Do muslim women who were the veil automatically think of themselves as attractive?

Question

Its both arrigant and vein but the purpose of the veil is to hide the occupant from public view in some backward way of protecting them from other men. By wearing the veil are they automatically assuming they are attractive?

Answer 1

NO, THEY'RE JUST FORCED TO WEAR THEM !!!

Answer 2

You can first off start out by watching this video it might help in answering your question:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eeuqNjAMUNk

Please remember wearing a scarf is not a CHOICE as you may often hear, but in fact it is an order by God Almighty which is backed up for many reasons of why we should cover. Please view this source I found online:

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?cid=1123996016142&pagename=IslamOnline-English-AAbout_Islam/AskAboutIslamE/AskAboutIslamE


Now in my own personal answer:

In the 8th grade I asked my mother "Mom, why do girls that are ugly wear the scarfs, I mean guys won't take a look at them anyway so their pretty much safe and don't need a scarf or veil?" My mom answered, "Everyone is different, everyone likes different shapes, types, sizes, to you someone might be really unattractive and perhaps ugly in your eyes, although to another person that same girl might be the most beautiful woman in the world."


My name is Ayah, 19 years old, and as a Muslim girl in America I laugh at many of the answers above. Many people do not understand the concept of a veil. To answer your question, of course by wearing the veil a Muslim woman does not automatically assume that she is attractive. Do I automatically believe you think you are attractive for wearing pants and a shirt, of course not. Why do you wear a shirt, why don’t you just wear a bra? Let me guess, of course because if you walked around with a bra you could not respect yourself nor would others around you. As a Muslim wearing a scarf is just another piece of clothing, but just because the whole world doesn’t do it its questioned in all directions. To me I wear a scarf and if I once walked out of my home without it on I would feel the same as you would feel if you walked out of your home without a shirt on and only a bra. Because I have been wearing it so long I feel naked without it outdoors. Everyone has their own concept and I am not saying that you are disrespected if you don’t wear a scarf, although as a Muslim you are defiantly taken a lot more seriously, respected, and keeping yourself safe from men’s eyes and their thoughts. Although, even if she thought she was unattractive I guarantee you that there will be a man who thinks she is beautiful. Everyone's concept on beauty is completely different. Everyone has their own definition of attractiveness or beauty. Also, when you wear a scarf not only are you protecting yourself, but believe it or not you are protecting the men around you. A man will look at a woman with a scarf and I guarantee you thoughts about sex will not circle his brain. Although if the same woman walked down the street with even a regular skirt and shirt that was enough to shape her body he can sit there and dream all day and you never know what he might actually do with those thoughts. Its saves the whole community if everyone did it right, we wouldn’t have a lot of negatives like rap, prostitution, cheating with married couples, crazy boyfriend and girlfriend stories, women that are used and disrespected and the list goes on. Well, I hope this all answers your question and gave you a little more insight than you expected on the hijab, now hopefully you will be more familiar with it next time you see a lady down the street wearing one. =)

Answer 3

I've heard that its ONE argument for wearing the veil. I think its a bit more than arrogant as it also seems to assume that men will be unable to control themselves at the tempting sight before them.

Now I don't know whether this is "men-in-general" in which case all I can say to those who think this is "get over yourself dear" or some men in particular. If its "some men" we can at least drop the charge of being insulting - at least they're not accusing ME of a lack of control - but it does seem a little "over-the-top" to say the least. Although the likely effect (presumably rape) if pretty awful and warrants a good deal of precautions to stop it the risk is:
- Very slight
- Usually caused by reasons other than lust

So the wearing of a veil is likely to have a negligable effect.

Answer 4

wearing veil is a cultural trend for a large style of the muslim societies as wearing a skirt or trouser is in Western cultures. despite the indisputable fact that, this has a tendency to be diverse in diverse parts. In wealthy preparation veil isn't used. that is a demonstration of triabal social norms the position women individuals many times lives interior residences to be secure adversarial to the enemy and to lift childern. That seclusion has renderd her to cover her body at the same time as going outdoors. there's no style of jobs in agrarian societies yet farming which calls for power to plow the soil and guy is in good structure for it. women individuals got here out in industrialised society the position there are jobs for them. the point is cost-efficient opportunities no longer faith. maximum women individuals in knowledgeable surroundings do no longer positioned on veils. the different element of mens administration over themselves has similarities all international huge. In Western international places adult males administration them selves no longer because they dislike sex despite the indisputable fact that the equipment does no longer enable them.

Answer 5

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don't think i am ugly at all but thats not why im dress modestly! It doesnt matter how you look, there will be someone who thinks you are attractive and you dont want to be disrespected or lusted after or in an unhealthy relationship or constantly worrying about how you look to other boys, and being in competition with other girls which will only bring your self esteem down.

Answer 6

Wrong. The veil is there to stimulate the men's imagination.
She may be damn ugly under the veil, but she made you look and wonder didn't she.

Answer 7

It has nothing to do with vanity, and it IS A CHOICE. Covering one's head is suggested for women in most religions. Do some research and stop pin-pointing Muslim women.

I live in a Muslim country and I can tell you that plenty of women here choose not to cover. It's a choice, but their husbands do like it because it keeps other men from looking at them. When I am outside with my husband lots of men look at me. My husband would love it if I covered even though I am not Muslim because it does in fact protect me from unwanted looks and advances. I choose not to cover though, and he accepts that.

The decision to cover is personal for women. It shows their submission to Allah through modesty, and for many it also reserves their beauty for the one man who appreciates it most- their husbands.

Answer 8

There is something fetishistic about the veil. It's similar to the (now defunct) situation in Christianity when women had to cover their knees (no short skirts). Followers of primitive religions, where chastity is very important, often turn unattainable desires into fetishes in the form of dress codes, etc. There is a whole sexuality of "not having sex". give Muslims a few decades - they'll grow out of it.

Answer 9

its a religion belief, if that's the right word? nothing to do with vanity. only the husband, and immediate family?, can see his wife's full face. to other religions, who don't have this stipulation,may find it submissive, controlling and wrong. i don't understand it, but I'm not devout in my beliefs. it doesn't hurt you if shes wearing it, does it? in one way, if shes beautiful, no trouble will come due to other men fancying her. in England its foreign to hide ourselves, be submissive and not have a view. until its forced on our society who does it hurt?

Answer 10

I've seen some nasty veil wearing Somalians that live near me.

the strange thing about covering up is that you actually get 'more' attention because you look different.

Answer 11

Attracting Men is far away of their concern, those women thinks that life is far away of attracting men and being attracted.