The history of hijab begins when Assyrian kings in Near East introduced both seclusion of women in the royal harem and the veil. Prostitutes and slaves, however, were told not to veil and were slashed if they disobeyed the law.
In other part of the world, classical Greece, Byzantine Christian, Persia, upper Caste Rajput in India thought that hijab is by hiding one's face and largely living in seclusion.
In Muslim perspective, the hijab history begin in 1st Islamic century when Aisha Abu Bakar's niece, Aisha Talha was asked to veil her face by her husband, Musab. In the 2nd century, the veil become common. It is first used among powerful and rich as status symbol while the rural and nomadic women were not. In Quran prescription, the Holy book of Islam, "to draw their veils over their bosoms" become interpreted by same as an injunction to veil one's hair, neck and ears.
In the 10th century, veil become a common rule. In the Middle Ages numerous laws were developed which most often placed women at a greater disadvantage than in earlier times. In some periods, such as under the Mamluks in Egypt, repeated decrees were issued, urging strictness in veiling and arguing against the right of women to take part in activities outside their home. Ibn al-Hajj in Cairo cautioned the shopkeepers to be careful if women come to buy. If she's in delicate clothes and exposing her wrists, he should turns his back until the women leave peacefully
Intellectuals, reformers and liberals in the 19th century began to denounce women's protective clothing. they felt that Western nation want to push their country toward more western-style society and change women status and abandon the traditional customs.
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