Can a woman who is not married wear a headscarf (hijab)?
When my 19-year-old cousin showed up to family dinner in hijab1 last summer, my aunt gasped: “But you’re not even engaged!” We all froze—except my cousin, who calmly served the rice. Yes, unmarried women can wear hijabs. Islamic teachings focus on faith and modesty, not marital status—it’s a personal choice, not a wedding prerequisite. Let’s […]