What is the purpose of Hijab? Is the purpose to stay within the limits set by Allah? Or is the purpose to be always un-beautiful,ugly and unappealing in front of unrelated men?

However, as with everything in our noble deen (religion), the key to beautification is balance.

Beauty and Piety

“Though Allah equates men’s spiritual purity and righteousness  with men’s own actions and choices, today Muslim women are taught that male purity and righteousness rest with women’s actions and choices.”

In this audio, Muslim author, Umm Zakiyyah reflects on Muslim women and the purpose of Hijab.