So many people think we women are oppressed because we wear the Islamic hijab......as a Muslim woman myself I have to tell you, this is so not true!!!
To read more about the truth of hijab:
http://www.troid.org/articles/sisters/hijaab/beautiful.htm
http://www.troid.org/articles/sisters/hijaab/virtues.htm
http://www.troid.org/articles/sisters/hijaab/whyshouldi.htm
http://www.troid.org/articles/sisters/hijaab/reality.htm
2007-04-22 06:02:26 · 10 answers · asked by Muslimsister_2001@yahoo.co.uk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am male, and not Muslim. I see the sense. I have seen swimwear for Muslim women who wish to enjoy watersports, and still protect their modesty.
You may find it as curious as I do that in American (and very much European) culture, the woman has to walk this fine line of modesty: exposing, flaunting, and enticing, but she is still expected to behave. What better way to cut off unwanted male attention than to cover the object of desire/obsession (the female body). I see it as a level of respect for the woman, just turned in a different direction from what we, in the west expect.
There is certainly a level of insight and sophistication about human nature present in this tradition. Do I think women, the world over, should adopt the practice? No, I prefer the diversity and insight that different cultures bring to the table, when attempting to study human nature.
However, I certainly do respect and admire your tradition for what it stands for. I think many western women try to convince you that you are oppressed, because those women could not wield any power, without the crutch of their bodies. If they were covered and soft-spoken, no one would pay any attention to them, but when uncovered, they get attention, just not respect, and THEY are confused about their role in society as an object. These women objectify themselves.
Muslim culture is terribly, terribly misunderstood, here in the west. I applaud you for being pro-active in spreading understanding to the rest of the world. I also thank you for helping ME to understand what this tradition is all about. I'm going to go read those links, now!
2007-04-22 06:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by eine kleine nukedmusik 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I agree. I am also a Muslim woman who wears hijab and when my husband and I have some money I plan on buying the Abaya and Niqab as well. I feel a lot safer in hijab as I am protecting my modesty and I follow the Qur'an and am willing to cover up everything on my body except my eyes becuase that is what the Prophet's(PBUH*) wives did and is what ALLAH wants for all beliving Muslim women. Plus I want to get lots of good credit so I go to Jinnah when I die Insha ALLAH. I also know I will make my husband happy if I cover everything.
2007-04-22 10:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people think a woman is forced to wear it also by her husband..not the case...I chose to wear Hijab and i could not imagine walking out of my house without it on...I do receive some good comments now about it..one lady says that she really looks at a woman wearing Hijab and sees how beautiful she really is, not for her hair or makeup, but for being a woman.....I love wearing Hijab, even though it can and does get hot...its OK, makes me a stronger person....I encourage my co-workers and anyone else to ask me any question as long as they have respect...
2007-04-22 06:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
That is the problem with some people. They want everybody to talk, walk, think, drink the exact same way that they do.
When somebody does something out of the norm, gothics for example, then they are weird.
When a Muslim woman makes the choice of wearing the hijab then people never stop to "think" that maybe she wanted to.
It's two distinct cultures clashing and some people on both sides don't realize that there is something called
Diversity in this world!!!!!!!
2007-04-22 06:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 8⤊ 2⤋
If I was a Muslim I would wear Hijab. I did research on it, and I am a woman, and I find it to be a protective thing to do to protect a woman's dignity, not oppression.
People that think it's oppression need to seriously do research...
:)
2007-04-22 06:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by Meatwad 6 · 9⤊ 1⤋
It's only an oppression when your parents/husband/brother make you wear it. And it's not uncommon for them to force you to wear it...So yes...it is an oppression in a way.
If you wear it out of will and for modesty...then it's not oppression. It's freedom.
2007-04-22 17:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the problem is the media. media distorts peoples perception of everything. but you're right, if people just took the time to ask, then they would see that it's a choice for most women.
2007-04-22 06:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Zehra223 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I heard because muslim women have to wear it. Wow...so what if she wants to cover up and protect herself from pervs.
2007-04-22 06:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I don't see it as oppression.I'd want my wife to be for my eyes only.It makes sense.
2007-04-22 06:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by Vtmtnman 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I guess you don't live in Southern Texas in the summertime.
But, in any case.
I think Muslim women are so pitiful, because you all never CEASE to defend your own degradation.
When we put a cover over something, that is to cast it away. Like it is a shame.
Subconsciously or consciously, that is what you are all in acceptance of, and acquiesce to.
It's fine if that's you. But don't try and tell me North is South, and East is West.
I know what time it is.
2007-04-22 06:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by crusadawannabe 2 · 2⤊ 12⤋