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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: Friday, November 25, 2005
Dr. Muhammad al-Bishārī, Chairman of the General Federation of French Muslims asserts that Muslims in Europe are an important part of their evolving societies. However he argues that they face many challenges in European societies and should have the right to preserve their Islamic identities.
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: 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: Sunday, October 30, 2005
A discussion about Tariq Ramadān, his roots and ideology.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
65% of Turkish women wear hijāb despite it being banned in governmental institutions and universities.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
It is argued that France’s war over the hijāb has at least encouraged French people to learn more about Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
Muslim communities in the West are searching for role models through whom they can find the right path to religion.
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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].