Burqa/Niqab in a Muslims Point of view

The Burqa... Getting attention all over the world from getting banned, has caused a frenzy in the European, western, and even some of the Mid-Eastern world... But is it right? Should they have the authority to do this?

My anwser... Yes.

Why?

As a first point, the Burqa is only a cultural part of the world, it is not required, nor mentioned from what I see in my research and self-reading. The Burqa has been highly misunderstood by muslims and even forced, which is completely wrong and not in the ways of Islam.

Imams and the Burqa

As a second point, I believe and see Burqa as a danger, it is something that should be and stay in the past, but it's false religious guidelines have brought it to here, the 21st century, and many times, what is a good arguement towards the supporters, who is behind it? A dangerous man walking the streets of a crowded area armed? It should be taken seriously.

As a third point, Islam is not all about the clothes, modesty, but the modesty within, you have to be able to express yourself, feel good about what you wear, even this here imaam agrees with this statement.

Burqa needed in Islam?

Fourth point, something I find one of the most important and one of the most conflicting with Islamic rules... Health and the Burqa.

Enveloping outer garments, such as the burqa, are believed to cause or worsen medical conditions in some individuals.[19] In particular, they contribute to a predisposition for hypovitaminosis D, which can lead to rickets or osteoporosis and may increase the risk of seizures in infants born to affected mothers.

In Islam, it is not allowed to cause yourself bodily harm to yourself, especially others ie: the infant. A burqa has no place in the 21st century, or in Islam, I see it as culturally getting ancient, and it now needs a rebuttle and removal. If anything, I see a great positive outcome with the removal of the Burqa

The Burqa

Discuss.

With Good intentions,

Dani.

Just realized posted this on the wrong section, sorry. If mods can move it, would be apreciative as first "real" thread.

Sorry!

I saw a bunch of women? at the Atlanta Zoo a couple of summers ago and it was about 100 degrees. They had on full black burqas with only their eyes showing. I wondered how they were going to keep from getting heat stroke.

reply to post by hadriana


Exactly what I am saying mate, good point to add, even me, it's kind of unimagnible as wearing dark jeans in summer kills my legs, I can't imagine the same pain on your body, it's rediculous, they are wasting body energy and hurting themselves, go ahead and get some jeans on, no problem, keep yourself cool. Although, not a bad thing in the winter

I don't think it should be banned - it is simply a fashion statement and nothing else. Some people may insist it is part of their religion but there is completely nothing int he Koran mentioning it.

Part of their culture?? Fashion is a part of culture! Just pop down to Harajuku on a Sunday - not everyone in Japan dresses insanely, but Harajuku Sunday is a part of their culture, it happens, and there should be no law against it.


Back to the burqa...

I often find it quite sexy to make eye contact with a beautiful Arab girl's eyes and wonder what kind of hot body she may be hiding under there.

reply to post by Daniyal


I agree

reply to post by Nick_X


Well its kinda of different burqa, well because of two of my points, health and safety percaution, I chose those two as essentially important, unless unless, you can create a safe Burqa that wont cause bodily harm or to you infant + a I.D. system that identifies you as a normal woman, just a thought.

reply to post by Daniyal


I agree very much, and its a terrible thing to create this repression in women, and to have children witness it. I don't want my children seeing this ever. We are not meant to be segregated either. Basically men and women need to learn to treat each other with respect and kindness, consideration and conduct themselves as true adults. And children need to see men and women interacting well everywhere and not grow up to see separation of any kind this way. And that individual expression is good too, in clothing and apparel.

reply to post by Unity_99


Yes. Very true, I believe it is a core value that we live together, talk together, sort out the problems and solutions together, etc this planet isn't big enough for us to be seperated in our own nonsense ways.

Covering the face in not necessary. Anyone could hide behind that veil. (A criminal could be underneath all that material). Leave the burqa/niqab at home. While in public, there is no need to "segregate" one's religious identity in this manner. It's the 21st century: It's time to move forward with appropriate attire in a more "Westernized" world. Change is supposed to be good, by the way. Adaption to social norms is fundamental, too.

they remind me of the bene gesserit in dune.

lol, s+f!

"what's that mommy?"

"that's a quasi religious symbol of oppression by factions that want you to wear that when they kill mommy and daddy."

...i dont think it should be banned... it doesnt matter if its a cultural thang or religious perception or whatever... unless you are the one being forced to wear it and you dont want to, you need to mind your own biz...

reply to post by Daniyal


I agree