Don't become offended by gypsy's little reply. Its frustrating for everyone on this site when everyone is constantly jumping down peoples throats and twisting whatever a person says all the time.
So I don't think you should feel offended by her sarcasm in order to relieve some frustration (as well as get a point across) -something I found quite canny :)
I think we everyone should take what every person says with a pinch of salt!
nadt... I find people so judgemental of others. And I don't mean judgemental in what becomes obvious. But in general people will judge another person based on how they look.. Its all so superficial.
And, unfortunately, the stereotypes about the hijab or veil is no exception to this rule. Even our own muslims can look down on those women who wear the hijab as backwards and lacking in knowledge.
I find it very distasteful. But then as the french say Sal a Vie.. (spell check) Such is life.
For me personally, I never ever judge a muslim on the level of their faith based on a simple piece of cloth that covers their head. And I have met more friends who I find pious and religious and have never worn hijab in their lives.
On the other hand, I feel it is extremely rude to constantly call a girl who wears a niqab as a "wahabbi" or "ignorant." Its our own choice to the way we choose to dress and what religion we choose to follow. And I do not find wearing the hijab oppressive at all. And if someone chooses to wear the niqab then I believe that is her choice in life and not another persons decision. And I do tire of all the "modernists" who are constantly trying to push their own ideals off on another person. Just as I feel constantly harrassed by the mullahs who make the opinions of sheikhs as if they are Allah subhana wa ta'ala.
Shuaibkazi
Don't become offended by gypsy's little reply. Its frustrating for everyone on this site when everyone is constantly jumping down peoples throats and twisting whatever a person says all the time.
So I don't think you should feel offended by her sarcasm in order to relieve some frustration (as well as get a point across) -something I found quite canny :)
I think we everyone should take what every person says with a pinch of salt!
nadt... I find people so judgemental of others. And I don't mean judgemental in what becomes obvious. But in general people will judge another person based on how they look.. Its all so superficial.
And, unfortunately, the stereotypes about the hijab or veil is no exception to this rule. Even our own muslims can look down on those women who wear the hijab as backwards and lacking in knowledge.
I find it very distasteful. But then as the french say Sal a Vie.. (spell check) Such is life.
For me personally, I never ever judge a muslim on the level of their faith based on a simple piece of cloth that covers their head. And I have met more friends who I find pious and religious and have never worn hijab in their lives.
On the other hand, I feel it is extremely rude to constantly call a girl who wears a niqab as a "wahabbi" or "ignorant." Its our own choice to the way we choose to dress and what religion we choose to follow. And I do not find wearing the hijab oppressive at all. And if someone chooses to wear the niqab then I believe that is her choice in life and not another persons decision. And I do tire of all the "modernists" who are constantly trying to push their own ideals off on another person. Just as I feel constantly harrassed by the mullahs who make the opinions of sheikhs as if they are Allah subhana wa ta'ala.