I'm not muslim, but I found this:
The intention of Western dress is to reveal the figure, while the intention of Muslim dress is to conceal it, at least in public.
The relevant verse of the Qur'an says:
"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the women of the believers to draw upon them their over-garments.
That is more appropriate so that they may be recognised and not molested" (33:59).
Is is therefore required for a Muslim woman when she goes out to wear a dress that covers her from head to foot and does not reveal the figure. According to some scholars only the hands and face should be left uncovered, while according to some others the face should also be covered. There are therefore two opinions on this matter.
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cc - I think you are right, at least in the US and probably Oz, Muslim women choose how they will dress. I work with a number of women that just wear the head scarf, not the full dress. I've also seen patients in the hospital in full head to toe dress.



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