Islam regards women as an integral part of life.

Islam regards women as an integral part of life. The Qur’an continuously iterates that women were created from the same essence as men, which also serves as a reminder that women are not inferior.[^2] According to Islam, women and men are equal in their creation; hence, they require the same respect and acknowledgement.[^3] Nevertheless, some societies regard veiling as subordination or as a form of degradation for women.

Objectively, if one questions the portraying of women in some societies, in particular Western society and how women are depicted in the media, establishments, and advertising industries, would one rightfully conclude that women are being liberated in a humanitarian way? Is this what we want to teach our daughters, sisters, or…