what do u think of a woman if she covered her hair as a muslim ?

Answer 1

I wouldn't think anything at all. That's her deal, not mine.

Answer 2

Honestly, I feel sorry for her, because presumably she is not free.

Edit: to those who feel so judged. Well, perhaps my opinion was formed because I haven't gotten to know a veiled woman in person yet. But why is that - how do you get to be friends with a veiled woman? It doesn't seem so easy to do.

Also, if wearing a veil is so great, why don't more people choose to do so, who have the free choice? Perhaps it gives you freedom in the context of a certain culture, but I suspect that is only relative freedom. Like if women are just being traded, then a veil might protect you from just being traded based on your looks. Perhaps you have to constantly fear being raped if you show your good looks, so it is freedom from being raped? I don't know what really happens in your culture (I actually don't think it is so bad, but I can't think of better examples right now), this is just an example - but why don't you enlighten me instead of complaining about the judgement. Point me to an online blog of a veiled woman about her daily life, I think I would read it with interest.

And if you mention following gods orders by wearing a veil, sorry, but in my opinion you are not free. I am not religious and I think religious people are not free thinkers. What entitles YOU to judge me, though? Am I not entitled to my opinion, just as you are? You may go on wearing your veil, for all I care, I am not pushing my judgement on you.

Answer 3

This is a tough question. Is it a sign of oppression from a patriarchal society and a patriarchal god? I think it is. I respect a person's right to choose their belief's. To a degree. How much of what we believe in is from our conditioning as children? How many of us follow our own paths to spiritualitiy without the bondage of dogma? Ultimately that is a veil. Dogma. Just as catholics confess and use rosary's, with their veiled nuns, and christians are well, christians beating people over the head with a literal bible, and all of the other silly crap that comes from religion. It's dogma. If your shoving that dogma down someone else's throat and not allow one to follow their own spiritual path, then that's where the judgement comes in. But, if the dogma makes you happy, and brings you peace in your soul, then that's good for you. If a veil makes you feel that love, that too is good. Just know that it is not always necessary to know God.

Answer 4

Thank you very much for this question; really interesting to know the answer! Obviously I am a veiled Muslim girl.
I only wonder:
* why do people assume that veil is a sign of oppression?
* who do people think is forcing me to put my veil on?
* If Allah asks me to do this, and I do it out of love for Him, why does this bother people?
* why wouldn't I do something that protects me, is a source of pride and respect for me and honours me?
* even if you disagree that veil is one of the evidences that Islam respects women, why does it make that much of a difference for you? why can't you take me for what I am since I am not hurting you?
* what is the difference between a woman who prays and a woman who is veilded? They are submitting to Allah and doing what He commands!
* why does my personal choices have to affect the way you judge me?
* how can say we are tolerant, non-judgemental, not stereotyping, respect personal choices, etc when we judge people according to 'what is on their heads' rather than 'what is in their heads'?

With all respect :)

Answer 5

I think that since she had put physical limitation on her then she would probably be covered under many other limitations. She would not shake hands with opposite sex for example!

Answer 6

It's good. It's a sign of respecting herself and her body and saving her beauty for her husband, it's modest and so long as SHE is choosing to do it, not being forced by anyone, I think it's her choice and a nice one.

Answer 7

For GOD sake , look at yourselves in the mirror and ask " Who are you to judge ?" . Are you doing what YOUR GOD is asking you to fullfill ? Are you in the position to question HIS command ? The one that created you ? I'm a Muslim myself and my wife puts on a veil every single day. I'm one lucky S.O.B because she only shows her beautiful self to me.

Answer 8

Nothing I would look at her as i would any other woman. I would also respect her believes and values.

Answer 9

I wouldn't like to communicate with such a person.

Answer 10

women are beautiful, why hide it? I don't understand a religion that doesn't respect women. They are our mothers, daughters, and, sisters. Would you do that to any of them. I wouldn't!!!!