HIP Hijab

[Veiled Princess 1]

I've seen many niqabis in restaurants both here and in Egypt. They simply put the food or drink (usually they drink with a straw) under the niqab. They don't uncover to eat. Last time I was in Egypt I was watching (from the balcony) a niqabi drink juice (with a straw) on the street. It was rather humorous. The juice seemed to magically disappear from the glass. I imagine it could get rather messy eating while wearing niqab.

If I was going to eat while wearing niqab I would simply lift the veil and eat but I know some sisters don't like that and I saw them in restaurants in Egypt eating under the veil. It looks a little awkward but I guess you can do anything if you just get used to it.

[doodlebug 3]

I've seen many niqabis in restaurants both here and in Egypt. They simply put the food or drink (usually they drink with a straw) under the niqab. They don't uncover to eat. Last time I was in Egypt I was watching (from the balcony) a niqabi drink juice (with a straw) on the street. It was rather humorous. The juice seemed to magically disappear from the glass. I imagine it could get rather messy eating while wearing niqab.

If I was going to eat while wearing niqab I would simply lift the veil and eat but I know some sisters don't like that and I saw them in restaurants in Egypt eating under the veil. It looks a little awkward but I guess you can do anything if you just get used to it.

I would think they'd have to clean that veil daily 'cause of the food and such that would spill on it. Kind of like a guy with a mustache and beard I guess. Although later on in the day you'd have leftovers if ya got hungry. Actually wearing that thing you could hide tons of snacks!

[Veiled Princess 1]

I would think they'd have to clean that veil daily 'cause of the food and such that would spill on it. Kind of like a guy with a mustache and beard I guess. Although later on in the day you'd have leftovers if ya got hungry. Actually wearing that thing you could hide tons of snacks!

One of the great things about that thing, especially in Egypt, is that it would keep the dirt that's freely floating around in the air, off your face. I wish I had one in Egypt but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.

It's also nice in the winter when your face is frozen.

It's also nice when you're in a situation where there are a lot of men around and you just don't want that added attention.

[sarah and hicham 3]

I would think they'd have to clean that veil daily 'cause of the food and such that would spill on it. Kind of like a guy with a mustache and beard I guess. Although later on in the day you'd have leftovers if ya got hungry. Actually wearing that thing you could hide tons of snacks!

One of the great things about that thing, especially in Egypt, is that it would keep the dirt that's freely floating around in the air, off your face. I wish I had one in Egypt but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.

It's also nice in the winter when your face is frozen.

It's also nice when you're in a situation where there are a lot of men around and you just don't want that added attention.

What kind of attention do you get from men? You must be pretty easy on the eyes if you're worried about getting added attention because your face is showing. Cool!

[tmma 467]

My husband doesn't tell me when or what to cover so he also doesn't tell me when/what to uncover

..... but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.......

This is contradictory....

It's also nice when you're in a situation where there are a lot of men around and you just don't want that added attention.

Here is someone else that understands the importance in veiling to deflect "unwanted attention".

Came up with the same solution also......

I think Lisa asked " if you only veil every now and then, why veil at all?" I am interested. Really. It's fascinating and I would like a better understanding. I always thought it was a religious gesture to veil. Like a full time commitment.

Thanks

[Veiled Princess 1]

My husband doesn't tell me when or what to cover so he also doesn't tell me when/what to uncover

..... but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.......

This is contradictory....

No it's not.

There is a difference between someone allowing you or telling you what to do and you respecting their opinion. He also doesn't care much for when I wear all black so, purely out of respect for his opinion, I choose to wear something colorful when I'm with him and I don't send him pics or videos in which I'm wearing all black.

I hope you don't wear things that your husband hates if you know he doesn't like it and I hope he would respect your opinion in that way as well

[crazyinEgypt 0]

My husband doesn't tell me when or what to cover so he also doesn't tell me when/what to uncover

..... but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.......

This is contradictory....

No it's not.

There is a difference between someone allowing you or telling you what to do and you respecting their opinion. He also doesn't care much for when I wear all black so, purely out of respect for his opinion, I choose to wear something colorful when I'm with him and I don't send him pics or videos in which I'm wearing all black.

I hope you don't wear things that your husband hates if you know he doesn't like it and I hope he would respect your opinion in that way as well

"Allow?" I don't see much of a difference in this statement. My husband and I both respect each other, however I know there are some colors that my husband does not prefer me to wear which I LOVE and on the token, there are shirts, I really don't like on him. And we both know if either one of us mentioned "I allow you to wear this or that" world war 3 would be bustin out.

I would think they'd have to clean that veil daily 'cause of the food and such that would spill on it. Kind of like a guy with a mustache and beard I guess. Although later on in the day you'd have leftovers if ya got hungry. Actually wearing that thing you could hide tons of snacks!

One of the great things about that thing, especially in Egypt, is that it would keep the dirt that's freely floating around in the air, off your face. I wish I had one in Egypt but Yousuf doesn't really care for them so I didn't wear it.

It's also nice in the winter when your face is frozen.

It's also nice when you're in a situation where there are a lot of men around and you just don't want that added attention.

I lived in Egypt for 6 months and never had a problem with dirt getting on my face

[Fandango 1,439]

Here is someone else that understands the importance in veiling to deflect "unwanted attention".

Came up with the same solution also......

I think Lisa asked " if you only veil every now and then, why veil at all?" I am interested. Really. It's fascinating and I would like a better understanding. I always thought it was a religious gesture to veil. Like a full time commitment.

Thanks

Yeah, I am really curious as to the answer to that!

I'm asking like if you were veiled, how would they actually know it's you? What if you and I are the same height and I put a veil similar to yours on...could I go pick up your kids and the teachers would be none the wiser?

and that!

oh, and one of Jacko's kids is wearing hot pink too

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

What VP chooses to wear, and when and where to wear it -- whether or not another finds it to his or her own liking -- is her choice, her right, and her business.

It's ok to be curious and ask questions, and VP has really been quite patient and gracious about answering them. But I have to say that some of the comments here are really crossing the line from "innocent questions" into ridicule and personal attacks.

I am saddened (yet not surprised) to see that some of the unkindest remarks are coming from other women -- women who would likely characterize themselves as "liberated," yet for some reason feel the need to publicly snipe at another woman's choice of attire.

Meow.

[Fandango 1,439]

What VP chooses to wear, and when and where to wear it -- whether or not another finds it to his or her own liking -- is her choice, her right, and her business.

It's ok to be curious and ask questions, and VP has really been quite patient and gracious about answering them. But I have to say that some of the comments here are really crossing the line from "innocent questions" into ridicule and personal attacks.

I am saddened (yet not surprised) to see that some of the unkindest remarks are coming from other women -- women who would likely characterize themselves as "liberated," yet for some reason feel the need to publicly snipe at another woman's choice of attire.

Meow.

If you're referring to me, your comments are out of line as I am genuinely curious. Jeez, gone are the days when one can ask a question without someone reading into things. No one here ever said it wasn't her right to wear what she wants..

[mybackpages 0]

It's ok to be curious and ask questions, and VP has really been quite patient and gracious about answering them. But I have to say that some of the comments here are really crossing the line from "innocent questions" into ridicule and personal attacks.

I am saddened (yet not surprised) to see that some of the unkindest remarks are coming from other women -- women who would likely characterize themselves as "liberated," yet for some reason feel the need to publicly snipe at another woman's choice of attire.

Meow.

Right on target!

[Fandango 1,439]

It's ok to be curious and ask questions, and VP has really been quite patient and gracious about answering them. But I have to say that some of the comments here are really crossing the line from "innocent questions" into ridicule and personal attacks.

I am saddened (yet not surprised) to see that some of the unkindest remarks are coming from other women -- women who would likely characterize themselves as "liberated," yet for some reason feel the need to publicly snipe at another woman's choice of attire.

Meow.

Right on target!

Yeah, lemme jump on this bandwagon too!

Hey, WOM, before you start lecturing everyone for judging VP on what she wears. for mocking her/etc...perhaps give VP the same lecture when she's callin 7th graders sluts and whatnot

ok, nite nite now!

[sarah and hicham 3]

What VP chooses to wear, and when and where to wear it -- whether or not another finds it to his or her own liking -- is her choice, her right, and her business.

It's ok to be curious and ask questions, and VP has really been quite patient and gracious about answering them. But I have to say that some of the comments here are really crossing the line from "innocent questions" into ridicule and personal attacks.

I am saddened (yet not surprised) to see that some of the unkindest remarks are coming from other women -- women who would likely characterize themselves as "liberated," yet for some reason feel the need to publicly snipe at another woman's choice of attire.

Meow.

I disagree with you. I asked her a couple of questions that WERE innocent and out of curiosity. VP posted a picture of herself in full veil and some people were wondering how to go about tasks such as eating or picking up her kids etc. I think it's clear that you don't get along with LisaD and maybe even tmma but that doesn't make their questions attacks on VP. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean that they aren't capable of asking innocent questions.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

To LisaD and sarah and hicham:

I will comment where and when I choose. Some people have the time and inclination to get up into every single thread; even to carry what I consider rather high schoolish grudges here and there. However, I don't.

If I don't comment on most of the tens of thousands of posts here, rest assured -- it's because a lot of topics don't really interest me enough to warrant a response, even if I had the time and inclination to read them all. The argument "why don't you comment over on that thread" is quite beside the point, and seems to be an attempt to deflect possible criticism here.

If you've paid attention, you would know that I've had my disagreements with VP. There have also been times when I've agreed with her. Much like any other person here -- you both included.

I have no interest in playing a VJ version of "Heathers."

By the way, mybackpages is no bandwagonist, either -- and if you think so, you are quite mistaken.

Both of you seem to have leaped to the assumption that my post was directed specifically at you. But now that you mention it, perhaps you are recognizing something in yourselves.

As they say.... "Fling stone inna hog pen... di one bawl out a him it a lick."

[mybackpages 0]

By the way, mybackpages is no bandwagonist, either -- and if you think so, you are quite mistaken.

I guess i am not very good at the VJ game of insults because I didn't even catch LisaD's comment.

Of course I place more value on some posts than others.