does ne1 know what this means cuz its a bit wired that he got me that???
2006-12-26 08:33:27 · 36 answers · asked by sexy_huni 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Gifting a sari has no special significance. People usually gift something typical of their region specially to those who are not from there. I thinks dats all to it. Also note it cannot have any religious or cultural significance as a sari is a very hindu thing and not islamic at all.
2006-12-26 08:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by tornjeansandguitar 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
no[][][][], it really is ignorance and stereotyping!
I'm disturbed and rather amused by some of the extreme reactions that your question has gotten. You don't claim he's making you wear it and as several people have pointed out it's not even an item of traditional muslim dress, yet so many people here suddenly become scared little cowards and claim he's trying to subvert/convert you and tell you to get out of the relationship.
It was just a present. And even if he gave you a present in the future that related to his own culture or religion, would that be such an evil thing? I'm British and my gf is German, we regularly get gifts for each other from our different countries and cultures. For xmas, amongst the more romantic gifts i got her, i brought her a monty python dvd and a pair of terry pratchett books. Amongst the gifts i got from her was a cuddly toy of one of her favourite children's tv characters from germany and a recipe book for cooking german style cuisine.
I think that if two people of different cultures are dating, then getting gifts for each other from your respective cultures is a good thing as it can only bring you closer together and help you both to see the world a little bit more from the other person's point of view. But this is academic since the sari isnt a typical muslim attire. So just take the sari as showing that your guy has a good sense for female fashion, wear it, look good in it and thank him for having good taste and for buying a nice present (which let's face it, is a lot more thoughtful and romantic than a damned monty python dvd!)
2006-12-27 13:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by RandomlyPredictive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your "boyfriend" is probably a muslim in name only.
He could be just a friend who wants to give you a present. A Sari is just a traditional dress in the indian subcontinent and does not have any religious significance except that it is worn mostly by Hindu women.
2006-12-26 09:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Nothing to say? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i just want to ask u something !!! would u ask the same Q if he wasn`t a Muslim guy ?????
some people treat muslims carefully .. why `s that ??
every where there `s a good and a dad guy ... muslim or Jewish or Christian
he didn`t force u to but this saree on ,, he just give it to u as a present and u have the right to but it on or not ... also dose he talked to u about Islam ?? or tryed to convince u that Islam is better than what u believe right now ???
it was a present that`s all
2006-12-26 09:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by stow7 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mostly Muslim women wear Salwar Kameez (tunic and trousers).
Saris are worn usually by Hindu women not Muslims. They are a bit too revealing for Muslim women who need to be covered up - Saris show the waist area and the neckline.
2006-12-26 09:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
A Sari is just a woman's garment worn by Indian women. It doesn't mean that he is trying to convert you to Islam if that is what you are implying. In fact, many western people are wearing Sari material without even realizing it. It probably means that you need to get to know your boyfriend and his culture. (and vice versa)
2006-12-26 10:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by lifeasakumkwat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it has nothing to do with Islam it is an idian garment and there actually really pretty. He probably just thought you would like it. i doubt it was anythign too serious. You said he was asian if that means he was Indian than it could be like something he got from someone in India or something. but ya they are kinda expensive and if you can figure out how to drape it right it is really cute and alot of non indians wear them. But ya it was probably nothing just a gift he thought you might like if you dont wanna wear it then dont no big deal
ps if you wanna impress his parents though wear it to one of their functions they will eat it up
2006-12-28 12:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Amira M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A saree is a traditional Hindu dress, with no religious connotations. Besides, by giving you the dress, he is not forcing you to wear it.
It is quite sad that so many people show their dark side when they hear the word 'Muslim'. Like not all Christians were Nazi's, Most Muslims are not terrorists or fundamentalists.
2006-12-26 20:38:04 · answer #8 · answered by MM 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Way to go Argentina!!!!! sari is what us hindu chicks wear, dont think any muslim women wears any. So all the above people who keep on saying, its muslim thing shut up and get your facts correct before you say anything. My man is white and think i look lush when i wear it, its elegant and very sassy thing to wear aswell - if you know what i mean.
2006-12-26 09:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by missey01_uk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
question sound like BULL to me.
You call your boyfriend ASIAN, there are over 30 countries in Asia, don't you even know what country he is from??
He is most probably Pakistani or Bengali if Muslim.
The Sari is an India dress.
Like someone else said, Sari is OK but if you wants you start wearing a hijab or veil it's time to SUBMIT.
2006-12-26 09:03:15 · answer #10 · answered by Abdul 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋