Postby The Arabman » Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:16 am
***MUNA***, well, people have different perspectives. You and others see "dreadful clothing", while I and others see modest clothing. Women wear modest clothing for practical reasons. Even Western women are advised modest clothing, because it makes sense, and for a host of other reasons, including rape prevention. It's a fact a woman who bares her flesh invites harassment, intimidation, rape, etc.
Yes, these "so called Muslim men" are supposed to be great believers of Allah by turning their damn eyes from a woman, but they are human beings, fallible, temptable and thus can fail. They try their best, but it helps greatly when women don't tempt them. That's why hijab is very important. You can't treat an alcoholic in a clinic where alcohol is freely or intentionally provided; it beats the whole concept of treatment.
So, as you have gathered, this is about practicality.