I have friend who claims she is a Muslim. She frequently wears sleeveless shirts and skirts up to her knees, and she never covers her head. Is this against Islamic teachings? If so, wear does Islam say it is forbidden. She still dresses modestly by Western standards, but I thought Muslim girls were supposed to cover their arms and legs.
2006-10-26 13:31:00 · 25 answers · asked by bowlingcap 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm sure she's making SOME effort; it's hard in this society. No ones perfect though :) Peace.
2006-10-27 14:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well...im a muslim and i can tell u that what shes doing aint right but unfortunately today some muslims dont go on as well as the should that just the case with ur friend dont think its sooo weird well u can think of it same way as christianity dosent allow sex bfr marriage but still alot do it (no offence meant at all) and i would also like 2 clarify a point cause 1 of the ppl that answered said there just diffrent versions of there books .... thats not true we actually have just 1 book that is exactly the same everywer on earth and exists in only 1 version
2006-10-27 16:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by bannakai 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can still be a Muslim, it's just that she is not following all of the Muslim standards. I've seen Muslim women with a head covering, but then tight jeans, or a low-cut shirt, and thought that was really odd. But I guess each person follows as much as they are comfortable with. Each are on their own level. I would not say she is a hypocrite just because of that.
2006-10-26 13:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslim girls are supposed to stay covered but many who come to western societies don't always want to or dont "like it". I know many Muslims who don't cover their heads but its at least important to stay modest by at least covering your legs and most of your arms. Many girls who stop thinking about covering themselves in modest ways are the ones who tend to forget or drift away from their religon. Mostly what I'm trying to say is the Muslim women who are confident enough to go out and wear a head scarf or dress in a way that isn't provacative are the ones that truley stand out to be closer to their faith. Your friend either dosen't come from a very religous background or she is being a type of hypocrite. I bet that if you ever question why she dresses in that way she would surely get nervous or will try to change the subject.
2006-10-27 08:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by letseat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is in a western society and is free to dress as she pleases.
There is not one Islamic State in the World today and no one is allowed to carry out any Muslim Shariah in any Muslim society if they are not capable of providing for everyone as in an Islamic State.
Dont let them fool you. They dont use the Quran and therefore have no authority to even lay claim to Islam.
Women are in more danger in Muslim countries than in the West.
The fact that your Muslim friend chooses to expose her beauty to the World is evidence of the lack of Muslim leadership and the loss of manhood among Muslim groups.
2006-10-26 13:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by mythkiller-zuba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that when a girl reaches a certain age, she has the choice of wearing the hijab or not. Islam teaches that people should dress modestly, and there aren't many more specifications than that.
2006-10-26 13:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In Islam, as in Christianity, there are a wide variety of practices. It sounds to me as if she is culturally assimilated here, so her idea of modesty is about the same as yours. The Islamic law is to dress modestly. What "modest" means can vary from one culture to another, even from one individual to another.
I know one Muslim family in which the teen daughter and the parents have some disagreements about clothing. Come to think of it, I have known Western families like that too.
Actually, why don't you ask her about it?
2006-10-26 13:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can only claim that she is a muslim! true muslim women do not dress in a way to attract men's attention I have a 3 year old daughter I NEVER made her wear a skirt that is above her knees ever.Tell your so called Muslim freind to read the al-nur surah(aya# 31) in the holy quran if she IS a muslim.....
2006-10-26 13:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
am not a muslim but
Yes they are surpose to cover their arms and legs but some Muslims choose not to cover their head but they still wear modest cloth.Is a matter of choice weather to wear the haji(to cover their head)
But I wouldn't call her a hypocrite
2006-10-26 13:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by goody2shoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As in all religions, there is variation in practice. Your friend chooses not to veil, but I note that you say she dresses modestly. That is her interpretation of the Qur'an. Why do you assume she must dress * more* modestly?
2006-10-27 07:51:24 · answer #10 · answered by world_gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if she does not dress properly..she is still Muslim..but not following appropriate dress..I don't consider her a hypocrite..but she is suppose to cover up....there may be reasons unknown to you why she does this..she will have to answer to ALLAH for all she does..
2006-10-26 13:49:35 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋