I've been contemplating wearing some kind of head covering for the past 12-18 months. I'm a Baha'i, and in Baha'i scripture it says nothing about women having to veil. In fact, our scripture says:
"It hath been forbidden you to carry arms unless essential, and permitted you to attire yourselves in silk. The Lord hath relieved you, as a bounty on His part, of the restrictions that formerly applied to clothing and to the trim of the beard."
In Islam, the religion before the Baha'i Era began, women had to cover everything except for the face and hands. As Baha'i women, we no longer have to observe this restriction, so we do not have to wear the hijab. However, while veiling is not mandatory, I do agree with their argument in favor of it. I've finally come to a conclusion, and started veiling. I LOVE IT!
Are there any other non-Muslim women who veil themselves, and how did you come to this conclusion? Please share. :^)
2007-03-01
12:00:14
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Dolores G. Llamas
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