In the ongoing discourse surrounding women’s rights in the Islamic world, few topics spark as much debate as the headscarf. Asma Lamrabet, a prominent Moroccan feminist and Islamic scholar, offers a refreshing perspective on this contentious issue. Her assertion that wearing a headscarf should not be viewed as a spiritual obligation but rather as a matter of personal choice resonates deeply in today’s societal landscape. Lamrabet’s nuanced understanding of the headscarf as both a right and a choice encapsulates the essence of modern feminist discourse within Islam, emphasising that autonomy is paramount.