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Originally Posted by ElectricStorm I guess that is because in history man had control over women and could tell them what to do. You still see that with some women with a certain religion. They have to be all covered up cuz the man is afraid her body will make other man want that woman too. And sometimes the woman choses for that type of clothing herself, but I think being in that religion it kinda forces people too. But I could be wrong, it's just how I see it. |
I think I might know the religion you're talking about.
Secondly, when women do cover themselves up, it's because it's their own choice. Secondly, the man has no right to make the woman wear whatever he wants her to wear. She chooses her own clothing because that's her right. So it has nothing to do with the husband, or the man controlling the woman. The reason women cover themselves (men have to cover themselves too, you probably just don't know that), is to hide their beauty and distinguish themselves as Muslims. Similarly, Muslim men must cover themselves and keep beards (as opposed to the Hijab) because it hides their complection and beauty. In both ways, they hide their beauty, remain loyal to themselves, don't dwell on thier desires, stay close to their faith and distinguish themselves as Muslims. Neither the man or woman is forced to do anything, because if they're not doing it for the right reasons, then they shouldn't be doing it at all. So, if the women do choose to cover themselves, it's because it's their own will and choice too. Also, the Qur'an says:
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I do not like it because I think it's selling the body. Some man DO see woman as objects and I do not want to be seen as 'that woman with this or that type of body' I want to been seen as a whole, not only the outside. And I've been in situations guys didn't even care about me personally and as soon as I notice that, I point them the door. And if some women do wanna be seen that way, or do not care, then that's ok with me. Im just not like that.
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Yup, I agree with that. That's also the reasons Muslims do choose to cover themselves.