09-25-2003, 09:19 PM
I still see a lot of ambiguity caused by the various translations and not all Islamic scholars are "on board" with the veiling. In view if this situation. don't you think it would be more appropriate to leave this veiling decision to the individual ?
I mean it is pretty clear from the Qu'ran that women are to dress a certain way and despite what you say, it still seems a matter of opinion as to what the dress code should be. With all due respect, if Allah did not say specifically "a veil is to be worn so as not to show your face" who are "the translators" to put words in his mouth/the Qu'ran. If he can be specific about the bosom, surely he can be specific about hair/face ?
There are some interesting views on this, particularly about Saudie and Pakistan.