Muslim and non-muslim women............?

Yes..alhumduillah (all praises due to Allah(God))

Why? First it is the commandment of Allah the Most Merciful the Oft Forgiving....

What do i think of the hijaab? I think it is good...about 6 years ago. i embraced this religion..Islam...I DID not wear the scarf for i was not ready to do so...One day..i was badly sexually harassed.. and right then i knew what was meant when Allah said...

Surah Al-Nur (the Light) (24:31) in the Quran states: "They (the believing women) should draw their head coverings over their bosoms...". .

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:59) states: "O Prophet [PBUH] Tell thy wives and daughters and the believing women that they should put on their outer garments; that is most convenient in order that THEY MAY BE RECOGNIZED (as Muslims) and not be molested."

"..and not be MOLEDSTED." i understood that..and from that day on..i wore the scraf..for the sake of Allah and the protection for myself....I am proud to wear to Hijaab..stronger and will always..inshaAllah (God willing) will

As salaam walikum

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--For Muslim women, COVERING THE HEAD IS NOT THE SIGN OF DEGRADATION or oppression. It is a commandment from Allah, who is not male or female, and thus, would not discriminate against women, a segment of His creation.

.--Rather, HEAD-COVERING IS A SIGN OF PURITY AND DIGNITY. It highlights the Muslim woman as a pure, chaste woman and sets her apart from the immoral behavior associated with women who dress immodestly.

.--The HIJAB IS A SORT OF "SCREEN" BETWEEN THE CHASTE MUSLIM WOMAN AND THE EVIL THAT EXISTS IN THE WORLD. When a woman wears a hijab she is less likely to be harassed by men with lusty motives; SHE IS LESS LIKELY TO BE EXPLOITED FOR HER BEAUTY AND FEMINITY.

--The Hijab allows a woman to move about outside the confines of her home WITH HER ATTENTION ON THE TASKS SHE HAS SET OUT TO DO. The Muslim woman does not try to impress anyone but Allah when outside of her home. She is not concerned if men find her attractive, or if people are impressed because she has the latest fashions, or the newest hairstyle. She leaves her home as a SELF-CONFIDENT PART OF HUMAN RACE, not as a fashion-plate seeking stares and adoration in order to gain self-esteem.

--The hijab cuts down on competition among women. How many people in the West sacrifice financial savings and health in order to have plastic surgery - in a desperate attempt to meet up to an unrealistic standard of beauty. IN ISLAM, WOMEN ARE APPRECIATED FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE, PIETY AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY. When women wear hijab one finds that the most beautiful women are not necessarily the most popular. Rather, a woman is assessed for her mind, and not just superficial physical traits.

As salam mu alaikkum sister "muslimah". Here is a poem for you and all the other believing women...

What do you see when you look at me?

Do you see someone limited, or someone free

All some people can do is just look and stare

Simply because they can't see my hair

Others think I am controlled and uneducated

They think that I am limited and un-liberated

They are so thankful that they are not me

Because they would like to remain 'free'

Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used

Describing women who are cheated on and abused

They think that I do not have opinions or voice

They think that being hooded isn't my choice

They think that the hood makes me look caged

That my husband or dad are totally outraged

All they can do is look at me in fear

And in my eye there is a tear

Not because I have been stared at or made fun of

But because people are ignoring the One up above

On the day of judgment they will be the fools

Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules

Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie

But at least I am filled with more inner beauty

See I have declined from being a guy's toy

Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy

Real men are able to appreciate my mind

And aren't busy looking at my behind

Hooded girls are the ones really helping the Muslim cause

The role that we play definitely deserves applause

I will be recognized because I am smart and bright

And because some people are inspired by my sight

The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility

In the back of their mind they wish they were me

We have the strength to do what we think is right

Even if it means putting up a life long fight

You see we are not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt

We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt

So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated

We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated

We are the ones that are free and pure

We're free of STD's that have no cure

So when people ask you how you feel about the hood

Just sum it up by saying, 'Baby its all good!'

Women whether Muslim or Non Muslim is female gender.In fact muslim women are more trated as a sexual object.There only duty is do sex.They have no freedom or right to educate.Sexually oppresed are muslim women.Triple Talak is in human.Man can have many wives.I pity muslim women.They are treated only for sex.

Nuns accept the dress on their own and with full freedom.Becoming nun is not compulsory.There is no comparison between a Christian nun and an ordinary muslim woman.But it is your choice,no body can criticise your belief or your life style.

First, lets address the male marriage practices. A Muslim man may marry any woman who is of the judeo-christian religions including all sects of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is only when a woman of a non-judeo-christian religion, such as Hinduism or Buddhism is to marry a Muslim man that she must convert. This is because adherents of Judaism, Christianity and Islam all worship the same singular god. As for women, in a strict Koranic view of Muslim marriage, it would be prohibited for a woman to marry a non-Islamic man unless he converts. This is because the man is considered the leader of the family and the family's religious doings, and as such it would be possible for the female to be dissuaded from her Muslim heritage and belief structure. An exemption that has been touted over the century by various religious scholars is that if a man is upheld in the community to a high degree that his non-Muslim status has little bearing upon his "righteousness and ability to provide a Muslim upbringing for his wife and children" the father of the Muslim female has the discretion as to whether or not his daughter may marry the non-Muslim. This is however restricted to those of the judeo-christian religions with no exception for other religions with out conversion.

for the non-muslims:

what do you think of hijab(headcovering)?

wasn't it originated as a protection from sandstorms? well whatever its origin is,as long as you're wearing it out of personal choice and not because you're forced to or whatever there's nothing wrong with it.but sometimes don't you think it's a bit impractical to go into extremes? im from sri lanka and it's a pretty hot country and most muslim women just suffer because of wearing the hijab.

actually the ones who suffer the most are the ones who wear the whole robe sort of thing (i'm sorry,i don't know the name for it) + the hijab. u don't have to be covered from head to toe to be dressed modestly. i agree,in the west women reveal wayyyy too much but in my country most women dress decently and unrevealingly so don't u think moderation would be better than extremism?

however,i strongly believe that a person's CHOICE is the most important.if u have no problem with wearing it,even in stifling heat,then i don't think anyone should criticise it.but IF a woman is forced into wearing it,that's not right.tc!

first question what do i think of hijab? i believe they are beautiful. i love the vibrant colors. i was at the mall and i saw a pregnant woman wearing a hijab that matched her outfit. she looked sooo beautiful, i could not help but to stare at her gorgeous garment. then felt bad because i made her feel self conscious.

any way about your comments about western women i agree that in the media women are treated like sex objects, and this is why many young girls lack self-esteem and only derive their self worth from their looks.

I respect your beliefs, and how strongly you feel about them. At the same time I believe that what you wear is not as important as your intentions and what is in your heart.

oh yea i was forgetting your comment about oppression i believe all women are oppressed in some way or an other. i would also include men in the oppressed category. we are oppressed because of wealth, or lack their of, ethnic background, skin color, the reasons are endless. i guess what matters the most is the feeling that you are in control and choosing what you want in your life. like wearing or not wearing a hijab.

By the way I love your avatar and the hijab

AS long as I'm not called a sex object out to impress men because my head is uncovered and I like fitted t-shirts, than the same goes for you. If this is our choice than it means what we want it to mean. The greatest importance is our dignity.

IF you act with dignity. You could be in skin and the world would still see it. Mostly though, that is the one commonity of human nature that most like to forgo.

I have a story for you. Ever heard of the Mall of America? This is extremely multicultural place to hang out. I was in a store chosing things to try on and the person at the dressing room was a muslim woman in hijab. Dignity. She treated that job with dignity, and immediately I felt the need to bow slightly to her in honor of that moment and her. We don't match on the outside, but inside it was stunning. I loved it. I walked away, impacted. So I know what you are saying. It doesn't change my choices but I understand and honor yours. It's the best way for both of us.

A nun isn't considered opressed because she chooses to wear what she does. and most nuns these days don't wear the full habit. Only the head covering and some don't even do that. Now if you choose to wear the head covering and what not more power to you.. However it is very scarey to people when they hear of the extreme cases where a woman is stoned to death because she wasn't wearing her head covering. The other thing is... that it seems to me that Islam puts the responciblity all on the one who is being lusted after instead of the one who is doing the lusting. One can dress modestly with out covering every inch of themselves. I can be modest wearing a teeshirt and jeans... but if someone desides that they are going to stare at me that's not my fault. Now I go out wearing short shorts and a haulter top and I think it's not my fault when guys whistle... well that's just foolish.

What i'm trying to say... is that if one lusts it is their responciblity and their sin. NOT the object of their lust. UNLESS that person purposefully puts themselves out there to be lusted after. It is the intent of the heart.

I don't see anything of the head covering as anything but a mark that says I follow this religion... like a priests color or a cross neckless or a hindus red dotted forehead. Now the burkah (forgive my aweful spelling) that i think is oppressive. when you can only show a womans eyes and fingers and toes... it shows me that they are afraid of their women... and they have so little self control they would rather hide their women than learning how to strengthen and control their own minds.

Cultures differ i don't think woman living in africa and south america who go around half naked are immodest... because in that culture it's not considered to be sexual to do such things just the way they live. And men who go to such places shouldn't expect the women there to change their behavior to stop their lust. They need to strengthen their own minds to see women more than sex objects

I am a christian... our hair is our covering believe it or not. And if we cover our heads it is to remind us that the spirit should be covering the flesh.. that christ is our covering our head. Someone mentioned Mary covering her head. That is a combination of a jewish tradition and just dealing with the weather. Many jewish women still cover their heads in worship.

I would have to put this to you... you notice how many have commented on the beauty of the scarves... many men would be more attracted to and lust more over a woman wearing something decreative on their heads... it creates an air of mystery. Just goes to show... no matter what you do someone is going to consider it immodest in some way. It's just the way people are unfortunately.

I am a recent convert to Islam and no i do not wear the Hijab or veil, mainly because i don't think i'm at that state of religiousity yet and secondly because of the stigma attached to it today. It is a sad case on my behalf, and personally i do not see the hijab as a symbol of oppression, but as a symbol of my faith, nevertheless because of the few bad apples, life has become unbearable for many good Muslims who now have to explain their religious choices to people.

Overall i believe that because of media representation, the veil has become a ridiculed item of clothing in the West, which is really sad since it's part and parcel of someone's faith.

i'm not a muslim woman but i think that if the hijab is a part of your religion then just wear it. people can't really judge as it is a part of your faith just like other people do different things for their religions.

on your other point, women in the west are not sex obejects to men. we choose to wear what we want to wear for us and how we feel at the time, not for the men.

I'm not a Muslim, but i can see the logic in why people wear them.

There are a few Muslim girls at my uni and they cover their hair in this way, and i don't see it as oppression, they have them in all shapes, sizes and colours etc, and i have seen them in traditional colours, and people wearing designer pieces of material in this way.

I see the male, and for that matter the female western view of how women should be as oppressive.

I'm not thin, and i don't want to be, i wish the media would stop trying to tell me that i should be thin. Woman are just as guilty of allowing this, when people argue the first thing a woman will use as an offencive term is 'your fat.'

If you feel liberated by wearing your hijab then go ahead, you are the one who has to live your life.

I see no harm in them.