Are there american muslim women here who want to wear niqab? but dont?
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i think most of us feel like if we do wear it ppl will attack us.but i know many muslim women who have over come this fear and wear.and ppl always think its the husband that makes them wear it.but its the woman's decision to wear it no one else.but the niqab isnt obligatory.the ruling in islam is if u dont wear face veil then there is no sin on u.and if u do wear it then u will get blessings.
514174
why you take such a decision?\nI'm Muslim but i never wear hijab and that doesn't mean i don't believe in God so be relax and if you really want to be perfect Muslim try to be the best person !hijab is the last thing,try to make your inner not your appearance.\nGOOD LUCK!
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nobody forces women to wear a hijab, it is their rigthful choice. It would really help you if you just asked questions relevant to the true Islam instead of making up questions which are filled withi nsults and ignorance. \n\nYou havent given a way to contact u through your email , how bout u change ur profile and send me a msg so i can enlighten you about the true Islam? it'll save alot of trouble of having to go through your hate-filled questions.
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yes thats the right news.....they said that and i dunno why u always think ab other religions....here we have many moslims that dont like to wear scarf or something  like that they have to be muslim cuz of their post but many of them are agnostics and then why u talk ab religion ....thats ab people...ab iranian ...ab the people live in iran .....its like the comonist....wear same clothes...silly and i am sure they cant continue this way...people are tierd enough cuz of them...every one has to have this right to wear what he like....
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That's a good question. Here's an interesting article highlighting one woman (er, the only woman) on the Iranian olympic team:\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3570040.stm\n\nFor a strict muslim country, I think it's pretty progressive that they even allow this much. There are sporting competitions for women (at least in Iran) where they are allowed to dress in normal sports attire, but men are prohibited from attending these competitions, even as spectators or judges. Women in countries like this certainly don't have much hope of making advances on a worldwide scale in athletics.\n\nIs it fair? Of course not. Neither are the other long lists of rights denied to women by Islamic governments.
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I am a muslim woman and No we don't need to wear black:-)\n\n\nOur head dress is often refered to as a hijab, but a better term would be a khimmer. Hijab means the whole dress and demenour of modesty whilst khimer means the head covering. Both words come from arabic. And the robe is  called an abeya. \n\nThe purpose of the head scarf is to cover all our hair (and ears and neck). The colour is unimportant. We don't need to wear black , infact some schoolars say wearing black is discouraged. We often might wear black because it is chic and easy to wear.  Also in some cultures it is the tradition.\n\nI hope that helps. I have linked a site for you as well.\n\nFeel free to ask muslim women questions like that. We don't bite !! And we like to talk to people about our religion and cultures :-D
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I don't go to islamic school, but I've heard about them. Yes, they do wear uniforms. They are stricter than schools in the US. (In second grade, they have final exams).
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OK my answer might be a little bit different than other Muslims. women have to dress in a modesty, that doesn't mean to cover their hair. if they want to its OK but they don't have to. and the same for men they have to dress in a good way. and in the quran God said in 24:30 "tell the believing men that they shall subdue their eyes (and not stare at the women), and to maintain their chastity. this is purer for them. God is fully Cognizant of everything they do. and in 24:31 He said "and tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. they shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary. they shall cover their chests, and shall not relax this code in the presence of other than their husbands, ......" as we see here God ask the men first then ask the women.\n\npeace, hope i answered you question\n\ni believe and follow only the Quran.. the prophet cant say something is "haram" or no. his mission is just to give the people the quran. so when people say gold and silk is "haram" for men that is not true. there is no where in the quran that say that. i ask every Muslim to read about it and to go to www.submission.org
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I don't think it's necessary. It's the culture in some places that women cover their faces, but it has nothing to do with the religion according to the majority of scholars.\n\nHowever, I find it necessary sometimes. Not when I know I'm attracted to someone, rather when I am in a place that people are used to see women covered head to toe. In such a case, I think not wearing abaya & nigab would be provocative for people.
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As a muslim let me point out one point that there is no such a thing as an official Islamic dress. All the talk about islamic dresses, veils, khimar, face covers are strictly habits and traditions of the countries and not stated by Islam. By time people put the 2 together and thought that such a dress is Islamic dress. I personally dont think a head scarf (hijab) is an islamic dress and it is just a tradition by the people of the middle east long before Islam. All women I know wear no head cover, they happen to be good muslims and active participants of their society.\n\nBack to your question, kheimar is a long head cover that extends to cover a woman's upper body.
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All mosque I have attended welcomed visitors. But out of respect you should at least wear long and loose firring pants or a skirt. A long sleeve shirt would be best, but they know your not Muslim and will not expect you to. If you really want to be respectful you could maybe wear like a bandanna or something that at least partially covers your hair. Like I said they know your not Muslim and don't observe the hijab(head scarf, covering).\n\nAnd as for what custom you should follow. Well Islam is a religion and does not go by costom(well some people do, but they should not). One thing that they will ask you to do is to take off your shoes. We put our face to the floor when we pray and keep the floor clean. And just be respectful, they will know you don't know and if you do something that is not so good, they will kindly tell you. \n\nHope that helps.
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i was raised in America... i was a model before i converted and hijab is the best part of my life\n\n**men respect me\n**i meet so many wonderful ppl and it is often a great way to begin a conversation w/ ppl like yourself who don't know much about hijab or Islam\n**even though i was so often told i was beautiful b4 i converted, i feel so much more beautiful now. the people who talk to me love me for who i am and not how i look\n**i feel liberated!!!\n\nthe reason we where hijab is that when you cover your body with loose clothing and the beauty of your hair isnt seen all that is left to see is  your personality.\n\nHijab is in the Quran and Hadith:\n24:30-31\n33:59\n\n*most say it is necessary to understand the Arabic for these ayats\n\nand the Hadith reads as follows \n"O Asma', when a woman reaches the  age of mestruation, it does not suit her that she displays parts of her body except this and this, and he pinted to her face and hands."\n\ni have done extensive research on this (i've actually researched head covering in ALL THREE monotheistic faiths) so feel free to contact me for more info\n\nasalamwalaikum(peace be on you)\n\nEDIT: for Mintee and anyone else who is wondering, headcovering in the bible is specifically in 1 Corinthians ch11 verse 1-16
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Yes, they have every right to condemn such a law. What a person wants to wear is up to a person's personal choices, as long as it levels to decency. That country is violating rights to religious freedom. No one has any right to interfere into other people's faith's.
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The dress of Muslim women comes from the understanding that everthing on a womans body is attractive. The aim is to eliminate superficial judgement of women and encourage respect for women and modesty. Muslim women are supposed to cover their bodies with loose clothing including the hair. The other Abrahamic religions (Christianity and Judaism) both originally had that rule in place. Over time Christians have eliminated it although some women still put something over their hair when they go to church although they have lost focus of the the aim behind it. Many Orthodox Jewish women also cover their hair but they have also relaxed the rule. Some cover their own hair with a wig or allow a bang or stray side wisps to show. As far as the prohibition to eat pork, I don't know exactly what the reason is but I do know that it is considered an unsanitary animal. Islam prohibits drinking alchohol. This is one of the things that Muslims understand will be enjoyed in Paradise. That being said, please understand that not everyone follows all the rules just like in any other religion. So you may find a Muslim that does drink alchohol or show their hair or eat pork. That doesn't mean that they are not Muslim. They are a sinning Muslim that can always repent.
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Muslim women wear scarves, or we use to call it "hijab", because it is written on the Holy Quran. Allah the almighty asks us to do so, but Allah never insists us. I mean, it depends on each individual. They still have choices, whether they want to do Allah's command or not. It's all about choice... I'm moslem and I wear hijab but my sisters don't. It means we admit diversity and we respect it. \n\nWith this hijab, we still can do lots of activities that we love. We still can go to the movie, hang out with friends, and many more. We also can go to school and learn just like many people do in all over the world. I mean, we live just the way you live. And REAL MOSLEM DO LOVE PEACE and admit diversity... we really really do... \n\nWith love\nRiyanni
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hi, just want to correct ur information not all muslims where burka and it's not a must, covering the face is not a must in Islam actually there are some people who think it's wrong, and i assure you people who took the decision to wear it are really convinced about it so i don't think it annoys them.\ngod bless u
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I have been a muhajjabah in the Midwest, USA for almost twenty years.  I have several friends who wear niqaab as well.  If you are at a university the people will most likely be educated and open enough to accept you.  There are likely many muhajjabahs already on the campus you will attend.  \n\nKhair, insha'Allah!  I will make du'a that Allah will make your transition easy for you!