The first stage of the competition was held in July, including the sports beach beauty, top model, beautiful mind and publicity rounds.
"Here is a vibrant, confident young woman who is proving, on a huge platform, that beauty comes in many forms, that Muslim women in hijabs can be beautiful, and that we can own our beauty," wrote Iqra Choudhry in The Independent online newspaper.
"The fact that she's reached the Miss England finals is something that should be celebrated by the Muslim community, and by women at large."
Tuesday's events in the second stage at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire, central England, will round up the ethical fashion show, talent and evening wear catwalk sections of the contest.
Public voting by text message closed at midday on Tuesday.
The 2018 Miss World finals are being held in Sanya, China, in November and December. Miss World started in 1951.