Young Muslims in Cairo transform the hijab

[pernicious anemia 0]

sod off about trolls just because someone makes a legitimate point in here once in a while. modesty: freedom from vanity or conceit.

1. the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.

2. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

3. simplicity; moderation.

why do women so persistently shoot themselves in the foot with this kind of stuff? free to be valued and prized for the content of their character and minds instead of physical appearance, they use what is supposed to be a refuge by wearing hijab to once again put physical appearance at the forefront. ugh.

[Ban Hammer 13,360]

sod off about trolls just because someone makes a legitimate point in here once in a while.

yeah, nevermind that you just joined today and all of your "legitimate points" have been made only on this topic

Edited May 16, 2007 by charlesandnessa

[sereia 0]

Unfortunately many Egyptian/Arab girls do it for fashion reasons now. Have you seen the ones in the skin tight outfits with the fancy higab? What's the point of the higab?

I said this exact thing here when I first joined vj and got harrassed by a few choice members here.... but I agree with you!

[deemabrouk 0]

Unfortunately many Egyptian/Arab girls do it for fashion reasons now. Have you seen the ones in the skin tight outfits with the fancy higab? What's the point of the higab?

I was thinking about this too. The "reason" for covering can easily become swallowed by the "coolness" of fashion. Moh has a teenaged sister who is into the tight clothes and layered hijab with the earring dangling from the side... much to his disgust. But you know, just try to reason with a teenager... ew.

well i do not agree with the skin tight hijabi thing.. BUT I would pick that anyday over what I see some of the teenagers wearing.. There is always a slight rebellion and acting out at those ages..

And not for nothing... the girls you see dressed like that are teens and maybe early 20's..

If I have a daughter that feels she need some sequins on her hijab to feel like a individual.. then go for it.. Or if she wants to twist up a couple hijabs into some crazy design to express some creativness Then Go for it..

Its hard enough still trying to get girls these days to still Cover.. The whole concept of hijab will mean more to them with maturity

Edited May 16, 2007 by deemabrouk

[sereia 0]

yah like they just "joined today", charles... come on! isn't the french polynesia a clue for ya? lol

[Ban Hammer 13,360]

yah like they just "joined today", charles... come on! isn't the french polynesia a clue for ya? lol

those two points also stuck out

[morocco4ever 63]

Wow, looking at all of those women in their hijabs....just unbelievable! Maybe they should imitate our much more modest clothing we wear here in the US. Seriously guys was it that bad? I thought they looked nice.

[ya falaha! 0]

I believe higab and modesty starts from the inside. I know it's gonna sound like I'm picking on the reverts here but many of them wear higab simply to play dress up. The girls in the tight clothing are wearing higab for one of two reasons...to look stylish or to get daddy of their backs. I would much prefer to see these girls without the higab than to watch them walk around in hypocracy. What's more modest...skin tight jeans and a tight top with a fancy higab or regular ol jeans and a simple, modest top without higab? I go for without the higab.

Question, what happens if said daughter doesn't want to wear higab at all?

Edited May 16, 2007 by moody

[deemabrouk 0]

I believe higab and modesty starts from the inside. I know it's gonna sound like I'm picking on the reverts here but many of them wear higab simply to play dress up. The girls in the tight clothing are wearing higab for one of two reasons...to look stylish or to get daddy of their backs. I would much prefer to see these girls without the higab than to watch them walk around in hypocracy. What's more modest...skin tight jeans and a tight top with a fancy higab or regular ol jeans and a simple, modest top without higab? I go for without the higab.

Question, what happens if said daughter doesn't want to wear higab at all?

then we will just have to do a Honor killing !

[ya falaha! 0]

That's not something to joke about.

[JODO 2]

When I posted this article, I certainly never thought it would raise a contentious issue, I just simply thought about the many women in Cairo I saw wearing their scarves in such an elegant and nice way. I guess as a Christian with a Coptic fiancé, I never really looked at it as a religious issue,but I can see how a Muslim with concerns about modesty might view it differently, since obviously the women are causing attention to themselves with the detailed hijabs. Nevertheless, when I am in Egypt I always think hey these women really look nice and put-together and just wanted to post an article about it. It certainly was not intended as a comment on religion or anyone's lack thereof.

[doodlebug 3]

I believe higab and modesty starts from the inside. I know it's gonna sound like I'm picking on the reverts here but many of them wear higab simply to play dress up. The girls in the tight clothing are wearing higab for one of two reasons...to look stylish or to get daddy of their backs. I would much prefer to see these girls without the higab than to watch them walk around in hypocracy. What's more modest...skin tight jeans and a tight top with a fancy higab or regular ol jeans and a simple, modest top without higab? I go for without the higab.

Question, what happens if said daughter doesn't want to wear higab at all?

then we will just have to do a Honor killing !

omg you're killin' me!!!!

insha Allah that will not be an issue

[Alhamdulillah 0]

Forum of Islam

[doodlebug 3]

When I posted this article, I certainly never thought it would raise a contentious issue, I just simply thought about the many women in Cairo I saw wearing their scarves in such an elegant and nice way. I guess as a Christian with a Coptic fiancé, I never really looked at it as a religious issue,but I can see how a Muslim with concerns about modesty might view it differently, since obviously the women are causing attention to themselves with the detailed hijabs. Nevertheless, when I am in Egypt I always think hey these women really look nice and put-together and just wanted to post an article about it. It certainly was not intended as a comment on religion or anyone's lack thereof.

don't worry about it hon

[ya falaha! 0]

I agree with you, Jodo, the fancy higabs do look pretty and cute. I was simply commenting on how many of the women wear them for reasons other than what is intended.