2006-12-22 08:54:25 · 10 answers · asked by d1ckdeckard 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi there... I didn't understand your question thoroughly.. If you are asking about hijab (covering hair).. then yes, muslim women are required to cover their hair and dress modestly... If you are asking about niqab (face veil).. then no, it's not compulsory... depends on one's choice. It is more infact cultural... So, the women getting fatwa to cover their face is inappropriate... and a fatwa (religious ruling) are made in accordance to the latest times where there may be some confusion, understanding an old rule. But, since Qur'an & Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) clearly encourage Hijab... and Niqab is not emphasised... then this fatwa for Niqab does not hold the strenght of what Qur'an and Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) have told.
2006-12-22 09:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sunnydays_r_here_again 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Over there, so called "scholars" can be paid to issue any kind of legal ruling. It has nothing to do with Islam. The covering of the face is not mandatory, although extremists will have you believe otherwise. In the Quran, it only says to cover from the neck down, to dress modestly, and to lengthen the garments. There is nothing about covering the head. I am a muslim woman, and sometimes I wear full arabic hijab and sometimes, mostly in winter, I wear a nice long winter coat with a hood. These "fatwas" should not even be allowed when it comes to women's dress, because the Quran says "Let there be no compulsion in religion". A woman can not be made to dress a certain way just as she can not be made to marry somebody she does not want to. Screwed up culture and religion are two totally different things.
2006-12-22 09:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some Muslim women choose to wear the hijab.
SOME Muslim men like to keep women in subjection...hence the fatwah.
I do not believe in the tenets of Islam but do not blame them all for the foolish and nasty behaviour of a minority.
2006-12-26 08:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by alan h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know women are one step ahead closer to reality, as they produce next generation.
We cover our re-productive organs as being closer to reality, The reality is always covered by hi-jab in nature. You will not find any element/identity in nature without having an outer shell/skin/fur.
The religion Islam is the religion of nature, that's why Muslim women are supposed to cover their body, to get more respect in society. This is matching with principles of nature and reality.
2006-12-24 18:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ishfaq A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok, I will try to explain, its Hijab and that refers to the covering of the hair, not the face veil. They are supposed to wear this out of modesty, and if you mean Fatwa's (religious verdicts) there are varying opinions of the scholars on how much should be covered. But most agree that hair covering is something that should be done out of modesty.
Some stricter people, may say that even face covering is obligated, but this is a contentious issue.
And God knows best.
Think of a practicing Muslim girl, and how she covers, then compare that to a Nun. Quite similar aren't they?
2006-12-22 08:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I think you mean Nikab (face veil).
"Fatwa"s are just religious statements given out by scholars, or in some cases so - called - scholars. Its not Islamic law. Some of them might be cracked in the head, sorry to say.
If you meant Hijab, it is necessary, but the veil is not part of it.
2006-12-22 08:59:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
No, I think they DO have to wear the hijab. It's the niqab that is optional. But if a woman feels modest enough to want to wear the full veil, I think she should be allowed to do so.
2006-12-22 09:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by Developing Love 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You seem like a nice chappy and I hope you get the right answer
2006-12-26 07:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Knobby Knobville 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fat wars? oh....that thing in america where obese women wrestle in a swimming pool full of jelly and custard.....
2006-12-22 08:57:40 · answer #9 · answered by ZappBranagan 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Translation required. Don't assume that we all understand (or want to) what you are harping on about. Nijabs & Fatwars? something out of Harry Potter right.************************ and your confused what about us.????????????????????
2006-12-22 09:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋