I am a Muslim woman I like to wear my hijab when I go out...can my husband tell me not to wear it if he doesn't like it?
What about Niqab?? Can he tell me not to wear that?
2006-10-09 01:56:26 · 47 answers · asked by Baaad Dokhtar 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He cannot force you to do anything whatsoever. You are a person and have every right he or anyone else does. If he doesn't like it - tough. This is called freedom and many people have died for it. Use it!
2006-10-09 02:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by davespnr 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
It's actually not a stereotype in many Muslim countries. Don't pretend that those women in Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Iran are having the same choices that YOU have here in the west. That is intellectually dishonest. In those countries, they can't drive, travel alone, can't go out alone, talk to a man in public, have to wear a burka or niqab, can't vote, or some combinations thereof. Further, while you may not believe you were "forced," if you were raised and being told that the most beautiful, God-pleasing, modest women wear these, and every woman (or most) who influences you is wearing one, and you're being told that this is the only way that men will respect you for yourself and not your looks, or that it will prevent you from being raped...etc, etc, then OF COURSE you're going to "choose" to wear it. That is called "enculturation." Unfortunately, most people who have been so enculturated cannot recognize the fact. _____________________ Again, dear, YOUR experience is not representative of all Muslim women, now, is it. I know you don't get it. I'm with your mom on this one, too.
2016-03-28 02:32:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well! he obviously wants to feel comfortable in his surroundings, knowing the image of muslims all over the world, probably he's not very comfortable. You could think you are making some supreme sacrifice by not agreeing to his viewpoint. But i guess u have a duty to make this marriage work. I havent read about hijab in quran, be modest yes, and by the way, non- muslim women not wearing hijab, will also be in paradise- verse 62 in chapter (The Cow).
2006-10-16 12:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by histolytic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the moment all religious clothing and discipline are not integrating when I was at school we all denominations who did everything together If any religious practise like assembly the pupils where excused if there beliefs where different and every accepted it as usual the barmy army have got hold of it and turned it all around. it is not fair that evry one has to get all different political and religeous persuations rammed at them.
if it is not a british law that you should wear it and only you who want to do it go ahead but the word force well stand up for yourself.or see a solicitor
2006-10-14 21:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are living in the United Kingdom you are resident in a country which prides itself that within the Law we are all free individuals. We all have the benefit of free speech. You presumably have a good reason for not adopting western dress and if that is the case so be it. Your husband, if he cares for you must believe his request is the best for you both. Clearly you have access to express your thoughts through Yahoo, so why not talk it over with him and come to a reasonable compromise..
2006-10-14 14:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by Whistler R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can he tell you not to wear it? Yes. Can he force you not to wear it? No.
The question is whether this is a battle you want to fight. If it is an important issue to you then what are you prepared to loose to win? These are the questions that you need to ask yourself. Also, what does Islam teach about obeying your husband? If you are a practicing Muslim you may end up with a conflict.
Good luck with this.
2006-10-09 02:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by Bud 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry i cant help with your question as i don't know enough about it and i don't want to give you advice that could get you in to trouble.
i just wanted to respond to Mary Eva s (above a few) how dare you say your kind to this girl, at the end of the day she is a human being and has as much right to do and stand up for what she believes in.
I'm sick to death of small minded people just because she is a Muslim.
and as for fighting a war it is a unlawful one at that (just look at how the president got into power that says it all really!!) where many innocent people are dying every day Muslims British and YOUR KIND too!!!
2006-10-15 01:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by mwashington_22 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a loaded question. If you are in the middle east, then Sharia law would be in force and asking this question would be a punishable offense. If you are in America, the question is a valid one to discuss and you should see what you feel about this and your husband. Is there a reason why he doesn't want you to wear one?
2006-10-09 03:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He cannot force you to do anything, but he can advise you about what he like or dislikes.
It can also depends in which country you are.
If I was in a Muslim country I would have to live by that countries rules.
In the West Places like the UK are supposed to be Christian Countries, so live by their rules, which in your case is the freedom of chose. But at the same time also remember that it can upset others if you are covered from head to foot, especially after all the recent events. But in the end its up to you!
2006-10-16 00:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by Joolz of Salopia 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He cannot. In Islam, there is no compulsion. He cannot tell you to wear hijab, or to take it off. It is a religious issue between you and Allah in which he cannot interfere. If he attempts to tell you to take off the hijab, ask him how he will answer on the Day of Judgement to Allah for hindering your proclaimation of faith, and for making you uncomfortable. I suggest taking your husband to an imam for a good talking to.
2006-10-10 13:27:19 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the UK and the US (and most of Europe) you have rights as a woman. You husband does not own you and you are not his slave or servant. In addition, it's up to you whether you wish to follow ancient superstitions or not.
So, decide for yourself why you might or might not want to wear a facemask.
Your husband might of course have a good and sensible reason for not wanting you to disguise yourself like that. It marks you as apart from the modern world, in any future riot situation, you would be regarded by police as a prime target because of what you might be or have under the mask. It might even increase discrimination as you're marked as different!
Of course, your husband might also not want either of you to remain shackled to primitive superstitions any longer.
2006-10-09 03:12:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋