Westerners and Hijab

Submitted by sauda (Trinidad And Tobago), Feb 8, 2010 at 12:29

They try to "fit in" and show respect in wearing the garment. I see no problem in that, but I am sure that there are muslims who would feel offended. If it were me, I would dress how I would normally and act how I would normally, all because respect works both ways.

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