Muslim women must show face to become Canadian citizens

SLM

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You have a point there, but some are the same Thread.
I think the first one I pointed out is the exact same Thread,
where the second one is a variation on the theme...

Yeah, I didn't click on the links. I guess I was just sort of blurting out the first thing that popped into my head, lol.
 

bluebyrd35

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Why we accept these problem people into our country is beyond me!!!
We have enough of our own problems to deal with, why do we immigrate more problems.
They don't like us, they don't accept our culture, they don't want to integrate/assimilate etc etc !!! And yet we still allow them in. We spend more money dealing with Muslims than any other ethnic group, be it because they get into trouble when they go back to their country or because of all their special requests to accommodate them.

Perhaps because Canada is losing population numbers and bribing young people to bear children doesn't work. We are moving rapiidly towards not enough people paying taxes in comparision to those drawing pensions, health care, unemployment insurance etc.
We need to accommodate to some degree, Wouldn't it be better to set a period of time, during which time they as well as their new country satisfy certain criteria?? If either side is not happy, the immigrants move back home ....no gain, no foul.
 

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Do some FFN research - The Niqab, Burka are all cultural - Not required in their Religion.

People like you keep me employed. Without the dumb there would be no work for some of us or less work for others.

Sorry, it's irrelevant what you think. To the people wearing the Niqab and the Burka, they believe it is a requirement for their religion. It's not up to you or me to say if it is a requirement or not. They believe it is, that makes it a wholly religious decision.
 

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They believe it is, that makes it a wholly religious decision.
No it doesn't.

They would have to prove it's a part of the tenets of their religion. Therefore it would have to be specified in the Quran. With something as innocuous as the abaya, they would only need a verse that could be reasonably interpreted to mean women must be bagged up like a coffee truck whistle dog.

One does not exist.

Anyone that believes it is supported in the Quran, or part of the Islamic religion, is a moron.

History shows, the cultural tradition existed approx. 200 years before Islam.

Anyways, maybe you should read what Muslims say about it. My buddy Mohammad sent me this link.

Quran-Islam.org - True Islam

Enjoy.
 

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Sorry, it's irrelevant what you think. To the people wearing the Niqab and the Burka, they believe it is a requirement for their religion. It's not up to you or me to say if it is a requirement or not. They believe it is, that makes it a wholly religious decision.

That's stupid reasoning.
 

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It's a no brainer really, if they want to be treated like Canadians they have to act like Canadians!
 

SLM

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Wearing a niquab or burka or whatever is not an issue of religious freedom. In my opinion though, it does fall under Charter protection as freedom of expression.

My personal view is that it is a cultural thing that does subjugate women, it's an issue of control, it's about making women within that cultural group a secondary class. That is my personal opinion of it as a woman. But what trips me up and gives me pause is when I hear about the idea of legislation that prevents them from wearing these items is that it essentially amounts to the same thing. Lack of control and lack of choice in how they can express themselves. It's a double edged sword that way.

Having said all of that, however, there are times when reasonable accomodations have to be made in society. This would be one of those, in my opinion.

I mean, just try smiling broadly (a definitively self-expressive act) in your passport photo. See how far that gets you.
 

gore0bsessed

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No it doesn't.

They would have to prove it's a part of the tenets of their religion. Therefore it would have to be specified in the Quran. With something as innocuous as the abaya, they would only need a verse that could be reasonably interpreted to mean women must be bagged up like a coffee truck whistle dog.

One does not exist.

Anyone that believes it is supported in the Quran, or part of the Islamic religion, is a moron.

History shows, the cultural tradition existed approx. 200 years before Islam.

Anyways, maybe you should read what Muslims say about it. My buddy Mohammad sent me this link.

Quran-Islam.org - True Islam

Enjoy.

Burqa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not sure why you're trying to argue things you don't even have the basic knowledge of. I guess that's what a troll does.
 

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Burqa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not sure why you're trying to argue things you don't even have the basic knowledge of. I guess that's what a troll does.

Quran-Islam.org - True Islam

What does The Quran say about the Burqa?


First of all it depends upon who you ask. There is disagreement in Islamic circles as to what extent Quran advocates the wearing of the Burqa. However, The Quran does not specifically mention the Burqa or tell women to wear such extremely confining clothes. Instead, it instructs men and women to dress and behave modestly in society (24:31), which the Ulama or “Scholars” do agree upon. Modern day Muslims base their authority regarding the Burqa on the Hadith or collected traditions of life in the days of Prophet Muhammad. It is important to note here that these “collected traditions” have no place in Islam, (please see relevant articles on this site). Most followers of these traditions know little of their origins or authenticity. For the thousands of traditions attributed to the Prophet only one bears notable credibility:


“Do not write down anything I say except the Quran. Whoever has written something other than Quran let him destroy it.” (Ahmed Ibn Hanbal, Vol. 1, page 171 also Sahih Muslim, Book 42, Number 7147).


With contradiction and confused thrown up by the hadith and “scholars of Islam” let us consider what the Quran, the word of God, says on the topic of a dress code.



For women: Cover your chest (24:31); Lengthen your garments (33:59) and for both sexes; The BEST garment is righteousness and modest conduct (7:26).




The word Burqa is not to be found anywhere in the Quran, but as it falls under the heading of Hijab which is used in Quran we should explore its use. The Arabic word Hijab can be translated into veil or yashmak. Other meanings for the word include screen, barrier, cover(ing), mantle, curtain, drapes, partition, division, divider etc.



The word “Hijab” appears in the Qur’an seven times, five of them as “Hijab” and twice as “Hijaban”. See 7:46, 17:45, 19:17, 33:53, 38:32, 41:5, 42:51. None of these “Hijab” words are used in the Quran in reference to what the traditional Muslims call today “the dress code for Muslim woman”. Hijab in the Qur’an has nothing to do with a woman’s dress code.




[7:46] A barrier (Hijaab) separates them, while the Purgatory is occupied by people who recognize each side by their looks. They will call the dwellers of Paradise: "Peace be upon you." They did not enter (Paradise) through wishful thinking.


[42:51] No human being can communicate with God except through inspiration, or from behind a barrier (Hijaban), or by sending a messenger through whom He reveals what He wills. He is the Most High, Most Wise.


Another word commonly used to justify the wearing of the burqa or at best a veil is the word “Khimaar”, which can be found, along with the dress code for women in 24:31. Some Muslims quote this verse as a commandment for Hijab, or head cover by pointing to the word, khumurihinna, (‘their chest covering’), forgetting that God has already used the word Hijab, several times in the Qur’an. Those blessed by God can see that the use of the word “Khimaar” in this verse is not for “Hijab”, nor for head cover. Those who quote this verse usually add (head cover or veil) after the word Khumurihinna, and usually between parentheses, because it is their addition to the verse of God. Here is the most accurate translation of 24:31.


[24:31] And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary. They shall cover their chests with their ‘khimar’, and shall not relax this code in the presence of other than their husbands, their fathers, the fathers of their husbands, their sons, the sons of their husbands, their brothers, the sons of their brothers, the sons of their sisters, other women, the male servants or employees whose sexual drive has been nullified, or the children who have not reached puberty. They shall not strike their feet when they walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies. All of you shall repent to God, O you believers, that you may succeed.


Most of the translators, obviously influenced by fabricated Hadith translate the word as VEIL and thus mislead people into believing that this verse is advocating the covering of the head and face.

But the truth is that the word Khimaar simply means a cover, any cover is called Khimaar in Arabic. The derivative word Khamraa, which means intoxicants, is so called because it covers the brain.



In 24:31, God is telling the women to use their cover (khimaar, being a dress, a coat, a shawl, a shirt, a blouse, a tie, a scarf . . . etc.) to cover their bosoms, not their heads, face or hair. If God willed to order the women to cover their heads, face or hair, He would have simply said, “Cover your head, face and hair.” God is neither vague nor forgetful! God does not run out of words. He does not wait for, nor need a scholar to apply the correct words for Him! God confirms that the Quran is complete and fully detailed (6:114/5).



The Arabic word for Chest (Jayb) is in this verse, but the Arabic words for Head (Ra’s) or Hair (Sha’r) are NOT. The Commandment in the verse is clear - Cover your chest.



The last part of the verse 24:31 translates as, “They shall not strike their feet when they walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies”. Details of the body can or cannot be revealed by the dress you wear, not by your head cover.



It is a crime that so many men who have coaxed, or pressured, or demanded that their women wear the burqa, or that their daughters wear a hijab prematurely, are most probably unable or unwilling to read the Quran and uphold its tenants, being totally dependent on the interpretations incorrectly preached to them by immoderate clerics and cultural exhortations not based on pure religion. The problem with so many clerics in powerful positions within many Islamic communities around the globe, is that these religious leaders do not allow for intellectual freedom, or personal interpretation when it comes to matters of self assessed modesty and female dressing because of the narrowness in which they view women’s supposedly intemperate sexuality and the lack of self-control in men.
 

DaSleeper

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Not sure why you're posting information that supports what Bear said, while calling him a troll

I guess that's what an idiot does.

How do you argue with a fool like that....Any link you post that disagrees with what he says, is not a valid link and I'm willing to bet he will say that you are reading the link he posted wrong.....same as "abfet" did...(nah nah nah I can't hear you)
Which is why we think he's a reincarnation of the same troll who managed to get a new IP.
 

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oh it's most certainly religious and this law violates those freedoms like i said.. yeah they should have to reveal themselves for identification purposes if need be, like they would in muslim countries i'm sure.

Horse pucky! it's no more religious in nature than the Turban is for the Sikhs --- IT'S TRADITON ONLY!
 

CDNBear

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Not sure why you're trying to argue things you don't even have the basic knowledge of.
Ummm....

i couldn't tell you where it states that because i'm not a muslim and haven't read the quran..

I guess that's what a troll does.
You took the words right out of my mouth.

Obviously an invalid link, it's a site filled with commentary on Muslims, written by Muslims. :roll:

Not sure why you're posting information that supports what Bear said, while calling him a troll

I guess that's what an idiot does.
Pretty much.

How do you argue with a fool like that....Any link you post that disagrees with what he says, is not a valid link and I'm willing to bet he will say that you are reading the link he posted wrong.....same as "abfet" did...(nah nah nah I can't hear you)
Which is why we think he's a reincarnation of the same troll who managed to get a new IP.
cubbyabtfetgoreobsessed will eventually have one of his patented meltdowns and out himself entirely.
 
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Sorry, it's irrelevant what you think. To the people wearing the Niqab and the Burka, they believe it is a requirement for their religion. It's not up to you or me to say if it is a requirement or not. They believe it is, that makes it a wholly religious decision.

Some people would believe that Witches, Sorcerers should be executed. Whoops - That is in Saudi. As in last week.

Saudi Kingdom Executes “Sorceress” « JONATHAN TURLEY

The Saudi Kingdom has now executed yet another “sorcerer” — part of a continuing trend in Muslim countries in arrested suspecting Genies and sorcerers in the name of Allah. In this case, the Saudis appear to have arrested a garden-variety carnival healer — a woman saying that she could heal illness for $800 per session.

The religious police arrested the woman in a sting operation. That’s right, the Saudis have anti-sorcery sting operations run by their morals police. She was beheaded pursuant to Sharia law.


What a person thinks should be included in a religion is a real stretch.

It is not required, it is a cultural habit acquired from other cultures who were NOT Muslims. That is until they converted of course.

Horse pucky! it's no more religious in nature than the Turban is for the Sikhs --- IT'S TRADITON ONLY!

The Turban is part of the Sikh Religion. Some wear it, others do not.

Turban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dastar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Dastar (Punjabi: ਦਸਤਾਰ, dastār, from Persian: دستار) or Pagṛi (Punjabi: ਪਗੜੀ) is a mandatory headgear for Sikhs. Dastar is very clearly associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh turban is mandatory for all Amritdhari (baptized) Sikhs (also known as Khalsa).

Among the Sikhs, the turban is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikhs, who adorn the Five Ks, wear the turban partly to cover their long, uncut hair (kesh). The turban is mostly identified with the Sikh males, although some Sikh women also wear turban. The Khalsa Sikhs regard the turban as an important part of the unique Sikh identity. They are easily recognizable by their distinctive turbans.
 

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I think it's hilarious this is even being argued. It's not debatable.

Quote from my link I posted above
Many Muslims believe that the Islamic holy book, the Qur'an, and the collected traditions of the life of Muhammed, or hadith, require both men and women to dress and behave modestly in public. However, this requirement, called hijab, has been interpreted in many different ways by Islamic scholars (ulema) and Muslim communities (see Women and Islam).

So if a Muslim decides to wear the burqa, it's a wholly religious decision, like I said.
 

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I think it's hilarious this is even being argued.
Ummm...

OTTAWA—Muslim women who wear the niqab and other face-covering garments will now have to lift or remove their veils while they take the oath of Canadian citizenship in front of a room full of people.

Canada News: Muslim women must show face to become Canadian citizens - thestar.com
Your OP.

yeah they should have to reveal themselves for identification purposes if need be, like they would in muslim countries i'm sure.
Your opinions...

It's not debatable.
Not with you anyways. You haven't a clue about anything you utter.

Quote from my link I posted above
Many Muslims believe that the Islamic holy book, the Qur'an, and the collected traditions of the life of Muhammed, or hadith, require both men and women to dress and behave modestly in public. However, this requirement, called hijab, has been interpreted in many different ways by Islamic scholars (ulema) and Muslim communities (see Women and Islam).

So if a Muslim decides to wear the burqa, it's a wholly religious decision, like I said.
This isn't the first time wiki has mislead you.

t won't be the last.

Thankfully in Canada, we have laws, and the Charter. That protect us from people like you.