Its not the first time this question is being asked,but its an issue that needs to be addressed.
The major misconception about it is that muslim women are forced to wear the hijab and its a form of oppression towards women. Sumayya Syed a 16year old says "I say to
people who ask; that it is a form of liberation and when a woman is covered she cannot be
judged by her appearance but people are forced to evaluate her by her personality, character and morals. Wearing the hijab is not a responsibility but a right given by the Almighty who knows us best.
Some people ask if the hijab is used everywhere the truth is that a muslim woman only has to covers herself in front of men who are not direct relatives to prevent indecent acts or thoughts. Some people see women who wear hijab as weirdos and illiterates who don't know anything, but truth be told its the complete opposite plus it brings more self respect and confidence in yourself, it gives the muslim identity, people treat you with a certain respect.
In reality the less a woman wears the more she is degraded and put in the line of male criticism. Why should only the women cover up? They ask, they even call it a form of male
domination and oppression but do the experiment take a man out topless and people will probably ignore him and walk away but do the same for a woman and see what happens. The male and female body where created differently.
But because a woman wears hijab doesn't automatically bring respect she has to earn it with her behaviour because that's a very important character in a woman the external
covering is a reflection of inner commitment..
That's why muslim women wear hijab
