Do you understand... The link was Countries where Hajib are mandatory! And that's the point of this thread... she has the choice to wear a Hajib here in the USA.... But these countries require i.e. mandatory with punishments of
1. Iran
Ever since the Islamic Revolution that took place in 1979, wearing a hijab in any public space is mandatory and beyond compulsory for a Muslim woman. This law that was passed in the year 1979 had been criticized by many. Most women thought, and even men thought it was quite caging. Under every circumstance, women in Iran have to wear a hijab when stepping out of their homes. Apart from wearing a hijab, it is also required that women wear loose clothing and nothing that flaunts their figure. There have been many protests in Iran regarding the ban of mandatory hijab, but the law still applies to date. The hijab has become a standard dress code in Iran, which applies to urban and rural women. Those women and men who have rebelled and protested against this law have been charged with severe consequences. Many women in Iran have been discriminated against for wearing and not wearing the hijab. There have been grave political issues that came with it. Suicide rates soared as women killed themselves so they would not be exploited and embarrassed publicly.
2. Iraq
Another country where wearing the hijab is mandatory is in Iraq. The hijab is compulsory throughout the country, but it is more rigid in Najaf and Karbala’s Shi’a holy cities. The law of the land has made it mandatory for women to wear hijabs when out in public. Most women opt to wear abaya rather than just the hijab. The law that makes hijab mandatory in Iraq was received rather well when compared to Iran. There were fewer protests and criticisms.
3. Saudi Arabia
As most Islamic countries, Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for all women to wear. They have passed a law that expects women to be dressed appropriately and modestly when they are out in public. They cannot eat anything exposing or any clothes that hug your body and show your bag. Women in this country have taken this law relatively comfortably. It has become a more fashion statement rather than coming from a religious background. The crown prince of Saudi Arabia has stated that women who wear the hijab or an abaya look modest and respectful. The women in Saudi Arabia have adopted the hijab in their fashion style and look stunning as ever wearing it. It is mostly because of how the Arab women style the hijab; it has become so popular worldwide.
Now some of the more drastic penalties:
The experts recalled that under the current version of Iran's Islamic Penal Code, any act deemed “offensive” to public decency is punishable by
10 days to two months in prison or 74 lashes.
Women seen in public without a veil could be sentenced to between 10 days and two months in prison or a fine.