I really dislike when some Muslim (and non-muslim) women argue that "women don't need to be protected from sexuality." Or when they say things like, "Not all gases are just from men, and not all gases from men are sexual."
This is not what it is about. We are not afraid of "sexuality". Sexuality for us is just more of a private thing, not to parade around in the streets with. And, we do our best to protect ourselves from rape as well, while so many women wearing mini skirts and short shorts are being teased and raped. Dressing in revealing clothing is just an open invitation for men to harass and/or gase at you in a sexual way, or to even rape you. There are so many rapes in the United States every single day, that it's really sad. It's also sad how half naked women are being used on television to sell everything from coca cola to car insurance.
When you dress very provocatively, you're basically saying,
"come on in!" The more naked you are, is not the more liberated you are. It's quite the opposite. Free yourselves, women! Free yourselves from your arrogance, your pride, and from being sexual slaves of western men, and what they want you to wear!
Surely I'm not one to point a finger as I have a lot to work on myself, but this is just a call for solidarity. I hope all women get the strength to at least cover themselves in a modest way, if you don't want to wear the head covering. And even so, I hope you get the strength to wear
full hijab (head scarf and all), as it is very important. It's not even only about "sexual gases"...it's about being
known as a Muslim woman. Make it obvious, no matter what people think.
It's an act of worship to your Lord, in humility. To cover your head in humility and respect for your Lord. Please sisters, don't try to please other men/women. This is not your purpose. Please Allah, and everything will follow after. When God is pleased, everyone is pleased.
May Allah bless all of you!
:sister:
