How the Males Complicated the Rules of Modesty in Islam
The Qur'an sets simple, clear rules for what parts of the body should be covered. Modesty in the Qur'an is an ethical guardrail designed to protect marriage, preserve dignity, and prevent sexual misconduct. Yet over the centuries, men have decided the modesty rules of the Qur'an are not enough and have decided to create numerous strict dress rules that go far beyond what Allah has mandated.