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Recently, I remember reading that the Queen Rania of Jordan (I think???), who is young and fashion conscious, had spoken out against the mandate that Muslim women cover themselves so completely.
This is a sincere question - really aimed at someone with Muslim knowledge.
While I respect someone's free choice to exceed the tenets of their faith, is there really a doctrinal mandate in the Muslim faith that mandates full body covering for women??
In Christianity, 1 Peter 3 encourages modesty in attitude and appearance:
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
...but there is nothing as extreme as the practice that Muslim women adhere to (and I don't know or understand if it's by choice or mandate in certain countries).
Does anyone have any insight to offer? No Muslim bashing...please
My question has been answered
Thanks cc, I think that Snap answered my original question with the quote she cited...in addition, I think everyone has been careful to avoid a 'debate', so I don't think we're off base with the discussion.
Opposite Extremes; Same Conclusion
I agree...it is well put.
Wow...it's interesting the contrasts here:
On one hand, women are degraded for too much covering...but then I've observed the more traditional American view (originating - I think - from the feminist movement) that woman were 'objectified' from the opposite extreme of too little (or no) covering.
I'm not advocating either extreme as being right or wrong...it's simply interesting that the opposite extremes can bring one to the same conclusion...
But, to me, I suppose it boils down to consent and choice...does the person have the benefit of choice, within cultural customs and laws, to be unique without fear or persecution.
Everything is permissible, not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, not everything is constructive.
This is much more interesting to ponder than I would have ever imagined:)