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I think it is the cloth that covers the head of Muslin women.
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∙ 16y ago
A burkah is a type of garment worn by some Muslim women that covers the body entirely, including the face, with a mesh or opaque fabric screen to allow for sight. It is typically worn in Afghanistan and other parts of South Asia. The burkah is worn for reasons of modesty and religious observance.
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What is the name of the veil the Taliban makes women wear?
It is called Purkaa or Burkah or Burqa. Refer to related question below for more information.
What do the woman in Afghanistan wear?
head dresses & blankets . [: Hello, I think what you are referring to ( The cover all Garment for Ladies only ) is called a " Burkah ". ?
What has the author Layle Silbert written?
Layle Silbert has written: 'Imaginary People and Other Strangers' 'Burkah & Other Stories' 'New York, New York'
Why is wearing hijabs a bad thing in France?
Wearing hijabs is not a 'bad thing' in France and is not forbidden. What is forbidden is wearing a full-face veil designed to obscure completely all parts of the face, such as the Niqaab or the Burkah. (see related question)
Who wears a burqa?
Burqa is worn by women of some countries per the traditions and cultures of those countries. Wearing Burqa is neither obligated nor forbidden by religion of Islam. Burqa may be spelled as Burka, Purka, Burkah, Purkah, Purqa, or Purqah. It is a veil that covers head hair and face. See related question for more information.
What is the reaction of federation of Islamic organisations in Europe concerning the banning of hijab in France?
The hijab is not banned. It is a quite common sight in the streets or shops in French cities. The niqab and the burkah are. That has been widely accepted: with great favor by the mainstream French population, which is defiant towards signs of proselytism; but also quite positively by a great number of the Muslim faithfuls, who in their majority deem full-face veils as inadapted and not part of their tradition. Muslims of North-African descent have traditionally worn less conservative scarves and veils and most of them are not comfortable with full-face veils, which they see as a statement against mainstream society but not as a evidence of true faith.
Why do women wear burkinis?
I think you mean burkahs; a "burkini" sounds like a three-piece bathing suit: groin, breasts and head covering. Here's the theory: If women so completely cover their bodies that no hint of their form can be seen, men won't become sexually excited by them. Some might argue that whether they become sexually excited or not, men have the responsibility for their own behavior. In Islam, however, the woman is the one responsible for the man's behavior, so she has to take measures to control it. Some Muslim women prefer to wear the burkah, feeling that it gives them some protection from lustful men; others - a growing number - think of it as another symbol of male oppression and only wear it when enforced to.
Can Muslim women wear shorts?
There is no restriction, for woman clothing, on the cloth material or colors. The cloth could be from silk or any other material. It could be colorful or not. It could be dark colored, white colored, of different colors, whatever. It could be one piece cloth or more than one piece.However, women are commanded by Islam to wear cloth that covers the whole body, including hair, except the face and the hands. That cloth:should not be so tight to describe the woman body or sexy parts, andshould not be so transparent to make the under cloth visible.The part of the cloth covering the head (and hair) but not the face is called Hijab.Covering the whole body including face (by wearing Burkah or veil) and hands by wearing gloves is not an Islamic requirement. It is neither required per Islam religion nor forbidden.See related questions below for more information.
Why did France ban the face veils?
France is a secular country. This is why all expression of religious proselytism is banned in public places. In public schools, it is forbidden to wear large Christian crosses, Jewish skullcaps, or full-face Islamic veils (obscuring all the face, as the Niqab or the Burkah). It is permitted to wear a hijab, a Shayla, a Khimar, Jilbab, Al-Amira, as long as an additional veil does not conceal your face.But France did ban full face veils, or any other means to obscure or hide completely the face (balaclavas, masks, scarves...). It is a minor offense (only a fine may be imposed) since March 2001. That was done for a host of reasons: Security (in a country that had been targeted by bombs in the past, or where Black Blocks caused damage during otherwise peaceful demonstrations); the stance of feminist or civil rights advocates, highlighting the fate of women being compelled to wear full face veils by their husbands or family; and the force of usage in France, where religion is strictly separated from state since 1905.The vast majority of the population (including a vast majority of the foreign-born people) are comfortable with that situation and appreciate very much the secular character of the state. Opinions polls show a massive support for religion staying in the private sphere, and not being displayed in public areas. This is especially true for civil servants who already had instruction to be neutral, be in in politics, religion, lifestyle, dressing, etc...
What is an Islamic perspective on clothing?
In the point of Islam, 'Hijab' is a very good thing to do as in Islam it has been strictly told to women to cover their heads.
