Naheed Mustafa's Article: My Body Is My Own Business

‘My body is my own business’, written by Naheed Mustafa is an extraordinary expression of self-beauty as well as feminism in a religious content. Naheed expresses in the article the many different views she has on her religious headscarf called the “hijab” and how it makes her feel all different types of ways. Many people that do not know what a hijab is Naheed explains it as a “ a scarf that covers my head, neck and throat. I do this because I am a Muslim women who believes her body is her own private concern”. Examining the article, Naheed's thoughts are although many people view the hijab as extremist clothing, People should realize that for Muslim women around the world it shows their worth, gives them the ability to express their natural beauty and shows a sign of freedom. …show more content…
“ I wear the hijab, a scarf that covers my head, neck and throat. I do this because I am a Muslim women who believes her body is her own private concern,” says Naheed. The article shows although the criticism she gets her morals and religious beliefs are stronger than what people would expect. Wearing the hijab to her is such a strong symbol, which indicates her passion for self worth. In response to her everyday looks, stares and glances. “Women are taught from early childhood that their worth is proportional to their attractiveness”(Naheed). Young girls are taught from a young age that their worth is based on how they look, which is completely wrong. Many people need to realize that the worth of women should be based on her personality, her level of intelligence and her level of