Do Muslim women got it right?

They wear scarves over their entire head and cover their hair completely...I bet they save a boat load of money not spending on hair care and not to mention the TIME they save not fooling with it in the morning; let alone in the afternoon trying to keep it all perfect.

What do you think? Would you try wearing your hair in scarf?

Muslim women, would you take offense if this became a trend?

Do Muslim women got it right?

As a Muslim woman we do take care of our hair. I have it cut and colored just as much as I did before I began to wear a hajib. I do this for myself and my husband.

Yes it is easier when I take the kids to school, go to my own classes and go to work. I do not have to worry what my hair looks like is it flat is it flying everywhere. I just put on my scarf one that matches my outfit an go. Yes I will have to adjust it during the day because they do move as you do but I do not have to worry about anything else.

I do not have to worry if I need to get new highlights this week or can I wait till next. I do not have to worry if my haircut is at that weird stage and I need to have a cut as soon as possible. Instead I am able to go about my life and the beautiful wonderful person I am just with a scarf.

Do Muslim women got it right?

no not at all. All women have the freedom of choice. So if you want a scarf go find a beautiful one. Report It

Do Muslim women got it right?

i have wear it for many times but i didn't count. i have wear it for many times cause i'm muslim!

Do Muslim women got it right?

Personally, I'm proud of my hair and don't mind taking care of it. I like to show it off.

Do Muslim women got it right?

Hey, whatever works for you.

Do Muslim women got it right?

When I was a kid,the older women usually wore a small triangle scarf out when the wind blew. This was before all the big todo about Muslims, back in the 1970s. Before I'd even seen one sporting a scarf.

Personally, I see the scarf as a chain of slavery. These women, by religion and men, (ie..the religion police too), are forced to wear these things. It's sad that they have so little freedom.

Do Muslim women got it right?

I don't think that practitioners of Islam see the scarf as a way to avoid caring for their hair. As soon as they are home or with a group of females, the scarf can come off, and they want to look as good as they can.

Do Muslim women got it right?

well, even is muslim women or girls wear scarves all day, there hair is very pretty pretty!!!!!!!they just don't take the scarve off, because of the religioun, I ones saw a muslim women fixing her hair, and it was SO PRETTY AND LONG! God I wanted that beautifull brown hair!!!!!

Do Muslim women got it right?

i helped with tsunami relief, and had to wear one everyday for a month. you dont have to wear them inside, but when u do wear them it gets seriously hot...

Do Muslim women got it right?

Wearing a scarf is a personal choice for Muslim women. For that reason, it's not offensive to see Muslim women with or without their scarf. Muslim women spend money on other things than just shampoo and conditioner. They spend money on barrettes, ponytail holders, scarves and etc.

Muslim women spend just as much time as anyone else with their hair. Wearing a scarf is not a free ticket to leave your hair a mess!

Do Muslim women got it right?

Don't think just because they cover the hair they don't take care of it. They do. Actually they have a beautiful hair and they protected from sun also following their believes. Just because you can't see it doesn't mean is bad.

Do Muslim women got it right?

Muslim women in the US today wear scarves, most often, voluntarily. It is a sign of modesty, not oppression, which the religion emphasizes. The modern muslim woman would see this as a positive so people look beyond superficial beauty, and judge them for their merit. As for you wearing it casually, I suppose some people would find it offensive, but I can't speak for all. Try wrapping a scarf a-la old Hollywood style, if you go to the Hermes website, www.hermes.com they give you tips on how to wear scarves.

Do Muslim women got it right?

I could share my experience of Muslim women wearing scarves in Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Australia and Austria. Among some dozen countries I have visited I found in these countries.

In Iran and Malaysia I found girls and women not only keeping their hair 'clean and tidy' but also do some dyeing to improve their outlook, of course, to be seen only be their close relatives and friends. They would wear scarves on top of 'Chador' like covering which can be opened easily when they reach home, unlike the 'Burka' that is worn like attire and not so easily removed.

In Austria Muslim women who are seen with scarves are looked-down by the people discreetly, but no open hostility towards them. This may be out of hatred towards Turkish-Muslims for their alleged mistreatment of Europeans during the days of Turk Sultans of the Ottoman period.

Similar 'attitude' towards the scarves and chador-clad women were seen in Singapore and Australia. I am not sure how the situation is in UK or USA in this respect, particularly after the 9/11 and 7/7 incidents.

In Bangladesh, the prevalent of women wearing 'Sari' who would not cover their hairs in normal situation, makes it easy for them to cover part of their head within short notice, such as when the 'Azan' is heard from the nearby mosque or when any senior or elder relatives are encountered. This is more to show respect for the seniors apart from religious obligation.

Comments made here suggesting that these are some sort of religious persecution to the Muslim girls and women is not true for countries which do not have Islam as state religion. It is true that Saudi Arab and some Middle Eastern countries would punish girls and women for not wearing scarves or wear chador covering their body modestly.

My wife never wears scarves, but would cover her head instinctively for reasons as mentioned above by using the long-end of her Sari. My daughters would feel uncomfortable even to do that 'exercise', for the reason that very few of their colleagues and friends would use scarves. Chador is not used here.

About whether Muslim women would take offence if Scarves are picked-up by non-Muslims, I think this would rather encourage Muslims to get assimilated easily since the women with scarves are viewed in the west generally as either too orthodox or naive.

So, in my view this would be great news to find some common understanding among the women of the world to unite and say "NO" to reverse-sexism - prejudice or discrimination against women, on the grounds of sex.