about France and other European countries outlawing burqas in public have left me conflicted. The burqa is a long‚ head to toe garment worn by many Muslim women in public. These bans also include the niqab‚ which covers the face‚ and is part of the hijab‚ which covers the head and hair. Part of me agrees that the wearing of this garment is unnecessary‚ if not a security concern; another part of me feels that no government should be telling its citizens what they can and cannot wear. Can we balance
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Islam is a world religion; its presence can be felt all over the world through conversion or migration. However‚ the most visible symbol of Islam’s presence in the West is the hijab—the headdress used by a Muslim woman to cover her head The Term Hijab The term “hijab—الحجاب”literally means a cover‚ curtain or screen. It is not a technical term used in Islamic jurisprudence for the dress code of women. The term used in Islamic jurisprudence that denotes the conduct of unrelated men and women
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Having lived my whole life by the teachings of the Islamic faith‚ I understand the appreciations and values associated with the Hijab. However‚ also living in Canada‚ a pro-western society‚ I also see how some might see it as an oppression set upon Muslim women; objectively isolating them from the rest of society. I believe that the Hijab means much more than just a piece of cloth covering a woman’s hair. It represents their identity and their pride. It is considered to be the flag
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‘Tudung Ekin’ and ‘Selendang’. According to Sehmina (2007)‚ Muslims believe that God created women with certain privileges when she covers herself on a higher level and men will look at her with respect. Actually‚ ‘Tudung Bawal’ is really a modern hijab worn by women of Muslim as an element of the efforts to adhere to the religions conditions regulated by Islam. ‘Tudung Bawal’ come from the flat scarf and it usually has some elements of embroidery at the edges of the scarf. This design is usually
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my head look big in this” by Randa Abdel – Fattah the main character Amal makes a decision to wear a hijab full time “voluntarily”. The decision to wear a hijab changes the way she sees herself‚ her faith and her culture. Amal’s thoughts on herself change her confidence level‚ her views on her faith change by the safety and connection with the world around her that she feels when wearing the hijab‚ which intern helps her identify her identity. The way she sees her culture changes when she starts understanding
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EXPLANATION OF EACH VEIL AL-AMIRA- A classic style‚ easily and comfortably worn. A two-piece set‚ the Al-Amira hijab comes with an underscarf complemented by a matching elasticated fabric hijab that fits snugly over the head. SHAYLA- are classic‚ versatile and timeless. A rectangular scarf that is easy to wear in a variety of styles‚ it is also known as a Pashmina‚ shawl or wrap. NIQAB- are an elegant face veils‚ allow you to move through society with the extra degree of modesty you want‚ without
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however‚ that are gradually neglecting the importance of a hijab according to Leila Ahmed‚ author of the article “Reinventing the Veil”. Her native country‚ Kinattumkara 1 Egypt‚ and other advanced Arab countries like Jordan and Syria. Islamists in America too have disregarded the hijab due to the post-9/11 atmosphere that led to criticism of the religion. Kinattumkara 2 This “veil” tells a lot about a person. The type of jilbab or hijab tells a lot about a person. The overall clothing tells
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Research Hijabs‚ burkas‚ and other forms of coverings worn by Muslim women have always mystified me. Since I was raised in the Catholic faith in the United States‚ women in long shawls covering themselves was not a sight I saw often. However‚ I think their presence is interesting and regard them with curiosity‚ as I have questions surrounding these head and body coverings that I would like to have answered so I can better understand the faith of Islam. Mainly‚ why do Muslim women wear hijabs‚ burkas
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In the graphic memoir‚ Persepolis‚ written by Marjane Satrapi‚ the new regime takes power during the Islamic Revolution and creates new restrictions in women’s lives. Women in Iran‚ including Marjane Satrapi and her mother‚ are stripped of their freedom by being forced to conform to a restrictive dress code. The dress code was enacted because women were seen as very sexual human beings in the eyes of men. The government found that men finding women sexual was a disruption to society‚ so therefore
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The Burqa. Sylvie Maclean. A Burqa is an article of clothing that is generally considered as a religious statement. The Burqa consists of full robes and a mesh veil over the eyes. There are other options of robes that can be worn including the Hijab and the Niqab‚ where the eyes remain uncovered. According to come interpretations of the Islamic sacred text - the Koran (Qur’an) – women must wear a full veil in order to be modest. Many Muslims wear the Burqa because it is symbolises and is a part
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