I am writing an editorial (OPINION PIECE) for my school newspaper on HIJAB (IN USA)........?

Question

So I am going to say that HIJAB is a CHOICE and not forced by men- in ISLAM. It is the choice of the woman to wear it or not.

Should I mention that it is a choice AND IT IS IN THE QURAN, holy book for MUSLIMS?

What I need help with is to WHAT TO WRITE in the editorial and how to make it sound nice? Like i do not want people to think I am throwing it in their faces and am mad or anything like that.

I Just want to express my opinion- but in a nice way.

P.S. My teacher said this is the first time they have ever had an editorial piece on headscarf issues !!! CoOL!!

Help would be helpful...lol

peace

Answer 1

let me tell you something that will help

there was 2 ladies one was wearing a hijab and other one was wearing a short skirt and a tank top that showed her breasts, so they were sisters and both of them were walking down the streets and there were a couple of guys there staring at one of the sisters guess which one the one with a mini skirt and boobs hanging out so those guys tried to rape her, and the sister with the hijab was the one that got help. so share this with your classmates and teacher.

Answer 2

First start off with something along the lines of this. Saying you may not understand why Muslim women wear a scarf or hijab. well I'm here to explain that to you. The entire headscarf started off long before Islam. It was a Semitic cultural dress. And in fact it was an insult not to wear a head covering in Semitic Arab-Jewish culture. Even for men. Then explain the entire reason why. Modestly, culture and all that. Then say just look at the most Arabs today. Men cover up as well. Have you ever seen Saudi, Kuwaiti or Emirate men? Then explain that today there are 2billion Muslims and that the hijab is worn and all places. Then say many non-Muslims were it to. In Arab churches women always were a head covering, or they used to at least. And that women in southern Russia and all around west central Asia were a headscarf every minute of the day. And it is mostly cultural, although the Islamic influence on that area is huge. Well thats my 2-cents. Inshallah you will do good.

Answer 3

asalamu alaikum sister. First I'd like to tell you that I am proud that you have taken on this issue in a public way. As a newer muslim trapped in a very small town where there ARE no muslims I face the choice of hijab and no hijab. As it is true the hijab is mentioned in the Quran, you may also try to find the passages that require christians to be covered in the bible. This shows the comparison and requirement placed on BOTH religions and the choices people make in BOTH religions to forgo what Allah commands of us all. On the flip side, if muslimah's are forced to take off the hijabs, does this mean nun's will be forced to follow the same rules? (since they cover for the same reason we do)..
By showing the similarities of both religions is the best way to show WHY we are so committed to our religion and why submission should not be considered a threat. Plus, isn't it our right to dress like we want, just as skamply dressed teenagers have?

Answer 4

Well you could include about force as you have said , should they be forced ? Also you could add about is it right from your opinion , what countries dont allow it and why , what sepreates women who wear hijab from women who dont , what seperates the religon, you could mention about terrorism and how women today who are muslims cannot get jobs because they wear hijab and say they may be terrorists, you could also mention why they even wear it!

There are many choices just write on a page hijab and they write what you think of people who wear hijabs and how they get treated , thats what gives you ideas.

Hope ive helped
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Answer 5

I agree with *RE*f. Just make sure you are writing about the facts, because their are so many uneducated people about this subject. Hijab is not a choice, it's a must in our religion. But of course a man can't and shouldn't force a woman to wear it. You should also talk about the intention to Allah one has when they wear the hijab, and how important the intention is. Represent us well, good luck. Peace.

Answer 6

A woman who takes Hijab is respected by community . This is a fact witnessed all over the world. Submit this point with some witnesses.

Answer 7

Asalmamu calaykum!
Well you can say that the hijab is a way of life for all muslim girls. That we are not forced to wear it. It is a symbole for all the world to see also you can write women/girls wear the hijab because they want ppl to judje us for who we are and rather than what we look like. i hoped i helped!
and if u want to say the quran verse here it is wasalam:


“O you Children of Adam! We have bestowed on you raiment to cover your shame as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the best. Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition.” (Quran 7:26)


“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear therof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons, or their women or the servants whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex, and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O you Believers, turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (Quran 33:59)

Answer 8

You need to find certain verses in the Quran to help defend your thoughts/beliefs. The Quran emphasizes modesty from men and women - that's important to point out. Also, be sure you do what you did in your question, explain the terminology in lamen terms (hijab = head scarf).

Otherwise, I'm sure you will do fine. Good luck!

Answer 9

i don't know the specific quots from the quran, but hijab is fard (meaning that you have to ware it)... but some women chose not to... just like some women chose not to pray 5 times a day. under the rules of islam, no one can force a woman to ware hijab, but a woman who is strong in iman (faith in god) will usualy choose to ware it. hope this helps

Answer 10

Well it would help
if u read this book called
Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
its about a girl who starts wearing a hijab im reading it rite now... maybe it would help.....???