tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137857716187567509.post5803165324682237899..comments2024-01-18T02:47:12.669-08:00Comments on Tregear Vean: Wearing the niqab. Revjeanrolthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744131101249601856noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8137857716187567509.post-58586436245368708182013-09-19T06:46:19.407-07:002013-09-19T06:46:19.407-07:00My understanding is that the wearing of such tradi...My understanding is that the wearing of such traditional costume is not laid down in the Koran, but was a later addition when some parts of it were edited by other Islamic authorities.<br /><br />I'm not sure of the cultural norms, but I understand that the Koran says that the Hair of the head should be covered, which is the wearing of the scarf, and all men and women are urged to dress modestly and to keep body parts covered up, including arms and legs. Nothing about the face being covered.<br /><br />I suspect that as you say, some women wear the niqab out of choice, while others might be coerced into wearing it. But I think that it would be sensible to establish norms for public wear, such as when giving evidence in court, when as a medical professional advising a patient and in every day conversation so that those you are talking with can see the facial expressions, smiles, etc that go along with every day social interaction.<br /><br />I'd feel intimidated if my doctor were wearing face covering such as the niqab. It's about establishing trust and if you are unable to relate fully to each other, it prevents building relationships or proper conversation.UKViewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114944341930758335noreply@blogger.com