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Faisal · Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM

Here are my few thoughts on this issue:

1. I don't understand the logic of full face-covering naqaab type veil. I don't think its part of Islam. I think its part of Bedouin culture where men are so horny that if they as much as see a beautiful face, they'd go crazy and will want to marry that lady. Islam requires modest clothing and covering satr. Full face naqaab may help women in that culture, but I don't think its required or needed in modern day city-living.

2. Having said that, its a person's right to wear full face naqaab, if that makes them happy, secure or more close to Allah. Alhamdollilah for them and their beliefs.

3. Personally speaking I don't get it when people with such strict interpretation of Islam decide to live in such liberal places like Europe and US. I get the whole point about economic opportunities etc, but why put yourself through so much trouble? If you are unhappy in your own homeland (Morocco, in this case) and also insist on practicing this strict interpretation of Islam, then why not move to another muslim country . There are many places in the world (middle east, far east etc) where you have reasonable economic opportunities and where you will fit right in with your strict religious views. Why live in France, UK and US and be miserable fighting their racial prejudices and immigration policies (unreasonable as they may be). This is entirely a personal choice, of course, but people should use their common sense.

As an example, I'd love to visit Saudi Arabia regularly for hajj, umra and other religious travel. However, based on my personal religoius and cultural views, if I have to live in Saudi Arabia permanently, I am sure I will be absolutely miserable (even places like Riyadh and Jeddah). Therefore, I chose not to live there. This is common sense. You should live where you are happy and where you have opportunities. Why go to a place where you will stick out like a sore thumb, where you detest their life-style and where pretty much every thing goes against your religious and cultural views.

Just some food for thought.

Good luck to Ms Silmi and her family as they go through their own decision-making process.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM	#46 (permalink)
Faisal Kher Andesh Join Date: Sep 9, 1999 - 3:00 pm Location: California Posts: 23,309 Blog Entries: 9	Here are my few thoughts on this issue: 1. I don't understand the logic of full face-covering naqaab type veil. I don't think its part of Islam. I think its part of Bedouin culture where men are so horny that if they as much as see a beautiful face, they'd go crazy and will want to marry that lady. Islam requires modest clothing and covering satr. Full face naqaab may help women in that culture, but I don't think its required or needed in modern day city-living. 2. Having said that, its a person's right to wear full face naqaab, if that makes them happy, secure or more close to Allah. Alhamdollilah for them and their beliefs. 3. Personally speaking I don't get it when people with such strict interpretation of Islam decide to live in such liberal places like Europe and US. I get the whole point about economic opportunities etc, but why put yourself through so much trouble? If you are unhappy in your own homeland (Morocco, in this case) and also insist on practicing this strict interpretation of Islam, then why not move to another muslim country . There are many places in the world (middle east, far east etc) where you have reasonable economic opportunities and where you will fit right in with your strict religious views. Why live in France, UK and US and be miserable fighting their racial prejudices and immigration policies (unreasonable as they may be). This is entirely a personal choice, of course, but people should use their common sense. As an example, I'd love to visit Saudi Arabia regularly for hajj, umra and other religious travel. However, based on my personal religoius and cultural views, if I have to live in Saudi Arabia permanently, I am sure I will be absolutely miserable (even places like Riyadh and Jeddah). Therefore, I chose not to live there. This is common sense. You should live where you are happy and where you have opportunities. Why go to a place where you will stick out like a sore thumb, where you detest their life-style and where pretty much every thing goes against your religious and cultural views. Just some food for thought. Good luck to Ms Silmi and her family as they go through their own decision-making process. "Let your friends underestimate your virtues. Let your enemies overestimate your faults." - Godfather.