Why Do So Many Religions Have Headwear?

[@jordang7479]

That was me!! Thanks for making it!!!!

[@pbsorigins]

Thanks for the question! It was awesome to get a chance to answer this one :)

[@katherinecorbett7580]

I'm Pentecostal and think about this often since we (women) don't cut our hair bc it's our covering according to the Bible.

[@crazyanimeloveable]

Great question Jodie 😁

[@barkboingfloom]

If that's your real name, it's awesome! If it's just one you chose, it's still awesome!

[@Thesungod95]

i am addicted to ur videos .....dont know why

[@ourlessy]

When I was a child I went to Tunisia, I asked our guide why they covered their heads with scarves before going into the Sahara, he said it was to protect them from the blowing sand. I ended up with sand-burns on my legs during my trip from wearing shorts when we had been advised to wear long loose clothing made of light fabric. I strongly suspect at least some of these head coverings evolved from ways to simply protect oneself from the sun and sand.

[@asheru9254]

Because these religions came from goat herders in the desert

[@yuzan3607]

@@asheru9254 goat herders of the desert are wiser than city dwellers.

[@l.c.8475]

Relugios dietary restrictions also tend to be somewhat linked to what is and what isn't safe to eat at the time and place where they are written down.

[@qwertyasf]

Lol well in Islam headdress is a requirement for woman only. Since everyone needs protection from the sun this theory dont add up.

[@katherinecargill8214]

Related, hair coverings may also come from the tendency for hair to become oily or dirty. Before societies had access to plumbing and readily available soap, hair was both the most onerous part of the body to wash, one which tends to collect your body's oil (sebum), AND an area where dirt, soot, or--yes, sand--tend to cling. Covering your hair allows you to extend the time between washing it (and it's more comfortable to wear it that way when it is getting oily!) This could also be related to hair coverings being more common for women... historically, the social status of women has been more closely tied to their appearance. ( :-( ) Covering your hair as a woman allows you to maintain a neat appearance more easily when the length and upkeep of your hair is more intensive than men, who throughout Eurasia often cut their hair shorter than women. Finally, one thing the video doesn't cover is that up until the late 1600s-1700s, most married christian women in the west wore their hair in wimples, just like nuns. Even until the early 20th century, when plumbing became more common and cutting your hair short more normative, women were still primarily wearing their hair with bonnets or more practical up-dos. (A common complaint of costume historians is the tendency for movies to show women pre-20th century with their hair down.)

[@jillchristensen5093]

I just want to compliment your viewers. Given the topic I was expecting a lot of anti-religious hostility in the comments; however, nearly everybody has been open, polite, and even friendly. More of this in the world, please!

[@QueenBoadicea]

Why would you expect hostility of any sort? People may be atheist or anti-religious but that's often accompanied by genuine curiosity about the components that comprise religious faith. From quirky views on a creator, various religious myths about how the universe was formed, right down to the foods that are allowed or forbidden and godly views on sexuality, religious aspects can be anything from fascinating to downright hilarious. They needn't inspire hostility. I'm certainly not about to get enraged over men who choose to wear funny hats to indicate their closeness to a god.

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

This channels' audience is small (just look at the viewcount) and tends to skew a certain way. You're not seeing much conflict simply because there isn't that much of a difference of opinions (that is, the differences are minor) here. And the reason the rest of the world isn't like this is because it has said differences of opinions. A lot of it.

[@Mabasei]

@@ArawnOfAnnwn nah differences are one thing,but the general toxic edgy bs that comes around religious stuff is garbage

[@SerjEpic]

@@QueenBoadicea because there are a lot of hostile people out there and if they were in the comment section insulting religious it would be almost normal. It shouldn't but it is very common.

[@chicagata]

@@SerjEpic When somebody feels attacked it is certainly not a nice thing. Given that religious dogma constantly attack non-religious or atheists (basically we deserve eternal hell), there is no wonder why religions will get a hard response back. It is easy to feel like a victim when one forgets what has been done in the first place.

[@TheTwick]

When I was young, I remember my mother (Roman Catholic) going to Mass and discovering she forgot to wear a hat 😱. She quickly put her handkerchief on her head. Apparently, at the time (1950s) head covering was the minimum, whether it was an expensive French hat or a used snot rag.

[@FelicitasSews]

When I was a kid, my city had a large Italian population, and I remember all the little old ladies wearing scarves on their heads to mass.

[@twinkieb1982]

My mom is Catholic and she said when she was young if she forgot her head covering Grandma used to make her wear a piece of Kleenex on her head lol

[@jbirdnelson3818]

TheTwick 😄😄😄 I can somewhat relate to that... Had to put a napkin on my head at Temple services.. Forgot my yarmie 😇

[@abigailhelmke3715]

I’m Roman Catholic and I wear a veil during mass, many of my friends do as well.

[@suzbone]

When I was little women and girls still covered their heads to attend Mass. There was a little basket in the foyer of the church with doilies in case someone forgot theirs. That was in the early-mid 70's.

[@GraceMallory-is-awesome]

So far the worst comments I've seen on this vid was either constructive criticism or to give more information on the topic. Good job, especially considering the topic!

[@ArawnOfAnnwn]

This channels' audience is small (just look at the viewcount) and tends to skew a certain way. You're not seeing much conflict simply because there isn't that much of a difference of opinions (that is, the differences are minor) here. And the reason the rest of the world isn't like this is because it has said differences of opinions. A lot of it.

[@jeaninetungsten8865]

There is too much to research on this topic. They didn’t to a good job so people are pushing back. This topic has a ton of in-discrepancies and special unwritten rules, it just seems that they didn’t dive deep enough to get a positive response.

[@marlenebrown2569]

slow down, you moving too fast. (Simon and Garfunkel) Too much gigantic gesturing, poor choice of clothing... I would cover the breasts with the outer garment, if I were you. Talking way too fast and mispronouncing names of clothing, names of religions, and so forth. In the future, I hope you had been doing more research on these issues before you filmed the video.

[@iscahflyer2003]

Wearing a hijab can often bring on hate comments, it was especially dangerous the years after 9/11. It puts a target on your back and that's depressing. Even here on KZbin. I used to have another picture before this and got hate comments often, so I changed it to a rose. But then my best friend asked me if hiding was truly better. So I chose to not hide who I am, and show people that we really are loving and strong people, save for a few insane hateful groups.

[@nafsi8519]

I get hates for my name. Thank Lord that people don't understand my name easily.

[@TashaSewingTutorials]

So I'm not a muslim and never have been BUT my legal last name is Islam. When ppl online find out my legal name, i get harassed to no end so i can imagine how it is to actually be a muslim. Some ppl are just assholes.

[@itsJPhere]

The hate comments are a natural reaction, no reasonable person likes the religious totalitarianism or the oppression or the terrorism that your headwear is associated with.

[@natsha4487]

@@devanshrathore9112 😂😂😂 good keep saying savage to other. Mr spiritual book reader 😂😂.

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

Days of Lore I think no religion teaches any bad stuff. The interpretation of the reader May vary from reader to reader or just the writer who wrote the religious book might be bad with words. Everyone is good at heart but the way of expression is different.

[@kayebohemier]

There's a really good book called APHRODITE'S TORTOISE that goes into Greek hair coverings from before Christianity, specifically among women. In Greek religion and culture before Christianity, the types of hair/head coverings were about as diverse as modern Middle Eastern cultures. It's very interesting that many film and TV directors have chosen to portray women in the ancient world in immodest clothes when it was such an important part of the cultures. Roman women would also cover their hair - they would wear bands in their hair at minimum, often to denote their married status, with understated veils in public. Roman men would cover their heads during religious worship. This video taught me something I wasn't aware of about Christian men and head covering, as I had assumed that Christian men did not cover their hair when praying because their sacred text tells them not to. I had thought that the hats among some men with status were just ceremonial and not specifically related to the expectation that they should cover their heads. I'm a modern Hellenic polytheist, and I don't cover my hair specifically because it would draw attention in America and have the exact opposite effect it is supposed to have - I just don't wear revealing clothing in public unless it's summer and I'm at the gym, as the windows can make the space overly warm. There are other Hellenists who do veil, though. Hair coverings are also found in many contemporary non-Abrahamic religions that are not Sikhism.

[@JsnGallardo]

Many women also covered their hair in the Middle Ages in Europe, it wasn’t exclusive to just nuns. It was highly encouraged by the church at the time

[@GwenApMannanan]

Hindus also cover their heads. Just not necessarily all the times. But they do, and it is in religious practice.

[@GwenApMannanan]

Bhavini Singh you literally said what just said. Except you are incorrect about them covering their head at other times. Hindus do cover their head in many situations that don’t involve being at temple or doing puja. There are several ethnic groups who cover their head at most times depending on region and ethnic considerations - like the Punjabi Hindus in Rajasthan who almost always have their women’s head covered. Head coverings are also common in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and other areas of India - which can change from village to village as fast as the languages do. Also, I notice that you are Sikh, by your name, definitely not Hindu. Maybe you judged me by mine and don’t realize that I’m a Shivabhakta.

[@GwenApMannanan]

@Bhavini Singh my mistake, I'm sure you can understand why.

[@saintsoldier5671]

Yes specially elderly men

[@applefulify]

I was thinking this too. In Pakistan's interior Sindh there are many Hindu women of the Thar desert who actually keep their heads covered most of the day.

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

Gwen Ap Mannanan Sikh women have Kaur in their name and men have Singh. Some Hindus have Singh as their surname. And Rajputs have Singh in their name. And infact they’re keeping it from the 8th century. Just for your information. I’m not offended or anything like that just because you made a little mistake so chill.

[@diphyllum8180]

A turban also serves as head protection, particularly effective against sabre-stroke from horseback. And Sikhi teaches not just equality for men who practice the religion, but for all souls regardless of religion, gender, race, class, background etc. "all souls are of one giver" (ਸਭਨਾ ਜੀਆ ਕਾ ਇਕੁ ਦਾਤਾ ਸੋ ਮੈ ਵਿਸਰਿ ਨ ਜਾਈ ॥) is the central teaching in Sikh scripture. Leaving the hair uncut in part symbolises this equality and acceptance of all creation; neither should any be persecuted or have to starve, nor should any hair have to be cut. I mention this because people for the most part don't realise just how radical, progressive and revolutionary Sikh philosophy actually is, it's essentially transcendental socialism teaching direct action to provide equality for everyone the world over. Part of that is encouraging people to become soldier saints, and part of being a soldier saint is both having some head protection as well as being visually distinct so others can call on you to protect them. It's in that context that the dastar should be interpreted, though the flattening of social class mentioned in this video is part of that same insistence on equality. All are the inheritors of the entire universe, so how can any say that any others shouldn't wear their hair like an emperor?

[@daverhoden445]

I only knew is was protection. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@jpe1]

Diphyllum I’ve never had the opportunity to ask someone knowledgeable before, but I’ve been curious how cutting hair promotes inequality? I know that for some people blessed with good genetics they don’t have to trim their hair, but I know for myself, with my Western European ancestry (perhaps some Neanderthal?) if I don’t keep up with cutting my beard and hair I will have a beard like Santa Claus, hair down to my waist, and I won’t make you sick by describing how revolting other body hair would become without benefit of modern grooming techniques, but trust me it wouldn’t signify “equality” just “slovenliness”. To me equality would be symbolized by shaving all hair so people appear more similar, sort of like how Buddhist monks sometimes are portrayed as doing.

[@diphyllum8180]

@@jpe1 Forcing people to remove parts of themselves to appear equal to others is the opposite of true equality. It's like saying that homosexuals are equally able to participate in heterosexual marriages, or if we forbade mosques things are still equal because Muslims are welcome to come to church. That's a false kind of equality which is actually the supremacy of something specific. That you would be judged as being slovenly is also evidence that you're living in an unequal society; I'm reminded of a Rastafari man I met who came from Jamaica but had to cut his hair and beard to get a job. There was a time in history when having a shaven face signified submission to Rome, and wearing a beard for many people historically has therefore symbolised a rejection of that. Buddhists didn't practice equality either by the way, their societies tended to be stratified with the monks on top being supported by the exploited labour of many serfs, so it's essentially another kind of feudalism. As for your hair getting so long, that's not necessarily the case. People who haven't grown their hair often assume it'll just keep growing forever but the truth is that it'll sooner or later reach an equilibrium where it'll stop getting longer. And anyway if you tie it up into a turban the length won't matter, and if you tie the turban neatly you won't look slovenly but powerful. Some Sikhs coil up their beard, or tuck it into the turban under their ear if it's long enough to be inconvenient for some reason (for example, if you're operating heavy machinery and don't want it to snag). Everyone's hair grows a little different so growing your hair the way that happens naturally for you more fully embodies your own personal unique potential than cutting it to conform to others. However everyone should get to choose -- forcing people to wear their hair long would be oppressive as well, but you can't deny that it's oppressive for others to assume that you're slovenly just because you grew a beard. What else about your true self do you have to hide in order to be accepted within society? Why can't they just accept all of you, however you turn out?

[@ropansingh7363]

@Diphyllum brother m amazed how wise your thoughts are.. would love to learn more. Would it be possible if I could get intouch @[e-mail]

[@lorcangogan427]

Diphyllum A

[@itserinwoods]

People are so polite on this youtube channel I love this

[@MyCookieRomance]

The Amish and Mennonites (small sects of Christianity) wear head coverings as well, both men and women. Also, about hair cutting, in many societies cutting hair is shown as a loss of innocence, or a transition to a new time in your life. Hair is extremely important in every culture.

[@saintsoldier5671]

Respect

[@emoXjessiX2030]

I cut my hair very short right after I give birth to a child. I’m Christian and I always think of how Samson lost his hair and his strength. My life and body have been drastically changed by a new child and I rely on the strength of God to get me through.

[@grandcatsmama3421]

The Amish and Mennonites head coverings for women are called prayer caps. You can actually tell the sect of Amish by the prayer cap worn. There are "new" Amish that wear modern clothing instead of the "Old Order" clothing. When I lived in Reading, PA and would see an Amish mother with a long flowered dress and a child dressed in modern clothing. I'm sure there are plenty of websites that have pictures of Amish and Mennonites in traditional dress.

[@halalpolice23]

You’re right, also in Islam it’s Sunnah/recommended to cut the kid’s hair when they’re 7 days (both genders) and gave nice name. But as women it’s not allow to shave our hairs unless it’s necessary bc it’s beautiful for women😃😃

[@KatalovesLinkinPark]

on lent, I fast on hair, meaning only going out of my house with hair covered in a scarf. As this women said, it is something I take a lot of pride in (my hair is very long and healthy) and often think to much about. So during lent, I distance myself for it. Also it reminds me of my faith then

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

KatalovesLinkinPark Covering my head (with a turban) makes me proud too. Its royal-ish in a sense and being lower to God at the same time! Plus its cool!!

[@KatalovesLinkinPark]

+Rounak Singh Buttar Oh I meant I take too much pride in my hair. But I'm happy for you that your turban gives you this joy :)

[@leagil]

Exceptionally well done! I have always been curious about head coverings beyond my relgious tradition. You are an excellent presenter. Thank you!

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

Lea Gilmore Me too!!!!

[@MsSuzyG]

The head is the highest part of your body and symbolically represents your dignity. People wear hats/headwear for all occasions or forms of identification. The feet is the lowest part of the body and can also be considered "lowly" and for example, disrespectful in terms of if you point your feet at someone or step on something. Just some food for thought.

[@johncrwarner]

When I moved into Sikhi - one of the last things was wearing a turban every day outside the house - as a European male living in Germany I was concerned at how it would be perceived. I soon discovered that if you wear black - some silly teenagers start saying "As-salaam alaikum" and I always replied in their native tongue "and peace be upon you too" - but if I wear other colours and tie it more carefully - I don't get comments - it does help that I am 1 metre 93 (six foot three) and well built LOL.

[@saintsoldier5671]

We were badly targeted in Germany after 9/11,Germans specially teenagers always called us taliban ,bin Laden etc etc .

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

saint soldier so how’s the situation now?

[@jaisingh8881]

John Warner waheguru bless you brother. You are lucky to have found the Path of Guru Nanak. God gives his loved children the most difficult tasks, god bless

[@saintsoldier5671]

@@rounaksinghbuttar9083 now mostly German people's know difference between us and other's,It's ok now.

[@tomasvrabec1845]

I k ow what you mean. I don't know what it is but i found my self to be more weary lf people with black turbans but barely bet an eye if it is orange or other colour for some reason. I don't do it on purpose, i just do. I am someone who actively learns about religions and don't see any headwear as bad... So i don't really know why. I would assume it is something developed overtime just through exposure to media.

[@varleenvirdi]

Loveeed the video ✨ would just like to say that u had mention the female Sikhs to start wearing turbans after 1907 but actually by the same time men were told to wear turbans by our 10 th guru, even woman were told in 1699 baptism was introduced. Also a a person who wears a turban, I really liked ur interpretation and way to sending out the message. Looking forward to ur other videos🌸

[@jasbirkaurvillaschi8019]

Also people taking Amrit at Akal Takht have always worn a dastar gender is not taken into consideration , as Guru Gobind Singh ji got Mata Bhag Kaur ji ready for amrit he tied a dastar to her head . it was only in 1931 the jathedar under influence of nonsikhs 'relaxed' the requirement set by Guru ji themselves something that many sikh find objectionable

[@AdelaAlonsoAlonso]

Just for context, the Mantilla in Spain is worn on very limited occasions and that is mostly in the south. It is worn mostly by the mother of the groom during the wedding ceremony and in some places during Easter as a sign of mourning.

[@wmdkitty]

And let's face it -- there are some places in the world where covering your head is just practical (deserts).

[@KikiYushima]

I actually went to school with a lot of nuns! There were a ton of them at my community college. I have zero idea why, but they're there. It became such a common sight for me I don't blink at seeing a nun in full habit in everyday life anymore.

[@dragondancer1814]

I live in a county with quite a few conservative Mennonite communities, so it’s fairly commonplace to see men with dark hats and women in cape dresses and caps or bonnets around. Once in a while you’ll even see a nun in a royal blue habit around (I don’t know which order they’re a part of) and we even have Muslim women in hijabs (some of their hijabs are really stylish, too!), so religious attire of one sort or another doesn’t make me blink.

[@PerceivingALife]

Full disclosure I just got this notification so I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m super excited about this video! I’m a Christian woman living in the US and I cover my head which confuses many people. I can’t wait to see if this is touched on!

[@PerceivingALife]

Having now watched the video, I love it! There are other groups in Christianity that also cover their heads (Amish and Mennonites come to mind most often in the US). There are a few of us who are growing in number, however, who are Evangelical Christian women who choose to cover. Some only cover during prayer or when someone is preaching or prophesying (like me) and others who cover all the time. I’ve begun fairly recently to cover all the time because we are called to “pray without ceasing” in the Bible. It has also become super practical since it’s hard to have a bad hair day when 90% of my hair is covered lol. Thank you for touching on this! Excellent video!

[@Call-me-Al]

Perceiving a life: married normal Christian women covering their hair was really normal at some points/places in history in Europe. Though I don't think it was always important to cover all hair, in some places it was more of just generally wearing a scarf covering most of the head or so, which was partially a practical thing for working to keep your hair ordered and protected kind of like how hats were a practical thing for adult men. Modern scarves are so ridiculously pretty that if I weren't worried I would be mistaken for someone religious (and had a better shaped skull that could support more loosely tied scarves) I would wear them way more often. especially in winter.

[@cassandracaudle2223]

I'm also an Evangelical Christian who covers all the time😊

[@PerceivingALife]

Il Al if you like the look, I say go for it! Many of us wear some type of volumizer which not only gives the illusion of more hair, it also gives the scarf something to hold on to and changes the shape of your head. Don’t worry too much about being confused with a religious individual. Most commonly people think I’m a hippy lol and they’re not too far off! One high school kid arbitrarily told me in a store once that he thought I’d make a good art teacher based solely on how I was dressed lol. Take a look at some headscarf tying videos and try it out. Now that I do it I can’t imagine going back!

[@jpe1]

Perceiving A Life my cultural heritage is anabaptist and I live in a community with a large Mennonite population and I work in an area with lots of Amish, so I’m quite used to seeing women wearing kapps and men wearing hats. There is also a growing Muslim population with many women who choose to wear head coverings of various sorts. I fully support people wearing external symbols of their faith traditions and I suspect the practice will become increasingly common in the coming years as believers need to project more visibility as their numbers decline. For you personally what is your primary motivation to keep your head covered at all times in public?

[@AvailableUsernameTed]

"That's no turban, that's a Dastar." - scene from my imaginary movie 'Head Wars'.

[@daverhoden445]

Took me a couple of beats to get that. Well played sir.

[@letsbreathetheair]

LOL

[@marisp2588]

Yasssss Danielle is my Ravenclaw sister!!!

[@jeffhidalgo198]

Thank you Danielle Bainbridge! For the informative and professional micro-documentaries! I have watched many and now quite a fan of your good work! Cheers! Jeff Hidalgo

[@super-weirdo5219]

this is the earliest i have been to a video on this channel! wow! This was super interesting! Probably one of my favorites right now.

[@dayan47]

Also, Muslim women are not required to cover their hair when reading religious texts among women or alone at home that is a Jewish tradition.

[@carriemcmillin3562]

Really enjoyed and appreciated the non-political information given about hair and religion. Hopefully one day everyone will be able to cover thier hair or not, without violent repercussions.

[@Aidaijo]

I actually teared up watching your video. I am an Indonesian Muslim who lived in Kansas, US for an exchange program during high school. Many people questioned why i covered my head (there are not many muslims in Kansas, so maybe people see me as weird). But i am happy that most people respected my religion, though some carried out micro aggressions. Your video is just so well-delivered and beautiful. I'm so happy that i cried

[@eddon4108]

I just started the practice of head covering for empathic and mental health reasons. It helps me close the door to the world and just "be". And in doing my research about veiling I've come across a rich vibrant and sometimes dark history. But this is a practice that has helped me be present in the moment as well as an expression of myself and my beliefs.

[@Peduntic]

I've just started working on a project for my local anti-racism group on hair covering and I'm so delighted with the whole tone of this video and by the big list of resources to get dug into! Thank you!

[@graciekinnaman849]

One correction: Catholic priests have no head covering. Only bishops and higher sport ceremonial head coverings.Thank you so much for doing your research well. It's very nice being able to see my faith portrayed accurately when most people pass over most of it and settle for assumptions.

[@abqnm8811]

I believe some Roman Catholic religious orders (at least used to) wear head coverings.

[@zentierra7803]

Loved this! It was an expertly condensed explanation that still managed to give a lot of information. I cover using tichels, a type of wrapping most commonly used by married Jewish Orthodox women, which is also a popular type of wrap used by those of us who have hair loss (in my case, from androgenetic alopecia). I would love to see you do a piece about hair coverings from different cultures, as well as from the fashion and medical aspects.

[@essiekarni]

I really enjoyed this! Comprehensive, thorough and interesting, Thank you!!!

[@mattrose99]

I'm pagan and choose to veil most days as a way of honoring Hestia. I also veil for prayer and offerings since two of the dieties I worship (Hestia and Aphrodite) require it as one of the steps to prepare for worship. I know a lot of pagans who worship Hellenic or Norse dieties will also do it since it was a part of the worship back in the day, though there seems to be a lot more info on veiling in Greece than in Scandinavia

[@TinyNDangerous]

Matthew Maltese I was looking through the comments wondering if I'd find a pagan or an empath that veiled. :) It's a lovely practice.

[@TheMuslimdon]

Do men follow goddesses usually, weren't they historically castrated

[@mattrose99]

@@TheMuslimdon I havent heard of that happening in any of the religions Ive looked into, but it mightve happened historically in a religion thats now included in paganism

[@fotinimilioti3806]

The honorable women in ancient greece had to wear their veil in order to be able to go out of their house or even room, in the sight of men who was not their husbant. A woman withouth veil is said to be considered us a "public" woman

[@flyhigh9944]

Matthew Maltese in what way do you veil?

[@eve36368]

"deep roots" so punny :-)

[@laok]

why do you want to go to heaven?

[@Cjnw]

*Insert r/woosh reference*

[@wastelock]

I'm curious why you'd mention the sheitel by name, but not the tichel? But this was very neat to watch! I cover for personal rather than religious reasons and it's always interesting to learn about headcovering customs worldwide.

[@wastelock]

@UC78Gc7HlkPswEQp4t_CA6LA that was the tallit. A tichel (also called a mitpachat) is a headscarf traditionally worn by married women.

[@samiam2088]

It looks like her sources don’t use the words “tichel” or “mitpachat.” The sources just say “scarf.” However, they did clearly name “sheitels.” Sheitels tend to arouse more questions anyway, rather than what we call our headscarves.

[@MrVasile]

Wow...very complicated, and fraught with temptations to make assumptions based on how someone dresses. Always good to have an increased understanding and awareness...even if it is the knowledge of how much you DON'T know!

[@jg2783]

Excellent comment, wish I could "like" it more than once.

[@joser.romero5783]

Excellent exposition, you are an amazing educator, thank you ❤️

[@rosaliejo5682]

I have to say, I’m not surprised that you’re a Ravenclaw...I love what you’re doing with your channel. It’s awesome and refreshing to see a young intelligent female using her voice to empower others with knowledge. “Wit beyond measure “.. so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Keep up the good work. A fellow Ravenclaw 💙🦅

[@erinolds7117]

I've always wondered this. Thank you for making the video so respectful to people of all faiths.

[@JennieWrenStar]

Wow. One of the best explanations of something so complex l have ever heard. Whoever wrote this deserves an Oscar.

[@lucyloving1Direction]

when my mother was young she wasn't allowed to go into church (spanish catholic) without wearing a head scarf (mantilla) but as the country (spain) modernised that custom disappeared

[@cmhughes8057]

First, as a fellow Ravenclaw love the shirt! Second, I love the thought you took into showing that people cover their hair for modesty in many faiths around the world. Very well done.

[@annasophia6311]

Thank you for making this video. It was very respectful to all of the religions you mentioned. Well done.

[@VocalEdgeTV]

This was remarkably well done. Glaringly absent is any victimhood claims. Watching this young lady speak, one might think that people actually respect each other. Please keep up the excellent work. You are appreciated and loved.

[@felipeberlim3587]

I just loved Danielle as a new host of the show! Congratulations!

[@johnmcnally7812]

God's in the sky, headwear and haircuts seem like the most logical way to identify oneself on the "do not smite" list.

[@betsybattles2696]

LOL

[@jasbirkaurvillaschi8019]

God's is throughout His creation and it is his will that rules , when we cover our heads it is a signifier that we are humble before His Will.

[@V.Hansen.]

Do not smite. 😂

[@abqnm8811]

In the sky? Huh?

[@Vixxen_Viktoria]

This is wonderful. As a part Mizrahi Jewish woman , I really like to wear a Mitpachat and some people think it is a turban and don’t realize Jewish women wear these as well. Thank you for the beautiful lesson on coverings.

[@akaurb]

For Sikhs Hair is one of the 5 k's unshorn hair. Hair has a spiritual value in sikhism. You can feel god with every hair strand on your body. Head hair should be covered as they are our antennas and can catch negative energies so they should be covered to not let your mind wander off and waste the precious time of human life cycle. Rules for males and females is same. Baptism is with individual choice and once commited the turban or covering of unshorn hair is compulsory along with rest of the four k's and disciple in ones life. Gender does not matter to god its our deeds and actions that matter in his court thats the belief in sikhism so rules for man and women are same after baptism and so is tying hair upwards in a knot and covering them with a pratical head gear called dastar. For each occassion there is a different type of dastar from small, big ,loose, fashionable to combat one. One can learn more about the faith at Basic of sikhi channel... god bless...

[@dania2369]

Amrit K.B is that mean you don't shave ?

[@akaurb]

@@dania2369 no I dnt... there are many logics behind but mine is I wanna follow the guidelines of sikhism and It makes me confident in my skin.... The mindset girls are raised in sikh families is of equality and then you get to know the society which is not so equal for women so its up to the person to giv up and follow the society or live as you have always lived ... free willed, independent and taking your own decisions. People generally like you for your personality and kindness not for smooth skin and if they do then leave them alone anyways... looks fade away and so are the fashion trends if I am peaceful inside i dnt bother about outside...

[@dania2369]

Amrit K.B how about women do they shave the hair of there body

[@akaurb]

@@dania2369 I cnt speak for all the women around the globe... they are asked not to but not everyone can keep up with the pressure and many do but nothing is held against them.

[@dania2369]

Amrit K.B ok thanks for the informations .

[@teresaellis7062]

Very cool history. I only knew a sliver of what you talked about and I really enjoyed learning more. Big THANK YOU. :)

[@porczys]

What is also interesting that in catholic church men's hair has to be uncovered during the liturgy then in orthodox church, women's hair must be covered.

[@ay4u1]

Oh man thanks for making this video! It finally clicked for me why someone might want to cover their hair for modesty in terms of religion/faith. It was something that never quite made sense no matter how much I tried to understand it. Thank you so much for such a great explanation!

[@ianodell947]

"Mantilla". In Spanish, the two L's function as a y, so it would be Man-tee-yah, not Man-till-uh. Sorry, it just really irked me.

[@ianodell947]

It's like call a tortilla a "tor-till-uh".

[@mojoman2001]

Mex-ee-co or Meh-he-co? Depends on where you are. In El Norte, they say Mexico. Also, Germany as opposed to Deutschland. Lighten up. She ain't Spanish.

[@caoimhemouse4933]

I'd like to add that not all Spanish speaking people pronounce the double L like a Y.

[@nora22000]

Don't trip on that. She says of- Ten when the 't' is not pronounced in that word in English. It's like 'listen.'

[@spraffman]

In English it's pronounced as the lady in the video said it. Borrowings from other languages usually involve some corruption of the source-language pronunciation. Consider "Handy" in German, which is pronounced hendy (and has a completely different meaning).

[@sukhbirdhillon2358]

Thank you for this video. So many people have never heard of Sikhism, let alone knowing about the head coverings. I love your thirst for knowledge, and the way your deliver it to the viewers.

[@christo-chaney]

I wear a kippah any time I’m in a synagogue, praying, studying Jewish texts, or attending an interfaith forum/conference. Other than that I normally don’t.

[@kmatthias983]

I just found this channel. I'm impressed. And this video was kept very respectful. Thank you.

[@evilhellokittie]

Is there a difference between a Kippah and a Yarmulke?

[@Mcgturtle3]

it's the same thing. Kippah is the hebrew word for it a yarmulke is the yiddish word

[@evilhellokittie]

McGturtle3 ahh I see! Thanks for the clarification.

[@RafaelRabinovich]

Kipa is a Hebrew word for "dome". The kipa is the dome of the head. A merely descriptive name. The name yarmulka comes from a Talmudic concept. Yireh Malka, fearful of the King (in Aramaic). The concept is that of awe and reverence. Both, kipa and yarmulke, refer to the same head garment.

[@cupidchussid]

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[@yvettedesmarais8107]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@paul5276]

I never knew that head covering had to do with religion. In my lifetime and circle of friends its considered inappropriate for men to wear a hat indoors. Women can wear whatever they want.

[@amayasasaki2848]

Typically that would go back to the old Christian practice where men were to have their heads uncovered for worship, while women were to have their heads covered as referenced in one of the letters to the Corinthians. Now it is often interpreted more as simply, don't dress like a prostitute.

[@rvnurse2b]

I LOVED this episode! It was fascinating as well as respectful

[@janmckae246]

Thank you for covering this interesting subject (sorry, couldn't help the pun). There were also medical reasons for head covering in the past- everyone had fleas, head & body lice, it wasn't polite to share, multiple diseases caused hair to fall out in patches that was unsightly/embarrassing. A full head of hair was unusual, causing attention and claims of vanity.

[@mariacargille1396]

I was pleasantly surprised that you mentioned both Catholic nuns and sisters. Not a lot of people I've met know there's a difference. Great video!

[@FifthAveAtFive]

This! More often than not, the people we see are sisters and not nuns. I’m Catholic, I have many priests, seminarians, and brothers as friends, all the women religious I know are sisters. I don’t know any nuns.

[@letsdoathing9568]

I have a question can you do a video on the origin of flags . Why do people use a flag to represent their country , how did that start . Seem like an odd thing to have a flag represent your country, when you could have had any thing else . Why a flag . Please do a video

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

you will never find out ooo yes! I would love this. I mean I assume it’s so that armies could stay together and identify each other, but I would love to know for sure and why it is so universal.

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

See, back then people of different regions had different language so not everyone could understand every language. But a flag is more like a image that everyone can recognise. For example if you are an American, and you wrote America on your flag (in English ofc) and if any Arabian guy who doesn’t know English sees it but he wont understand it and wont recognise you as an American. And vice-versa. So images are more distinguished and better recognisable than plain letters of different language. This is why countries have flags. That’s my theory.

[@betsybattles2696]

Flags began as guideons carried into war that identified the parties fighting. All the men of Kings or Barons would wear the same colors so they could find each other and not accidentally kill each other or their allies by mistake. A guideon would be carried of the same colors to provide a marker for where your buddies (or enemies) were located as rally points for the troops. It helped to sort out who were your allies and who were your enemies. Eventually as countries began to coalesce around a single government the colors became flags for the entire country.

[@missadel20]

love this, as a married Jewish woman i cover my head to protect my modesty, and to honor Hashem and my husband

[@motherendurance]

This was incredibly well done, thank you! I cover my hair for personal as opposed to religious reasons relating to modesty and bodily integrity and I am always fascinated to learn about the many ways this custom has been practiced through different times and cultures.

[@maryapatterson]

I'm Christian and I cover.

[@liz5773]

i love that your cardigan is the ravenclaw book colors! it’s so hard to find merch that isn’t blue and silver :/

[@TheGabygael]

A fellow ravenclaw!

[@maridanez]

Hi! I just wanted to point out that no one actually wears mantillas here in Spain. They used to be worn for certain ceremonies like marriages and Semana Santa (Easter) up until the early 20th century. Nowadays they are a residual folklore element that is sometimes worn to attend wedding ceremonies, but only in the south, and only as a sort of historical/folklore/fashion piece. Women, specially older women, did cover their hair with a handkerchief or a scarf for mass up until the mid-20th century like they still do in orthodox religion.

[@sophiex9916]

I just found this channel and I'm in love with it. The videos are very well done the choice of research question is always so interesting, the objective angle taken makes it so educationnal and the voice is very clear for non native english speakers, plz keep doing this forever

[@SamHunley]

I really appreciate the way y'all have reworked these. To be sure, I liked the original format as well, but something about the new approach just works really well.

[@qeawte2243]

hindu women cover head. Also it's a cultural thing too.

[@solala1312]

just found this channel and I’m in love! I’m really into history and foreign cultures so this is perfect to me. also I truly believe that we do not fear what we know, so better learn about everything!

[@LeeLee-cp3rv]

My thoughts...I freaking love YOUR hair!! Such a pretty afro puff

[@firasalhashimi2008]

Africa is not amarica why you have the flag of imperlest usa on the the map of Africa.

[@larasoto1991]

This was amazing. A quick broad view on the topic, but very well illustrated. Also is clearly explained even for people like me who don't have english as our first language. I appreciate the respect, too. Great video :)

[@math6604]

Very interesting video thank you ! Altho I believe the habit refer to the entire "outfit" of the nuns the headcovering more often called the veil ;)

[@amywhelan4888]

I love this channel! So many interesting topics, and presented with a lot of respect and good research. Keep it up!

[@rparl]

The Hebrew men of Genesis wore turbans. Now, not so much.

[@RafaelRabinovich]

Source?

[@rparl]

@@RafaelRabinovich OK. Not much. Mostly all of the illustrations I've seen which are other than medieval paintings and stained glass. I was surprised when I saw all the turbans on folks like Moses, Aaron, etc..

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

Really?!!!!! Because I wear a turban too (because I’m a Sikh) and I’m a fan of Jews! And headgear seems kinda cool to me

[@dayan47]

You cannot be considered an observant Muslim unless you cover your hair.

[@salameri6573]

Hijab’s initial role was to distinguish free muslim women from slaves and infidel women, since there were no toilets, women used to go out at night to relieve themselves, but they were usually harassed by men which is why hijab was used to signal that these women were muslims. However, with time, especially with the eradication of slavery, Hijab was seen as a modesty symbol. Yet it differs drastically from a culture to culture and from time to time. For example in Lebanon, hijabs are rare, but in Saudi Arabia they’re mandatory.

[@laurant9166]

Possibly that's before Islam come, coz I've read many COUNTRIES, mind you, used headwear to distinguish the noble or free women from slaves or infidel like you said. But in Islam, MUSLIM women cover themselves because it's God's order.

[@salameri6573]

Rozen91 Ano_Laurant slave women aren’t required to wear hijab even if they were muslims. Check islamic authentic sources.

[@halalpolice23]

Hijab is compulsory to every single women in Islam and it doesn’t matter if she is slave or not. It mentioned Quran 24:31 and 33:59 with the word Khimar خمار which means Veil.

[@jkinz12345]

I love this series and I love Danielle! Great writing!

[@SoniaSephia]

I hope within the next 20 years Islam starts to move towards a more moderate practice of the faith. Especially with the separation of religion from government combining those two always leads to tyranny and evil. Just look at the dark ages in Europe

[@نعيمةالسنهاجي]

To the contrary I hope that people will be more practicing and aware of their religions it's duties and rights inchallah. It's not because you don't have faith that it means that we should plundge with you in the abbyss of darkness and despair

[@granada1493]

The sheer conceit that Europe's problems are automatically going to be the standard problems everywhere else. How do you live with yourself deep in such hubris?

[@LeekyKale]

Lol a lot of the dictators in the Islamic world are secular.

[@adarcus4053]

More than separation of church and state idea within predominantly Muslim communities or other religious communities I would prefer to see humanitarianism mercy kindness compassion and peace and other beneficial traits be the order of the day. I have no issue with a country heavily tying in a religious component as long as the other things that I've mentioned are practiced. After all the Soviet Union was a complete separation of church and state in fact the state tried very hard to kill the church and it was a cool and cold place the punished any that dared believe anything religious. The People's Republic of China as well as the People's Republic of North Korea both punished heavily and also believed in complete separation of church and state.

[@JansherAquib]

Islam is what it is. I hope the countries where there are instabilities and civil wars going on, due to certain other external countries' greed for oil and etc etc, I hope those countries grow prosperous and are in a much better social , economic situation (less Saudi Arabia, more Tunisia) equitable growth distributed among it's citizens. Only then can we find people who are happy and calm and peaceful praticing Islam which'll turn out to be what we all want. It's seldom the religion and more the lifestyle and social conditioning of the people

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Actually you can find many elder women of both Catholic and Baptist churches wear lace on the top of the head during prayers .

[@thatotherguy8138]

Because headwear is cool.

[@hackman669]

Religious people enjoy their own fashion?

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

That Other Guy Oh hell yeah!

[@rounaksinghbuttar9083]

hackman669 Some do and some don’t. But personally, I love to wear my turban! And cover my head! If I weren’t a sikh, I would still wear a hat because headgear is cool and covering head is kinda royal-ish to me. What do you think?

[@jf7654]

You are amazing This was incredibly nuanced

[@mohammedashour6176]

Dear non arabs ... Its not iZlaam it's just IsLAM Just saying 😂

[@Skunk_h8s_u]

Just dropping this in since I grew up in a Christain centric family and am now an atheist thank you and all these comments for educating me and giving me a reference for characters I wish to write in my book I wouldn't want false information and understanding each religious belief I write ❤

[@lolscience1979]

Trump should watch this to fight his islamophobia

[@hackman669]

Trump and most American politicians are nuts.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

Nothing wrong with fearing or hating islam, Hating ideas is always ok it's hating people which you should avoid.

[@compactgirl]

I grew up in the Christian Apostolic we wear veils during church service and during prayer like at home. Only the women girl do not the men boy

[@nafsi8519]

I'm a Muslim from a Muslim majority country. I used wear hijab(I don't anymore) to follow the rules. But 80% of us actually do it for fashion. When you wear hijab you can hide your double chin and you don't have to do your hair. So it became a trend not a religious thing. I'm not saying everyone is doing this as a fashion statement. I'm just saying 80% of my country's women are.

[@0zer016]

Suha Nafsi First of all it must be understood that the law of hijab for women is a direct command from Allah, hence, it has the ruling of being ‘Farz’, or compulsory on an individual basis. In this regard Allah says in Sura An Nur verse 31:- And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband’s fathers, their sons, their husbands’ sons, their brothers or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss. While explaining the above verse, some scholars have stated that ‘except what must ordinarily appear thereof’ refers to the face and hands upto the wrists. It means that a woman must cover her entire body, but an allowance is given to her to allow her face and hands upto the wrists to be exposed (as mentioned by these scholars). Many other scholars have stated that the face and hands must be covered. From the above verse, the law has been clearly established that Muslim women must cover her entire self properly, which also includes the covering of the head (which is commonly referred to by Muslims as wearing the hijab). In Sura Ahzab, Allah says, ‘O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments around them’ (33:59). Here, the Prophet(SAS) has been ordered by Allah to tell his wives, daughters and all the believing women to cover themselves with their outer garments, which also includes the head. With respect to the Sunnah, it is authentically reported that the Prophet (SAS) said, ‘when a woman reaches puberty, no part of her body should remain uncovered except the face and the hand up to the wrist joint’. (Mishkaat). It is narrated that once Asma, the sister of Aisha (RA) came before the Prophet (SAS) in a thin dress which revealed her body. The Prophet (SAS) turned his eyes away and said, Oh Asma! When a woman reaches puberty, it is not lawful that any part of her body be seen, except this and this, and then pointed to his face and the palms of his hands’. (Mishkaat). From the above quotations, it can be clearly seen that ‘wearing the hijab’ is compulsory upon a Muslim woman since it is a direct command from Allah, and that of the Prophet (SAS). Seeing that it is a clear order in Islam, it means that if a woman does not observe the hijab, she would be considered as being openly disobedient to Allah and His Rasool (SAS). This act of disobedience on her part is indeed a grave sin, and brings about the severe punishment from Allah in a manner He sees fit. With respect to one who disobeys Allah and His Rasool, the Holy Quran says, ‘And whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, and transgresses His limits He will cast him into the Fire, to abide therein, and he shall have a disgraceful torment’. (Sura An Naisa (4) verse 14). In another verse, the Holy Quran says, ‘It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed into plain error’. (Sura Al Ahzab (33) verse 36). These verses make it clear that one who disobeys Allah and His Messenger is astray and will be punished with a disgraceful torment in the hereafter. Not fulfilling the law of hijab as commanded by Allah, is also a clear disobedience to Allah and hence, will be included in the punishment meted out to those who are disobedient. And Allah knows best.

[@ExcelonTheFourthAvalonHeirs]

@@0zer016 I see, so you're copy paste in every comment. By doing so, not a lot people gonna read your comment. Make your comment short and easy to understand. By doing so, they gonna give your comment more attention. BTW, I'm Muslim myself. I'm not attacking you.

[@CB-rw2xe]

Oh come on stop pretending... We know what u really feel inside.

[@0zer016]

Excelon The 4th Avalon Heirs how can i make it short and easy for people to understand when people are simply too lazy to actually read the entire comment

[@InMaTeofDeath]

@@0zer01695%+ Non Muslims aren't going to read a giant wall of text containing Muslim verses simple as that, if you want to have any sort of chance of getting a point across you're going to have to speak the type of language of the people you're trying to convince. Think about it this way, would a christian reading bible verses be a good way to convince you to be a christian? No? So why would it work for Muslims?

[@deepwaters7242]

Your decor, style and information bring me incredible joy. 😍

[@0zer016]

First of all it must be understood that the law of hijab for women is a direct command from Allah, hence, it has the ruling of being ‘Farz’, or compulsory on an individual basis. In this regard Allah says in Sura An Nur verse 31:- And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband’s fathers, their sons, their husbands’ sons, their brothers or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss. While explaining the above verse, some scholars have stated that ‘except what must ordinarily appear thereof’ refers to the face and hands upto the wrists. It means that a woman must cover her entire body, but an allowance is given to her to allow her face and hands upto the wrists to be exposed (as mentioned by these scholars). Many other scholars have stated that the face and hands must be covered. From the above verse, the law has been clearly established that Muslim women must cover her entire self properly, which also includes the covering of the head (which is commonly referred to by Muslims as wearing the hijab). In Sura Ahzab, Allah says, ‘O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments around them’ (33:59). Here, the Prophet(SAS) has been ordered by Allah to tell his wives, daughters and all the believing women to cover themselves with their outer garments, which also includes the head. With respect to the Sunnah, it is authentically reported that the Prophet (SAS) said, ‘when a woman reaches puberty, no part of her body should remain uncovered except the face and the hand up to the wrist joint’. (Mishkaat). It is narrated that once Asma, the sister of Aisha (RA) came before the Prophet (SAS) in a thin dress which revealed her body. The Prophet (SAS) turned his eyes away and said, Oh Asma! When a woman reaches puberty, it is not lawful that any part of her body be seen, except this and this, and then pointed to his face and the palms of his hands’. (Mishkaat). From the above quotations, it can be clearly seen that ‘wearing the hijab’ is compulsory upon a Muslim woman since it is a direct command from Allah, and that of the Prophet (SAS). Seeing that it is a clear order in Islam, it means that if a woman does not observe the hijab, she would be considered as being openly disobedient to Allah and His Rasool (SAS). This act of disobedience on her part is indeed a grave sin, and brings about the severe punishment from Allah in a manner He sees fit. With respect to one who disobeys Allah and His Rasool, the Holy Quran says, ‘And whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, and transgresses His limits He will cast him into the Fire, to abide therein, and he shall have a disgraceful torment’. (Sura An Naisa (4) verse 14). In another verse, the Holy Quran says, ‘It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have any option in their decision. And whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed into plain error’. (Sura Al Ahzab (33) verse 36). These verses make it clear that one who disobeys Allah and His Messenger is astray and will be punished with a disgraceful torment in the hereafter. Not fulfilling the law of hijab as commanded by Allah, is also a clear disobedience to Allah and hence, will be included in the punishment meted out to those who are disobedient. And Allah knows best.

[@Angeldust-3e]

Thankyou for putting this information up. Its very important to understand the difference between the commmand of God and an innovation the root of which lies in a culture or a person or group of people coming up with a style of dressing up. May Allah reward you for taking time out and bringing this to light.

[@nora22000]

Yellow Emperor Since it mentions slavery (slavery is absolutely wrong) the whole verse and the entire idea is wrong. Now I am diametrically opposed to women wearing Islamic headgear; they are following rules that say slavery is okay, commonplace, acceptable. Very wrong and bad.

[@0zer016]

nora22000 And enjoin believing women to cast down their looks31 and guard their private32 parts33 and not reveal their adornment34 except that which is revealed of itself,35 and to draw their veils over their bosoms,36 and not to reveal their adornment save to their husbands,37 or their fathers, or the fathers of their husbands,38 or of their own sons, or the sons of their husbands,39 or their brothers,40 or the sons of their brothers,41 or the sons of their sisters,42 or the women with whom they associate,43 or those that are in their bondage,44 or the male attendants in their service free of sexual interest,45 or boys that are yet unaware of illicit matters pertaining to women.46 Nor should they stamp their feet on the ground in such manner that their hidden ornament becomes revealed.47 Believers, turn together, all of you, to Allah in repentance49 that you may attain true success.48

[@0zer016]

nora22000 Question I often hear Christian missionaries criticizing Islam and accusing it because Islam permitted slavery, and saying that this is a transgression against man’s freedom and rights. How can we respond to these people?. Answer Praise be to Allaah. Discussing slavery and asking questions about it on the part of those who promote Christianity and try to divert people from following the religion of Islam is something that annoys the wise person and makes him point the finger of accusation towards the ulterior motives that lie behind these questions. That is because slavery is well established in Judaism and Christianity, where it has taken unjust forms. They have many books which discuss that in detail and condone it. Therefore it makes you wonder: how can these churchmen call people to Christianity when Christianity condones and legitimizes slavery? In other words: how can they stir up an issue when they themselves are up to their necks in it?! The issue of slavery is completely different when discussed from the angles of Christianity and Islam, and when compared with the situation that prevailed at the advent of Islam. Hence we must discuss this topic in some detail with reference to what is said in Judaism, Christianity and contemporary culture on this matter, then we will speak of slavery in Islam. Many lies have been fabricated about Islam on this topic, at a time when criminals with lengthy track records are safe and nobody points a finger at them. Islam and slavery: Islam affirms that Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, created man fully accountable, and enjoined duties upon him, to which reward and punishment are connected on the basis of man’s free will and choice. No human being has the right to restrict this freedom or take away that choice unlawfully; whoever dares to do that is a wrongdoer and oppressor. This is one of the basic principles of Islam. When the question is asked: why does Islam permit slavery? We reply emphatically and without shame that slavery is permitted in Islam, but we should examine the matter with fairness and with the aim of seeking the truth, and we should examine the details of the rulings on slavery in Islam, with regard to the sources and reasons for it, and how to deal with the slave and how his rights and duties are equal to those of the free man, and the ways in which he may earn his freedom, of which there are many in sharee’ah, whilst also taking into consideration the new types of slavery in this world which is pretending to be civilized, modern and progressive. When Islam came, there were many causes of slavery, such as warfare, debt (where if the debtor could not pay off his debt, he became a slave), kidnapping and raids, and poverty and need. Slavery did not spread in this appalling manner throughout all continents except by means of kidnapping; rather the main source of slaves in Europe and America in later centuries was this method. The texts of Islam took a strong stance against this. It says in a hadeeth qudsi: “Allaah, may He be exalted, said: ‘There are three whose opponent I will be on the Day of Resurrection, and whomever I oppose, I will defeat … A man who sold a free man and consumed his price.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2227). It is worth pointing out that you do not find any text in the Qur’aan or Sunnah which enjoins taking others as slaves, whereas there are dozens of texts in the Qur’aan and the ahaadeeth of the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) which call for manumitting slaves and freeing them. There were many sources of slaves at the time of the advent of Islam, whereas the means of manumitting them were virtually nil. Islam changed the way in which slavery was dealt with; it created many new ways of liberating slaves, blocked many ways of enslaving people, and established guidelines which blocked these means. Islam limited the sources of slaves that existed before the beginning of the Prophet’s mission to one way only: enslavement through war which was imposed on kaafir prisoners-of-war and on their womenfolk and children. Shaykh al-Shanqeeti (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: The reason for slavery is kufr and fighting against Allaah and His Messenger. When Allaah enables the Muslim mujaahideen who are offering their souls and their wealth, and fighting with all their strength and with what Allaah has given them to make the word of Allaah supreme over the kuffaar, then He makes them their property by means of slavery unless the ruler chooses to free them for nothing or for a ransom, if that serves the interests of the Muslims. End quote from Adwa’ al-Bayaan (3/387). He also said: If it is said: If the slave becomes Muslim then why keep him as a slave, when the reason for slavery is kufr and fighting against Allaah and His Messenger, so this reason no longer applies? The answer is that the well known principle among the scholars and all wise people, which is that the previously established right cannot be erased by a right that is established later, and that what came first takes precedence, is obvious. When the Muslims captured kuffaar, their right to possession was affirmed by the law of the Creator of all, Who is All Wise and All Knowing. So this right is confirmed and established. Then if the slave became Muslim after that, his right to escape slavery by embracing Islam was superseded by the mujaahid’s prior right to take possession of him before he became Muslim, and it would be unjust and unfair to annul the prior right because of a subsequent right, as is well known to all wise people. Yes, it is good for the master to free the slave if he becomes Muslim. The Lawgiver enjoined and encouraged that, and opened many doors to it. Glory be to the Most Wise, the All Knowing. “And the Word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice. None can change His Words. And He is the All‑Hearer, the All‑Knower” [al-An’aam 6:115]. “in truth” means in what He tells us, and “in justice” means in His rulings. Undoubtedly this justice refers to owning slaves and other rulings of the Qur’aan. How many people criticize something sound when their problem is their own misunderstanding. End quote from Adwa’ al-Bayaan (3/389). Capture of prisoners during war was the most common way of acquiring slaves. Prisoners would inevitably be captured during any war, and the prevalent custom at that time was that prisoners had no protection or rights; they would either be killed or enslaved. But Islam brought two more options: unconditional release or ransom. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam)” [Muhammad 47:4]. During the battle of Badr the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) accepted ransoms from the mushrik prisoners of war and let them go, and the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) let many of the prisoners go for free, releasing them with no ransom. During the conquest of Makkah it was said to the people of Makkah: “Go, for you are free.” During the campaign of Banu’l-Mustaliq, the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) married a female prisoner from the defeated tribe so as to raise her status, as she was the daughter of one of their leaders, namely the Mother of the Believers Juwayriyah bint al-Haarith (may Allaah be pleased with her). Then the Muslims let all of these prisoners go. Islam is not thirsty for the blood of prisoners, nor is it eager to enslave them. Thus we may understand the limited ways that can lead to slavery. Islam did not abolish it altogether, because the kaafir prisoner who was opposed to truth and justice was a wrongdoer, or was a supporter of wrongdoing or was a tool in the execution or approval of wrongdoing. Letting him go free would give him the opportunity to spread wrongdoing and aggression against others and to oppose the truth and prevent it reaching people. Freedom is a basic human right which cannot be taken away from a person except for a reason. When Islam accepted slavery within the limits that we have described, it put restrictions on the man who exploits his freedom in the worst possible way. If he was taken prisoner in a war of aggression in which he was defeated, then the proper conduct is to keep him in reasonable conditions throughout his detention. Despite all that, Islam offers many opportunities to restore freedom to him and people like him. The principle of dealing with slaves in Islam is a combination of justice, kindness and compassion. One of the means of liberating slaves is allocating a portion of zakaah funds to freeing slaves; the expiation for accidental killing, zihaar (a jaahili form of divorce that is forbidden), breaking vows and having intercourse during the day in Ramadaan, is to free a slave. In addition to that, Muslims are also encouraged in general terms to free slaves for the sake of Allaah

[@nora22000]

@@0zer016 The entire book is seriously outdated. Women don't benefit from doing any of that. It's just misogynistic social control.

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

I have often been critical of your videos, but this one was exceptionally well made. While you didn't cover every possible head-covering related to religions, you did an impressive job for an eleven minute video.

[@techn0scho0lbus]

This video intentionally leaves out ideas of consent, social pressure and stigma. To say that the hijab, niqab and burka are "on the same scale" as a Catholic priest's hat is like saying "rape is on the same scale as other forms of sex." No, these tools which subjugate women are not just another harmless form of religious "hair covering", and many women don't "choose" to cover their hair.

[@KaylaNoelle1]

I completely agree, they also glossed over the health implications of never being able to expose any of your skin to sunlight many fundamentalist Muslim women end up with weak bones and rickets from a lack of vitamin D and it's honestly a very cruel practice. It's like the men are saying to the women "I hate you so much that I wish you didn't even exist" and then they cover them in a sheet. And for the record I find all Abrahamic religions to be hateful and misogynistic because they all come from the same toxic source.

[@techn0scho0lbus]

Yes, exactly. I didn't mean to single out Islam. We see the same thing happening with the frocks in extreme LDS sects, where women are forced to wear certain things to conform to social ideas of "modesty." Shame on the writers of the episode too for not addressing that whether women cover their hair has nothing to do with how modest they are. Leaving your hair exposed doesn't make someone any less modest or chaste than covering it.

[@alucardpanda]

Yeah, i also notice that , the hijab was for women to not expose themselves and make man have impure thoughts, instead of having the man stop being rapist bastards, but hey, can't say nothing about people who believe in imaginary friends or you are something phobic, maybe thats why they omitted that little piece of information.

[@andamandam1762]

If you want to discuss religious oppression it's kind of funny that you'd hold up the Catholic church as a sign a freedom....an organization that is riddled with violence in his history (including the abuse of generations of young children). Your islamaphobia is blinding you here lol.

[@mikehamm45]

I’m a Muslim male. Much of what you say, though vaguely xenophobic does need to be considered. My wife wears the hijab and it was prior to us meeting. I personally never cared for it and by no means stigmatized anyone for not wearing it. However, culturally, depending on what part of globe your are from, not wearing it can be brutal. While many western Muslims wear it for the point of pride and modesty, many others have no choice. Islamic cultures have its problems, but most of the problems that we are currently seeing are relatively “current” and can be traced to the powers that be in those respective countries who are run by chauvinist males that are deeply insecure and afraid. Prior to pointing your fingers at the poor, downtrodden, and oppressed peasants in these countries... understand that the regime that they live under is supported by us here in the west, and that if our strictly religious and conservative population here was ever allowed to rise and remove separation of church and state from our constitution that we will not be that far off. It’s not a matter of whether Christianity is better than Islam or vice versa, it’s an issue about whose in power and carries influence. History shows us many different aspects of both religions. Equally terrible and equality capable of greatness.

[@lapislazulblue]

You forgot to mention the Amish and Mennonite people, who also have sometimes very strict rules about hair covering and hair cutting for both men and women. And who say it is written in the scriptures that it must be done this way. Plus it also is used to signal their status in their community ie; married, single, elder etc. Just thought Id mention it. I love your articles. They are always so informative and entertaining. And you have a wonderful speaking voice. I could listen to you talk for hours.

[@neutronpixie6106]

When you have imaginary friends, you're prone to wearing tin-foil hats.

[@fisabilillah8481]

Neutron Pixie sounds like you know from experience

[@davidm5707]

For a short video, the breath of your knowledge is amazing!

[@vibhorsteele]

It's really ridiculous to see people following such old outdated customs. It has no place in today's society.

[@Ash_Queen16]

Or you can mind your own bloody business Joseph Stalin :)

[@howtubeable]

That view was predominant in the 20th century. Everyone was expected to conform to secularism, where we put aside our regional and religious differences for the greater good.

[@elizabethhutt7743]

I agree 100%

[@sarahdupre120]

People should be able to wear what they want to but CHOICE is very important. If your family or community shun or punish you for not wearing a head cover it's not much of a choice.

[@jaipreetsingh6566]

Bruh stfu sikh turban is fashionable

[@SunnySide388]

Sikh women wore turbans waaay before 1907. Historically when the khalsa was founded in 1699 Sikh women have worn turbans since then but it fell out of favour because during colonial rule the English thought it was unseemly for women to wear turbans. The Sikh leader from 1907 was trying to revive the original tradition of Sikh women wearing turbans.

[@SunnySide388]

Also calling Teja Singh radical is pretty messed up since he was just trying to restore Sikhism to what it was before colonial rule interfered with the religion.

[@atiakhan3287]

Insightful and Concise information with historical and social aspects. Length of video was precise to understand with no added fillers.

[@newsfman2011]

I'm new to this channel and I'm enjoying it a lot. Recently, I happened to watch a documentary about the monastic tonsure - the shaved on top, longer on the sides cut we associate with monks. It seems that early on those crazy Celtic (British, Scottish and Irish ) monks got rebellious and started wearing a different shaped bald section, which freaked the Pope out. He was afraid it was the first sign of another great schism in the Church. He was not going to have that, so he quashed the hair rebellion and brought the Celtic monks back in line. Just a fun fact I thought you might enjoy.