10-30-2009, 02:57 AM
Peace....
Since there is no consensus on the subject, it would make sense that it would be one of those things that is up to the particular person to decide for themselves. For instance in the Bible, there was a difference of opinion about having the gentiles (non jews) observe the jewish feast days. Paul addressed this subject in a letter stating:
Romans 14:5-6
(5) One indeed esteems a day above another day; and another esteems every day alike. Let each one be fully assured in his own mind.
(6) He who regards the day regards it to the Lord; and he not regarding the day, does not regard it to the Lord. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, does not eat to the Lord, and gives God thanks.
It would appear to this non-muslim that the wearing of niqab would also fall into this category.