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Muslim Women and Hijabs

Series: International Human Rights
From: KFAI
Length: 00:04:49

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Does Islam require Muslim women to wear a hijab or head covering? Many people think the answer is yes. Others aren't so sure. Zuhur Ahmed, host of Somali Community Link, reports. Read the full description.

Mannequin_head_with_black_headscarf_small Does Islam require Muslim women to wear a hijab or head covering? Many people think the answer is yes. Others aren't so sure. Zuhur Ahmed, host of Somali Community Link, reports.

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