Please no rude or desrespectful comments on either religion, if you have nothing informative to bring along we really do not want to hear it.
Thank you.
2006-08-13 16:01:07 · 7 answers · asked by Ignorant_American 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In order to make them look as shapeless (and therefore sexless) as possible.
2006-08-13 16:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it was fashionable over 1000 years ago, and in highly conservative communities these things hang on.
The pope has as one his title the title of Pontiff Maximus which was one of the religious positions Julius Cesar held before Christ
2006-08-13 16:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women, that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad): that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.) holy Quran
2006-08-13 16:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by IQ girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They tend to think that all men will want to screw them if they wear jeans and a t shirt, so they cover their bodies so guys won't wonder why they don't shave their legs and armpits.
PS I saw a group of Muslim chicks at the mall yesterday. Now this was a southern rural area...What could they possibly be shopping for at old navy? Shouldn't they stick to shopping Fabric stores?
2006-08-13 16:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nun's wear it as a sign of obedience to God, but it isn't forbidden that they don't wear it, they can show their face and hair. Muslim women wear it as a sign of obedience to God AND MEN, and aren't allowed to remove it becuase it is shameful to do so, apparently.
2006-08-13 16:07:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is a matter of modesty. want people to look at me for who i am ..not my body..your body should be for your husbands eyes only.. Its a matter of respect....
2006-08-13 16:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chastity, modesty & self-respect...
2006-08-13 16:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by toyoyo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋