So that only their husbands can see them.

This might give you a hint! To Non-Muslim Women .. From a Muslim Woman 'WOMEN OF THE VEIL' by Hena Farooq Her long, thick, shiny black hair Fell against her back. Her rich, copper skin Gleamed in the sunlight. Her slender figure outlined, With her soft voluptuous curves. But when she stepped outside, She became a ghostly figure of the night. Nothing more to the people Than a dark, shadowy figure of oppression. But she showed them. As she walked down the street, People made way, Men lowered their gazes in utmost respect. And others whispered, As she held her head up high, With pride in her belief And showed them how oppressed she really was! While they whistled at their women, Looking them up and down as they were pieces of meat to be inspected? She pitied their savage ways. As she walked into the arms of her partner, Her only love, Her husband. Where she was transformed, Into her beautiful self, For only his eyes to see. (From a Muslim Woman.) ========================= To Non-Muslim Women .. From a Muslim Woman (2) When you look at me All that you can see is the scarf that covers my hair My words you can't hear because you're too full of fear, mouth gaping, all you do is stare You think it's not my choice in your own "liberation" rejoice. You think I'm uneducated, trapped, oppressed and subjugated, You're so thankful that you're free. But non-Muslim woman you've got it wrong You're the weak and I'm the strong. For I've rejected the trap of man. Fancy clothes - low neck, short skirt those are devices for pain and hurt. I'm not falling for that little plan. I'm a person with ideas and thought. I'm not for sale, I can't be bought. I'm me - not a fancy toy, I won't decorate anyone's arm, nor be promoted for my charm. There is more to be than playing coy. Living life as a balancing game - mother, daughter, wife, nurse, cleaner, cook, lover and still bring home a wage. Who thought up this modern "freedom"? Where man can love'em and man can leave'em. This is not free, but life in a cage. Always jumping to a male agenda competing on his terms. No job share, no creche facilities, no feeding and nappy changing amenities No time off for menstrual pain, "hormones" they laugh "what a shame" No equal pay equal skill your job they can always fill. No promotion unless you're sterilised. No promotion unless you're sexually terrorised. And this is liberation? Non-Muslim woman you can have your life. Mine - it has less strife. I cover and I get respected, surely that's to be expected, for I won't demean the feminine, I won't live to male criterion, I dance to my own tune and I hope you see this very soon. For your own sake - wake up and use your sight. Are you so sure that you are right? (From a Muslim Woman)

Well, for one, not all of them do. And it has to do with a passage about Muhammad's wife stating that women of purity, etc, would be modest and be covered from the eyes of others.