muslim women wearing vails?

Question

i think its rude...its like not opening the door but talking to the person on the other side through the letter box..what do you lot think?

Answer 1

It's their culture and not for us to criticize.

Answer 2

Hmm. the difference between a "hoodie" and a veil that covers the face is..... ?

Or is there an exception like for motorbikes (everyone must wear a crash helmet except Muslims - who can wear a turban instead)

Hmmm. No-one is allowed to wear a hoodie in many shopping centres, ditto most late night garages and many banks" - unless you are a Muslim woman?

Anyone saying the whole-face veil covers less than a "hoodie" is in a little world of their own. Many veils even have gauze in front of the eyes!

I don't mind if we have integration or not really, though I do sometimes think it ought to be an "all or nothing" package, not just cherry pick all the "we want different rules for us here" and "we demand equality on these bits".

I do not actually consider it "rude" as such - because I do not think it is done to deliberately cause offence, I DO however find that it makes commuication harder because you miss so much non-verbal communication. You do not know if someone has a smile, a frown or a grimace on their face, you cannot detect f something you have just said was taken lightly - or with great seriousness.

I just find it prevents simple and effective communication - and that is rarely a good idea for people to live together in harmony.

Answer 3

They veil is worn to show modesty. There are different types of veils that the women can choose to wear. The most common is just the one covering the hair and you can see the whole face this is called hijab. Then there is one that covers the nose and mouth and only the eyes are seen this is called niqab. Then lastly there is the veil that covers the entire face this is called khimar. Muslim women are required to only wear hijab. All others are interpretting what the quran says on a higher level. The veil is the womens choice. Many women don't wear it. But to answer your question muslim women who are true in their faith wear the veil proud. It is a sign to respect them and their choice of religion. Would you be asking the same question if you had seen a nun in the catholic church wearing the same thing?? We tend to make judgements quickly instead of stopping and respecting others for what they are and not what we want them to be. We see a nun and think she is wonderful for giving her life up to serve god, and if you noticed she covers her body as well. The muslim women do the same thing but it seems as a society we tend to look at a muslim women as being repressed and not living her life to support her religion. I think it is time we opened our eyes and stop judging people on looks alone.

Answer 4

The hijab is demanded by Islam, for modesty sake. But, the veil (nijab) is strictly a cultural thing. It is only Muslim women from certain areas that wear it. It does not bother me, personally. But, as it does seem to bother so many people, I think it would be best to forget it. When someone moves to a place of a different culture, sometimes they must ''give a little'' in order to fit in. There has to be give and take from both sides for people to live together.

Answer 5

muslim ladies wear the veil for modesty. To them, exposing their hair and body form is a grave sin. Some wear open faced veils but still cover their hair and some cover their entire faces except for their eyes. Some international airports will allow the muslim lady to go to a private area with a matron to lift their veil to show their identity. Airport security still verifies who is under the veil and the lady in not shamed by exposing too much of her physical features in public. I don't think they are being rude by wearing a veil. Would you want to be forced to do something that made you feel uncomfortable or ashamed in public? I have no problem with muslim modest dress myself as long as the muslims have no problem with me exposing my Scarlet O'Hara red hair in public and wearing short sleeved shirts to show off my well develped biceps. (I worked like hell to tone up them arms!)

Answer 6

I don't think they are rude by wearing a veil. Wearing a veil is important to many of them. It's a part of their culture. I think they should have the freedom of choice like the rest of us. If they want to wear a veil, that's fine.

I do think they need to remove the veil under certain circumstances though, like when they must reveal their identity.

Under very few circumstances it may be rude for them to refuse to remove the veil, but most of the time I think it's ok for them to wear it, I don't consider it rude.

Answer 7

Corinthians has a passage that asserts women ought to hide their hair in church. despite the fact that, on the time it became written veils have been common gown for married women in Roman society. the guideline became telling women to end being surprising via beginning up their veils! Veils have long been an indication of modesty or perhaps decency. for a super form of the final 2000 years, a married lady became estimated to cover her hair whilst in public, so it made experience to depict Mary further bundled up out of appreciate for her.

Answer 8

Muslim's despise Europe with it's liberalism and consumerism.I think they see us as soft and weak.I detect an air of superiority from them.We allow everything, the don't .The wishy washy liberals will destroy Europe.

Answer 9

I think that if they are going to try to blend in with Americans, they should make an effort to try to fit in with our customs.

If I went to their country, I would likely try to fit in by wearing their clothing.

I don't think they're disrespectful, but it is all they know.

Answer 10

The veil is OK as it is a part of there faith, ............but if they wish to teach English children then they should abide by our way's, They don't have to cover there face it is there choice.

Answer 11

I think you should be more open to other cultures. Unless there is an identification issue (such as entering another country), I have no issue with it.