Quran 24:31 And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, OR THE SLAVES WHOM THEIR RIGHT HANDS POSSESS, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the SHAME OF SEX; http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/024.qmt.html#024.031
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Does this sura actually tell you that Islam is against hetrosexual activity?? I'm not sure how you got that one\n\nYou might want to think about what your question really is. My question to you is: What is wrong with this verse??? Are you really saying you have a problem with women of a certain faith dressing in a way that dosn't show their cleavage etc?? \nMaybe you can't handle the fact that not all women just want to wear skimpy clothing when with men that arn't family!!! Heres an idea:\nGet over it!!!!!!!
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The issue of modest dress is unfortunately contested by people worldwide because of the mistakes surrounding the scripturally unsound errors about clothes in the modern world.\n\nWhat is defined as modest apparel?  I will explain further what IS defined as modest apparel, friends.  According to 1Tim 2:9, "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array."\n\nThis is defined the standard of modest apparel, my good friends.  Rightly so, the Bible is scripturally sound on what is to be modest or costly.  For instance, costly apparel would be defined as clothes that are provocative or tempting.  A harlot's clothes would also fall into the category of costly apparel yet is brought into a negative light concerning the issue of whoredom which is not part of this topic.  Forgive me, indie.\n\nFor modest clothing, it would define from those words in 1Tim 2:9, "... in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety;..."  What then can be said from these words?  It can only be said that the women (and men, yes) wear modest clothings WITH shamefacedness AND sobriety.  That means in gender-specific issues of fashion on clothes, women must cover themselves from the head to the feet.  For men, they must wear clothes from head to feet that neither tempt nor bring a woman to lust after him.  If either gender lusts after one another, it is considered adultery.   \n\nWhat then defines adultery?  Let's look at Mat 5:28, "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."\n\nLust, after all, is the driving force that is in league with costly apparel.  With the costly apparel displayed among women or men, it is rightly so that godly men and women, if not careful, would fall into temptation and seek wrongly the things of the world.  So adultery is defined in both the physical as well as the mental boundaries of lust.\n\nLet's look at other verses in Deuteronomy that will shed some light on modest apparel, shall we?\n\nLet's consider firstly the issue of cross-dressers, which is considered an abomination unto the Lord God.  Why is it considered an abomination by God?  In Deuteronomy 22:5, "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God."\n\nThe Lord God has said it is an abomination to gender-specific people to wear the opposite clothes.  No man can wear a woman's clothes as a woman cannot wear a man's clothes.  But, we did not shed some light on modest apparel, did we?\n\nThis may shed light concerning the issue of costly vs. modest.  The issue of the women who are pulling their clothes' skirt line high up the thigh is considered nudity before God.  With the world being conformed and catered to special interests as well as the delights of the world, take a look here at Isa 47:2-3, "...bare the leg, uncover the thigh....  Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man."\n\nSo if a woman revealed her thighs by buying costly apparel and tempting men to lust after her, this would be screaming full of shame.  God has said uncover the thigh and it is declared nudity, the bare flesh of a woman or man revealed to others.\n\nHe has also said vengeance willl not be visited by God as a man.  This could mean various but dreadful scenarios for women or men who may already have been in trouble without them realizing it.  When men are tempted easily enough to find her pleasant and think of carnal desire, there's no question there will be something happening.\n\nAccording to Psalm 31, there are words about coverings.  This would also detail modest apparel.  A woman is covering her entire body not because of t
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The Bible also says that the Wife should reverence her husband.\n\nEph. 5.33
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It is a twist on scripture. My wife grew up in the same kind of church, a preachers daughter. If these bunch of legalisms would read the bible they would find out that that scripture ends with, "But we have no such customs in our churches." The original intent of this was concerning the Jewish law where women were supposed to cover their heads as a sign of subservience to God and their husbands. It's pure legalism. I have argued on the hair being a coverings also and how ridiculous this is. If hair is considered a covering, then men can go to church without pants on since we have hair covering our legs. It is legalism plain and simple.
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yup !!! i think it  that way sister......veil is enough i think burka is not mandatory, the purpose should be fulfilled that a lady should'nt be exposed enough to strangers.Islam is very  easy to practise thats wht i believe.
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First of all let me tell you that i agree with you. But to clear things more, covering the hair for a Muslim woman is something that should be done exactly like Christian women are supposed to cover their hais, however, when you come to choice there are a lot of Muslim women whom do not cover their hair (they are still Muslims). As for what some governemts are doing to force women to cover their hair well i think its up to the government itself and whoever does not like it can leave the country (thats a choice)...
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Actually, there's nothing in the Quran that speaks of any number of virgins in heaven, that is just a stereotypical rumor that some have decided to spread against Islam.\n\nIt DOES however, mention a great ammount of "houris" which is a non-gendered creature of light and beauty (no mention of any sexual nature), and is meant for both the men AND the women. No one is certain what their purpose is, we can only speculate.\n\nTo further answer your question, the descriptions of heaven aren't meant only for a man or woman, but both genders enjoy all of it's bounties. What few descriptions are given aren't necessarily and exact of heaven itself, but merely the best representation that can be given to us at this time. God tells us that even our greatest imaginations of the beauty and bounties of heaven cannot compare to the real thing, as it is beyond our understanding. So when the Quran describes heaven as "gardens beneath which rivers flow" it is simply giving us a small explanation in the best way that we can understand. The holy lands rest in the mostly barren deserts, so to describe that the heavens will consist of gardens and springs ("beneath which rivers flow") is showing the desert folk just how rewarding it can be, so that they will work for it, making the best of this life in preparation for the next.\nI hope this helped you.
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I have often wondered this, too. I found a pretty good article on the subject, if you would click on the link below. It doesn't really promote it, but it doesn't condemn it either. It, basically, lets you take a look at the reasons in your heart for doing it, and where you stand with God. \n\nThe Bible warns us against getting wrapped up in our looks, but it also says that we should try to make ourselves look good for our husbands (different words of course).\n\nIn response to Catlins Playhouse's remark, sin is sin. I say that because of her comment "do you think God is going to be mad at you when all these other people..." God will judge us based on His laws and the convictions He places in our hearts. If you go to have cosmetic surgery and you feel the Holy Spirit urging you not to, but you do it anyway, you will be judged on that. \n\nI'm not telling you not to do it. I think you should pray about it. God will let you know.
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According to my restricted knowledge of Islam I believe that it encourages modesty in terms of clothing especially with regards to women. Does this entail covering your head too? I mean a woman can wear loose clothes etc., not covering her head, and still appear modest. Is there any explicit directive in the Qur'an or the Hadith requiring women to cover their heads?  \nPlease kindly explain.  \n\nI agree with your statement with the exception that with reference to modesty, there are no gender-based differences in the directives of the Qur'an, in principle. However, the practical application of these directives may differ for men and women, due to the natural differences between the two.  \nYou write:  Does this entail covering your head too?\n \nHead covering has not been made obligatory upon women by the Shari`ah. However, it is a well known fact that head-covering for women has remained an integral part of the noble social traditions of each one of the three Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Head-covering has traditionally been considered a symbol of nobility and modesty in all of these traditions. In view of this significance of head-covering, it is recommended for Muslim women to adhere to this practice.\nYou write:\nI mean a woman can wear loose clothes etc., not covering her head, and still appear modest. Is there any explicit directive in the Qur'an or the Hadith requiring women to cover their heads?\nAn individual's concept of what may or may not constitute immodesty can be greatly influenced by his/her social background. However, as should be clear from the foregoing, for a Muslim, a Christian or a Jew, who gives any importance to the social traditions established and condoned by the prophets of God, the teachings entailed in these traditions should serve as a standard to emulate, even though these traditions are not a part of the Shari`ah.\nThere are indeed some traditions in which the Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have condoned and recommended the referred tradition of covering heads and adhering to modest attire. However, firstly, there is some difference of opinion among the scholars of Hadith relating to the authenticity of some of these narratives; and, secondly, in view of the elaborate prescription of the Qur'an in this regard, these narratives, even if considered authentic, should be seen as a part of the social tradition condoned and promoted by the Prophet (pbuh), rather than as a part of the Islamic Shari`ah.  \nI hope this helps.
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"“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the other” [al-Nisa’ 4:34]"\n\ni'm not sure how this can possibly be interpreted to say that men excel over women. i think we all know that normally the people who protect and maintain a person is serving them. we can see this because kings were always protected and maintained by their lowly serfs and knights. if the women are meant to be served, according to this verse, then clearly the koran is saying that it is women who in fact excel over men, and men's only use is to serve women. therefore, muslim men have no place in the government, in teaching positions, or making decisions on behalf of a woman. \n\nhas that clarified things a little bit?
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Well men are not as attractive as women are, no offense. But still, they certainly do have rules for being modest.  They cannot go around with their shirt off or shirt unbuttoned enough for the chest to show. they should not wear short shorts.  They actually should avoid wearing shorts altogether, but its not really considered a big deal. The prophet Muhammad never showed his legs and the men are supposed to follow his example.  I'm a girl and i dont find anything interesting about guys in shorts.  though, they really shouldn't because the men aren't supposed to pray in shorts and should be covered and also wear a cap. sandals are no problem. women can wear flip flops or heels or anything else.  also men cant wear tight jeans, pants, or shirts either all according to Islam but the society practicing it is a different subject. Also, to be modest, men aren't supposed to stare at the women or flirt with them. t shirts are acceptable though\nhope it helps
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It's for modesty's sake.  One of the reasons Muslim women wear head coverings is because the hair is considered one of her most attractive features.  Covering the face is like taking the next step, and wearing a burqa is the extreme.  (In a similar way, Muslim men are supposed to keep their arms covered.)  By covering up, they are choosing to focus more on spiritual matters than on wordly ones.  In sexual matters, it helps avoid sin because it reduces temptation for the man and is a self-restraint for the woman.
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Yes, they have every right to condemn such a law. What a person wants to wear is up to a person's personal choices, as long as it levels to decency. That country is violating rights to religious freedom. No one has any right to interfere into other people's faith's.
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Why must women protect themselves from men?  Are Islamic men...violent?  Will they see a "pretty little thing" and go crazy with lust and want?\nReally, everybody's answers state that women need to shield themselves from sexual desires and perhaps attacks by men...Are the men in the middle east completely out of control?  These answers make it seem as though if a woman were to show her hair or, Allah forbid, her shoulder, that she would be bombarded by horny, violent Muslim men.  Aren't they supposed to be peaceful?  Shouldn't belonging  to a peaceful and loving religion be solid footing enough for one to see another of the opposite sex and not go ape sh*t?
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1 Peter 3\n1 [Wives] be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
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The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:15), the fact that there was a command against tattoos should cause us to question. The New Testament does not say anything about whether a believer should or should not get a tattoo.\n\n \n\nIn relation to tattoos and body piercings, a good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). The Bible does not command against tattoos or body piercings, but it also does not give us any reason to believe God would have us get tattoos or body piercings.\n\n \n\nAnother issue to consider is modesty. The Bible instructs us to dress modestly (1 Timothy 2:9). One aspect of dressing modestly is making sure everything that should be covered by clothing is adequately covered. However, the essential meaning of modesty is not drawing attention to yourself. People who dress modestly dress in such a way that they do not draw attention to themselves. Tattoos and body piercings most definitely draw attention. In this sense, tattoos and body piercings are not modest.\n\n \n\nAn important Scriptural principle on issues that the Bible does not specifically address is that if there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to not engage in that activity. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). We need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. Although 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 does not directly apply to tattoos or body piercings, it does give us a principle, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. If our bodies belong to God, we should make sure we have His clear "permission" before we "mark it up" with tattoos or body piercings.
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The counsel was that those women professing to be Christians needed to dress moderately and with soundness of mind. The same applies today. Christian women need to make sure they are not following in some of the very immoral styles of dress popular today, as well as not overdoing it by only wearing the most expensive, well-todo styles either.