Meraj
Brother
:salam2: dear brothers and sisters!!!!
hope you wil find this intresting,,,,,
It is quite amazing how fashion, particularly women's fashion, can conjure numerous discussions and debates that fuel even further discussions and debates! From the catwalks of Paris and New York to the paved deserts of Arabia, the clothes donned by men and women have been viewed negatively and positively, either way.
Over the past few years, however, staggering debate has surrounded the issue of Muslim women's dress, and what is quite fascinating is that much of the debate is dominated mostly by non-Muslims, some of who consider the complete covering of a woman's body as oppressive, others seem to understand the logic behind it, and others remain indifferent, accepting that dressing in such a way is an individual's decision.
Who dictates what is fashionable and what is not depends on where in the world you come from. If you are from West Africa, for instance, bright colors, long dresses, and fancy headgear usually dominate the fashion scene. If you are from Pakistan, it may be the beautiful salwar kameez that defines a keen fashion sense. And if you subscribe to some extreme Western fashion trends, the norm is to pay often-exorbitant prices to wear as little as possible and leave almost nothing to the imagination!
Over the past few years, however, we have seen an increasing number of young Muslim women donning the headscarf and dressing more modestly than before. While this may more than irk supporters of "liberal" fashion, the trend seems to be growing. While men's fashion practically never dominates the headlines, women's fashion is deeply entrenched in social and economic spheres.
If we dig a little deeper, we will find that even though a number of Muslim women are turning more and more to modest dressing, we will also find that women cover up for various reasons. In many Muslim countries, particularly in Arab countries, where the transformation to modest dressing has dramatically increased over the years, you will still find, however, that a number of women either wear the headscarf because their societies have done so through the generations and it is expected of them; you would also find a number of women wear the headscarf because it is part of the fashion, or they have conjured up many different and stylish ways of wearing the headscarf. But you would also find a proportional number of women who examined their religious beliefs and understood their significance, and thereby have chosen to turn to the headscarf.
If we look at the Indo-Pak subcontinent, a different disposition exists in these parts. Women dress rather modestly, either in salwar kameez or saris. But among many of the Muslim, women would be found to have their heads uncovered or only partially covered. There may be different reasons for this, but a more common reason is that hardly ever is it taught that covering the head completely is a religious obligation.
Different Reasons
Have you ever consciously asked yourself, "Why do I dress the way I do?" Is it for religious reason, cultural reasons, or social reasons? Is your sense of dress influenced by your faith, your nationality, or your society/community? Are you influenced by local or international fashion trends?
hope ur choice wil be good inshallah!!!!
hope you wil find this intresting,,,,,
It is quite amazing how fashion, particularly women's fashion, can conjure numerous discussions and debates that fuel even further discussions and debates! From the catwalks of Paris and New York to the paved deserts of Arabia, the clothes donned by men and women have been viewed negatively and positively, either way.
Over the past few years, however, staggering debate has surrounded the issue of Muslim women's dress, and what is quite fascinating is that much of the debate is dominated mostly by non-Muslims, some of who consider the complete covering of a woman's body as oppressive, others seem to understand the logic behind it, and others remain indifferent, accepting that dressing in such a way is an individual's decision.
Who dictates what is fashionable and what is not depends on where in the world you come from. If you are from West Africa, for instance, bright colors, long dresses, and fancy headgear usually dominate the fashion scene. If you are from Pakistan, it may be the beautiful salwar kameez that defines a keen fashion sense. And if you subscribe to some extreme Western fashion trends, the norm is to pay often-exorbitant prices to wear as little as possible and leave almost nothing to the imagination!
Over the past few years, however, we have seen an increasing number of young Muslim women donning the headscarf and dressing more modestly than before. While this may more than irk supporters of "liberal" fashion, the trend seems to be growing. While men's fashion practically never dominates the headlines, women's fashion is deeply entrenched in social and economic spheres.
If we dig a little deeper, we will find that even though a number of Muslim women are turning more and more to modest dressing, we will also find that women cover up for various reasons. In many Muslim countries, particularly in Arab countries, where the transformation to modest dressing has dramatically increased over the years, you will still find, however, that a number of women either wear the headscarf because their societies have done so through the generations and it is expected of them; you would also find a number of women wear the headscarf because it is part of the fashion, or they have conjured up many different and stylish ways of wearing the headscarf. But you would also find a proportional number of women who examined their religious beliefs and understood their significance, and thereby have chosen to turn to the headscarf.
If we look at the Indo-Pak subcontinent, a different disposition exists in these parts. Women dress rather modestly, either in salwar kameez or saris. But among many of the Muslim, women would be found to have their heads uncovered or only partially covered. There may be different reasons for this, but a more common reason is that hardly ever is it taught that covering the head completely is a religious obligation.
Different Reasons
Have you ever consciously asked yourself, "Why do I dress the way I do?" Is it for religious reason, cultural reasons, or social reasons? Is your sense of dress influenced by your faith, your nationality, or your society/community? Are you influenced by local or international fashion trends?
hope ur choice wil be good inshallah!!!!
y.
