Uncovering the Meaning of the Veil in Islam
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Sahar
Amer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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At what moment does the first mention of the veil (“hijab”) occur in the Quran?
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How many times is the word “hijab” (veil) used in the Quran? What does it mean each time?
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The Quran addresses the question of female clothing 3 times. Is the word “hijab” used in these 3 occurences?
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What does the Quran say about female clothing?
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Does the Quran prescribe modesty only upon women?
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What do you think of the prescriptions addressed to men in quote # 6?
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In your opinion, is the veil an Islamic imposition upon women that is intended to make them passive and subordinate?
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Has this introduction on the meaning of the Veil in Islam changed your understanding of veiled women that you may see on the streets or in the media?
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After reading this translation and this introduction on the meaning of the Veil in Islam, how do you interpret the tradition of veiled women?
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