To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress … - Randa Abdel-Fattah

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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.

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