The term "hijab" primarily refers to modest dress and behavior in Islam; in contemporary discourse it also intersects with sexuality, gender norms, and personal autonomy. This updated overview summarizes religious foundations, cultural practices, debates around sexuality and modesty, and contemporary issues affecting Muslim communities globally.

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She answered anyway: “Some days, yes. When it’s hot. When people stare. When I’m tired of representing 1.8 billion people with a piece of cloth. But most days? It’s mine. I chose it. That’s the part people forget.”