UNVEILING THE MEANING OF VEIL

Veiling can be a form of oppression if it is imposed by the authority, but it can be liberating if it is worn out of one’s personal choice and conscience. Compulsory veiling will only lead to a hypocrite religiosity, put the burden of social order unfairly on women’s shoulders, and divert people’s attention from the more important task of the state such as providing social justice and welfare.