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Lessons from women’s emancipation in Saudi Arabia
Academia 1 year ago

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Lessons from women’s emancipation in Saudi Arabia

The increasing freedoms and flexibilities Saudi women enjoy today offers a few pertinent lessons in social practices and behavior with respect to religious practices.
'#NoHijabDay' draws criticism, raises debate on social media
National 6 years ago

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'#NoHijabDay' draws criticism, raises debate on social media

The use of the hijab is still a subject of debate among some Islamic scholars and prominent Muslim figures worldwide. Some say it is mandatory, interpreting a Quran verse that says a woman must cover her entire body with the exception of "that which is apparent" as meaning that a woman must cover everything but her face and hands.
Cover men's eyes, not women's hair!
Opinion 6 years ago

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Cover men's eyes, not women's hair!

In relation to the pressure to wear a hijab (though many wear it voluntarily), women are starting to fight back. Many now see it as part of the Arabization of Indonesia and of the caliphate-pushing radical agenda.
Denmark bans Islamic full-face veil in public spaces
World 7 years ago

Denmark bans Islamic full-face veil in public spaces

Denmark on Thursday became the latest European country to ban the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces in a move slammed by human rights campaigners as "a violation of women's rights". 
Meghan loved her veil embroidered with tribute to the Commonwealth: Designer
Lifestyle 7 years ago

Meghan loved her veil embroidered with tribute to the Commonwealth: Designer

When Meghan Markle walked down the aisle to marry Prince Harry on Saturday, she had with her the 53 countries of the Commonwealth - each one represented in the embroidery of her veil.
Denmark proposes ban on Islamic full-face veil in public
World 8 years ago

Denmark proposes ban on Islamic full-face veil in public

The Danish government on Tuesday proposed a ban on Islamic full-face veils such as the niqab and burqa in public spaces, making it likely to become the next European country to restrict the wearing of the religious garment.
To veil or not to veil?
Opinion 8 years ago

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To veil or not to veil?

Muslim women who opt not to wear the headscarf are constantly under public scrutiny. 
Malaysian hotel industry in the spotlight over no-headscarf uniform policy
SE Asia 8 years ago

Malaysian hotel industry in the spotlight over no-headscarf uniform policy

The hotel industry here is under the spotlight over complaints that some female employees are not allowed to wear headscarves while at work.
Impact of Islamophobia on covered women
Opinion 8 years ago

Impact of Islamophobia on covered women

Several friends had experienced verbal bullying and negative stereotype due to their hijab. 
Top Europe court upholds ban on full-face veil in Belgium
World 8 years ago

Top Europe court upholds ban on full-face veil in Belgium

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday upheld a Belgian ban on wearing the full-face niqab veil in public.
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