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Why are Somalis the only westernized & liberalized Muslim demographic that wears that shit?

Why is it that other groups like Pakis, Oromos, and the likes keep their heritage without having to put a marker on themselves.

If someone's pious, fine, but that's almost never the case. If you're gonna live a liberal lifestyle, what's the point of fronting some other look?

People should dress however they see fit.

I also believe they should have the right to wear whatever they like.

From what I can tell the niqaab phenomenon in the West isnt unique to Somali's, in fact in the UK its mostly Pakistani's in the North.With most Somali girls who wear it (not all ) they probably used to have a reputation, and wearing a niqaab is an instant declaration of their transformation, most give it up in a year.
I dont want to see it banned, but I find the rise of the niqaab in the UK very disturbing.

^Why does it concern you how others dress?

From what I can tell the niqaab phenomenon in the West isnt unique to Somali's, in fact in the UK its mostly Pakistani's in the North.With most Somali girls who wear it (not all ) they probably used to have a reputation, and wearing a niqaab is an instant declaration of their transformation, most give it up in a year.
I dont want to see it banned, but I find the rise of the niqaab in the UK very disturbing.

Lol, why are you so concerned with what other people wear ?

Why call it a ninja bal!? So disrespectful. Who put you in charge of what Somalis should/shouldn't wear?

What I noticed from observing the UAE Somali community is that the lower educated/poorer the family of the female is the more they wear a niqaab. Ladies from (upper) middle-class families who usually been born here or lived here for +20 years only wear normal scarfs, while the lower class folks usually straight from Somalia wear the ninja stuff.

I find niqaabs and burkas ridiculous. The idea behind it is noble, but it is so extreme that it causes other problems socially to themselves and others in their environment.

What's wrong with a headscarf that covers their hair and neck? Dadka qaarkood dhib badanaa.

Some of your comments are appalling walahi. A symbol of religious conviction is associated with poverty? Subhanallah. Focus on your own improvement instead of looking and judging what others wear. Leave that to Allah SWT, 'cause sure as heck they aint wearing it for you lot.

CIinque, Why must the muslims please the rest of society

Read this f-king topic before you reply, god damn savages!

I said if not for religious reasons - and as I f-king said, 90% of Somalis are liberalized - why do they wear the ninja shit or even anything on their heads?

Our parents didn't wear qimaar or any piece of cloth on their heads, and we're not under wahabbist rule, so why wear it in Denmark or New York?

If you're gonna club, date, fuck and all the things well outside the religious bounds, why continue to front is all I ask.

IMO, It's antisocial to cover your face no matter what your religion is. The hair thing seems reasonably logical, but your face?

First and foremost, it is not Islamic, it undermines the rationale behind the concept of hijaab because it screams for attention and is not backed by most Hadiths and definitely not the Quran.
But in general, it marginalises Muslim women from mainstream society, it justifies the bizarre notion that women themselves are obscene (isn't it enough to lower your gaze!) and generally only brings problems to the wearer, and other British Muslims.
Dawwa, Its the same in Egypt, laakin most Somali women wear it to not get dark.

Firefly,

I find the idea behind it noble, the idea to distance themselves as much as possible from breaking Allah's rules.

At the other hand, this is unnecessary, just dress like the mothers of our faith, the wives of Nebi Maxamed nabad iyo naxariis korkiis haa ahaatee.


Cumar Labasuul,

I'm not talking about gaalo, fuck them, I'm not Voltage.

I'm just trying to tell you guys that you can transgress on both sides of the spectrum. Just because not dressing appropriately is breaking a rule, doesn't mean the opposite can only be positive. Islam disapproves of extremism, just obey the rules and don't play around with it.

Besides, I think women should definitely wear a headscarf at least, but a niqaab and burka are undesirable elements in a society.