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22 Apr '16

Do different countries have varying practice of wearing hijab?

Posted by Nosheen Z in Muslim women cloths

In certain societies such as Iran and Taliban-controlled areas, more austere garments are required such as the Chador (Iran) and Burqa (Afghanistan). Meanwhile, these garments were forbidden in Turkey in the reform started by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. But due to opposition from the leading Islamic party, a constitutional crisis occurred.

22 Apr '16

Why are Muslim women banned from wearing hijab in certain countries?

Posted by Nosheen Z in banned hijab, muslim women

In many countries, hijab is a sensitive topic. However, almost all governments do not care about what their citizens wear as long as it is not immodest. Hijab, in certain cases, is only banned in schools because it is seen as a religious symbol. Governments merely adhere to the separation of church and state (for any religion). For example, in the United States, even praying (to the Christian God) in schools has been banned

22 Apr '16

How does hijab affect a woman’s sexuality?

Posted by Nosheen Z in hijab affect

Rather than being seen as a sexual object, the hijab enables a woman to be treated as a person. The garment might conceal her sexuality but it brings out her femininity. It helps her be seen as a chaste and pure person who does not want sexuality to infiltrate her interaction with the opposite gender even at a very small degree.