05-15-2007, 03:50 AM
In the Name of the Father & of the Son & of the Holy Spirit - One God - now & forever. Amen.
May the peace of Christ be with you!
Quote: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
Wael, I didn't read the entire article but early on it states that those Christian girls are a minority (55/2700) who attend an Egyptian Islamic/Government school. I, too, would respect the rules & dress the same way. Following the footsteps of the BVM requires us to veil our hearts first & foremost. An outward show of fidelity to God is the equivalent of a Pharisee. A veil is between a woman & God, not a woman & the public.
Quote: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.
Islamic hijab & Christian head dress are as different as Jesus Christ in Catholicism (the Son of God) & Isa in Islam (the Prophet). Some Christians might believe that wearing a veil during worship is compulsory but it has nothing to do with "hijab".
Quote:<i>Christians covering their hair like Virgin Mary used to.</i>
Have you ever seen a Christian picture/statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary looking like this? Can't say I have!
God bless.
