To preempt any conclusions, I have never thought of removing my hijab, nor has it ever been an obstacle in my professional life. I have never envied a woman who does not wear it or felt jealous of ...

"I want all young girls who want to wear a hijab to know there are options for them." Hasan immigrated to the U.S. from Jordan 21 years ago with one goal in mind: to give her kids a better life.

SARA: The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil. It describes headscarves worn by many Muslim women. When they pray some men also cover their heads and wear modest clothes that reach the knees.