Niqāb

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Why Liberalism does not want you to wear the niqab

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ October 10, 2014 ⋅ 2 Comments

“Find them behind the veil where they hide themselves” The situation of the Muslim woman, and particularly the wearing of the veil, has persistently been used through recent history as the “theme of action” by those working to intellectually subdue Muslim communities. In colonial Egypt, British colonial officials specifically cited the veil and treatment of … Continue reading →

Radio Debate: Should the Niqab (veil) be banned in Britain?

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ September 21, 2013 ⋅ 4 Comments

A Radio Debate for Voice of Russia UK A few days ago, I was invited onto Voice of Russia UK Radio to participate in a debate regarding whether the Niqab (face veil) should be banned in Britain, along with Nabila Ramdani (journalist), Julie Bindel (feminist), and Dr Taj Hargey. You can listen to this debate … Continue reading →

Feminism is Misogyny – as demonstrated by MP Sarah Wollaston

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ September 20, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

MP Sarah Wollaston has publicly expressed her vehement opposition to Muslim females wearing the niqab (face veil) (in The Telegraph, here). Here is part of a brief exchange I had with Wollaston on Twitter: @drwollastonmp: Our schools should teach & encourage girls to communicate not collude with a misogynist opinion that they should be masked … Continue reading →