Bismillah: Assalamo Alikum.
Quote:There's not one Christian I know that follows the criteria of hijab that you mentioned in post #25.
But I know many FHC, and I have started a thread sometimes ago called “<i>Egyptian Christians Defend HIJAB</i>” on this link you will see that Christians themselves acknowledged that they are following the footsteps of Virgin Mary by imitating the way she used to dress up. So maybe you don’t know of any Christian who observe Hijab, but there are many out there FHC.
Egyptiant Christians defend HIJAB
Plus you should know well that many Christians do believe that head cover is an obligatory on Christian women, not optional as you said.
Quote:The Bible doesn't say what a covering should look like, but there are principles that apply. Modesty and sobriety is one. Therefore: a plain, simple covering. I believe separation and nonconformity to the world are also involved. Therefore: a covering that is different from what women of the world sometimes wear on their heads, and is distinctive; so that people who see it realize it is something different, worn on purpose with a religious reason behind it. Along with this is letting your light shine before men, not hiding it under a bushel, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father. Using something to cover your head in obedience to the Bible which other women use to cover their heads as protection from weather or dirt, or as a decoration, could be like hiding your light. Even if it is unintentional, the Christian woman still fits in with the women of the world, and others may not realize that what she has on her head is any different from things they sometimes wear. I wouldn't say wearing a bandanna isn't obeying 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, because it can cover the head and hair. However, it would perhaps be more in accordance with Biblical principles to wear a covering, in public at least, that is recognizable as a covering worn for a reason out of the ordinary--to obey God. Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:20; 6:17; Philippians 2:15,16
A Brief Testimony about the Christian Woman's Covering
You may brows the following links to have an idea about what your fellow Christians believe regarding head covering.
My Introduction to New Testament Assembly Principles.
WHY DO SOME WOMEN COVER THEIR HEADS?
Ten Lies The Church Tells Women
We have been granted power with our covering
My Headcovering Testimony
Please note: I am not trying to prove to you that the <b>Islamic Hijab </b> is obligatory in Christianity, this is only to prove that many Christians believe in <b>head covering</b> to be an obligatory (<i>according to the Bible</i>) and not optional as you have mentioned.
Salam
Wael.
<i>Christians covering their hair like Virgin Mary used to.</i>
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