In religious terms, this is a fatwa rejecting the claim that, under Muslim teachings, women are required to wear the veil, or that it is desirable to do so. It includes scientific and biological arguments, which are valid for all human beings, traversing all human cultures, and have implications for the practices of other religions as well as Islam. If you are not a Muslim, its grounds are human common sense and compassion. If you are a Muslim, it is set out as a valid religious opinion. It is designed to be explanatory, for Muslims, and non-Muslims alike, on the status of the veil, and its more oppressive forms. This article is a fatwa to unveil the veil and liberate the world from violent and lethal punishments for adultery. Sister sites: Sakina Ka’aba Islam, Jihad and Sakina 1. Parallels and Differences: Islamic, Christian and other forms of Patriarchal Oppression Sexual Biology, Human Culture and Religious OppressionĨ. Abrogating Violent Punishments for Adulteryħ. Nine Reasons why Muslim Women Might Adopt the Veilĥ. A History of the Prophet’s Statements on the VeilĤ. Does the Qur’an Require Women to be Veiled?ģ. Introduction: Not Being a One-eyed WomanĢ.
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