For the first time in Saudi Arabia, women authorized to issue fatwas

I'm not familiar with Saudi laws but, I don't think driving was the issue, I think it was more about preventing women from traveling alone. It's a lot easier to see women traveling alone when they're out walking or something but driving, you really can't stop that unless you put check points everywhere like israelis do. The changes going on there go beyond women driving though.
 
I watched the 60 Minutes interview with the Prince. Seems like they are divesting in the oil industry want to attract a new revenue base. A lot of Saudi's are under 30 years old. So the government wants to loosen social laws to appease them. Same thing happening in Iran but there it is coming to revolts for change. Saudi's don't want to see that happen in their country.
 
cinnamonrolls1 said:
What does driving have to do with hijab??
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Modesty demands hijab when she is out of home. People still can see her sitting on driving seat, whether her vehicle is in motion or stop at red light. However, it's o.k if you think otherwise
 
azc said:
Modesty demands hijab when she is out of home. People still can see her sitting on driving seat, whether her vehicle is in motion or stop at red light. However, it's o.k if you think otherwise
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Right yeah i thought u were trying to say that driving as a concept was immodest.
 

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