely with the niqab, as an expression of her faith and her Islamic identity The hijab: the powerful weapon of Muslim women The sacred text of Islam is. known as the Quran which has never been altered and is considered the most beautiful book in Arabic This Arabic text is believed to be the word of God which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. can't...... middle of paper.... ..sychoanalysis, Culture & Society 13, no. 1 (2008): 35-47, http://ezproxy.qa.proquest.com/docview/216499710?accountid=14771.Tarlo, Emma. “Hijab in London.” Journal of Material Culture 12, no. 2 (2007): 131-156. Hamdan, Amani. “The question of the hijab in France: reflections and analyses.” World Muslim Journal of Human Rights 4, no. 2 (2007): 1079-1079. “Germany divided over hijab; controversy surrounds recent court ruling in favor of teacher wearing headscarf”, 10/10; 2012/2 2003, "Islam promotes tolerance, not terrorism." Middle East News Online, December 18, 2000. NA, http://ezproxy.qa.proquest.com/docview/202996494?accountid=14771.Stowasser, Barbara Freyer. Women in the Quran, traditions and interpretation. New York: Oxford University Press, 1994. Sherwani, Mustafa Kamal. Quran and modern jurisprudence. Lucknow: New Royal Book Co, 2004.