why do people have a problem with the way muslim women dress?

Question

it seems as though it has become more popular to wear less clothes, and unpopular to dress modest. the muslim womens dress, is not much different than, mother theresa dress or how mary the mother of jesus dressed....so what is the problem really? must we get naked to be cool?

for those who define our covering as oppresive, what is the bases for that arguement? in our holy book God has commanded us to dress this way, this is not a demand of or husbands, but it is a comand from our lord, that we are pleased to honor

Answer 1

The more clothes you wear the warmer you will be so I would say to be cool less clothes is best.

Answer 2

its not the cover of the body that most people have problem with, in fact, most Asian cultures discourage lack of clothing, although the younger generation prefer to follow the Spiritual path of MTV ha ha.

To me its neither wrong nor right to wear more or less clothing its individual rights and preferences.


I believe people ONLY have a problem when, a Muslim woman wears an opaque veil to cover her face, for one you can't really tell who is who? And also, where does one draw the line, for example in certain states and countries, one is not allowed to wear a helmet that shields the eyes or face when entering a bank, do people who wear the full cover hijab have to remove them at the door of a bank? or are they not allowed to use banking services?

I dont see people having any problems with Sikh wearing a turban, or Monks ( of eastern and western traditions ) wearing robes but if someone walks into a bank with a Ski Mask.... now THAT might become a question mark....

There has to be some compromise from both sides, otherwise its just gonna be a debate from parallel perspectives.

add: In almost all the south east asian countries there is no problem with Islamic Modesty dressing, Women with the hijab cover up but reveal their faces... no problems there. But, as stated above a minor problems happens even in these areas when dealing with official documentations ONLY WHEN a full veil is employed to cover all the way up to, leaving only their eyes. Even in asia, people get a little edgy with the full covering especially when they walk about at night

Answer 3

It's ok in their own land but when you voluntarily go and live in another country where everyone does not dress like that, then the message is: I refuse to integrate in your society. I look down on your ways. People, there is NOTHING WRONG with not covering your face if you are a woman. The message we get from them is that there is SOMETHING WRONG with woman who do not cover their face. We should not have to suffer the derision of muslim men for our dress which in our own country is considered proper by everyone else.

Answer 4

I have no problem with the way anyone dresses as long as they are adequately covered. Yesterday I was in a store with friends and saw several women wearing low cut pants too tight with flesh hanging out and over their belts. (In many parts of Texas, we are still warm enough to go without coats during the afternoon) I would rather see a woman covered than have to look at a slob. I love being sexy while being covered. Never found it necessary to have my rear hanging out to be sexy and attractive.

Answer 5

one of the weirdest and unatural things about it is that these women live in some of the hottest climates in the world, if you check out other cultures and tribes that live in the rainforests and tropical areas of the world, you'll notice that they actually do wear next to nothing, the men, women and children, walk around nearly naked, so in the middle east where temperatures can get way into the hundreds, to see the men wearing thing white robes and sandles versus the women completely in black head to toe, you tend to wonder how they arent melting, but since most women are told not to leave their house, they can melt in there too

Answer 6

Unfortunately, many ignorant people tie Muslim women dress with oppression, and it scares them.

They also mistakenly think that the only form of total freedom is to be naked...

Answer 7

I think it's more of an issue of the equality of men and women. It doesn't seem right that in 2006, women find it necessary to abide by rules that were developed for a much different society.

Answer 8

I have a problem with anyone walking into a bank or store with their face covered. They look like robbers.

It is also meant to separate a woman from society and that is contrary to western culture. If you really want to live that way, you should stay where it is acceptable. I wouldn't move to Saudi Arabia.

Answer 9

Watch them try to eat in public with their faces covered. How can they enjoy a meal?? The men have total liberty to dress however.

Answer 10

Because they don't know enough about their own religion to know that the bible also orders them to dress modestly


"Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head...If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head"
1 Corrinthians 11:3-6


"I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God"

1 Timothy 2:9-10

Answer 11

I don't have a problem with how they dress, I just have a general problem with the fact that women are oppressed and told what to do.