Rachel Johnson Says Her Brother's Burka Comments Didn't Go Far Enough | Good Morning Britain

Last month, former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson penned an article on the Burka which received a lot of backlash as he made comparisons to 'bank robbers' and 'letterboxes'. His sister, Rachel tells GMB that his comments didn't go far enough and calls for a full ban in the UK. She is joined by Sahar Al-Faifi who shares why she chooses to cover her face with the burka.
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[@IAmThe_RA]

And I being motorcyclist was forced to remove my helmet everytime I entered a building.

[@siashradbourne1912]

yes well said me too.

[@Faithmay96]

But she said she would remove it for security reasons

[@IAmThe_RA]

​@Faithmay89 only during identity check or the entire time she is in that building? 😅

[@Countryboy071]

Me as well, even walking into the local shop !!!

[@danielbastien9969]

not a religious garment as they are protected by the law

[@godisnowhere8017]

They’re literally arguing about Sahar’s “freedom” to oppress herself lol What a joke

[@indian69120]

Lol 😂but true

[@m.arya910x]

It’s hilarious that you define oppression as covering your face - we were all oppressed during COVID …..

[@girishthp]

I would hesitate and feel uncomfortable while talking to someone who I can not identify as a person.

[@lilacarmen5073]

And how you define a person ?

[@TRAKOTI-07]

So if a person wears a niqab, what do you identify them as? Alien?

[@umranafzal2969]

That’s a ‘you’ problem then.

[@ChickenJoe12]

@@TRAKOTI-07dont know🤷‍♂️ cant see their face

[@all-caps3927]

sounds like a problem with your social inadequacy, thanks for letting us know

[@mikemorenilla7444]

We don't even know if that's Sahar.

[@doradorina1980]

There are women who ALSO cover their eyes with fabric. They cannot even cross the street safely . And they dont go more than a block from their house without being accompanied by a male. Are you telling me that is a choice? A choice to be respected ? 😅😅😅

[@5EL0N3]

have you ever actually worn one. as someone whos worn the ones that covers eyes you can see people but they cant see you. i see perfectly fine so dont assume.

[@zendaya1846]

go ask one of them

[@Jablaka69]

@@5EL0N3yes, I have tried to cover and it is awfull. You cannot see well and neither breath well, it is humiliating, sweatty and you feel like you are not part of the society anymore.😢

[@moonmiyul]

@@zendaya1846 as one who is in the US nope it was my choice infact my dad even said i shouldnt since we are not in a muslim country but i still do and im happy

[@animallover-dyutiindia]

😂😂😂😂 i see such women almost everyday

[@Blackjax137]

It's disingenuous to frame Sahar as the lived reality for ALL women wearing a veil. It certainly isn't in religiously conservative countries where faith doctrine is law. While banning the veil is utterly absurd, Rachel is correct on that. There is no easy answer to protect women who are conditioned or are otherwise forced to wear the veil, and those who choose to voluntarily. And how do you sort those who are conditioned but lie out of fear of reprisal? Best you can do is offer them protective services and the ability to come forward.

[@la_illaha_ill_allah]

It is also disingenuous to frame women who are forced to wear it as being the lived reality for ALL women wearing a veil. Most women who wear it choose to wear it out of love and belief for their religion. Some women being forced doesn't mean no women are allowed to wear it. And by the way, in religiously conservative countries wearing the burka is not the law. It is not the law in Saudi Arabia or in Iran.

[@Blackjax137]

@@la_illaha_ill_allah First of all, strawman. Saying it is disingenuous to frame Sahar’s example as the reality for all women =/= all women are forced to wear the veil. You concede yourself that some are indeed forced. Secondly, Saudi Arabia isn’t that religiously conservative by comparison and you’re wrong. Iran does mandate that all women, regardless of religion, must wear a veil. Or did the brutal killing of Mahsa Imani in custody for allegedly wearing a veil incorrectly, sparking mass civil unrest, not happen in your mind? The same is true for Afghanistan, Palestine, and the Aceh Province in Indonesia. Not including subcultures and religious communities here in the UK and other western countries where women may face reprisal from their families, friends, partners and the communities themselves. Even if not sanctioned by the state.

[@simsimmer3040]

⁠@@Blackjax137obody is denying that some * key word is some * are force but you also have to understand not everyone is, to think because a woman is wearing a hijba is oppressed is same as thinking a woman who is wearing open clothing is a bad woman…..or person of color is oppressed when that isn’t true

[@Blackjax137]

@@simsimmer3040 So we should ignore all those women *forced* like Mahsa Imani who was brutally killed in Iranian custody because *some* are not? Agree to disagree. Banning the veil is absurd, sure, but Sahar is only an example of someone who does so willingly. Good for her. She is NOT representative of ALL those wearing a veil.

[@simsimmer3040]

@@Blackjax137 absolutely not may allah rest masha Imani soul and may help her family and all those poor woman who were force to wear hijba. What I meant is nobody is denying the fact that some woman are being force which is absolutely wrong and against islam my point is that we can’t just say every woman is oppressed if she wears a hijba. As for you point how we know some woman are being force or not that the thing we are trying more so we are trying to teach people islam so they understand forcing someone to do something isn’t islam and against what allah have told us hope you understand. As for the people of Iran that’s the problem no country right now represents islam as they aren’t fellow it 100 percent as the leader of the islam country have become greedy and want power as you can see none of them have step up to help Iran or afghanistan.

[@stevewiles7132]

They do look like letter boxes, and how many of them are concealing the male?

[@animallover-dyutiindia]

Like penguins actually even penguins look better than these muslim women

[@UmmiGhazal]

@@animallover-dyutiindiayou need to wear one the way you look💀💀

[@fritzhenning1]

Go on give us a clue....how many?

[@salwar8409]

U say u love animals u look like them😂😂​@@animallover-dyutiindia

[@Lerato114]

Rachel: "My doubts about the full face veil is were the women choosing to cover their faces". Sahar confirms it's her choice. Rachel: "I still have a problem with the full face" It's possible she has stereotypes as well that's why she thinks it's causing problems on the streets. If she only mentioned the cultural shock, I would understand and respect that but it also wouldn't make it right to suggest others take off something that has meaning to them just to make you feel comfortable. I am also glad she pointed out that from a feminist point of view, there is nothing wrong with this because there isn't.

[@gustgoris8009]

When you go to the REAL reason why she wears this vail, it is disgusting.

[@iR6s]

@@gustgoris8009 and whats that real reason?

[@gustgoris8009]

@@iR6s When you are a muslim, you know. It is because muslimman there brains are in their penisses. So a muslimgirl has to cover her body so abdul man don't get boners.

[@gustgoris8009]

@@iR6s Do you now know the REAL reason?

[@iR6s]

@@gustgoris8009 no thats why im asking you

[@sssfff]

why don't men show their devotion to their faith by covering their face too? it is illogical for one group of believers to do one thing, and not the other group.

[@frostacademy7071]

My body my choice but only to remove clothes, not put them on, the mission of this failed society is clear now

[@dearbrad1996]

For god's sake don't remove your clothes. The world is already ugly enough

[@simsimmer3040]

It very sad they say woman wear hijba because men can’t control themself when they don’t understand their own argument had this been the case allah won’t have told men to lower their gase allah won’t have told men to cover them self from belly buttons to their knees. Sure it isn’t hijba and I understand the hardship that come with hijba but at the end of the day it is a commandment that is by Allah. and you get a reward for it. And if start saying why men or woman can do that but the other can’t you just make it hard for both genders they are different and what they need is equity not equality ❤️

[@Kairei13]

Bet on that nudity is today's new normal while modesty pose threat to them

[@ljmrecords2564]

Walking into a steamroom.

[@002abhilipsasahoo7]

​@@Kairei13modesty doesn't mean to look like a ninja

[@siashradbourne1912]

Rachel Johnson's comment is absolutely spot on it was a huge wake up call and far to many still mist it.

[@alfazeta8]

Faith should not be expressed in public. Full stop

[@mindgymforeveryone]

That's the west mentality that expressing Fatih have to have practice part time or not at all until you need God ,but the people to have faith and know their Creator they worship their God every breath that they are breathing so faith is full time from the day you born until the day you die not just because she live in west she have to sell her soul for and please people like you and me she does what she thinks is right for her and the relations that she has with her Creator. so in this case people that are naked outside should also leave do nudity at home not in public .

[@PH0NETIQUE]

You can wear all veils available within the privacy of your home😅

[@dr.livesey7595]

Where do you Draw the line between faith and generall ideology? Because ideologies are expressed every day in public, Thats the Core of a democratic country.

[@aarnoarnold1973]

I agree 100%!

[@forestshade9451]

This is security threat... faith is secondary

[@carissabuckley3718]

Freedom of religious expression can’t cut feminism off at its knees

[@dearbrad1996]

Thats a shame

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

the problem is can the brits do that or not, "ban burqa" if not, so let them have their freedom, if there are more then what? that's the problem later

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

@@dearbrad1996 no, she does not represent the generality of Islam as a whole, so if you consider she tolerant, intelligent, and respectful of others, then you think all of people like she represent Islam like that? no, you have been tricked lol

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

@@dearbrad1996 she is just defending her religion, not you're all people Brits

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

because I'm a Muslim I understand she, even though what her said is objective, tolerant, intelligent and respects other people, but in she heart deep down he wants the domination of Islamists

[@cheekypigg]

Sahar handled them well! I don’t understand why Muslim women are being attacked because they want to express their faith. People are upset because they are covering up their face, but didn’t we call have our faces covered during the lockdown ?😂

[@emsb3637]

Haha literally

[@wojciechmarekzdunkowski7862]

What are you talking about? The burka was invented by men. Your all fate has been invented by men, and you fools believe that sum god allah or jechova himself have whispered to someone's ear somewhere in the desert, and this is it. So even if you haven't been told, ordered, or forced directly to do it by a bearded man, that steel was and is his idea and his rules

[@Siggis-]

far from the same.

[@ririali1342]

@JackRyan-ng1bo so they can’t be Muslim any where else ?

[@DhukuAC]

@@ririali1342because such cultural customs don’t align with western values?

[@duniacohen409]

A Muslim girl here Burka and Nikab are not compulsory in Islam but rather a cultural thing originated from Saudi Arabia

[@Amathusukx]

Actually it was the Byzantine Women who were wearing them first and it was a class thing. I would support any Woman that wishes to wear it for the comfort of their beliefs. As you point out it's not compulsory and Islam ordained a perdah, or “curtain,” for the wives of the Prophet, not for all Muslim women.

[@Tarek_ElMaddah]

In response to the ignorant so called Muslim woman … it’s not a tradition… it’s a step further in modesty that is loved by Allah … not mandatory… yes … but still a better option

[@Amathusukx]

@@Tarek_ElMaddah You just contradicted yourself by saying it's the better option, is she a lesser Woman if she chooses not too? are you saying vanity should be put before belief?

[@duniacohen409]

@@Tarek_ElMaddah stup

[@Excelfand]

@@Amathusukx It is better option according to sharia

[@aa-fw2pw]

Niqabis during the pandemic where everyone was ordered to wear face coverings: "Who's laughing now?"

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

There is a difference, the face mask doesn't cover the entire face. It's just the mouth and nose. Also it was the norm of the society at the time due to the health situation and risks of not covering the nose and mouth. The Burqa hasn't made any positive contributions to British society and it's hard to argue that Islam has made more positive than negative contributions across Europe. The problem is that many don't believe in the concept of national laws as only Sharia is deemed acceptable

[@Dragonkller-mg5og]

@@anonymousanonymous2319 in German would say to you ; Mister schlauberger or mister neunmalklug but here metaphorically

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

@@Dragonkller-mg5og well in Germany, they are also protesting against Salafism who wanna take over Germany and destroy other religions there. I am in support of protecting German culture, history and indigineous faiths

[@Dragonkller-mg5og]

@@anonymousanonymous2319 cool

[@etaylor8028]

A medical face mask where everyone has to briefly wear it regardless of gender for health reasons =/= an permanent entire body covering where only women have to wear it.

[@shxpsixcreative4318]

She has every right to wear anything she wants... end of story

[@blindfollower]

No?

[@AA-dp2qm]

@@blindfollowerno why? Who are you to dictate her rights?

[@billygnasher]

Well said

[@barrymay8269]

No definitely NOT.

[@dixienormus1838]

No should be illegal the burka, not the hijab prehaps, reason being because your unable to see someone’s face in which you may have to be verify this for identity like in a bank for instance

[@akiharuhino]

god damn it i need to say again Sahar ! is an amazing lady ! she has my full support and respect !

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

the problem is can the brits do that or not, "ban burqa" if not, so let them have their freedom, if there are more then what? that's the problem later

[@anujsharma3656]

you need to realise the story because which the covering came into being in islam. It about eve teasing one of mohammad wife by mohammad best friend Umar when she would go out to defecate at night. That when instead telling umar to stop eve teaasing because he was a warrior Mohammad told his own wife to cover up. If this is the story. Quran also states "Your wives are like farmland for you,1 so approach them as you please.2 And send forth something good .for yourselves.3 Be mindful of Allah, and know that you will meet Him. And give good news to the believers." This Ayah al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:223 . this is as per muslim is what god spoke to Mohammad. Also as per this can never be changed till eternity as this words of Allah and not human.

[@flipphoneuser]

Life is so short, better focus on our own life than on what someone decides to wear 😆

[@duncan3998]

Real talk. I could care less if women dress up as ninja's.

[@freehermanjose5816]

Not a question of clothes. The burqa is a silent prasing for jihad and islamic conquest. Our women cannot go uncovered in islamic countries. Burqa is a tool of oppression.

[@ljmrecords2564]

​@@duncan3998until shredder gets involved

[@all-caps3927]

exactly

[@Halgame99]

Hijab is also in the bible Jesus said women should cover their heads unfortunately Christians are lost

[@emersyn444]

where in the Bible does it say that? genuinely curious

[@williaminnes7574]

brainwashed clown ... This is England ... not the fkn middle east!

[@za1d80]

@@emersyn444 Corinthians 11:5-6 (But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head-it is the same as having her head shaved, For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head.)

[@emersyn444]

@@za1d80 awesome, thanks!

[@chiaraimpeduglia1308]

@@za1d80 Only when praying. And the Jesus in the Bible is not the same as the one in the Quran. So, no, it is most certainly not the same, Christians are mnot lost, they are simply being lead by an Anti-Pope.

[@ivanochoabud]

Let's wear LUCHA LIBRE masks then !!!

[@Lavender_Cloud0]

Do it!

[@Unknown70896]

Ban it.

[@indian69120]

when i look at that veiled woman i feel fear😢

[@anisah7606]

Look in the mirror

[@Denise23451]

@@anisah7606look at history and understand why! 🤦‍♀️

[@animallover-dyutiindia]

Me tooo they look scary

[@xx-xv8co]

Why are you fearful? You have absolutely nothing to be scared of.

[@002abhilipsasahoo7]

​@@xx-xv8cobecause the person can be an impostor

[@siashradbourne1912]

Your bothers comment was true the burka does look like a letter box, its called humor.

[@huemungus5838]

Does she remove it when in a bank or buying petrol like bikers being forced to remove their helmet's?

[@Tarek_ElMaddah]

She just said yes for identity check in banks and airports

[@xx-xv8co]

She literally said yes. I and many of my friends do too.

[@moslah4991]

mashaallah this happen when you are right and confident

[@asmaabbasi1104]

I as a Muslim woman want to say that I have never been forced or told to cover myself, I do it as obedience to my Creater, my Lord, and as a personal preference, I swear I would be so Hurt and uncomfortable if someone told me to remove my cloths or telling me that I m consecutive or illiterate or opressed for wearing it

[@markopolo1828]

Who is your creator? Did your creator ask you to cover yourself as like as the Satan? The way you people use the Burkha, Hijab, nekab etc, that's a Satanic dressings. The criminals like Robbers, hijacker, terrorist etc use the same things, same dress!! It's clear that Lucifer Satan whose hidden name is Allah is your god, creator. The genuine God Yahweh, Elohim, EL is not your creator. All Muslims are worshipping the devil Satan through Allah.

[@alfazeta8]

Obedience to your creator? If there was a creator he would have made you faceless if he believed there was something wrong with it

[@Theg-is1vv]

@@alfazeta8what

[@alfazeta8]

@@Theg-is1vv what?

[@Theg-is1vv]

@@alfazeta8 your answer didn’t make sense

[@aaaalbatat7312]

I don’t think “a reaction” is justification to call for a banning of something you don’t understand. I mean we are so diverse in our beliefs and expression that banning based on reaction is not plausible.

[@AliKhan-jr9cd]

I can’t even believe this is even a conversation !

[@سمانا_95]

Well, covering up for me as Muslim woman makes me feel more comfortable and free... I can focus on most important things I'm destinated to do, and people are connecting with my mind not my beauty so it is a connection on a deeper level.

[@marcparingaux9205]

you are destinated to leave our country and go back to your shitty place. We do not want people like you here

[@Olivia-d5e6b]

Dear, people can’t connect with you when they can’t see your face. What do you think will happen, if people see you face. Why you will feel more free by covering you face ？what is bothering you if people can see your face？

[@oussama2004]

​@@Olivia-d5e6bLooking at a woman's body causes you to have a high sexual arousal

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

You cannot go to a non-muslim country and expect people to just agree with your values. You can wear what you want but if I decided to walk around in a ski-mask, is it wrong if others are slightly intimidated because they can't see my face? I agree that a Hijab should be treated like a Jewish scarf or Turban etc.

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

the problem is can the brits do that or not, "ban burqa" if not, so let them have their freedom, if there are more then what? that's the problem later

[@abee4138]

Defending Islam is like chicken defending kfc

[@all-caps3927]

that has to be one of the worst comparisons I've ever heard

[@moonmiyul]

you thought you ate

[@getagrip99422]

Ban the burka outside of Islamic countries

[@enacausmembrane]

There's no way bro thought he cooked anything remotely coherent or funny.

[@bobbyboucher4101]

I think by now it's just them saying I can wear what I want. Still it's a little funny lol

[@dearbrad1996]

A lot of people will prefer you to cover your face

[@கோபிசுதாகர்]

Its so ridiculous i cant talk to someone if i cant see their face.

[@HlineAkari-ut5mx]

so don't

[@doty6621]

So talking on phone is a no for you then?

[@Swadeshi-xx2go]

Women should be free to choose. But awareness need to be brought that it was originally meant to hide from men and not for fashion. Problem is they are disrespected in their community if not wearing one, which kind of obligates voluntary wearing. And there are families which want their women to wear it, but men from same family go out in western clothes including denim, suits, jackets. Awareness needs to be brought to women and let them decide.

[@mrbeanz6451]

@swadeshixx2go ......a child becoming a doctor, lawyer , politician , who's parent was in one of these professions ......you wouldn't ever think they been forced , manipulated to go in to the same profession ??? ........ Here you have an issue and talking about family dynamics. Just for reference. In your so called perfect western law / society a man can go walking topless in public ....but for a woman to do same would get arrested .....think long and hard why that still is here ( for a limited time only 😄)

[@user-yy3oh3lf9w]

In islam wearing it is the woman’s choice no one is allowed to force it.

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

the problem is can the brits do that or not, "ban burqa" if not, so let them have their freedom, if there are more then what? that's the problem later

[@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA]

@@user-yy3oh3lf9w the problem is can the brits do that or not, "ban burqa" if not, so let them have their freedom, if there are more then what? that's the problem later

[@user-yy3oh3lf9w]

@@UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA if we believe in freedom for women and what they can wear, surely it should be able to go both ways right?

[@Countryboy071]

I might try going into a police station or a security depot wearing a balaclava.

[@misericordia_33]

As a Christian woman I am so humbled by the faith and devotion shown by our Muslim sisters towards God and through their love of God to their husband and families. We seem to forget as a Christain country what St Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11, in which he expressed women to cover their hair in worship and in church. This is why pre Vatican II Catholic women would wear chapel veils in church before the tabernacle where we believe God is residing. I choose now to cover mu hair completely, I am a single woman and my own person. I believe it brings me closer to God. We say that a women's hair is her "crowning glory" I choose to give that glory back to God. The problem with feminism today is that they are pushing an agenda for a small group of predominantly western cultured women and the rest of us don't have a voice it seems. Feminism doesn't speak for me. You can't tell a fellow sister to not put herself entirely on show, literally wearing lingerie as clothes without being seen as "backwards" or "repressive" and yet they can tell us that we are "disillusioned" or "operessed". What nonsense. Look at Eastern Orthodox Christain women who also choose to veil constantly or certain Jewish communities where married women wear a tischel or a wig. Thank you for standing up for my rights to choose sister. You spoke with a passion for women's 'freedom' which I could finally relate to. God love you for it. We love God first and Rachel showed a true mass of ignorance and disregard towards those of us who choose Him first. May the Eternal Father, Allah, the one who was before Abraham was be our light, our guide, our deliverer. Let us rise like saints against those who have forgotten their maker and choose the world and it's charms over the true call of the heart. I will stand up for your rights to practice your religion and with the devotion that you do, stand with us too. We are sisters. ❤✝️☪️✡️❤

[@vmodgill]

just keep saying this ur world will be concurred by these islamist

[@MohammedAli-01]

As a Muslim I respect you highly

[@daliaelnazer11]

Your comment shows outmost purity clarity and unbiased open mindedness From a Muslim God bless your soul

[@Ami-jc2oo]

Thank you for this comment, Mashallah!! Although one small thing, we don't call Allah the Eternal Father.

[@etaylor8028]

As a "spiritual but not religious" person, I am sorry to inform you that no one is closer to god than anyone else. Spiritually speaking, you are giving your glory to a mirror, so whatever meaning that holds is the meaning you yourself give it. A person can "feel" closer to god by having a giant red mowhawk, for example. Life doesn't inherently have meaning - *we* give it meaning, as God lives all of our lives.

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do or People should live in their own countries ..this is not a rocket science

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

@theamericanofafricandescent yup

[@enacausmembrane]

And guess what, the Romans went from Paganism to Christianity, SPECIFICALLY because the Christians of the Empire DID NOT capitulate but rather spread christianity and spoke AGAINST paganism. All those lands would never have accepted Christianity had those Christians of Rome followed your statement.

[@Tom.c1967]

She does live in her own country. Wales where she was born .

[@enacausmembrane]

@@itachiofthesharingan67 Bro’s ignoring my comment like the plague

[@mrbeanz6451]

Johnson... what difference does it make if it's in the Qur'an or not ...its her right . She does NOT need to justify the way she dresses ...just like anyone else . Women are ordered in society to dress a certain way by marketing companies and make sure they take their money for it too .

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

Because it's the right of the public and safety too. It is my right to wear a balaclava when I walk in a bank, how dare people question it

[@12toro]

People have a right to criticize a practice that believes woman should cover because there appearance is distracting. It is objectively dehumanizing.

[@5578pedro]

When in Rome do as the Romans do. That way you don’t attract negative attention. Simple.

[@nurulfarahainbintiabduljal5984]

i don't understand why everybody so triggered about muslim woman want to wear hijab or burkha. did we accidently hurt your eye or somewhere on your body when we wear hijab? why are you so eager to fight something that not even your religon? you all need another hobbies.. read a book or drawing. stay happy!

[@miramataija1628]

It is because we have heard muslim women themselves say that they are oppressed from their first period. That makes people wonder everytime they see a woman in hijab, is she forced or not?

[@Lavender_Cloud0]

There are a lot of different cases and circumstances

[@nurulfarahainbintiabduljal5984]

@@miramataija1628 that our religion teaching, muslim women should not feel oppressed about this. also don't lump us with this kind of agenda. if you don't want to wear hijab just don't wear but keep in mind if one truly follow the islam teaching should know it is a sin to not cover. for my opinion if a muslim women don't want to wear hijab just don't wear but don't go fight for something that should not be fighting. In the end when we died we will be ask why aren't we cover ourselves and why aren't we obey Allah S.W.T order. don't make nonsense excuse just because a muslim girl want to show their hair.

[@kxk6096]

Literally who's business is it if someone wants wear a veil. Mind boggling.

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

The public's business

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

@velocity4143 serious, you cannot dictate values in another country. That's like walking around with balaclavas into schools, banks or whatever and saying "whose business is it?" They cannot complain about Islamaphobia and people not wanting to interact with them when they walk around covering their faces, hiding from the public People have to remove helmets and masks in some settings, I don't see you saying "whose business is it?" Also what about Saudi Arabia, whose business is it if someone wears Christian or Hindu clothes? Muslims have far more religious freedom in any non-muslim country than non-muslims have in Saudi

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

@velocity4143 1) glad you but it still remains a fact 2) if it is against the norm of the country then yes, I don't know anyone who covers their entire face with their hair 3). Not really, I wasn't opposed to the Hijab. Just anything which covers in full 4) the difference is that this covers the entire face and it's in a non-muslim country where it isn't really the ways of society. I'M ADDITION, it doesn't help that ISIS brides dress in the same way or that it gives a ninja feel. When you are not in a Muslim country, you have to give consideration for the majority of people. I don't see any other minority really having similar issues

[@anonymousanonymous2319]

@velocity4143 it's the difference is that it's not about how you as an individual feel. It's about society at large. Muslim countries aren't comfortable with rainbows and pride, I'm not blaming them If Muslim countries were uncomfortable with emos, I'd agree. I would be against emos or whatever forcing their ways onto Muslims in Muslim countries. The difference is that you expressed a personal preference. I would never oppose Burkas in Muslim countries, it's not my place. But in a non-muslim country where it goes against the norms of both indigineous people (and other minorities), you cannot just ignore that and impose your own ways

[@Ami-jc2oo]

@@anonymousanonymous2319 I cover almost fully (my eyes partially show) and if I visit a non-Muslim I gonna wear it because it's my choice and now it's part of my dress. You have NO FRICKING SAY in how I dress. And never do non-muslim countries. ALSO WHY AM I VIEWED AS IMPOSING MY NORMS WHEN I AM EXPRESSING MY RIGHT. WTF?! WHO CARES IF IT HAS A NINJA FEEL? GOOD. WOULD YOU SAY TRADITIONAL OUTFITS FROM OTHER NATIONS LOOK LIKE RUGS?! IF NO, SHUT THE FRICK UP. WHO'S BUSINESS IS IT??!! CLEARLY NOT YOURS!!

[@EditedByGQ]

yall cant accept someone for their religious faith? but we have to accept people for being a gay non gendered person with made up pronouns? make it make sense. religion isn't up for debate over "feelings" its their religion wich is set in stone... argue with their god about it. imagine being mad at god for sinning and whining about not getting into heaven, then argue with god trying to change his rules that he set. let that person do whatever they gotta do to make it by their religion's rules.

[@BumberClarke]

That is the problem with Islam Women cannot choose how hard they accept the faith Their path is chosen

[@ljmrecords2564]

Boris - letterbox 😂

[@akiharuhino]

That muslim Lady .... Was respectful , patient , intellectual, kind , modest, non-combatant and Graceful .. ; w ; I would happily vote for someone like her to teach kids or lead socitey she is a phenomenal role model.

[@vivi20793]

Exactly

[@shotsgamer9084]

Tbh Rachel needs to cover her face so she needs one

[@dearbrad1996]

You're right save us the pain

[@Lavender_Cloud0]

Lmaooo😂

[@TimeAndDateAndName]

When my anxiety gets the better of me, I sometimes wish I could dress like that.

[@Ami-jc2oo]

I think the modern western world should bring back victorian level or near victorian level modesty. Just try to cover what you can. You need to dress like us. But I don't blame you if you feel like that :). Have a good day, and hope your anxiety gets better!

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

You need therapy not this

[@kberjaoui5752]

You should try it. You may love it or hate it. I can see why it would be liberating to wear it

[@isra1158]

It’s the best, makes my anxiety go away actually, because people won’t judge me by my looks, but my personality.

[@lmr10-c4z]

What hypocrites these people are....

[@MichealMcshane]

Go live in a country where it fits in simple bye bye this is Britain

[@absolutelynot6086]

I ducking dare her to go out without one on and see how kych of a "choice" she has

[@BrianCrouch]

Pierce interrupted about 50 times, so a below average interruption count. 🙄

[@vg7735]

What is the religious reasoning behind this God wanting worshippers to cover up their hair and faces? Surely there is an explanation? Also, if it is just a way to worship why do many Muslim countries require covering up for modesty or require non-Muslims to cover up. If it is truly a choice then why is she doing what she says God wants or instructs? The problem is that a lot of people are conditioned or forced to cover up. Is it really choice when you are pressured or encouraged to cover up? I would say the same thing about people wearing skimpy sexy clothes. Is it really a choice if you live in a society where you are conditioned to dress skimpy and sexy?

[@idkwhattosay593]

it is a choice for the majority of muslims, some choose to wear the hijab for example and in the quran you are encouraged to wear it but it also says wear it if you will

[@vg7735]

@@idkwhattosay593 I've only just seen your reply. Does the Koran explain why covering up is encouraged?

[@IstvanMagaDublin]

You can go live in a Muslim country and you can wear your head gear

[@issmaeelali1765]

Freedom of Religion, cope oldie

[@IAmThe_RA]

​@@issmaeelali1765 Say that in Saudi or Iran😅

[@virginiahobby3726]

Does that man ever shut up so others can speak ?

[@caprious454]

Ive had some move under me if they knock my door i wont answer it i will speak to them thru my letterbox .. she how they like it

[@kurtz0317]

I believe this is what Rachel may have been thinking. She is not religious, so you could say she probably assumes the Quran was written by men. Therefore - if the Quran says that the Creator advises women to cover their faces with an outer garment to avoid abuse, well don't you see how that changes things? One person believes they are being devoteful to their Creator, another believes that person is being duped by the patriarchy.

[@priyaf5649]

The Quran was written by a man

[@mirel604]

We can have people cross borders and not be recognized...

[@southerncross86]

There might be choices, but on top, there are society practices and culture of the peoples of a country

[@imkarciqov]

Imagine a molecular geneticist who believes in an imaginary sky daddy and follows 7th century rules lol

[@kristinverge9889]

Beat me to it!

[@jidrit999]

😅😅😅😅

[@Countryboy071]

Hitch would have loved that comment 👍

[@Gregman2274]

They backed her in a corner damn lol

[@nursulama]

Piers morgan you are amazing

[@ahmedzahir2865]

What are you smoking?

[@miriamjones1861]

How does wearing any religious garment make anyone more devoted? Or is it an ego statement? “Look how devoted I am”!

[@rebecca_stone]

This woman may well be in an empowered educated social position, and making a choice for herself, but think how many women around the world of her faith don't have this choice. As long as this creepy garment is worn at all, the risk is that more suppressed women will be expected to wear it. I can't imagine how isolating it would be to walk around like this, like a ghost. It's very confronting and imposing on other people. It's extreme and belongs in a monastery, not in public.

[@ayanahmed2346]

Do you want the truth? Islam comes to break all of your wrong expectations of the niqab. I know plenty and plenty of woman who feel EMPOWERED and HONOURED to wear such a garment over their body. They cover their face so you could look away from them. Me personally, I am a hijabi, and I feel happy and glad with what I’m wearing. I don’t wear it for the likes of you or the entire world. I wear it because God said so. We hear and we obey ❤

[@ayanahmed2346]

Please learn to live with it. Islam is a choice. Wearing this garment is a choice. There is no compulsion in this religion. I know it might be hard on your heart, but please have an open mind. Until then, farewell 🤍🤍

[@story-ju9cu]

​@@ayanahmed2346tell to the women who got so beaten by there husband that she almost died. Just for not wearing this piece of cloth

[@asmaabbasi1104]

Well then in many parts of the world women are force, abused to take off their clothes and sell their body in fields such as prostitution or maybe simply by the societal beauty and body standards for them may require them to dress in a certain way, so what about that, why nobody questions that? I mean it is just ridiculous that people can be naked completely(like animals) but choosing to cover up is not acceptable? How? That is beyond ridiculous

[@asmaabbasi1104]

Yes there maybe some parts where it is not consensual but that can literally happen In any religion or system, some people might fore or impose on those dependant on them, but Islam itself gives choice and doesn't allow enforcement, so just explain, how can by the action of a few individuals claiming to follow a certain religious trend which is not even a part of Islam, you are condemning a big religious value which is a personal choice for so millions of Muslim women Nd even women from other riligions

[@theboss2502]

It creeps me out when they wear those things.

[@xx-xv8co]

And I get creeped out seeing transgender people but I don't complain.

[@jinlee2617]

I respect their decision to wear burkha but they need to stop wearing that and coming to banks, retail and shops. Scares the shit out of me! They need to respect security issues too.

[@santracycyril6482]

as a christian, i feel like that’s weird a face/head covering scares you 😭??

[@pat-ahz3570]

So you do not respect it. Are you scared of people wearing masks in banks, too, or are you just islamophobic

[@zara-hc2tn]

Damn you must be a pussy then. You're scared of a religious covering which is meant for their own modesty and submission to God? Wowww soo scary omg 😱😱😨

[@user-kq8rk1vd3u]

How about wearing mask where is it different than burka

[@jinlee2617]

@@santracycyril6482 You don't know it but many military and security undercover officers to terrorist groups under disguise of burqa carry their works. In London too, many fugitives have averted police to even carry crimes with it. You sound like you never stepped into warzone or such and had a comfortable and carefree life but believe me, things are not what they look outside.

[@Tom.c1967]

If a man walks in a shop wearing a balaclava he would have to remove it but these women can walk around face covered and cant be asked to remove it.

[@feralfraulein]

Sahar is my new inspiration

[@asclar2d1]

Rachel you’re right .

[@Ann-bm5qg]

The issue is the Muslim woman is not bothered about how her wearing a face covering affects other people. It’s all about what she wants.

[@karyndewit193]

That woman is oppressed. It’s very sad that she dresses like this.

[@Ramxie35]

she is not oppressed. she is brainwashed and blind to the truth.

[@irenebersuker1573]

Million thumbs down to Mr.Morgan. He needs to continue to swallow the Red Pills.

[@NICKDEVILS420]

If its her choice to wear it what is the issue? Its my choice to wear a mask even now when i go out in crowded places during winter? So will we ban masks?

[@plantiful5619]

It turns out that I had seen Sahar in a video previously and I failed to recognize her because her face was covered. That is what I find frustrating about the niqab.

[@bhaskermisra]

very dangerous and thats what u cannot explain them

[@godisnowhere8017]

Not only is she being forced to wear it, she’s also being forced to say that she isn’t being forced to wear it.

[@issmaeelali1765]

rub some rocks together nihilist

[@salkit3075]

yea? prove it

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂,she is also being forced to say she is not forced....😂😂😂😂😂. You made me laugh seriously. From South Africa.

[@gretavains8707]

Morgan come on😢You are not listening.

[@jimmears]

Why are all these videos KZbin keeps serving me from Good Morning Britain from 5 years ago?

[@fadziana]

7:03 She doesn't have a problem with Sahar wearing a veil but at 9:01 she went WHY Sahar?

[@billygnasher]

She chooses leave her alone respect her simple .

[@SP-qn5pu]

So we should all talk around with balaclavas on? covering face is an identity crisis, not clothes.

[@aysha.s2566]

​@@SP-qn5puBan masks too. If the face covering is banned, these women will wear the head covering and masks. And they'll look the same again. So just stop it. It's not an identity crisis. We show our face where it's really required like at security checks at airports. But there's no need to show our face on the road to everybody.

[@poker6524]

​@@SP-qn5puidentity crisis like you wanna stalk and get women's for night stand

[@treasalynam8940]

OK but hold on a secnd.... if I had my choice in all honesty. If i was to be my true self i would want to go around to work, shopping, etc in a tshirt and knickers. This is where I am most comfortable and completely myself. When im at home i wear a tshirt, no bra knickers and flip flops and id prefer to wear that to work but im absolutely not allowed to do that, so are we really genuinely free to wear whatever we want. Or what if you wanted to wear a bikini while practicing as a doctor or something. why isnt that ok??

[@dearbrad1996]

Oh spare us all of your boring routine. I wouldn't care if you wore a monkey suit

[@manal.1729]

It's a religious preference. How is going out in ur knickers related at all

[@xx-xv8co]

In a work setting, you have to be professional as you are working for a company- not for yourself. You are representing the company and the company's values so you can not just show up to work in a bikini- that is ludicrous.

[@Russell1379]

Full link plz

[@CarrieAKouri]

Good debate.

[@odysseus2k1]

lgbt is accepted but hijab is not accepted. i guess bringing your kids to watch half naked men dressed in women's clothes is better than bringing your kids in modesty and closer to god. what a society we live in today.

[@miramataija1628]

They are equally disturbing.

[@Lavender_Cloud0]

What a weird world indeed

[@கோபிசுதாகர்]

Both are wrong.. I feel like Asian cultures are the best in this culturally, like Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, etc..

[@monikat8940]

That should be bard in uk full stop I don’t like going about and seeing people cover like that but that could be anyone under this cover

[@Pellegrineanita]

I get anxious with Burkahs because I don't know who's under them or what they're carrying x

[@fay8158]

lmao no way ur scared of muslim WOMEN, if its a man that's covering his face like that i get why would be anxious but come on lady they're women and their religion is all about peace

[@ampex4667]

don't go outside then knobber

[@AA-dp2qm]

Did you feel that way during covid when everyone was in face masks 😅😂

[@Pellegrineanita]

@@ampex4667 I don't knobber

[@Pellegrineanita]

@AA-dp2qm no because you can see the rest of the person

[@dgarzaart2000]

If a man wore a mask like that people would think he were a criminal about to commit a crime.

[@soloanxious]

the word “حجاب” ( pronounced in english: hijab) IS mentioned in the Quran. However when the word “حجاب” (pronounced: hijab) was mentioned in the Quran it was not used to mean the “head covering” , rather it meant: partition, barrier. Here; - Allah says in the Quran “And when you ask [Prophet’s wives ﷺ] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.” - Also here Allah says in the Quran “And when you recite the Qur’ān, We put between you and those who do not believe in the Hereafter a concealed partition.”

[@Ami-jc2oo]

Salam!! Your profile pic is amazing. I love the architecture!! Where is this?

[@soloanxious]

@@Ami-jc2oo wa alaykum as salam ! this is Al Masjid An Nabawi ( The Prophet Muhammad’s mosque صلّى الله عليه و سلّم) it is in Medinah.

[@Blue8469]

Why do they even wear those things anyway? Are they Gorgons or something? You see their face and you turn to stone 😅

[@serioustoday]

she does not want to take it off

[@nl52Agora]

I don't blame Boris Johnson's action against bank robbers speech during his campaign. In my opinion UK must ban people covering their faces in public places like in France.

[@cdeeb002]

If it’s an act or faith then why don’t men dress up in these garments ?

[@xx-xv8co]

Men have a 'dress code' too. They have to cover themselves from the belly button to the knee. It is different for men and women as naturally both the male body and the female body are different. Overall, it is fair and if you choose to not see it as being fair then you need to go educate yourself.

[@John-s8y2e]

Ban it👍❤

[@Tarek_ElMaddah]

Atheist: face to face contact Covid-19 enters the chat … everyone is wearing it now … men and women But same people are happy with the mask 😂

[@anastasiaalimova5452]

There's a difference between something that covers your mouth and a bit of your nose, and something that covers literally everything

[@story-ju9cu]

🤡

[@aqduskhalil5366]

Piers You Win My heart I see your many videos on many topics you do the best You made me your fan in just 1 day ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annannan97865]

So masha amini had a chocie ?

[@MohamedSidgee]

In the ruling in Islaam the women cannot saw their face on public like tv show.

[@aweysyusuf1590]

The arrogance and ignorance of Rachel is beyond belief.

[@nau123]

so when someone shows their legs/body etc it’s fine but when they choose to cover their body it’s wrong?😂 it’s their own choice they should be able to wear what they feel comfortable in.

[@etaylor8028]

It’s not covering their body - it’s covering everything. It’s walking around like a Halloween ghost. It’s removing all identity. Notice only the women have to do this, because of sexism against women that is so rampant in Islamic countries.

[@williamjackson2089]

She is being forced by her religion and her God to wear the face veil.

[@mehelikaanan5519]

That's pathetic. That's equivalent to imposing your beliefs on someone else. I feel awful that these people are still out there. Who are you to judge the custom of another culture? Haven't you done enough of the colonizing?

[@ankicat3425]

As a woman, it's her choice, but then the Muslim men shouldn't ogling or sexually harass white women or other women of colour who are Christian or Buddhist. That's my pet peeve. The Muslim men are sleaze balls.

[@miramataija1628]

With that attitude and your logic, muslims should stay in the islamic world and not live in the west. It is because they live in Europe we must debate the issue. No one asked them to come and live here. We must make sure that wearing the hijab is an act of free will and not a threat to women's rights. Many muslim women have escaped oppressive states and it is our duty to make sure that oppression does not continue here.

[@Lavender_Cloud0]

@@miramataija1628 finally someone normal