Lauren Smith’s Reviews > Women and Islam: An Historical and Theological Enquiry > Status Update

The hijab verse in the Qur'an was actually about creating privacy for Muhammad and his wives. It DID NOT apply to other women, or involve women covering themselves. Hijab also has a negative meaning in Sufism - an obstacle blocking divine knowledge from the mind (of men or women).

Excellent so far, gives an historical and conceptual perspective on the Qur'an and Hadith. Just reached a core issue - hijjab.