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Editorial
Unveiling the
Veil
Why do some Muslim women wear this “contentious cloth”? The dominant western perception is that
hijab is a symbol of oppression, and that the Muslim women who wear it, do so either because they succumb to the oppression inflicted on them by the Muslim men or because they want to make a political statement in favor of “political Islam”.
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| The prevalent image of the veil in the West, as a symbol of oppression, ignores the real expression women find in
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| Few religious manifestations have aroused such strong feelings as has Islamic 'veiling'. Muslims and non-Muslims alike have produced books, articles, television programs, etc., discussing various aspects of veiling. As I wear a headscarf myself, I have personally been on the receiving end of both positive and negative reactions and I have often been surprised by the intensity and depth of people's attitudes.
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| This determination does not come without obstacles. After all, no matter how strong one's beliefs are, wearing
hijab has a price. Along with the respect with which many view it, come questions like "What's with the kerchief?" and the rude behavior one may encounter at the bank, school, grocery store, mall, etc. These events remind one that
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| In this essay, we deal with several interrelated issues. (a) the basis of
hijab in the Qur'an and hadith; (b) the terminology involving
hijab/veil/scarf; and (c) The revelation of Amir Taheri that headscarf as a form of hijab was invented in early 1970s in Lebanon by Musa Sadr.
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| Every year, as summer nears, I get into gear to respond to the "Aren't you hot?", "How can you be dressed like that when it's 90 degrees outside? I would never do it if I didn't have to!", and "Man, you should take all those clothes off in this heat…you're in America now, you don't have to dress like that anymore!" comments.
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| How about if the situation was turned around and Muslim women were allowed to speak up about how they are offended by women who expose all parts of their bodies in public and in front of their husbands? Who is legislating this behavior as provocative?
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| My time at ABC was highlighted by the presence of superiors and coworkers who recognized my difference, but treated me as they would anyone else on the job. And that is a gift crucial to our professional success because working in hijab is a unique struggle, to be mastered only on level ground.
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INTERVIEWS |
An Interview with Merve Kavakci
I am a “victimized muhajabah.” I am one of more than a million young women who had to change their plans in life due to impediments caused by
hijab ban. more...
An Interview with Aminah Assilmi
To ask me to go out without my
hijab would be like asking a nun to go topless. I t amazes me, and I cannot help but wonder if they would have ordered Mary, the Mother of Jesus, to uncover her hair.
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An Interview with Lubna Ahmad
The hijab was almost like the next step in me reaching the next degree of
Iman (Faith). It was a gradual process and I always had the desire to wear the
hijab. No one pressured me or forced me into it.
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| YOUTH
My Experiences with Hijab
A Teens View
Hijab in the Sports Field |
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IMAM POSITION
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Islamic Center of
Northeast Florida in Jacksonville Florida is seeking an Imam with the
following qualifications:
* A clear understanding of Islam
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Qur’an,
Hadith, and Fiqh
* Ability to recite the Qur’an in
accordance with the rules of Tajweed. Hafiz-e-Qur’an will be highly
preferred.
* Excellent command over English and Arabic
languages.
* Ability to participate in the Inter-faith
activities.
Compensation: A
most competitive package of salary and benefits.
Candidates should
submit their resume along with a cover letter in confidence with salary
history, and the data available to:
Email:chairman@icnet.org
Or mail to:
Chairman, ICNET
2333 St. Johns Bluff Road South, Jacksonville,
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