Muslim women in UK may soon be offered burka-style hospital gowns

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Muslim women could soon be offered a burka-style gown in NHS hospitals.

Doctors fear that many do not seek treatment because the standard issue gowns are not modest enough.

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It reveals only the hands and eyes and has been introduced following claims from Muslim women that the regulation dress was too revealing and therefore contrary to their faith.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article...gown/article.do

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I wonder if ask for one they'll give it to you even if you're not muslim?

Edited September 5, 2006 by erekose

[UmmSqueakster 54]

I'd get it in a heartbeat, minus the niqab (face covering). My grandma was in the hospital last week, and she wore two gowns, one over the front and one to cover over the back. Otherwise she'd have to shuffled around the halls with her bum hanging out

[Veiled Princess 1]

That's great and wonderful news!

Of course, depending on what you're in for, they shouldn't have an objection at any hospital to throw a scarf or overhead abaya over you when needed.

I'd get it in a heartbeat, minus the niqab (face covering). My grandma was in the hospital last week, and she wore two gowns, one over the front and one to cover over the back. Otherwise she'd have to shuffled around the halls with her bum hanging out

I would also opt out of the niqab thingy... when I veil completely I don't leave my eyes out like that

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I'd want one anyway - can't say I much like wearing those hospital gowns. The more covered up you are the better IMO

[Veiled Princess 1]

The more covered up you are the better IMO

I think that is true in any public environment

[Traviesa 0]

I would also opt out of the niqab thingy... when I veil completely I don't leave my eyes out like that

Can I ask what is the reason for covering the eyes as well?

[lostinlove228 0]

With how flimsy the regular hospital gowns are. I would say most people would be asking for one.

[Veiled Princess 1]

I would also opt out of the niqab thingy... when I veil completely I don't leave my eyes out like that

Can I ask what is the reason for covering the eyes as well?

Just my personal preference and the opionion of shaykh al albanee, that when you cover everything but the eyes it brings the eyes out and makes them look more beautiful / attractive and draws more attention to them. In some cases, not all, but it seems to cause fitnah with some men. Allahu 'alim (Allah knows--sorry I forgot I was in OT for a sec LOL).

Edited September 5, 2006 by Veiled Princess

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I would also opt out of the niqab thingy... when I veil completely I don't leave my eyes out like that

Can I ask what is the reason for covering the eyes as well?

Just my personal preference and the opionion of shaykh al albanee, that when you cover everything but the eyes it brings the eyes out and makes them look more beautiful / attractive and draws more attention to them. In some cases, not all, but it seems to cause fitnah with some men. Allahu 'alim.

What does fitnah mean?

[Veiled Princess 1]

What does fitnah mean?

Sorry I caught another one but this one I still forgot. Fitnah - trial/temptation/tribulation....

I also just realized that I was replying to Heina and not Henia like I thought at first

[I'm Gone 60]

Will your @ss still be hanging out? LOL

[Traviesa 0]

I would also opt out of the niqab thingy... when I veil completely I don't leave my eyes out like that

Can I ask what is the reason for covering the eyes as well?

Just my personal preference and the opionion of shaykh al albanee, that when you cover everything but the eyes it brings the eyes out and makes them look more beautiful / attractive and draws more attention to them. In some cases, not all, but it seems to cause fitnah with some men. Allahu 'alim (Allah knows--sorry I forgot I was in OT for a sec LOL).

I comprehended about everything you said except "fitnah." Context clues didn't help me with that one either. So if I'm understanding correctly, it's a matter of hiding your physical beauty from the eyes of men so it doesn't cause "fitnah" with them, which I would still love to know the meaning of. Is that correct? If so, is this based on a belief that men lack the ability to control their "fitnah" or is it more of not giving them the option of committing that sin?

N/M you just explained fitnah...

[Veiled Princess 1]

Will your @ss still be hanging out? LOL

That would be kind of funny if they covered everything else and still left the back open

[AnaAndDaniel 0]

yeah, maybe this would be best for me. i've never had to stay in a hospital, so never had to wear a hospital gown. but I just know the day i do go I'll probably put it on backwrads!

Daniel

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