To Cover or Not? - That's Messed Up!
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What does the Quran say about wearing hijab? Find out in the first episode of "That's Messed Up". A new episode will be released every Monday. By Nouman Alikhan
Category: Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Videos
Topics: Hijab (Head Cover), Muslim Women, Quran
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