2006-10-13 02:23:21 · 34 answers · asked by IloveMarmite 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First of all, let me explain that the veil is the hijab that covers the head, not the niqab that covers the face.
Why would it make a difference to you if I am covering my head or not? The question itself implies the possibility that you could be not willing to talk to me because I am veiled - I cover my hair, not my face - as I would not take my veil off to talk to you for sure.
Now can I say I'd rather talk to a nun with her head cover off?
Are we that superficial? Why don't we see through each others' souls and deal based on personalities, not looks?
Captain Trips: your answer is very offensive and I reported abuse.
Doc8: your answer is very interesting! How is my veil - that is part of my religion - disrespectful to your religion?
Thank you to every tolerant open-minded grown up who does not judge according to appearance.
2006-10-13 02:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by daliaadel 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Depends on whether we were in England or Saudi.
In England, common courtesy dictates that your face should be seen if you're talking to somebody. In Saudi, the opposite is true.
Note that from the English point of view, it is a matter of courtesy not religion.
In addition, are we just talking about a veil or a burka? If it was a burks, I wouldn't stand anywhere near the said person. Who knows if there's a grenade or machine gun inder the sack.
If people come to live in this country, they should learn to live as we do, meaning no veils/burkas, no slitting goats throats in the garden, and no architectural monstrosities such as middle eastern buildings in amongst our own western architecture and no halal meat (for anti cruelty reasons).
2006-10-13 03:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I'd rather talk face-to-face. I just like seeing who I'm talking to.
But if the person I'm talking to is uncomfortable because she'd rather have the veil on, then I'd rather she keep the veil on.
In the end, it's what she wants to do.
Now, if I were required to read her face (such as a witness in a police case), then the veil would have to be off for obvious reasons.
2006-10-13 02:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Muslim women wear the veil (Niqab ) in order to cover her face from men not women.
So, for the women who answered : Off, your answer is a joke.
For men who answered : On, or up to her.
Thank you you for your civilized answer that is coming from civilized people who know how to keep the freedom in their countries.
For the people who said : Off, rethink about your answers, because you are violating the freedom of other people and you must compare it with the case of nun. Do you ask nun to get her veil off when she's talking to you?
Being mad on terrorists should not make you like a terrorist with other ordinary people just because you have the illness of generalizing.
2006-10-13 02:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by MUSLIM 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have never seen such women talk to others except their own, husbands and other women wearing a viel. I assume that they set themselves apart by wearing such clothing and also wish to refrain from communicating with infidels such as myself???
2006-10-13 05:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Steve J H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several of the answers here give a good example of why religious women (of many faiths) prefer to dress modestly.
Why does it make a difference? Do those who prefer that she not wear it also refuse to talk with people who wear hats? What about bald people - can you talk with them? Is it better to talk with bald people, because they are showing bare head? What about glasses - do you refuse to talk with people who wear glasses? And beards or moustaches too - are they ok, or do you refuse to talk with those people too?
2006-10-13 02:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by Smiley 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no disrespect intended....but as a woman i have to disagree with the veil all together it is demeaning to the female species...why should we have to pay for the fact that men have sinful thoughts...Additionally it encourages perversion as men are even more interested to see whats under there. If everyone acted normal we could finally achieve equality between males and females
2006-10-13 02:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by <3 ...sEz... <3 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
That is not my choice...she does not tell me what to wear so why should I dictate to her. We need to learn to respect other people's cultures, religions and choices!!!
Think about it, you can usually see these women's eyes...and if you have ever spoken to a woman wearing her Muslim attire you will see that it is not difficult to have a conversation. Contrary to popular belief they are normal women under that fabric...just open your mind a little...
2006-10-13 03:14:49 · answer #8 · answered by skunk_luv 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would not talk to a woman wearing a veil. I would consider it a mark of disrespect to me and my religion.
2006-10-13 02:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
If she is comfortable wearing the veil then why would I care?
2006-10-13 02:25:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋