SHOULD AMERlCAN WOMEN BE REQUIRED TO WEAR VEILS?
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BLACK WOMEN YES, SINCE THEY ARE UGLY.
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I love how some Muslims say, "They are not forced to wear them, they wear them by choice." But what happens to the women who choose NOT to wear them? They get beaten with sticks... it's no wonder they all "choose" to wear them. And don't even try to tell me I'm wrong, I've seen it with my own eyes in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and even Jordan and Egypt. Aparently Arab men cannot control their lustful thoughts if even a strand of hair is poking out where they can see it.
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No. In many religions it was required for an older girl or woman to keep her hair at least partially covered. With a hat, scarf, mantilla, or even a paper towel in a pinch.\nA woman's hair was looked upon as a "crowning glory" for her, and it was a simple gesture of humility and modesty for her to wear something on her head.\nThe same wasn't thought about men's hair, so men removed their hats as a show of respect.\nIt's as simple as that. Being an older woman, the Queen probably is just sticking with the old traditions.
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Assalamoalakum Sister,\n\nIf they think women in hijab are scary, they have a lot of issues. Women with hijab are the most trust-worthy women on the planet. If American women were to be friends with a woman wearing a hijab, they would never have to worry about their husbands looking at us. lol. I am an American woman who wears hijab, and to be honest, it doesn't bother me when I get stared at, or when people don't want to be friends with me. If they don't want to befriend me because I'm wearing a hijab, then they are bigotted and selfish. And look at the friends they are going to pick. They won't have the morals of Muslim women, that's for sure. And wearing the hijab is a great way to sort out who your real friends are. Your real friends, whether Muslim or not, will love you and accept you for who you are completely. The truth is that people in non-Muslim countries won't be satisfied with us until we become like western women, and since we never will become like western women, they will never be happy with us. The best thing to worry about is whether Allah is happy with us. That is the most important thing, sister. Assalamoalakum, Sis Safiyah
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No, because they will bash your head if you get naked. Remember to also wear a hood so your face doesn't show either.
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I agree, women today dress more like prostitutes than respectful. There's no reason for them to show that much skin, its so tasteless. They don't have to wear burkas, but they don't need to dress like they're in porno flic neither. 42+ years ago women dressed very tastefully, why can't go back to that?
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I absolutely agree that people have the right to wear what they want in a free country, but if that item causes unease to others it should be common sense to those insisting upon wearing it, that they will be causing concern to people around them.\nI could not for example walk down the street wearing a balaclava without arising suspicion and should accept that that is the situation.\nI have no issue with a turban, or with anyone displaying their religion through what they wear, but when your doing so puts me on edge, because I don't know what is going on behind the 'mask', that is where I think the line should be drawn.\nHow do I know for example that the person in front of me, the only part of whom I can see is their eyes, is not a man who might attack me, is not someone carrying a weapon???  How do I know that?  Anyone, could wear this outfit, non-muslims too, because they are able to hide behind it.\nAs a secondary point, if we were to go to a muslim country we would be made to wear the outfit, even though it is not our culture or religion, and if we did not we would be stoned to death.  So don't be telling me that we are not tolerent of other cultures!!
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Hi! I'm from India. Here, as well as in some developed Islamic nations like Pakistan, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey etc. Muslim women have lots of freedom. We can pursue higher education and are consented in marriage issues. Although we can get out and roam but still the burkah is obligatory; and yes, even for the elite class ladies. If you do not follow purdah, they stick labels on you, the other women. Many college girls these days go out without it, wear make-up, and even try some western outfits! But suddenly some religious fanatics start making an issue of it, like they did when they blew Sania Mirza's(a tennis pro)case out of proportion for wearing a sports dress too skimpy and 'anti-Islamic'. Why don't they let us wear what we are comfortable in? Also, the divorce laws inflict great injustice upon us as even in today's India, any Muslim man can end his marriage by saying 'talaaq' thrice. Then there is polygamy( my sister's husband married another woman just for her family's money) and what not......! The conclusion? That Muslim women are still in shackles.....!
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Girl..im proud of you! and for the person down below about not a wearing a viel in afghanistan and women voting...all these aspects are becasue of the EXTREMIST GOVERNMENTS in these countries and not because of Islam...Why dont you look at UAE. UAE is a muslim country with Churches, Temples and muslims arent FORCED to wear a Viel either. There are women in government positions eg Sheikha Lubna. The things happening in Pakistan like honour killing are not justifiable by Islam and are Wrong!!! Islam does not encourage this kind of behaviour.
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Moslem women that cover their head, even the bible says that all women should cover their head.\n\n1Corinthinians 11:3-6 it says "If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off, and it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head"
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I'll make it easy for you. Men tend to badger and take advantage of women who wear very tight clothing. The hijab protects us against these men. That's the whole point -----> PROTECTION! It is not oppressive!!! Do you see muslims woman complaining? NO!
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I am a practising muslim, i pray 5 times a day. I don't think hijab is necessary in this day & age.Hijab was introduced when the life of women was difficult and it was a danger for women not to wear it at that time. But now it is a danger to wear it, people who wear the hijab get all kinds of abuse and humiliation. After 9/11 wearing the hijab has increased a lot. If the war and terror in the Middle East stops maybe these women will think about integrating more.Wearing a label is not as necessary as practising. Some people still do bad things whilst wearing a label. Is it right to hide under the label of a muslim?
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no, that should be left to the men.  Women should look like women, men should look like men.
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No, you don't have to unless there are males in the house and you would like to pay some respect to their belief.  But if you're going to a house where there are only females, it's not necessary.  Did you know that when Muslim women go to a all female gathering, they can take the head covering off.  In fact most of them adorn themselves (make-up, jewelery, fancy clothes, etc) when they go to such places.  \n\nHowever, if you choose to wear one out of respect and tolerance to her religion, by all means go ahead.  It's not disrespectful at all being the fact that you are not Muslim.  It is actually a very friendly and respectful gesture.  \n\nI know my old principal of my elementary school was very fascinated by Islam and very respectful.  So on the Islamic Holidays, she would wear a head covering to school.  I found that awsome.
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No, they can wear a hijab but not the veil.
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in Iran they have to,if they don't,they'll be imprisoned or tortured!IT'S A LAW.in other islamic secular countries like Malaysia they cover their bodies due to their belief
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both the bible and the Quran tell their woman to wear a headscarf