Hijab

The concept of the burkini has been a controversial topic only as of August 2016, yet it has been worn by women all around the world – whether it be for religious purposes or simply for the sole reason of wanting to remain modest – since 2004, when Aheda Zanetti came up with the idea of designing a hybrid of the burka and the bikini. However, the banning of the burkini has only recently become a controversial issue in the eyes of the French government due to the terrorist attacks which occurred…

Introduction: The best Islamic clothing is the abaya, which is a robe that covers a women’s body mainly composed of black cloth. Islam has set minimum standards for personal modesty, which are reflected in the various styles of clothing worn among Muslims. While such standards may seem outdated or conservative to some people, Muslims view these values of public behavior as timeless. History of Abaya: The idea of wearing the abaya was present since 4 000 years ago in the ancient civilizations…

Bill 94 forces people to remove their religious face coverings when receiving or giving government-subsidized public service; they must also remain unveiled in government institutions. It receives overwhelming support from a majority of Canadians, however, it restricts the freedom of the individual. There is an importance that is placed on security, however, Muslim women will uncover their faces when the need arises. It fosters an environment for Islamophobia which can greatly increase the…

In Maysan Haydar’s text, “Veiled Intentions: Don’t Judge a Muslim Girl by Her Covering,” and “Veiled Threats?,” by Martha Nussbaum both argue that veiling is a lifestyle choice. In Haydar’s text, she argues--mainly through personal anecdote--that people should not be judged on physical appearances. She gives insight on how Muslim women are judged based on their veils, and refutes stereotypes of not only Muslim women but women in general. Haydar’s narrative--her experience growing up with Islam…

Blogger and Pakistani-American mother Scarf Ace , in her post Miss or Diss?, describes her hardships of wearing the hijab in America. Ace's purpose is to illustrate her view of how wearing the hijab is like to her, and the common struggles muslim women face every day. She adopts a introspective tone in order to appeal to similar feelings and experiences in her fellow muslim readers. Ace writes with a colloquial style in this post. Ace begins her post with discussing her reasons for…

I have a neighbor who wears a hijab and while I was growing up I had a very ethnocentric mindset. When I saw people wearing hijab I thought they were weird and different from me. Then as I got older I was told that women had to wear hijabs as a form of oppression. It was not a choice made based on a woman's religion but a way for men to keep them under their control. This made me disgusted with the idea of hijabs. It started to represent misogyny to me so I began to hate the idea of them. Today…

What is the hijab? These are just a couple of questions people in our modern era are asking. The Hijab means to cover. The meaning of hijab today comes from the same concept as its literal definition however it is mainly aimed at the veils used to cover ones hair. Of course, others have alternative definitions for hijab such as dressing in loose garments. This being told, according to shari’ah law (Islamic law), it is permissible to show ones hair to other females and direct male family…

been very diverse. One fashion sense has been the Hijab in the Muslim community. In Israel, Muslims wear a head dress that is called the Hijab. Many people can see the Hijab as a stereotype to the women who wear, but it has a positive impact of the community. The practice of wearing the Hijab in Israel causes a higher sense of unity, results in a more hopeful society, and leads to higher self-esteem. Most importantly, the practice of wearing the hijab has a positive impact on the community…

leading religions in the world. One of the most synonymous features of the Islamic faith is the Hijab, which is a part of the religious code for Muslim women. The most common type of Hijab covers the face and…

The veiled respondents' accounts of wearing hijab conform to the pro-veiling gender discourse explicated above. Many of the veiled women invoke various sorts of religious imagery and theological edicts when asked about their motivations for veiling. (Bartkowski, To Veil or Not to Veil, 2000) In addition to providing religious rationales for wearing the veil, many of the women who wear hijab also invoke the discourse of masculine-feminine difference to defend the merits of veiling. For several…