Date of source: Saturday, December 3, 2005 to Friday, December 9, 2005
The author examines responses to the question "Why do you wear the hijāb?,” finding many answers contrary to expectations.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Retired actresses are planning to work for Islamic satellite channels, and a number of shops are refusing to sell tight and revealing clothing just to make profit.
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Zaynab Muntasir responds to Dr. Fātima Sayyid Ahmad’s article, ’Why do I wear the hijāb?’ With an explanation of why she has chosen not to cover her head.
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The numbers of women wearing the headscarf or hijāb has been increasing in Egypt in the last few years. Rose al-Yousuf writer, Dr. Fātima Sayyid Ahmad, explains why she has chosen to wear the hijāb.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The author looks at various reasons for the growing number of women and girls who choose to wear the headscarf. He is critical of those who wear the headscarf for reasons other than piety and faith.
Date of source: Monday, November 14, 2005
The Islamic Research Academy has rejected a draft law on female circumcision submitted by the National Council for Women.
Date of source: Saturday, November 5, 2005 to Friday, November 11, 2005
Dr. Muhammad Fattouh argues that the hijāb is a key element to the period of historical transition Egyptian society is going through.
Date of source: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
According to recent statistics, one in three Turkish women are subjected to physical domestic violence.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
65% of Turkish women wear hijāb despite it being banned in governmental institutions and universities.
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Muhammad Fatouh argues that money has tempted hijāb-wearing actresses back to the television screen, even though, 20 years ago, they considered acting harām [forbidden by Islam].