“Most Muslim women know it is fear and curiosity that cause people to stare. They know it is ignorance and stereotypes that cause people to suppose that a piece of material covering the hair strips a woman of the ability to speak English, pursue a career, work a remote control.” PeopleKnowsSpeakCausesAbilityCareersPiecesIgnoranceMaterialsHairCuriosityPursueStaringStereotypeCoveringSpeak EnglishMuslim WomenRemote ControlAbility To Speak Author:Randa Abdel-Fattah
“To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress modestly according to the command of a genderless Creator; to assert pride in self, and embrace one's faith openly, with independence and courageous conviction.” SelfDecisionPrideEmpowermentDressesIndependenceEmbraceConvictionCreatorCommandCourageousSelf EmpowermentMuslim WomenHijabPersonal Decisions Author:Randa Abdel-Fattah