The hijab is like a symbol or a flag that represents the muslim culture. Woman who wear the hijab should not be ashamed of them self but should be proud. Happy Jan 16, Ethan Jan 16, There should be no political reasoning behind a hijab as it always been a religous meaning behind it.
Qwerty Jan 16, Thanks for stopping by, Qwerty! Jan 16, That's a great way to look at it, Ethan! Muslim girl Jan 18, I wear a hijab and it is fun. Is there any articles about people who wear turbans?
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Play Again Quit. Next Question. Not Quite! See your results. Share Results. Retake The Quiz. Be the first to know! Jewish, Christian and Hindu women have also covered their head at various times in history and in different parts of the world. Certainly, the headscarf is tied to religion. Many women who cover talk about it as a way demonstrating their submission to God and a constant reminder to hold fast to Islamic beliefs such as being honest and generous to those in need.
French and British colonizers encouraged Muslim women to remove the veil and emulate European women. Consequently, in North African and Middle Eastern countries, the veil became a symbol of national identity and opposition to the West during independence and nationalist movements.
Today, some women wear the hijab to signal pride in their ethnic identity. This is more so for immigrants in Europe and the United States , where there has been an increase in Islamophobia.
This is not common at all, but it was really fun and made me feel really good about myself. I always tell them that hijab is not something that is only reserved for Muslim women. There are women of all different religions that wear it. I actually encourage people to try wearing it sometimes. YS: Many people know that my relationship with hijab is not perfect, I say it all the time. It can be hard sometimes, and I am not perfect. I constantly remind myself that I don't wear it for anyone else but myself and God.
YS: Hijab empowers me every day. Many of the Muslim women in my community and all over the world wear it and it gives me a sense of solidarity and unity. I think having three younger sisters as well as a large platform where many young girls follow me has made me a lot more conscious of my actions.
I aim to inspire them to be the best they can be. Celebrity Fashion Video. The headscarf is not just a religious symbol for many of the women; it is a way of being.
In Indonesia, for example, female Muslim religious scholars, or ulamas, are helping change how Islam is understood and practiced. As sociologist Rachel Rinaldo says , the past three decades in Indonesia have seen the emergence of a new generation of female religious leaders who are interpreting the Quran in a way that is empowering for women.
A conference of female Muslim religious scholars held in Indonesia, with participants from Kenya, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, issued fatwas — nonbinding religious edicts — against child marriage, sexual abuse and environmental destruction.
The point is that, like other faiths, Islam is a multifaceted religion, and Muslim women are choosing how they want to be heard and seen. Fact : Female ulamas in Indonesia go back to the 17th century. At a time when female rulers anywhere in the world were unusual, she was the primary upholder of religious authority in what was then a prosperous and peaceful kingdom. In the next issue: What is Islamic law?
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