hijab is not a religious symbol! It is part of a dress code that all muslims must wear. And if anyone has ever walked down the street in any western country then they would have been hurled abuse for wearing islamic gear.

Unless of course she/he is wearing western style clothing that most westerners find elegant and fashionable and would wear themselves. And I have had more then a few compliments on my pretty colourful abayas.

The difference is that muslims do not find Tanks and shorts showing pretty legs and great cleavage fashionable or pretty. Many find it disgusting and revolting to wear such things in public.

Maryum : Umm Hasan bint Abdullah Alshabrawishi