People wear hijabs primarily as an expression of modesty and religious commitment in Islam. The hijab serves as a way for Muslim women to submit to Allah's commands, preserving their beauty by covering the hair, neck, and chest, and promoting both physical and spiritual modesty. It is seen as a symbol of protection from unwanted attention and harassment, as well as a way to resist Western beauty standards by affirming that a woman can be beautiful without revealing her body. Additionally, wearing the hijab can represent cultural identity, faith, empowerment, and freedom from societal pressure to conform to changing fashion or beauty norms. Some wear it by law or cultural expectation, while many wear it out of personal conviction and love for Allah. The hijab is also understood as an act of faith and spiritual light that strengthens the wearer’s relationship with God.