Comments on: Is it okay to refuse to wear a hijab when attending a Muslim event?

By: Beloved

Beloved — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 01:57:00 +0000

I feel that the hijab as intended by those who insist upon it in their countries is probably more about adherence to Muslim faith than just a cultural norm. However, I think AskGramps presents a great, Christ-like compromise with the headscarf as worn by some women in America in past years. Or just not visiting at all. I think standing up for our beliefs and sharing them is important but the conversation ends with needless antagonism. If it makes them feel better, culturally, to see women’s heads covered, then it shows a great compassion and consideration for their traditions to do so. People respond and open up when this kind of love is shown.

By: Maynard G Krebs

Maynard G Krebs — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 16:49:00 +0000

I don’t see this in any way equivalent to the scenario Gramps put forth comparing those who would come to an LDS function and bring alcohol and cigarettes. The Quran states that women ( and men) should dress modestly [sounds so familiar to us LDS]. It does not prescribe specifically to wear a hijab, niqab (face covering), etcetera. These customs have developed in Muslim dominant communities throughout the world. Unfortunately, many people have deviated from the original intent of the modesty teaching in an attempt, IMO, to project false piousness. By complying with such customs, we validate these faux religious practices. I think a good compromise would be to wear a colored scarf, much like Gramps describe, in the style of Doris Day. That way, you’re honoring the religious practice of “modesty” but not validating the faux piousness of a cultural-religious practice often associated with repression of women.

By: Sharee

Sharee — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:12:00 +0000

I thought the hijab was the symbol of a Muslim woman’s covenant with God. I wasn’t aware that non-Muslim women were expected to wear it at Muslim events. It is good to know. I would not want to offend by not wearing one to such an event.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:26:00 +0000

Not wearing it is far from raising a tizzy, though.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:25:00 +0000

I do not think of not wearing a headscarf as rude at all.

By: Liz Perrott

Liz Perrott — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:44:00 +0000

Also there is nothing in Islam to demand the hijab. I have muslim friends in Pakistan who are deeply religious but they do not wear the hijab or any sort of head scarf. It is a cultural not religious requirement