That is so lame, I've played sports for years with hijab on!
How on earth is that meant to be a safety hazard?
Some people on this forum often say that nonmuslims are always against muslims. Here is a clear case of a muslim girl being supported by her nonmuslim friends.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/...ab-soccer.htmlFive young teams from across Canada walked out of a Quebec soccer tournament Sunday because a young Muslim girl was ejected for wearing a hijab.
Calling the rule banning the headscarf worn by Muslim women racist, four other teams followed Asmahan Mansour's team, the Nepean Selects from Ottawa, after she was thrown out for running afoul of a Quebec Soccer Association rule.
"The referee was staring and pointing. 'She can't play,'" said Asmahan, Asi to her friends. "I was like why? Why can't I play?"
Because of a safety rule, league spokesman Lyes Arfa said. He pointed out that the referee is Muslim himself, and that the ban on hijabs is to protect children from being accidentally strangled.
"We have to protect the players on the field, and that's the main point. It's not against the Muslims."
And the league had told organizers about the rule — "The wearing of the Islamic veil or any other religious item is not permitted" — before the game.
Asi's team was aware of the rule, but didn't expect it would be enforced.
So when it was, many players and adults were outraged.
Girls backed up teammate
"I automatically went back to the referee: 'Are you sure this is what you wanna do?'" said Louis Maneiro, the Selects' head coach. When nothing changed, he said, "I just decided that there's no way that I would allow our team to continue, and the girls backed up Asi very strongly."
Asi's teammates supported the move. "I felt disgraced, I was crushed, I couldn't see Asi like that," said Lisa Furano.
"It's just a piece of material, it can't do any harm," added Alicia Stainton.
The Selects left the tournament in good spirits. But they say they won't came back until the rule changes.
That is so lame, I've played sports for years with hijab on!
How on earth is that meant to be a safety hazard?
I agree that it is unlikely that any harm can come from wearing the hijab while playing. But the rules were known before they attended the tournament.And the league had told organizers about the rule — "The wearing of the Islamic veil or any other religious item is not permitted" — before the game.It was foolish to think that the rules would not be enforced. Why make rules if you do not intend to enforce them?Asi's team was aware of the rule, but didn't expect it would be enforced.
I would hope that they do not change the rules. They make a rule, and then someone doesn't like it so they change it. Every rule will have someone that doesn't like it. Where does it end?The Selects left the tournament in good spirits. But they say they won't came back until the rule changes.
They have every right to ask that the rules be revised, not because they don't 'like' it- but because the rule is discriminatory and baseless.
It is not discriminatory, it says 'any religious item'.format_quote Originally Posted by Malaikah
do lucky charm items considered as "any religious item" too?format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
eg. bunny's leg, lucky underwear, lucky socks etc...
I imagine probably not, as they are not religious items. (lucky underwear.....?! :confused: )format_quote Originally Posted by north_malaysiando lucky charm items considered as "any religious item" too?
eg. bunny's leg, lucky underwear, lucky socks etc...
that barefoot korean guy contestant in current American Idol has it and wears it everytime he sing.......format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
Non-discriminatory? How so? Just because the focus isn't only one Muslims, doesn't mean religious people aren't discriminated against. Anyone who believes that such and such a symbol is compulsory and insists on wearing it is being discriminated against.format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
I think we should leave the people privacy in peace. I don't see why should someone check up other persons underwearformat_quote Originally Posted by north_malaysianthat barefoot korean guy contestant in current American Idol has it and wears it everytime he sing.......
The current rules why are not discuss at an higher level. Like someone from the muslim association or a party discuss with the federation the games rule. Not the players should argue over them or trying to make justice.
format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
That is ridiculous. I do karate and wear a sports hijab. Its has lycra in it and there a nor loose ends. Why couldnt they give the girl the option to get one of those?
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So does that mean that a cross or star of david can't be worn under your shirt?format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
I think it is ridiculous that this girl couldn't play because she had on a scarf. Man things are getting really twisted these days.
I'm sorry, I'm Muslim. You must follow the rules no matter what.
I agree, one must follow the rules. HOWEVER not all rules should stay the same. If that were the case then here in the USA blacks would still be slaves and women couldn't vote. Rules sometimes have to be changed. That is just the way it is.format_quote Originally Posted by Philosopher
I totally agree with the referee. Before I even read it I thought "well yeh if someone was to pull them back they'd get strangled."format_quote Originally Posted by SilentObserver
It's not only Canada that banned it. It wouldn't be allowed here either or anywhere else. That's the reason why jewellery is banned too.
It's not surprising. Why do muslims make a big issue out of everything?
Yeah, but you dont try to change rules when a game startsformat_quote Originally Posted by tomtomsmom
Yes ok, i do understand yes you must follow the rules but that is not fair tho saying that you can not wear the hijab. .Like.. Ive played on many sports team and i have never heard about you can not wear the Hijab while playing a sport.
And also, some muslims sisters would tie their hijabs backwards. So can you still play any sport when the hijab is tied backwards??
No they shouldn't have waited till the game starts. It says that they knew about it beforehand so it should have been adressed then. But now that it is an issue it should be delt with.format_quote Originally Posted by PhilosopherYeah, but you dont try to change rules when a game starts
I wonder what will happen if the rule is overturned and a girl is accidentally strangled.
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