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Published: 2011-08-24 12:17:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 2004; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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I drew this back in May this year when the government of France legalised the law of banning "masks". I was deeply in rage and hurt as I found this unjust. Pray for the muslim women/sisters in France who have to endure this restriction and losing their liberty.All I have to say:
Whether it's the Niqab or the Hijab no one is being oppressed or no one should be oppressed. You shouldn't be forced to and neither should you be told not to if you are wearing it because its YOUR CHOICE, YOUR RIGHT and YOUR LIFE.
You make the decision to wear it when you're ready. ==========================================
I drew both muslim women on separate A4 sheets and I only have a A4 scanner so I had to scan both separately but I cropped one of them whilst scanning so both are slightly different sizes which is why there is a gap in the middle... and two signatures on both sides
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Love your picture. you spoke your mind you spoke your truth
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Thank you 
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Thank you very much! ^^ And thank you for the fav too
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I think the so-called "masks" are usually a consensual thing and a beautiful display of tradition. If I'm not mistaken, it is a cultural thing to wear the Niqab or the Hijab, not a religious one? Upon reading the Qur'an (though I am not a Muslim, I have great respect for it) I saw no place in which it said women had to cover themselves up to the nose.
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I'm not sure of the historical and cultural backgrounds of hijabs and niqabs. They may have existed before Islam in other cultures but for my religion it's put to stricter use. Hijab is obligatory to wear but the Niqab is optional/choice. I was told that the wives of the Prophet wore the Niqab as Fard (compulsory) and so women nowdays wear them as a Sunnah. That means habitual or practice; or the way of life prescribed as rules/norms for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad (pbuh) and interpretations of the Qu'ran. So whatever is sunnah is something we do for the prophet because he did it as well.
I wouldn't say this simple conservatism is alright. I understand why the government may be doing it but they need to see that some actually made the choice to wear it. And if they think that they are stopping "oppression" they are actually increasing it. More women will end up staying at home and not allowed outside or else they'll have to pay a fine if caught by the police and their husband will be arrested for a year if he's "oppressing" his wife. Is this really fair? Is this just? Being accused for wearing a "cloth" for protection?
However! It's true (I'm not going to lie because I've seen or heard it happen) that some families force their daughters to wear the Hijab because they are strict about practicing their religions or some families just feel embarassed that people will question/gossip about their daughter revealing her beauty and the parent's ways of upbringing their children. Some Muslims forget that it is the WOMAN'S CHOICE to wear it, and she wears it from the heart and for Allah (swt) then it is accepted by Allah(swt). (Mustahab = seeking love of Allah (SWT))
Sorry, if I have stated anything offensive in my comment. I just hoped to have answered your questions. But I am glad to know that you as an Athiest or a non-muslim have read the Qu'ran and did not rely on ignorance and the false media of Islam.
Btw, I may have forgot to mention one thing. Not everything is stated in the Qu'ran. There are what we call Hadiths which are sayings of the Propeht Muhammad (pbuh) and his close followers. Some Hadiths support the words of the Qu'ran and others are adivce that we should follow. (Very sorry for the long comment but I had to explain what I know)
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That was extremely helpful. I love religions in study, though I don't always care for people that practice them. My mother converted to Islam from Christianity, which caused much unrest in our family. My Caucasian side's prejudice towards her decision was what sparked my interest in Islam. I have personally chosen not to affiliate myself with any religion, but to believe solely in God, as it is in my opinion that the various religious branches (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) are only academically different methods of worshiping the same God.
It's difficult to convince people of the Niqab/Hijab needing to be a choice when they are devoutly religious or ignorant to any system of belief other than their own. I personally think the choice is very respectful, and forces others to focus on the woman's inner beauty rather than their outer appearance, though that may not necessarily be the purpose of it. I actually get a little embarrassed when the veil slips and I accidentally see what's underneath. :')
I wasn't aware that there were scriptures outside of the Qu'ran that were followed, but that's something I now plan to research.
I apologize for the people that are so rude about your beliefs. Having a Muslim mother from an Islamic country (Malaysia, specifically) and being born on September 11th have shunted me partially into the same boat as yourselves. I think people should have more respect for the good things about it; how can one respect their own religion or god properly if they can't respect another person's? What I like most about Islam is the solidity of the religious text. The Qu'ran, unlike the Holy Bible, has not been altered or re-translated since it was first written.
I'm also sorry for the equally long comment. Allah has a meaning that transcends "God," and so I tend to wish the blessings of both upon others.
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It was? O_O You're very much welcome then 
Oh, I see... I should be happy for your mother because she converted to same religion as mine (when someone converts to Islam it's seen a "rebirth" so it's something to be extremely happy about) but it upsets me when the family is effected too. I'm sorry to hear that your mother's decision made things unsettling. The same happened to my cousin's best friend who was an athiest and she converted to Islam but her parent's (particularly her father) absolutely refused to have any connection with her. I heard that she cried for a whole day but we welcomed her into our family like she's our sister. But she's alright now
Yes, you're right. We Christians, Jews and Muslims believe in one God and the same one but like you said different methods of worshipping.
Yes! Exactly! 
Aww That's kinda sweet. You understand a lot about Islam but you're not religious yet you still get embarassed 
You're very much welcomed 
But that's how people are. It's human nature. We're all prejudice. We always look at the bad side of things first and never see the good until we try.
Thank you
Um, sorry if I'm imposing too much on you. I'm just getting excited talking about this
*ahem* Again thank you so much! To hear those words from you means a lot!
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Don't worry about controversy too much when it comes to me.
Though it was hard to deal with the tumult in my family, I think it helped me by forcing me to think about God instead of ignoring Bible study groups with complete boredom.
Yes, I once had a Muslim woman hug me after a rather bad wardrobe malfunction. I spun on my heels and faced the wall.
It's not a problem to me that you're excited. I love constructive discussions, and getting angry at people just takes too much effort for me. And if anything is worth getting excited about, it would be God, no?
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Ah, ok
I really did think you were a Christian when we first spoke
I didn't who the Westboro Baptist Church were until I just looked it up right now O_O Oh God, what kind of people are living in this world? They seem so inhuman
Usually people who are in your kind of situation end up hating religion even more but you were quite the opposite.
Oh dear, that must have been embarassing but it's sweet that she hugged you
True, I find it the same. I want to have a peaceful discussion but there always someone who wants to yell their opinion.
I get goosebumps when I talk about religion because the disscussion always leads to things like miracles. And it's just scary but cool!
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I see. There is one atheist in particular at my school who is very rude about the beliefs of others, specifically Christians. I think that Christianity seems worse to people who are not pro-America, pro-Christian in the United States because America is a predominantly Christian country. I try to remind people that no country or religion is any better. All groups did and have done despicable things and will continue to do so. It's true that some Christians are very intolerant towards non-traditionals (gays, atheists, people that are different) but I consider an atheist like the boy I mentioned to be a non-theist whom retained the same intolerant logic of belief that he is so against.
That may have been a little incoherent, so I hope it wasn't.
I haven't found many people that think in my way, either. It may have to do with my age group, but I may just be strange. 
It doesn't matter to me what a person's personal convictions stand against. For example, I personally wouldn't fear another person's alternate sexuality, but if another person was uncomfortable about it I wouldn't jump all over them, so long as they recognize that their convictions don't make it wrong, but rather wrong for them. There can be no fairness unless people stop using their own moral beliefs as a template for others.
I indeed was very against Christianity for many years, actually. It may have been because I've had very few good experiences with that religion. The ones who were in my family betrayed me and the ones outside thought of me as a "half-breed" when I was younger, because my parents are an interracial couple. But more recently I've been allowing those few good things I've experienced with Christians to outweigh the bad ones. I no longer dislike the religion. I think it can be very beautiful for people that don't have their eyes closed, like the ones I mentioned above who don't like to ask questions. "The Lord is my shepherd," and I don't think anyone should follow the flock so blindly, without ever seeing our Shepherd's face. It's a path I may have taken had my mother's conversion not opened my eyes through tragedy. I suppose Allah truly works miracles in that sense.
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Ah, don't remind me. This one Athiest in my Phil. class would constantly start a debate. Generally he was a nice guy but he was always looking for someone to argue with, especially with a muslim friend of mine. But he moved to a different country and although I was a little pleased, I miss him because my class seems so empty without him.
I feel like that is almost the same in the UK. Although, originally, it's a Christian country, most people are losing their faith and turning out to be athiests, agnostics or just non-practicing Christians. But I coud say the same for all religions.
Hmm, I think I understand what you are saying. 
Probably not strange but quite unique actually 
Groups like them, I just can't stand. I just don't know how to express my hate against people like them. I agree
Hearing your story is making me feel very sad 
What you said about the shepherd is very true.
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Amazing drawing!
Hey β¦ Eid Mubarak!
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Thank you so much! O////O
Eid Mubarak to you too and your family!
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Yep!
Thank you so much!
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O_O" but in my country, both version are okay.
Ehm~I wonder what kind of Islam in France~
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Well, that's good to hear
Islam isn't different in France. It's just that the government disagrees with the idea of women covering their faces as well as their hair so they passed a law that the niqab should be banned. And although the hijab is still allowed there is still discrimiantion against that.
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Umm I think I understand. O_O
But, in my country, sometimes it happens upside down. =_=a
*I don't know what are the suitable words to describe them*
But, yeah, don't hate them. They're just human, after all. Try to be patient and be kind to them. ^_^
*I think I put the wrong words.. whatever...*
Good luck~
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Haha! 
Thank you
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You're welcome. ^_^
Btw...
About Taqabalallahu minna wa minkum... Idul Fitri... O_Oa
*What's the good english words version?*
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Sorry, for the late reply
Do you mean the translation of that? If so, then I think it means...
Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum wa kullu βaamin wa antum bikhayr:
"May Allah accept it from us and you and may you be well every year"
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Ah yeah, that was I meant. ^_^
Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum wa kullu βaamin wa antum bikhayr too~
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You mean you don't want my hug?
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Umm, that's not what I mean, but... errr... too embarassed... O_O
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Ah, okay then
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Good job on this one !
You are really dedicated, is what I though after looking at this.
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Thank you Yadids 
Yeah, I suppose I'm dedicated or rather really serious about human rights
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