The pea is a splendid plant. It proudly displays its strong green Hijaab. It protects it from the hot and cold weather and guards it from insects. Allah has blessed the pea with a special Hijaab, because without it, the seeds would scatter, dry up and die.

The orange keeps itself within its shiny orange Hijaab to protect its delicious fruit. Otherwise it loses its taste too.

So are the banana, the coconut and the pomegranate. Each one has an elegant and unique Hijaab, which protects it from disease and destruction.

The jewel of the sea, the pearl, has been given a very tough and rugged Hijaab - oyster shell. It protects it from sea animals and keeps it sparkling and shining inside.

However, the most beloved of Allah in all His creation is the Muslim girl who wears the Hijaab. She knows it is a gift from Allah. It protects her from harm, injury and mischief. She wears it knowing it gives her dignity, beauty and respect. So precious she can be that she hides herself beneath her Hijaab.