Islamic veils of the world

[aka]

Al-Amira (Global)

A two-piece veil that consists of a close-fitting cap and an accompanying tube-like scarf.

Women around the world wear this style.

[aka]

Burqa (Afghanistan)

The most concealing veils, they come in blue or black. The blue burqa is one piece and light- weight. The black burqa is made of a thicker material in three pieces.

 

[aka]

Chador (Iran)

A full-body cloak worn by Iranian women outside the house. It is often accompanied by a smaller headscarf underneath. Displayed only in black.

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Khimar (Saudi Arabia)

A long, cape-like veil that hangs down to just above the waist. It covers the hair, neck and shoulders completely, but leaves the face clear.

[aka]

Hijab (Global)

The type most commonly worn in the West is a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear.

[aka]

Niqab (Yemen)

A veil for the face that exposes only the eyes, sometimes obscured by a separate eye veil. It is worn with a headscarf, such as a khimar.

Displayed only in black.

[JoeMo]

to all of the above:

[Gary K]

While I was looking at these faceless images it struck me that the actual women who wear some of these actually become faceless when wearing them.  Think that is intentional or just an unconscious oversight on the part of whoever created the images?

[aka]

A lot of fashion catalogs do away with faces of the plastic mannequins for the sake of emphasis on the clothing. I think not on a conspiracy going on with these animations.

However, I appreciate that you saw past the picture into the status of the women. Arab men are not seeking equality for their women but see them as possessions needing to be guarded. Some of the women are indeed very beautiful in body and facial features. I really don't have statistics on which group of men are overly sexed... the Westerners or the Muslim men.  

[aka]

1. Germany has 16 individual States. It bans teachers from wearing veils in some states.

2. The Netherlands bans the full veil in schools, hospitals and on public transportation.

3. Belgium bans full-face veils. The fine is up to seven days in jail or 1,000 euros.

4. Switzerland bans the full-face veil with fines of up to 10,000 euros.

5. France bans the burqa in public.

6. Spain has laws against burqas and niqabs in several parts of Catalonia

7. Italy has restrictions on full-face veils in Novara.

8. Niger bans veils in the region of Diffa and is considering banning the hijab.

9. Chad bans the full veil. Burqas seen on sale are burned.  People may be arrested and jailed for wearing one.

10. Cameroon bans burqas in five of the country’s provinces.

11. Congo-Brazzaville bans wearing veils in public.

12. Turkey allows women to wear the headscarf except if they work in judiciary, military and police positions.

13. Malaysia prohibits public servants from wearing a full-face veil or niqab.

14. China has a ban on veils in the city of Urumqi in Xinjiang province.

15. Russia bans hijabs in schools.

Note: Countries in North and South America have no known bans or mandatory laws regarding Islamic face veils or headscarves.

 

 

 

 

[Gary K]

9 hours ago, aka said:

A lot of fashion catalogs do away with faces of the plastic mannequins for the sake of emphasis on the clothing. I think not on a conspiracy going on with these animations.

However, I appreciate that you saw past the picture into the status of the women. Arab men are not seeking equality for their women but see them as possessions needing to be guarded. Some of the women are indeed very beautiful in body and facial features. I really don't have statistics on which group of men are overly sexed... the Westerners or the Muslim men.  

Interesting.  That must be a cultural thing because I do not remember ever seeing faceless ads for clothing.  If they do exist they are a small minority here.  

I didn't really see the representations as a conspiracy.  To me it just appeared to be an unconscious acknowledgment that many Muslim men want their women to be faceless in public.   My wife would throw a fit if she thought I wanted her to be faceless to other people.  She would see it as a major insult.

[aka]

Shayla (Gulf region)

A long rectangular scarf popular in the Gulf region and becoming popular in North America.

It wraps around the head and is tucked or pinned in place at the shoulders.

[aka]

Islam Quiz (with answers):

 

1. How many Muslims are there in the world?                  1.2-1.5 Billion Muslims

2. What is the world's population?                                  6.0 billion

3. How many children does the average Muslim woman have?         six

4. What does the Arabic word "islam" literally mean?               the way of submission

5. What five countries have the largest Muslim populations?

Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nigeria

6. What is the name of Islam's holy book?                   Qur'an

7. What language was this book written in?                 Arabic

8. What province in India has the largest percentage of Muslims?      Kashmir (north-west)

9. What are the five pillars (central practices) of Islam?

confession, prayer, alms, fast, hajj

10. What nation in South America is more than 15% Muslim?         Suriname

11. What city direction do Muslims face when they pray?                 Mecca

12. Where is this city?                                                               Saudi Arabia

13. What are the two main branches of Islam?                            Sunni and Shi'a

14. What do Muslims call the building where they worship?             mosque

15. How many converts to Islam are there everyday in America?

2,500 converts (although the apostasy rate is very high)

16. How many Muslims die in the world everyday?                       80,000

[aka]

WHAT THE QURAN SAYS

“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity: this will be most con­ducive to their purity – [and] verily, God is aware of all that they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity, and not to display their charms [in public] beyond what may [decently] be apparent thereof; hence, let them draw their head-coverings over their bosoms. ”

ISLAMIC TRADITION

Islamic teachings mandate modesty for both genders. For men, this means dressing modestly. For many Muslim women, this means covering their hair. The main idea of the hijab (modest dress and head scarf) in Islam is to allow women to avoid unwanted sexual harassment focused on their physical appearance. In some countries, women are forced to wear a covering; in other countries, they are prohibited from fully covering. In the United States, where women enjoy the freedom of choice, some Muslim women who choose to cover report facing hostility. Many, however, find it liberating and report being treated with greater dignity and respect by both men and women. At the same time, many practicing Muslim women choose not to cover their hair, doing so only when observing the five daily prayers.

 

[aka]

SHOULD WOMEN BE ABLE TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN CLOTHING?

A high percentage agree it is up to a woman to dress whichever way she wants.

"Tell the faithful women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts and not display their beauty except what is apparent of it, and to extend their scarf to cover their bosom."

– Source: Quran, 24:31 (English translation)

Male modesty has been interpreted to be covering the area from the navel to the knee – and for women it is generally seen as covering everything except their face, hands and feet when in the presence of men they are not related or married to.

Hijab is a common sight among Muslim women, a scarf that covers their hair and neck.

Niqab consists of covering up completely, including gloves and a veil for the face – leaving just a slit for the eyes, or covering them too with transparent material.

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WHAT THE QURAN SAYS

“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity: this will be most conducive to their purity and verily, God is aware of all that they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity, and not to display their charms in public  beyond what may decently be apparent thereof; hence, let them draw their head-coverings over their bosoms. ”

ISLAMIC TRADITION

Islamic teachings mandate modesty for both genders. For men, this means dressing modestly. For many Muslim women, this means covering their hair. The main idea of the hijab (modest dress and head scarf) in Islam is to allow women to avoid unwanted sexual harassment focused on their physical appearance. In some countries, women are forced to wear a covering; in other countries, they are prohibited from fully covering. In the United States, where women enjoy the freedom of choice, some Muslim women who choose to cover report facing hostility. Many, however, find it liberating and report being treated with greater dignity and respect by both men and women. At the same time, many practicing Muslim women choose not to cover their hair, doing so only when observing the five daily prayers.

[aka]

newsmax.com

 

Americans Can't Enter Many Muslim-Majority Countries

By Bethany Blankley

With all of the misinformation and confusion about the temporary travel ban, Americans should keep in mind that there are over three dozen countries they cannot visit safely, or ever.

Since January 15, 2016, the U.S. Department of State has issued 41 travel warnings to U.S. passport holders for 41 countries “due to an unpredictable security situation subject to rapid deterioration, activities of armed groups, and violent crime.”

More than half are Islamic-controlled countries/territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

If U.S. passport holders ignore these warnings, here’s what they can expect in just a few countries on the list:

• Algeria: Even with a certificate of accommodation from Algerian authorities and an invitation from a registered travel agency in Algeria, non-immigrant visas are rarely issued and entry is rarely permitted. Safety is also unlikely.

• Iran: No American can travel to Iran independently. Even if through the sponsor/invitation/visa process, U.S. citizens with valid visas are regularly refused entry at the border with no explanation. There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. (Even the U.S. Navy was unsafe in international waters despite the U.S. State Department illegally transferring more than $4 billion to Iran.)

• Libya: It’s nearly impossible to obtain a visa, but plausible if a Libyan sponsor applies for the traveler in Libya first. Still, they might be denied. Safety is also unlikely, as it was for U.S. citizens killed on September 12, 2012.

• Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia issues no tourist visas. No one can enter Saudi Arabia without a sponsor, an official invitation, oversight of a particular licensed agency, and approved accompaniment and itinerary. Violating/overstaying visa terms results in incarceration and hefty fines.

• Somalia is the second least visited country on earth for a reason. Even with a sponsor, invitation letter, and paid protection from pirates, entry without being kidnapped is unlikely.

• Turkey: Turkey claims to be a free country to which anyone can travel but the American most recently arrested and detained indefinitely in prison is Wheaton College graduate and missionary, Pastor Andrew Brunson, falsely charged with “membership in an armed terrorist organization.”

• The West Bank/Gaza: As Gaza is under control of Hamas, a terrorist organization, entry is prohibited. Even to Israeli citizens, travel is restricted in the West Bank in Bethlehem, Jericho, and Hebron.

When it comes to Israeli passport holders, these 17 Muslim-majority countries have for years prohibited entry: Algeria, Bangladesh, Brunei, Indonesia (fluctuates), Iran, Iraq (except Iraqi Kurdistan), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia (fluctuates), Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates (can travel through but can’t be admitted), and Yemen.

All non-Israeli passports holders — anyone who has traveled to Israel, or whose passports have a used or unused Israeli visa — are prohibited entry to Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

When it comes to religious or ideological views, consider how just one of these countries, America’s “greatest Gulf state ally,” Saudi Arabia, treats atheists, Christians, Jews, and non-Muslims seeking entry.

Atheists: According to a recent law, atheism is a criminal act and is considered a “terrorist offense.” Entry to atheists would be denied, with few exceptions.

Christians: On the rare occasion that a Christian is permitted entry, they are prohibited from discussing or displaying anything publicly related to their beliefs, including wearing a cross, worshipping in public, building a church, or even appearing to disparage or not follow Saudi customs. Doing so would lead to their arrest, imprisonment, and/or deportation, as would overstaying their visa. But they also could be arrested at any time for any perceived offense.

Jews: Only recently were Jews temporarily permitted entry because of their U.S. diplomatic status. No Jew is permitted to do business with or in Saudi Arabia.

All non-Muslims: Upon entry, all visa-holders must be chaperoned, all women must be escorted and covered, and all non-Muslims are prohibited from driving on certain roads and from going near or visiting Mecca.

By contrast, people from all of the above countries are permitted entry into the United States in several capacities.

Bethany Blankley is a former Capitol Hill communications strategist, Fox News Radio political analyst, public speaker, and commentator on Christianity and politics in America. Her commentary can be read in numerous publications. She won the 2017 Xulon Press Christian Writers Award. Follow her: @BethanyBlankley.

http://www.newsmax.com/BethanyBlankley/trump-travel-ban-saudi-arabia-immigration/2017/02/10/id/773021/

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[Gregory Matthews]

aka:  When you refer to the Quran, some of us appreciate it if you give the chapter and verse.

[aka]

Sure, I'll start doing that. It was mostly a copy-paste action. The author didn't supply the source of the quote. And I'm sorry to have overlooked giving the chapter and verse. It didn't occur to me at the time.  

[Gregory Matthews]

By the way, the information that you have brought to us is interesting.