Ladies, what's your respond when someone ask you why you wear the hijab?

Question

Well not in a bad way, like say he/she doesn't know much about our tradition/culture.

And is interested to know why wear the hijab.

Answer 1

it's because of my religion..and why my religion makes me wear it...that's for my modesty  and my integrity....i want people to judge me on my brain and heart and not on my body:D

Answer 2

"I'm bald"

Answer 3

Salam for you. I will respond about wearing hijab (1)wearing hijab is mandatory for muslim women as stated in the Qur'an(2)by wearing hijab will be looked more beautiful (3)by wearing hijab my hair is always healthy (4)by wearing hijab I am not disturbed by bad guys (5)by wearing hijab ,my dignity is protected  

Answer 4

I just say:  "Because i am a muslim, and Allaah subhanahu wa ta'ala told me in His book the Qur'aan to wear it".

Can't make it more simple and clear.

Answer 5

well if im having a bad day i'll say something sarcastic like "because the voices told me to" or "would you rather me wear a tank top and some booty shorts!?" but (and this is most of the time) i'll just simply tell them it's my religion, which is Islam. It is my choice to wear it, I like wearing it and nobody forces me too....sometimes i might even go into details

Answer 6

coming from the west, i get that alot of times

i just give them the basic explantion. and how it is my choice and Not an Obligation.

And i also say it keeps my neck and head warm during winter times and blockes the sunlight during summer days.

Answer 7

it's a form of me dressing modest, keeping any kind of beauty for my husband coz my religon teaches me that he's the only lucky fella who should get to see me like that! and makes me feel respected amongst ppl in my culture which does matter to me... it's my own choice and it makes me feel comfortable.  

Answer 8

As long as the person is sincere I would explain the reasons why I wear it  and let them know ..It is MY choice to wear it...I do realize there are alot of people who have no knowledge at all about Muslims and truly are interested..

Answer 9

So I don't skin cancer, too much sun in the middle east.