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Reader comment on item: The Veil Unveiled: The Hijab in Modern Culture
in response to reader comment: Saudi Rules

Submitted by Michaeel (United States), Feb 16, 2009 at 07:02

Hijab is to protect a woman from unwanted gestures or even molestation. It is for respect, not for their disrespect. I have a hard time believing your story. Perhaps it is not a story, but I doubt real Muslim men are so violent if at all. As close in time as the 1930's or so, perhaps even later, even Christian woman had to wear a head scarf (hijab). Even in the Bible, Jesus said, a woman should cover her hair, and if not she would be better off shaving it off bald. Hijab is a way to protect a woman from unwanted sexual harrasment. May I ask why you are so negative about this? Please note, I did not say anything to offend you, and that I am being logical, truthful and honest.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
Reasons for hijab [164 words]AliceApr 18, 2009 06:25154044
question [19 words]abdulOct 10, 2008 09:33139878
2Let's Burn The Burqa [1561 words]Gope LalwaniJan 16, 2007 19:3173188
It's only about respect. [281 words]MichaeelFeb 16, 2009 07:1373188
1Look at what is happening [126 words]Ramin B.Apr 28, 2004 20:2714932
Dear sister [263 words]MichaeelFeb 16, 2009 07:2314932
The Veil Unveiled [162 words]Alexandra J.Jan 5, 2004 12:4413111
In response to Zahra b. [169 words]S.Oct 27, 2003 17:5911988
Saudi Rules [538 words]Irfan KhawajaOct 10, 2003 23:5211775
Untrue [133 words]MichaeelFeb 16, 2009 07:0211775
Defending the hijab [113 words]Zahra B.Oct 8, 2003 09:2711751
I agree, sister [322 words]michaeelFeb 16, 2009 07:4211751
Sultanna Freeman [31 words]S.May 30, 2003 17:189302
Woman need rights from unwanted male harassment. [124 words]MichaeelFeb 16, 2009 07:299302

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