Vote no to ban Hijab in Austrailia

[AntiKarateKid]

Absolutely.
Now, rather than desire, you're talking about actual harassment. Which one will be harassed depends upon the guys.

This whole argument revolves around the assumption that, as a deterrent to harassment, covering up actually works.
An excerpt from "The Islamist" by Mohammed Mahbub Hussain, about his time in Saudi Arabia.


Egypt even launched a campaign to try and combat sexual harassment. The article quotes a survey stating 70% of harassed women were veiled.

A person should take responsibility for their own actions. If you harass a woman out of lust that's your fault, if you vandalise a car out of jealousy that's your fault, if you steal something because it wasn't nailed down that's your fault. Don't blame the victim.
Everyone has a right not to be harassed, not just women.
Well it was an analogy so it's subject isn't really the point. You wouldn't ever ask a black man to cover up because he was at risk of harassment by white men so why do it to women?

Isn't the overhwelming majority of women there veiled anyways?^o)

 

[coddles76]

A person should take responsibility for their own actions. If you harass a woman out of lust that's your fault, if you vandalise a car out of jealousy that's your fault, if you steal something because it wasn't nailed down that's your fault. Don't blame the victim.

Once again I'll make it clear as possible. I'm NOT blaming anyone, the fact that a women would cover herself, is for protection only and to prevent the opposite sex from the lure of desire. This is her right to protect herself against the wicked deviant man. It's also the responsibilty for the MAN to lower his gaze. This way both parties have a sense of protection from sin. If A women covers her beauty she greatly minimises the deviant man's lure of the eye. If she doesn't cover up then she will be like a red light flashing in public like the sale of shopping market, in that she holds a responsibility, She's not to blame, but holds a responsibility to the deviant man checking her out up and down. If you can't understand this in the society we live in then you must get your head out of the sand and start looking around you and see what is happening or you are completely blind.

Well it was an analogy so it's subject isn't really the point. You wouldn't ever ask a black man to cover up because he was at risk of harassment by white men so why do it to women?

Regardless of the analogy, I have clearly stated that colour is not of the issue.

 

[sirajstc]

okk

 

[coddles76]

This is a post from a sister in another thread but I thought it would be appropriate to list in this thread since it goes hand in hand and a great comment as a reminder......

Gift For Women!

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Assalamu alaykum Wa Rehmatulahi Wabarakatahu, my dear sister's in Islam. Alhamdulilah, this is a short reminder that I would like you to think and reflect upon Insha'Allah-

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Insha'Allah, I'm just going to discuss about women and Haya (Modesty).

Today around many countries we see that the Hijab is being ignored. We see the Hijab as an old tradition or a burden that we refuse to accept. Instead, we ignore the command of Allah and His Beloved Messenger Muhammad (s.a.w). But rather we follow and adapt the non-Muslim's lifestyle.

But my dear sister's in Islam, the truth is the hijab is the actual beauty of a Muslimah. It creates a natural innocent look. The 'Nur' (light) comes within the Hijab. So why don't we understand and accept what a beautiful gift Allah Almighty has given us, which protects us from the evil eye.

It has been reported in a Hadith...
'Modesty (Haya) is a branch of Iman'. Subhan'Allah, its so clear that Modesty is part of Iman. Modesty has been highly regarded in Islam. In fact, her real worth lies in modesty itself. If a woman is modest she will receive respect from people. And if not, she will have no value in the Duniya or Akirah. And even her beauty will have no value at all.

I pray and hope Insha'Allah that my dear sister's in Islam accept the beautiful gift that Allah (s.w.t) has given us. And our aim is to please Allah, rather than pleasing others who won't be able to help us in the next life. Follow the teachings of Allah and His Messenger Muhammad (s.a.w). And set a good example to others around you. May Allah give us the strength to preach and practice upon this -Ameen!

'Invite (mankind) to the way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful advice and reason with them in the best manner possible'. (An Nahl 125)