Sumaiya Bangee Atera Pastry Sous Chef Sumaiya Bangee said, "#HijabToMe is tucking it under my chef coat collar everyday and pursuing my passion."

The New York Times recently published a "guide" to Muslim headscarves. The article intended to illuminate an Islamic concept that promotes modesty, but the associated images showed styles specific to a few countries and all of the silhouettes were faceless. These types of portrayals can contribute to a misperception among some that Muslim women who don the headscarf may lack agency.

In today's political climate, the headscarf has become more than just a spiritual symbol of modesty. At one point, women working in government positions were not allowed to wear it in Turkey. In France, the niqab -- a version of the headscarf that covers the face -- is banned. In the field of counterterrorism, some view the headscarf as a manifestation of extremism. And as the number of Islamophobic attacks continues to rise in the United States so, too, does the fear among Muslim women, especially those who wear hijab, that they’ll be victims of violence.

In light of this, The Huffington Post asked women from all over the Internet to show just how beautifully diverse the hijab can be using the hashtag #HijabToMe. By showing the many different ways women choose to tie their hijab and the various meanings it takes for them, we hope to offer readers a glimpse into the diversity of Muslim women who don the headscarf. Muslim women were asked to post a picture of themselves along with a brief description of what wearing the hijab means to them.

Check out the compelling images and join the conversation in the comments section below using the hashtag #HijabToMe.

#HijabToMe I support choice. I support an (un)veiled woman's right to body autonomy. Also, men need to step back. pic.twitter.com/ImnUTfkDr4 — Footybedsheets (@_shireenahmed_) May 6, 2016

#hijabtome is having the freedom to live and express myself in my own way while still holding on to my beliefs and values. It also allows me to combat the negative stereotypes that are all over the media in this islamophobic environment. #hijabtome is also a sign of strength and forces people to see me for who I am and not for whatever unrealistic standard of beauty is being idolized at the moment. A photo posted by Fai 💁🏽💕 (@fifi_hijabista) on May 7, 2016 at 9:33am PDT

#hijabtome is my identity, it says "I'm Muslim and I'm proud!" in the loudest way, through my choice to dress as my foremothers did, and to carry that with me everywhere I go. A photo posted by Rezan Mosa (@rezzy.mosa) on May 6, 2016 at 8:12pm PDT

I wear my hijab secured and tucked into my scrubs so it doesn't unravel when I run in the hospital. I wear it because it tells a story of who I am, where I'm from, and what I believe in before I even speak. #HijabToMe A photo posted by Hajar AlTamimi (@jojzii) on May 6, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT

Living in a society where the standards of beauty are unrealistic, #hijabtome made me realized that many of the stereotypical and sexist ideologies that plague today's societies stem from the judgement of women based on their physical look. #hijabtome is the freedom to rewrite my path, the path where the people I meet do not have a choice but to get to know me for the highly intelligent, confident and funny woman that I am. A photo posted by Aicha (@miss_balde) on May 6, 2016 at 7:53pm PDT

#HijabToMe is a reminder that modesty does not limit my aspirations, ignorance does. pic.twitter.com/Q8sWE6vV7h — Basma sayedi (@basma_sayedi) May 6, 2016

#HijabToMe means confidence in my identity and roots, especially as a first generation Somali Canadian. For me, my hijab is always paired with headphones, hope and bright eyes. Hijab is a not an obstruction of beauty but a way of channeling it. @huffingtonpost A photo posted by A+ أمل (@amal.matan) on May 6, 2016 at 4:10pm PDT

Yasmin Elhady Attorney Yasmin Elhady: "#HijabToMe My choice to protect every woman's right to choose how to present themselves."

My hijab is my greatest act of rebellion and liberation. It serves as a reminder to society that they don't own me. It serves as a reminder to myself that both life and beauty are temporary. It is a symbol of the greatness and vastness of spirituality and its meaning is ever evolving. Ask me again what it means to me next year, I'm sure I'll give you a different answer #hijabtome @huffingtonpost A photo posted by Sumayya | سمية (@thisissumayya) on May 8, 2016 at 12:56am PDT

#HijabtoMe @huffingtonpost Hijab is far more meaningful than simply the physical aspect of covering myself...instead hijab serves a means of empowerment and strength for me. As an American Muslim Woman, hijab motivates me to constantly strive to better myself and work to benefit the world that surrounds me. A photo posted by Sobi Masood (@sobi1canobi) on May 9, 2016 at 5:56pm PDT