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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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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religion such as September 11 2001 where members of Al Queda bombed the twin towers in America that had an effect as it was to do with religion. People who are Muslim study the Islam religion. The burqa is known by several different names such as Hijab‚ headscarf‚ Veil‚ niqab khimar‚ chador‚ or jilba. The question being asked is whether other Western states to follow the Belgian and French examples and ban the full Islamic body and face-covering veil—or more specifically‚ the burqa and the niqab
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covers their bodies from head to toe‚ in some cases including the eyes. The Burqa was mainly worn in the Middle East to symbolize that a woman was married‚ so other men couldn’t look at them in sexual ways. The Burqa is sometimes confused with the hijab. The hijab is a scarf that covers a woman’s head to chest‚ unlike the Burqa covering the whole body. The banning of the burqa in public is a very delinquent situation because it fights for the safety of individuals over morality and ethics since it can
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world the burqa has become a subject of discussion and controversy. These articles of clothing are part of the Islamic faith‚ they are cultural and religious symbols. There are many names for these articles of clothing some being burka‚ burqa‚ veil‚ hijab and niqab. It loosely covers the woman’s entire body‚ plus the head. The burqa erases the Muslim women’s identity. It is said that the burqa is a symbol of traditionally conservative Afghan society and Taliban subjugation. But the burqa has also became
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INTRODUCTION The holy prophet (peace be upon him) had expressed his concern for the basic rights and respectable place for women in society 1400 years ago. In this regard‚ however certain restrictions particularly observance of purdha by women deemed extremely necessary‚ which was ordered by almighty Allah. ¡§Say ¡§o¡¨ Muhammad‚ to believing men that they should observe modesty of the eyes and hidden parts
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Kathy Elvidge Margaret Galvin English 111-15R 27 Jan 2013 The Women Covered By a Veil The Islamic veil is a very mysterious piece of garment that has very many questions behind it.What does the veil stand for and why do Muslim women wear them? Why is there so much controversy about this piece of cloth? Most Muslim women wear a veil to show respect for their religion and God"(Murphy15). They feel they are closer to Allah and are doing the right thing. (Murphy15) Wearing the veil for Muslim
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wear pants either. Afghan women also wear a head piece called a burqa. The burqa is a scarf type of head dress that covers the chest neck and head. The burqa is worn by most afghan women to maintain modesty. The word burqa is similar to the word hijab‚ which means‚ veil‚ curtain and screen. Typically the women that wear the burqas are a part of the islam faith and their faith teaches them that the only way that women can speak to god in prayer is through the veil. The only people that can see the
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GDG 574 PACKAGING DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Name : Nurul hidayah binti Khalid Matrix No. : 2013269174 Group : AD 241 3B Lecturer : Sir Ezal bin Daud Product The first product I choose product Coffee and Tea of ’Yogi’. Yogi Tea is good for health‚ using natural ingredients. Yogi has the distinct advantage. The Yogi gives energy and elevates mood. I find that there are many weaknesses in terms of product design‚ such as typography‚ color‚ illustration‚ design‚ packaging
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stand by a ban which does exactly the opposite of promoting multiculturalism? To some people the Burqa is a symbol of the oppression of women and a statement of the domination of men. Perfectly stated by Dr Raihan Ismail‚ who is a Muslim and wears the Hijab‚ women are only oppressed by wearing the Burqa if they are being
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