People should be free to wear what they choose. I distrust this author because he says things like, "research shows and British research shows" without backing it up with links.
I've visited the middle east and I've talked to people about this custom and it is an Arab custom that predates Islam. Most men I talked to say they would not want to marry a woman who does not use the cover-up because she is perceived as impure and purity is very important for Muslim men.
How would you feel wearing all black, with only your eyes exposed in 120 degree weather, Muslim guys? I wonder how many women die of heat stroke in Saudi Arabia? Any research on that?
Mohammad never said to do that! He was very progressive for his day. He married an older woman with a very successful business and he loved an respected her very much. I imagine he wouldn't care if someone saw her hair or neck while she was conducting business.
People should be free to wear what they choose. I distrust this author because he says things like, "research shows and British research shows" without backing it up with links.
I've visited the middle east and I've talked to people about this custom and it is an Arab custom that predates Islam. Most men I talked to say they would not want to marry a woman who does not use the cover-up because she is perceived as impure and purity is very important for Muslim men.
How would you feel wearing all black, with only your eyes exposed in 120 degree weather, Muslim guys? I wonder how many women die of heat stroke in Saudi Arabia? Any research on that?
Mohammad never said to do that! He was very progressive for his day. He married an older woman with a very successful business and he loved an respected her very much. I imagine he wouldn't care if someone saw her hair or neck while she was conducting business.
Russia is not the enemy of the US, warmongers are!