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Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2003
The author explains the concept of “Religious fundamentals that are known by necessity,” especially as it used a lot against any one who brings about a new ijtihad.
Date of source: Friday, July 11, 2003
The author comments on an article by Dr. Muhammad Ahmed Al-Maseer published in Al-Liwa al-Islami. Al-Maseer wrote that the niqab [head scarf covering the face with the exception of the eyes] is not a religious obligation and not even a sunna. The author refutes this opinion.
Date of source: Friday, June 13, 2003
The author comments on the issue of Sultana Freeman, an American woman who brought an action against the authorities of Florida State. The authorities refused to issue her a driving license that has a photo of her wearing the niqab [veil that covers hair and face]. She comments on the issue in...
Date of source: Thursday, June 12, 2003
The article is an interview with Hayat Al-Masemi, the first Islamist activist to be nominated for the Jordanian parliament. She believes that women should participate in political and social life. She is of the opinion that the niqab is not a religious duty
Date of source: Saturday, May 31, 2003
An American Muslim has brought an action suit against the authorities of Florida state, USA. Authorities refused issuing her a driving license that has a photo of her wearing the niqab [veil that covers hair and face]. She believes such a rejection violates her personal religious freedom. Officials...
Date of source: Sunday, May 4, 2003
The author criticizes fundamentalism in Islam. He is of the opinion that fundamentalists believe that Islam is nothing but appearance and rigidity. He adds that those who try to promote fundamentalist Islam mock Muslims and use it as a way to make themselves superior.
Date of source: Monday, April 21, 2003
Unknown men have attacked many unveiled women by throwing sulfuric acid on either their faces, chests or legs, as a punishment for not wearing the veil. Such incidents coincide with another phenomenon; in the women-only carriages of the underground, women wearing niqab preach the necessity of...
Date of source: Friday, April 13, 2001
The author comments on the situation of Muslims. He believes that Muslims, who should be the best among nations, are weak, disunited, persecuted and suspected everywhere. This is because they are not following the Qur´an. They only concentrate on Qur´anic verses that are related to the...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 10, 2003
The writer reports that the Jordanian government declared its readiness for ideal elections on June 17, 2003. A government spokesman says that women wearing the niqab will not be able to vote unless unveil their face to prevent forgery. He also points out that for the first time the election will...
Date of source: Sunday, June 8, 2003
The article is an overview of a book by Dr. Ahmad Shawky El-Fangary, titled “Islamic issues: the niqab in history, in religion and in sociology.” El-Fangary argues that niqab is not an Islamic legislation
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