QUEZON CITY (MindaNews / 26 Sept) — Iran is in the spotlight today, with hundreds of thousands protesting over the death of a young woman while under the custody of the morality police. …
QUEZON CITY — Iran is in the spotlight today, with hundreds of thousands protesting over the death of a young woman while under the custody of the morality police. Why was Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, detained? Because her hair showed under her hijab . In protests, Iranian women, young and old, took to the streets – supported by men. They took off their hijab, many burned their veils publicly, sparking protests all over Iran.
Does the Holy Quran itself make the hijab a religious obligation for all Muslim women? I am not an Islamic scholar so I turn to those who have researched the issue. According to Dr. Asma Lambaret, the term “hijab” is reiterated seven times in the Qur’an referring each time exactly to the same meaning. “Hijab” means curtain, separation, wall and, in other words, anything that hides, masks and protects something.
On clothing, the Quran has three references enjoining women to be modest and not draw attention to their sexuality. In Sura 24:30-31, the reference is to let their head covering cover their necklines and not reveal their charms. Do note that it does not mandate the use of a head scarf. However, all women in the Middle East used veils in those days to protect them from the sun and sand. Also note that in those days, women of ill-repute would bare their breasts and legs to attract men.
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