Why Muslims Wear the Hijab & Why You Should Too

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Abusive people have a mental illness > It has nothing to do with clothing that another person is wearing.

[@ghost_girl1997]

If sexual harrassment or rape was about clothing rape rates would go up in the summer. Its not about clothing its about power.

[@Nivi1238]

Please insert a comma.. english is a good language

[@soundscapes6914]

then why wear clothes at all if its about power??? i dare you to walk naked... i will give you all the protection you would need...! you people don’t realise that your premises cannot support your conclusions and vice versa... your arguments are logically flawed!

[@sameers.indianarmy8699]

@Voice of Dharma because of porn industry 💯

[@taylorswiftie3069]

@@sameers.indianarmy8699 technically it's people's faults right? If I try to find thanos then it's marvel's faults right

[@sameers.indianarmy8699]

@Voice of Dharma obviously 💯 and Don't play PUBG more than your capacity otherwise you also a next Psycho killer may be😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💥💣

[@frankieamsden7918]

I agree with everything SAID however I don't think they should have shown the headlines of the well known celebrity men recently found guilty of sexual crimes because it implies that their victims could have avoided assault if they dressed modestly. Don't put blame on the victim

[@JackCons]

The video went on to explain the faults of men. I think the point of the imagery was how flawed men are, and that's why women should take precautionary steps as well.

[@malikAW15]

As a man and I defy any other male to challenge this, would less likely approach a hijabi for flirting compared to scantily dressed women. She is merely pointing that out. Victim blaming to me is when you say that person deserved what they got by the actions they took. By making recommendations to prevent the odds of that reoccurring event in the future should not be deemed victim blaming. Muslims believe God created us and He knows us better than ourselves, so we make suggestions to others being non Muslim, to pigeon hole this as victim blaming is a bit disingenuous. I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

[@frankieamsden7918]

@@malikAW15 thank you for your response. I don't believe that my comment was disingenuous. As a woman who has dressed modestly my whole life and has worn headcovering I have experienced sexual assault. People who are perpetrators are not going to be dissuaded by hijab. You may have a pure heart brother but not everyone does. I am not taking issue with this video's message, only the celebrity examples used. I feel the message could have been stronger if underscored in a different manner.

[@malikAW15]

@@frankieamsden7918 I am sorry to hear that sister, may Allah protect you and all our sisters from such harm,.Amin.

[@sourabhverma597]

@@JackConsPrecautionary steps like covering themselves ?

[@thefantasticcreator1]

The 'why you should too' part is so wrong. Women can dress modestly without the hijab. The fact that women are forced to wear it in many countries makes it a symbol of oppression, not of freedom.

[@malikAW15]

I don't like the law in my country that forces me to vote, I feel like I am being oppressed because that right has been taken away by law. Does that mean democracy is a tool of oppression worldwide since many countries has this law? We know it's not oppression because God is the most loving and all wise and His teachings and we follow the Creator not the creation.

[@masontyson]

I'm Iranian and there's nothing modest about Hijab.

[@leosalinas7492]

@@malikAW15 same in my country but look what’s happening with American politics the problem is, is if your country isn’t forced to vote most young people choose not to, but it’s there future and it’s so important that everyone has a say in this years election.

[@masontyson]

@Ahmad Ammar advise yourself to be more moderate and don't push your ideology on others. That's what's happening in Europe rn. The west don't care about your Sahara rules

[@GapWim]

@@malikAW15 | Incorrect! You are not obligated to vote, you are obligated to appear. Once in the stand you can always cast a blank or illegal vote. If not, you’re not in a democracy.

[@gimmytangtang]

I agree only the first half of the title 'Why Muslims wear the Hijab', but I don't agree the second half 'Why you should Too'.

[@gimmytangtang]

Wearing hijab or the like won't save you from sex harassing. Men can get agitated even by seeing your eyes. Our sinful nature is the source of every problem and when there is choice of good and evil we always choose evil. We have to solve the source problem by cleansing our sins via Jesus the only savior, after than you may straight yourself by making good choices.

[@anismiles5yearsago912]

Same

[@saltbae9298]

@@gimmytangtang well said

[@lemya8120]

Yeah I mean it comes off a bit arrogant

[@tajomoritajomori5139]

@@gimmytangtang That's why god says don't look at the eyes of each other!(men and women)

[@lilyslimegacha8399]

..... I don’t agree with the covering themselves so they don’t beg raped.. because that just sounds so sexism and toxic.... pls don’t come at me this is my own option

[@tophbeifong2694]

it is tho. even quran gives that victim blaming as a reason

[@kookiessuga6523]

@@tophbeifong2694 it’s wrong

[@tophbeifong2694]

@@kookiessuga6523 yes quran is wrong

[@kingtaeyeon7609]

kuran is sexist, but you must accept or else you will rot in hell :))

[@az-zarah2059]

she said decrease the risk, she didnt say it definite. Islam is about prevention. We have to understand its cruel world out there and idealistically women shouldnt have to cover up for men but that wont stop some horrible men

[@zarajamali2383]

I am a Muslim woman and I hate the self-rightousness of many Hijabi women, we get it you're modest, you're great, you live for God, you're going to heaven, cool. But keep it to yourselves, stop acting as if you have the upper moral hand. We don't need your advices.

[@zarajamali2383]

@पार्थ आशा it is believed that wearing more clothes makes you modest!!

[@Oluwagbemisoke]

This Video promotes fallacious ideas and misrepresents motives for sexual assault and rape. First of all, when responding to a sexual assault allegation, the clothing of the victim should be irrelevant. Rape and sexual assault are not exclusive to women that are deemed immodest. In places like the middle east where modesty is enforced by law, women still get raped and sexually assaulted. at the end of the day stop blaming women for men's problems

[@kookiessuga6523]

@Samiul Alam so basically men are the problem? God men and their audacity

[@jellcie]

The video has the same energy as “boys will be boys”

[@az-zarah2059]

O@@jellcie You have to understand that the world is cruel. Simply telling particular men to behave morally will not do anything, this is why women have to protect themselves as much as they can. And like the video said, it isn't definite that by covering up somehow magically Ur not going to get raped because thats not true at all, but it does say it much less riskier

[@az-zarah2059]

Ur assuming that by wearing hijab there is no possibility of rape, but the video isnt saying that at all.

[@jellcie]

@@az-zarah2059 instilling the idea that men don’t have to do anything to change, and that women should be the ones to cover up instead enforces the idea of rape being the victims fault. This is a similar situation to the dress codes in many different schools who also have this idea that “shoulders are a distraction.” Not saying that I don’t like hijabs though. When it comes to covering your hair for respecting your religion, that’s amazing. But if you have to cover up in fear of men, that is a different problem that society has to work on together.

[@themoonkeeper271]

I can watch a million videos on this topic but it's still a super sexist piece of clothing. It's really annoying when people glue on modern problems into the purview of hijab's necessity. Yes, women are objectified. But don't give me that bullshit about hijab was created to bring down the fashion industry.

[@wherearethecrayons6533]

it wasn't created to bring down the fashion industry. If that is what you heard then you should probably watch the video again, 'cause she was so clearly not saying that. Most of these problems are not modern, they go back hundreds of years. And if you heard the last part, it's not for society that people wear hijab, the main reason is that God tells them to and they do 'cause they are dedicated women.

[@peynirformaggio6915]

I don’t know why this video has more likes, she’s literally saying that women get raped for not using veil. She’s justifying the rapist.

[@mongolianfishingvillages1371]

you watched the video with ear plugs

[@znjnjz33]

Shes not justifying the rapist..2 things can be true at once, wearing more modest clothes can prevent rapes, also men need to control their sexual urges...it would be just like, lets say there is a neibourhood where there's a lot of theft happening, and you go in that place with a gold watch and a diamond necklace..nobody should steal from you but also you should be more carefull of where you go with your expensive shit, we are not in a utopia

[@znjnjz33]

Also im not for women being forced to wear a veil of some sort its retarded, im also not muslim, im just explaining her point

[@peynirformaggio6915]

@@znjnjz33you are saying the same thing that I’m describing 😂

[@znjnjz33]

@@peynirformaggio6915 no im not, you said she's justifying the rapist and im saying she's not doing it

[@hanahegazi959]

As a Muslim girl who wears a hijab, I can say that about 80% of this video is correct while the other 20% is completely wrong, telling women that they are less likely to get raped or harassed based on what they wear is wrong. any girl wearing ANYTHING can get raped. For the people in the comments, it is forbidden in Islam to force your daughter to wear the hijab. Mixing up a toxic culture and religion is wrong and completely stupid. The "why you should too" is also really stupid because you shouldn't be telling people that they should be wearing a hijab and dictating what they should and shouldn't wear. also, I think it's really funny how Islamophobes who know nothing about Islam just watch these videos to leave nasty comments. stop being so obsessed xx oh I forgot to mention, for any of you who are Christian in this comment section, your religion literally has nuns who wear what Muslims consider a "hijab", don't say it is oppressive because if it truly was (which it isn't) then you are a hyprocrite.

[@emp437]

Never said you should force it upon others… The title says *should*. As in it’s recommended.

[@strainofthought9142]

Non-Christian here. Nuns CHOSE to wear their uniform as part of their profession. No one forces them to. The hijab is forced on women in many countries.

[@emp437]

@@strainofthought9142 were talking about the religion here, not countries. Islam doesnt force anything. The countries are obviously in the wrong.

[@GCarty80]

How significant is it that I (as a non-Muslim man) feel almost instinctively protective towards women in hijab?

[@grant1739]

Hijabs are pajamas lol

[@bneresoff1988]

Not logical reason to dress a nijab just let women's wear wherever they feel comfortable

[@erajnadeem9013]

When

[@maplesyrup59]

There is nothing liberating about covering your hair with a piece of cloth. Ask anyone in Iran or Saudi Arabia. I have seen many hijabis in the west with a face full of make up, tight jeans and high heels. This so called "modesty" has turned into a multi million dollar business. One's modesty, whether it is the man or woman comes through their behavior, not their outward appearance.

[@AlexB-qs1sk]

The video was not stating that the hijab should be used in isolation for modesty, it was stated as an additional part. Tight clothes and a hijab isn't modest according to Islam. When we laugh it is because it is the external manifestation of our inner state of happiness, so the internal naturally effects the external and vice versa. But it's very true what you say, modesty does also come from our behaviour too. Peace

[@AlexB-qs1sk]

Additionally, yes there are many women in the places you mentioned who feel forced to wear it. But have you actually compared that to the number of women who don't feel like they're forced to wear it? Go to the route, not the branch. You need to first see if those nations are actually following Islam correctly before you use them as an example of the practises of Islam and its effect.

[@AlexB-qs1sk]

@Samantha Derrick Peace be on you Samantha. Can you inform me where I stated any statistics? I asked the person if they knew the figures themselves, and not to assume that all women wearing the hijab have the same experience; much like you are doing with me. My point was not to assume either way, but rather that there are women who are forced, and not forced, to wear it. Given that there are those two categories, to find the truth, one must look at the root not the branch (i.e. the original teachings).

[@AlexB-qs1sk]

@Samantha Derrick And could you please elaborate on what you consider my false narrative? :)

[@ahmedramyuhvgsybq7037]

i believed your conclusion can never support logical reasoning because i dont think you can go to the the market naked or go to school without a shirt and still think people will give you credit

[@tcb-k8764]

Wearing seatbelts to protect yourself against a car accident caused by another person can in no way be equated to wearing a head covering to reduce the likelihood of unwanted sexual advances. Rape and sexual assault are acts of violence and are caused by hatred and sadism from the attacker, not attraction to the one who is attacked.

[@trendingfunandtechnology]

She is really shameless defending this. And let me tell you muslims don't even consider ahmediya as muslims to which she belongs. What a shame.

[@buzz5261]

I agree with dressing modest, but I don’t think woman should haft to cover their bodies from head to toe. Their bodies are something great and they should be proud of them, and respecting their bodies enough to cover up their bottoms, breasts, and stomach, but besides those areas, I think it’s fine to be a bit showy.

[@sharismad]

That’s not what islam says. Cognitive dissonance at its finest.

[@revimfadli4666]

Being proud, confident, & grateful doesn't mean showing off, does it? And I'm talking about any gifts in general

[@jessicakennedy7607]

how did muhammad get his wife saffiya ,, he murdered her husband and father then 2nights later he married her , and we are exspected to believe she married him willingly ,WHATS ur thoughts on this

[@CiciDestri]

Well in that case Prophet know best

[@cruzgomes5660]

@@CiciDestri I hope you are being sarcastic

[@graspthe_new9665]

From where did you get this information

[@asri1361]

Uh.. I've never heard of this

[@cruzgomes5660]

@@asri1361 best to start doing some research

[@milk_kid5271]

Yea because when I see a woman I start panting over that hair

[@snowduck1157]

When I see a women whose hair is not covered , she is sexualizing herself omg!!!! 😂

[@needa9420]

hijab doesn’t mean hair covering it means to dress modestly bc even men have a hijab (dress code)

[@SheriCoco]

I doubt some of you even watched the video. because if you listened critically to what she said, you wouldn't type this.

[@rohitranjan2767]

I think in this world right now you can just make a video and justify anything. You can give any logic to justify your agendas ,oppressive views .

[@paulinapoznan8401]

my thought exactly!

[@sisterlavender1188]

Wow coming from a guy. I'm really taking that seriously. Not.

[@paulinapoznan8401]

@Sabir Yes. A woman brainwashed by male patriarchal rules imposed by men! I am an ex-christian myself. It's the same in my former religion. I used to justify the bullshit too. I no longer do because now I'm free and I think freely 🧡💚 peace

[@paulinapoznan8401]

@zeshaan I used to be, but now I see clear what religion does to humans psyche. Opression, submission and abuse.

[@paulinapoznan8401]

@@GanaEl-Saadir yeah.. dying for a piece od clothing. No brainwashing at all 🤣 And of course non-muslims criticise hijab. Firstly, muslims can't. Secondly, when you are inside of your bubble you can't really see clear. People from outside have some wider perspective. I used to be in my Christian bubble and I justified a lot of bullshit too.

[@ms-zo3zb]

I wore hijab for years but finally took it off I think the reasons given for it do not apply to our modren living and the fact women if not wearing could damage a man's religion by being a distraction does not sit well with me why we can't bring up men who think of women as human then object that can distract them. if hijab was the best protection why in muslim countries we have so many crimes happening with muslim women .if you think it is what you like do it but do not impose on others

[@khadsy4991]

ofc that is your opinion. there are two main reasons to why we wear the hijab 1) to protect us from what may happen on earth 2) to protect us of what may happen in the hereafter. you may not think the first one applies to our modern-day of living, i personally think it applies more, however, you cannot deny the 2nd one will inevitably apply.

[@khadsy4991]

we can most definitely bring up men who dont think of women as objects. infact that is exactly what islam teaches, as she said “islam highlights modesty for both men and women” either way, you must understand this is a requirement and order from Allah so as muslims we should obey. i can’t possibly understand how you would find his orders outdated and i’m hoping that is not what you’re implying.

[@khadsy4991]

hijab is not the best protection, Allah is. also, this sounds like the argument “if God was all-loving, why is there suffering in the world”. he cannot interfere every time something bad happens in the world or that would take away the best gift he has given us, free will. crimes happen everywhere, just because it’s labelled as a muslim country it does not mean it’s a safe haven. it’s sad but it’s the reality, muslims are not perfect, but islam is the perfect way of life. you cannot blame a religion just because people do not follow the religion properly, thank you.

[@khadsy4991]

lastly, she is not imposing the hijab on others. imposing means forcing. all she is doing is spreading knowledge, may Allah reward her for that. if you’re a fellow muslim i don’t expect you to consider that bad ? it’s not about liking the hijab, it’s about following Allah's orders. Allah says in surah al baqarah “but perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. Allah knows, while you know not.” please trust Allah, right now is the last 10 nights of ramadan and i pray allah guides you and may he make it easier to wear the hijab again. ameen ! 💛💛

[@samisool102]

khadsy thank you for you beautiful comments. I am muslim and asked my self today. why i wear the hijab? and i found my answers because of your comments . Thank you again may allah bless you❤️

[@cekan14]

The problem is that you identify dressing "modestly" with hiding one's physical features. That way, you are perpetuating the problem. Of course fewer women would be harassed by some men if they just stayed at home all day long, but that is not a damn solution to the problem. Hiding women's physical features is no near a solution to the problem.

[@wherearethecrayons6533]

physical features is only half of it. What she did not mention is that hijab is a way that one holds themselves with dignity, modesty, and pride. What hijab really is is a way of acting around people and with yourself It's a statement, socially and individually.

[@renee3308]

did you even watch the whole video?

[@sulaimansayyed5269]

who said to stay at home??? There are many female hijab buisness owners!

[@randomgirl8792]

@@renee3308 victim blamer disgusting rape apologist

[@trajictempr8574]

@@randomgirl8792 lmao, no.

[@vampirexorcist]

by the way as a gay man, I find men sexy. so should we have to wear hijab? or you seriously going to ignore that homosexuality exists?

[@heyhorinshi]

“Rational” how to rationally excuse the inexcusable.

[@ryansheridan7592]

Ultra orthodox Jewish women also cover up so go criticize them too

[@luekezie4300]

If you want unwanted sexual advances. Think two things: When youre 70, no one is going to turn twice at you, theyre going to be looking at your 25 year old grandaughter. If you dont want to be hit on, you dont need to cover up, all you need to do is say: Sorry, I'm sure youre a great guy, but I'm not looking to date right now or if your're married: Sorry, Im sure youre great, but I'm married. 99% of guys will say 'Ok thanks, have a good day.

[@Strange9952]

Woah that ending argument was really impressive. Why cant you vote though?

[@yellowmellow4753]

Who can’t vote?

[@kiyam4359]

I’ll wear it when men do. Thank God my parents never forced me to wear it 😂

[@revimfadli4666]

Do Middle Eastern men's various headwears count?😂😂😂

[@funenjoy5300]

Yah forced is not good at all but it's also their own choice not at all

[@funenjoy5300]

Aur men phnte h pagdi 😜sardar

[@kiyam4359]

@@funenjoy5300 just shut up. Just because some choose to wear it doesn’t mean some aren’t forced.

[@mahadahmedbaloch]

@@kiyam4359 Very few are forced Few dont wear most choose to wear

[@jra3978]

I find it funny that modesty is so conserned about womens hair, when I dont see nearly as many people fetishizing hair as much as feet! Gotta conceal those toes too ladies 🤣

[@GreatAmericanWoman]

I guarantee if men were required and forced to be 'modest' that ideology would be changed. Stop blaming women for men's actions. Each are responsible for their own behavior..

[@kayb6649]

Exactly, the wearing of the Hijab was implemented by men.

[@unknown9901]

Yea, if men had to cover up their whole body 2 no one would have as much issue with it on the sexist side, but it’s targeting woman. Also who the hell wants a world where every inch of a persons skin is sexualised that much that’s so creepy.

[@rinwei9752]

This was a very informative video, and I appreciated it. However, I think it could have been worded better in the sense that it could very much come across sexist for more than one reason.

[@heyhorinshi]

It couldn’t come across sexist, this is pure sexism. No amount of wording better of sorting it up will cover the facts.

[@randomgirl8792]

This video is literally victim blaming

[@Coriolanus89]

@@heyhorinshi it's a real shame that faux outrage culture has diminished the analytical powers of the youth. You think it's sufficient just to assert something is sexist because it discusses real world differences between men and women, without advancing any argument.

[@billyb6001]

Women are made to aspire to unnatural beauty standards but that's no reason to cover up. Most men admit they are more attracted to women that wear less makeup. I don't think hair is necessarily something that sets men off hormonally

[@traveler8010]

Islam is for all people, and hijab protects both women and men, not just women from men, but women from women. How? Nowadays, women's beauty is exposed at full, and it impacts the minds of other girls who does not possess such beauty. As stated in the video, this causes depression and sadness to many women who does not have that body. So, by wearing hijab, you protect the minds of both men and women! Is that not what we want? Now that you think about it, hijab is so beautiful! It really shows how it is a form of saving the society and fixing its problem!

[@bugajekaramcooks7481]

@@traveler8010 Well said.

[@GapWim]

@@traveler8010 | Even if what you said is true, you’re fixing the wrong problem.

[@blackheart6897]

@@traveler8010 Then shouldn't guys wear hijab too?? I mean in this sense even a handsome guy can make a bad looking guy feel bad.

[@traveler8010]

@@blackheart6897 Well, the concept of women wearing hijab and men not, is the knowledge of God. What I say is what I assume is the reason, but ofc, it is not the only reason. Men and women are different.

[@bawngtimkh9196]

i disagree nudity is beautiful and natural and there should be no shame. it is not even about sex and sexuality. Europe has many nude statues of both men and women. if you go to a nudist beach you will see it is not about sex or body shaming . it is about being comfortable in your own skin and it is a beatiful SPIRITUAL experience. i think everyone shoud go to a nudist colony atleast once in their live. i am writing this from my computer wearing my birthday suite.

[@awardwapsi7653]

The video is on the subject. ILLOGICOLOGY

[@marianatheschizoid5912]

This video is what I like to call slut shaming disguised as religious doctrine.

[@holdthisforme8235]

@@marianatheschizoid5912 what?

[@StrongMajor1178]

I'm a Muslim girl but when I become a woman I'm not wearing the hijab. 🥰

[@mirwais6389]

That's nothing to be proud of

[@StrongMajor1178]

@@mirwais6389 Well there's nothing wrong person with that

[@Ana_crusis]

nonsense

[@isabdel3975]

Really, after all of that

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

This is my issue with clothing. Whenever I wear shorts that's up to my knee, my mom always told me to switch for something longer. If I get rape for wearing short clothing, that's on me, not the offender. It's always the victim's fault, not the perpetrator.

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

@@mahadahmedbaloch Long or short, if that person wants to commit a crime, that person will commit the crime. Some girls wore pants and still got rape. It didn't matter what we wore, it's just fucked up people being able to do fuck up things.

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

@@mahadahmedbaloch Are you seriously comparing car accidents with rape? Where is the correlation??? You being in an car accidents is on your account, in an unfortunate ACCIDENT. Yes seatbelt does help but what happened was mainly your fault. Being rape is a totally DIFFERENT thing. The pain was cause by another person. Girls and woman shouldn't have to alter what they wear to be safe. They have the right to be safe when wearing anything you self entitled man.

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

@@mahadahmedbaloch Does that mean that when you ( a man) wear shorts I get to fuck you up and do anything I want? That's morally wrong and infuriating

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

@@mahadahmedbaloch Nice try imagining an unrealistic scenario to prove your point, novelist wannabe.

[@matthewsaints350]

@@mahadahmedbaloch I can't give believe I've read that. " You are partly to blame". Are u insane?

[@anime_1016]

Hijab oppresses women, end of the sentence !!

[@riffatparveen3607]

How at least explain

[@penguintigerking102]

@@riffatparveen3607 when you apply all these rules to women and not men and deny women many freedom's that men posses, yes that's oppressive

[@kayb6649]

Exactly

[@rkparmar7502]

If clothing of a women divert you from your right direction, it means your direction was already wrong. Wearing a hijab should be optional not mandatory. 🙏

[@automnejoy5308]

Yeah, sorry, not buying it. Women in Muslim countries are factually more oppressed than in other parts of the world. Obviously the hijab does nothing to make men show more respect for women. In fact it is a symbol of subservience to men. It's not modesty. It's an obliteration of identity. Individualism and freedom of expression are what lead to empowerment. Men of old understood this, which is why they wanted women covered in public. You're following archaic, chauvinistic rules that say you must hide from men and society at large. It's not in any way empowering or justifiable.

[@sadiq7700]

Your argument is based on a big fallacy. You assume that the "so called" Muslim countries are actually following the letter and spirit of Islam per its source materials (I.e. the Quran, and the authentic sayings of the prophet). There's deep wisdom in the guidance to society at large (both men and women) of dressing and behaving modestly which if followed would greatly reduce much of the suffering in today's societies. To understand this is important to be aware of how things not only motivate individuals, but about how the social behavior of entire societies is molded and changes by different factors. I truly believe the goal of all Islamic injuctions are exactly the same as the aspirations of any rational kind hearted person would have for any society - I.e. for peace and justice to prevail where each individuals rights are protected and they live a life of true contentment and true happiness, with the lowest amount of suffering.

[@automnejoy5308]

@@sadiq7700 Men should not tell women what to wear. It really is as simple as that.

[@sadiq7700]

@@automnejoy5308 No one should tell anyone anything at the end of the day. But that's not what the discussion is about - its about the purpose of the hijab in Islam I.e. why Muslims believe God has prescribed it - not men.

[@sadiq7700]

It's also very interesting to read you state that the hijab is not about modesty (despite the woman in the video clearly saying it is) , but about "obliterating identity" so women don't get "empowered". Its seems by this statement you are equating the identity of women quite heavily with what the hijab covers. I think this mentality is the opposite of empowering women as your essentially telling women that their identity rests heavily on how they look and what they show. This type of messaging has been highly damaging to the self esteem of many young girls who are surrounded by unrealistic standards of beauty portrayed in social media. The hijab is empowering as it is a statement that my worth is not based on how attractive I look or how in tune I am to the constantly changing and unrealistic whims of the fashion/beauty industry, but is based on who I am as a person.

[@automnejoy5308]

​@@sadiq7700 ...And yet this video IS telling people what to do: "Why Muslims Wear the Hijab & Why You Should Too." ...And why should women be subject to different rules than men, I wonder? Why are men the ones enforcing these rules? Why are men the ones getting angry and punishing women when they do not wear the hijab? This has nothing to do with God. And are you seriously confusing self-expression and the right to bare your head like every other living thing on this planet (including Muslim human men) with the fashion industry? Really?? There is a middle ground between covering yourself and following fashion trends, you know... And are you seriously trying to say that the pressure to follow a fashion trend is more oppressive than the pressure to wear a hijab in Muslim countries?? lol. Please stop. By the way, the hijab IS a fashion... except instead of a teenage girl feeling left out with her peers at recess for not following the latest fashion like in non-Muslim countries, she will be verbally and physically harassed by society at large and possibly murdered for not wearing the hijab in Muslim ones. Take a look at countries that rank highest in equal rights for women. You'll notice the same thing: there is a huge range of diversity in how women in those countries dress. No one single way of dressing or single article of clothing could possibly resonate with every single woman. When women have the right to choose how to dress, they dress in very different ways because they are different individuals, and they know that expressing their individuality is the ultimate empowerment. That is why the hijab is an affront to individuality and empowerment. That is why men want to force women to keep doing it.

[@falsebeliever8079]

To the caged bird, flying is an illness.

[@concernednecronguy8272]

I write this here not because I dislike the video but because I want KZbin to know Hey KZbin I am a pagan not anything else so could you please stop showing me ads from islam or I’ll these other religions thank you and have a nice day

[@hrishikeshdeshpande8044]

Covering your visual identity and relinquishing opportunities of dressing 'stylish when you can' is too big a sacrifice to save one from "sexual Devils"

[@revimfadli4666]

People with real fashion sense would know the multitude of possibilities with hijab Feeling dehumanised as if a woman doesn't have any quality except what's covered by hijab, now that's sacrifice

[@hrishikeshdeshpande8044]

@@revimfadli4666 Real fashion exists out of Hijab too. Why can't it be Hijab at times and non hijab at times? An interesting blend of traditional and contemporary? Something that most of the world is doing just fine

[@notatrueweeb9378]

Men should learn manners instead of girls to change and sacrifice their style

[@revimfadli4666]

@@notatrueweeb9378 stylish hijabis show that hijab is anything but sacrificing style Also, why not have both men and women improve manners _and_ keep hijab? Why should men sacrifice, if women shouldn't?

[@revimfadli4666]

@@hrishikeshdeshpande8044 it depends, should one put style above the Afterlife that greatly exceeds this world? Or would it be too big of a sacrifice? If real fashion still exists with hijab, wouldn't that make it no longer "big sacrifice"?

[@GapWim]

An Olympic grade performance of mental gymnastics.

[@penguintigerking102]

They're reframing the issue and then tackling that. Its essentially a strawman and it ignores many of the other messed up stuff that islam teaches, that along with this, confine women into very specific roles of submission. Its kinda disgustong honestly

[@itspatricialeon5658]

This helped me a lot to understand the culture. I admire what the hijab means. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@GapWim]

It does help with understanding. But understanding should not automatically breed admiration or acceptace. No matter the mental gymnastics to make it appear acceptable, this is still fundamentally a bad idea.

[@trendingfunandtechnology]

Lol I like when muslims make fake ids to comment.

[@masontyson]

Go to Iran. Afghanistan or Iraq, get your ass wooped by not wearing a hijab. You'll def admire it lol

[@glorial621]

Go to Iran and then DARE to refuse to wear it and then tell me I admire it. Hijab sexualizes women

[@GapWim]

It’s simple actually. No one in their right mind would accept any argument why people darker than xyz skintone should cover up. It would immediately be recognised as racism. Why would we want to accept any argument why half the population should cover up. This should immediately be recognised as sexism. The only difference here is apparently sometimes bad cultural or religious ideas get a free pass because of ‘sensitivities’. The fact that wearing a hijab requires constant apologetics like this video to make them appear somewhat passable speaks volumes.

[@psychvision101]

Congrats, you just made the dumbest argument against the hijab ever.

[@GapWim]

@@psychvision101 | Congrats, you just made an empty statement void of any counter-argument. You’re free to disregard my argument but please know you’ve provided no reason whatsoever why I should take you seriously. … so I won’t.

[@matthewsaints350]

@@GapWim Yeah, they're completely blind. It's so obvious.

[@GCarty80]

Isn't it more that men are more "visual" than women when it comes to attraction? It's the same reason why gay men tend to be more sexualized in their appearance than straight men.

[@GapWim]

@@GCarty80 That’s the excuse given, yes. Doesn’t mean that it’s a valid excuse or that it isn’t sexist.

[@ga9693]

NOOO. You are saying women can prevent being raped or molested by wearing a hijab that is not true. I can tell you live in the west because if you went to places like parts of India, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, etc. where the hijab is enforced, you would see girls getting attacked who wear the hijab. Why didn't their "seatbelt" work for them? You are exactly defining victim-blaming which blames the victim of an attack for the actions of an abuser by saying she has the power to protect herself. That is not true. A woman or man is not able to change or influence the choice a person makes to attack them. If the attacker uses the woman or man's appearance as an excuse, or believes they should be attacked because of how they look, that is due to societal influences and not based on that victim. The victim didn't tell the perpetrator to attack them, so they cannot be blamed. Did you know sexual harassment is worse in the Middle East than it is in America? Have you ever gone to the Middle East? How did men react to you? The way men react around women is a reflection of how they are raised and what environmental influences they are exposed to, that includes religion. The victim was chosen by abuser because the abuser chose them in their mind. What you are saying is the same as saying someone who is punched is the reason they were punched. Did you know that muslim men use exactly what you say as an excuse for attacking non-muslim women? Check out the statistics of rape in Sweden. Almost 60% of the rapes that occur there are by refugees from muslim majority countries. Look it up, please. Sweden has one of the top highest rape rates in the WORLD. It more than tripled over the past 10 years, which began exactly when they started to allow immigrants fleeing war in muslim majority countries. I'm not saying to ban immigration, what I'm saying is that there is a clear link between what people are raised to beleive and the actions they take. It is not the victims who are to blame, it is the ABUSER. To blame the victim is to allow the abuser to continue on and say they did nothing wrong.

[@jennakelee8558]

you can do whatever you want, but don't enforce it to others ok?

[@kayb6649]

Exactly

[@maryamsani2967]

Hijab isn't enforced on other females, what is said is that, it's not optional and if any Muslim is forcing hijab on another person then that person is diverting the rules of Islam.

[@volmutik4063]

Nope. The whole "Islam is Good" thing is just bollocks. It is not about how you interpret your 'holy script', but about how majority of your religious group interprets it. Also, the burka is not meant for protection for women, but for men. It marks women as things which belong to a man. Please at least try to come up with good arguments...

[@menon_kp]

Well said! But I feel like 'sensitizing and educating" children about sexuality (both men and women) at an early age would be a solution. Not only does it ensure safety for women, but also bridges the gender gap.

[@Adivvaa]

@Beware Now !!!Yes educating at that point of age specially teenagers....

[@penguintigerking102]

@Beware Now !!! 1: source 2: you're talking out of your ass 3: proper education has never negatively effected the sexual crime rate and sexual misconduct rate of a developed country

[@jaykrishnak3268]

@Beware Now !!! in the US, teen pregnancy rates are lower in states that have a comprehensive sex education in schools compared to states which teach abstinence only. You can find the source for this online. This alone disproves your statement.

[@glennjames7107]

Yes ! In the US where you can takewhat statistics the government produces with a grain of salt because it's a 50/50 chance whether they are accurate, or deliberately manipulated. Especially if the subject is in anyway politically charged !

[@acamapichtli.raul.suppachok]

Hi there! Just wanted to point out that the name of your channel is AN OXYMORON. Have a nice day 😇

[@Truthworthwithin]

i agreed on all, but if so concerned on appearance why not going vegan for health benefits. As majority of muslims are non-veg...

[@learnenglishwithshruti]

Bang on! 😂

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

Very interesting that men have to wear no "seat belts" while women have to wear them all the time. We are immune to fatal "car crashes"! ;)

[@nancy_3338]

be realistic ! women are far more sexualized in society than men, hijab was made to protect us! although men also have to cover parts of their body in islam, and practice modesty through the way they speak and act.

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

@@nancy_3338 If that is true, there would be no public beaches where woman can bath in bikinis. These aren't woman wearing "seatbelts" and there are very, very few "accidents" happening on public beaches. Why? Because men are not "driving" like mindless a**holes, we learned how to avoid these "accidents". It's all about culture. Men are not forced to follow their sexual instincts recklessly, therefore a hijab can be useful for lowering sexual attraction - I admit that - but it is not necessary.

[@foreverrocks7989]

@@nancy_3338 That is an absurd argument. So you are putting the onus on victims rather than oppressor.

[@BrianD146]

With all due respect, Can't help but comment on the hijab, I just wonder about the modesty. where I come from we'd call it body shame that you don't want anybody to see you. I'm sure there's some kind of religious component to it. that this is some kind of sacrament to God that you are keeping yourself covered because women are so special and shouldn't be just displayed out to everybody. I think about bikinis, swimming pools and the beach. I think of equal rights that if men get a run around without their shirt on why can't women. Where I come from men don't lose their mind if they see a woman topless or wearing a bikini. Maybe separating women and men is a good thing. Where women are so special that they need to be hidden away from the eyes of sex craved men were thinking all those disgusting thoughts. some would say the more you hide it away as if it's some hidden delight the more men would be crazy when they see a woman. As for me I prefer women to be equal to men, where they're not the special princesses and they can stand up to a man who's being disgusting without being a cry- bully. I think of old crusty East Texas ranching women. Most of them could probably beat me up. I think a flower power women who aren't afraid to speak their mind and say what they think. I think of women in politics who are straight up and have seen it all. I think that Disneyland with this little fairy princess stuff, that they indoctrinate little girls with is poisonous to women because it's more of that separation stuff making them weak and so delicate that they can't speak up because they're so offended. just some rambling thoughts of why I avoid most women because it seems like a big bag of offended worms.

[@justospizzaronaldmcdonald4917]

In Canada it is legal for women to be shirtless just like men But I don't think they wanna run around downtown with hundreds of prying eyes so no women go out shirtless

[@furqanshariff]

Even men are not allowed to run shirtless, it is for the both sides

[@furqanshariff]

@Voice of Dharma Fortunately he left that field alhamdulillah

[@heyhorinshi]

It was doing ok and then the end spoiled it lol but you are on to something for sure

[@furqanshariff]

@Voice of Dharma He can be shirtless, but not in front of non-mahram Muslim actors and actresses both equally expose their bodies, they do not represent islam there is equality even in indecency

[@zi6919]

Basically wearing two masks in 2023. Just taking precautions.

[@lorenarangel4513]

Thank you for this video and you personal perspective on why you decide to wear a headcovering .It is every single persons right to believe and dress as they like. Dressing modestly for men to not rape you on a regular basis is not a way to live.Women should have the right to dress as freely as men without having to face harassment.Keeping covered for them will not a better world for our mothers ,sisters,and daughters .It showcases the problem men have with controlling themselves in everyday life in these parts of the world. It is sad to think girls from a young age need to carry the burden of not being freely themselves at school,restaurant ,mall all their lives in fear of being taken advantage off. I went to a Islam temple once and had to wear a headcovering. It was so uncomfortable and could not believe in modern day I was following an ancient tradition of modesty men had set for women ages ago.I have conservative Mexican roots ,where women at one point use to wear scarf around their faces.The fashion died out ,with time women began to work and step outside the shadows of their husbands. Moving away from a society that is indeed very patriarchal to this day had its strugless but it can be done.The reports of domesric violence,unequal education opportunities and arranged marriages in predominantly Islam countries speak for themselves on how men value women.In different parts of the world women have had to stand up and fight for their natural rights for ages .The fight continues in the Western world for equal pay as well as breaking glass ceilings ❤

[@dhimandasgupta5531]

Ur right sis . Look I am a guy and as a guy i am telling u there are some bad guyz out there and they ain't stopping to harass women if women cover their hair or not .And remember the hijab is only a piece of clothing . It will not protect u physically .The only best option for a women is to self defence and protest against the mishaps that happen . Hijab is not the solution . Rather it is a problem which is restring women .

[@jotube08]

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[@randomgirl8792]

Don’t even thank her or be respectful. Anybody who victim blamed is a rape apologist that deserves 0 respect

[@SoloAnn]

Muslim women wear hijab because it’s a commitment and devotion to God. I’m sorry you see it as oppressive but some people don’t see it that way. Hijab teaches to be resilient because it doesn’t matter what society tells hijabi women, they keep wearing it to please God. For me that takes a lot of courage and resilience. And due to this reason, I respect women who wear the headscarf full-time. People like you see it as oppressive but hijab can be a beautiful thing. I find it beautiful to have a piece of the Quran in the way a woman dresses. Wedding dresses also have veils. Nuns wear a veil too. The other reason Muslim women wear the headscarf is because it’s like a uniform to get recognised by their religion and faith. A police officer, a nurse and a student get recognised because of their uniforms and other people know who they are by just looking at the way they’ve dressed. There are other benefits of wearing the headscarf. It protects the hair from UV lights, dirt coming inside the ears and it’s hygienic. Cooks and healthcare workers wear a head covering too.

[@selyavi5779]

Very convincing. Mashaallah! If everyone wore hijab there would be no insecurities in the world. Im hoping to wear the hijab one day inshaallah.

[@vanillachocolate1068]

I'm at middle school now almost high school and my mom said that we'd be moving to Canada once I reached high-school. I have lived in a Muslim country my entire life so I was a bit worried that they wouldn't except me because of my hijab or religion. Thank you this helped me realize a lot, and besides I believe there are many other Muslims there so I think it'll be fine. I love my religion and my hijab so I will believe in Allah that he will make everything easy and fine for me.

[@justospizzaronaldmcdonald4917]

Yes indeed there are plenty of other Muslims although our population is majority white like myself. Canada accepts basically anyone I don't see much racismin Canada most people who Express anything of the sort are hated.

[@mucefitadonelly9457]

you'll be able to be free in Canada, and if you choose not to wear those ridiculous things you wont have to. Your brother won't be able to beat you, or your father or your husband. You will be free.

[@Motercycelgy222]

@@mucefitadonelly9457 please leave

[@Motercycelgy222]

@@mucefitadonelly9457 if you have actually educated your self u would know that a lot of Muslim woman see the hejab as In powering

[@masontyson]

@@Motercycelgy222 hahaha. Except over 30 million in iran and im sure millions of other women i different Muslim countries

[@CB5121]

You talk all this about the Quran, like it’s this holy object of existence made by a higher god. But in reality it was just made my a random fellow thousands of years ago at a random period of time. People back then wanted something to follow as they knew little about our planet and the universe. It made them feel safe. Fair enough, but we now know all these amazing things about the universe and the Theory of Evolution. So why do we need religion anymore? All it’s done to this world has caused massive amounts of terrorism, hate and discrimination. That goes for all religions.

[@paulinapoznan8401]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@tattd_snw_wht]

I am not a Muslim but I value what the hijab stands for. Thank you.

[@jamieboyd1771]

It stands for Islamic supremacy you value that? Disturbing

[@billyb6001]

What it stands for in your country not in other countries. What it stands for another countries is the oppression of women

[@jamieboyd1771]

@@billyb6001 you might want to learn about islam before you make a comment about what it stands for in every country

[@billyb6001]

@@jamieboyd1771 have you been to Iran? Have you ever talked to an ex muslim? Dont play ignorent on theocracy. Its shameful to pretend women have the same choice as here

[@jamieboyd1771]

I'm simply talking about Islamic doctrine which is to show supremacy otherwise why do women wear hijab in Canada?

[@Kevin-cy2dr]

Dressing is an individuals right. It should not be forced upon.

[@sabihashaikh6180]

So well analysed and your statement about beauty being a genetic lottery is spot on.liberating a woman by not relying on physical self is truly what the hijab is about.

[@penguintigerking102]

Thats the point of beauty my dude. It shows genetic fitness. People who are more beautiful are generally more fit genetically which is just natural selection at its finest. There is a point to beauty

[@sabihashaikh6180]

@@penguintigerking102 Mr king im sorry to say some of the most beautiful people I've seen as patients plagued with ailments.theres no relationship between beauty and genetic fitness whatsoever. Its probably your ignorance speaking or the penguin,tiger part of you.

[@randomvideosandmusic1504]

I don't give turned on by woman's hair

[@happyseal9546]

Is the beauty of a woman without hijab then equal to the beauty of a woman with hijab? When I wear the hijab you can no longer see my hair, ears, neck, a portion of the sides of my face - and the pattern or colour of the hijab, because it is directly surrounding my face, affects my complexion negatively. Furthermore, because of the part of the hijab that covers the sides of my face - the overall surface of my face shown is less and this gives the illusion of my nose being bigger and mouth wider then they really are. My hair is tied up in a bun so that it doesn’t fall out from behind, and that aspect, along with the fact that it already covers a few millimetres of my face makes my head look bigger. The hijab affects not just the face but visually distorts an outfit, an outfit that might otherwise flatter a woman without the hijab. You think it’s only covering the hair, but really it has a much greater overall affect accumulated by all the subtle aforementioned details. You won’t notice because you’d have be really observant and think about it a lot, or you’d have to see a woman with and then without the hijab repeatedly (I.e. the few woman you are allowed to have access to the full beauty of either because you should be physically attracted to her like your wife, or, because it’s absolutely forbidden and unnatural to have physically attraction to said person, and so there’s no point in her covering up, such as your mother, daughter, sister, grandma, niece, etc…) But a woman who is well versed in wearing it knows very well that it’s not just about the hair. When my sister married her husband and he saw her without the scarf for the first time he was stunned, he kept staring and became sort of infatuated with her looks for a few days - that can be the extent of the disparity. Let me tell you from my POV, it’s sometimes very difficult to put it on my head, but I know the cause of this reluctance is very vain, egotistical reasons and not spiritual - I reflect on why do I want to show my beauty? What am I trying to accomplish? Why am I trying to have strange men look at me? And at the end of the day it’s a character building exercise, because it makes me question my intentions and observe my ego. There’s other stuff that makes the hijab painful to wear like western societal pressure to conform and the slew of attacks from the general media and people’s curious or judgemental gazes - its oppressive and the hijab almost becomes a flag of resistance to the culture and politics, and also it has taught me to resist conformity for the sake of conformity and remain loyal to my values and beliefs above all- but that’s irrelevant to your comment. My final remark, is that it’s very interesting how a single piece of cloth wrapped around the head could impact the character of the person wearing it, people’s impressions of a person and the external appearance of a person so much. It’s not like it’s a whole skin colour, or a physical deformity - it’s a removable, worthless, harmless piece of material some people wrap around their heads. Really goes to show the fragility of the human psychology.

[@randomvideosandmusic1504]

@@happyseal9546 ok I understand thanks

[@sbyerley]

What if my head is shaved? Is that not better than covering ones head?

[@khadsy4991]

alpha mare no, you can show ur hair to your mahrams so why shave your hair ? ofc if u want to shave it then go ahead but i personally wouldn’t want to. also hijab is more than the covering of the hair, it’s also covering our body and being modest internally. thats far better than shaving your head heh

[@PurpleFiiilth]

It's not about covering the head it's about oppressing women

[@arianaali6275]

@@PurpleFiiilth do you even know what opressing means??

[@Adivvaa]

@@arianaali6275 He is a little right because men are also ordered not to revel between navel and knees and lower there gaze .Our Prophet Muhammad (s.w.t) use to wear clothes with loose fittings and Jubbah is a cloth that should be wore by men. They are not oppressing if they also dress modestly but they a re oppressing if they don't dress modestly order around there wife NAD daughters giving excuses for himself

[@penguintigerking102]

@@arianaali6275 I don't know Islam is pretty good at oppressing women. How essentially 1 man's testimony is worth 2 women's testimony. Or how women need a male guardian for public places. How about how women don't have the freedom to drive. All that seems to meet the definition of oppressive

[@paulinewidmark8479]

Hello and thank you for this video. I was very glad to find this because i would like to be more understanding when it comes to Hijab. But i am sorry, I cant agree on anything. Why hide yourself? YES! Men has to learn how to control themselves. You make it sound like Islam is just thinking about the women but i´m sorry. This is the issue I have with islam. Not only that women need to hide but also the honor culture and so on. The men are instead of being taught how to respect a women being taught that women needs to hide themselves.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

the more you cover up the more you make men covet you,like they will get a stiffy just to see your ankle ,covering up does not help and covering up that much is absurd as fuck.

[@Adivvaa]

Yes true

[@SOHELRana-nk6od]

Absurd why😂😂. Bcoz men won't feel same as they see a women in bikinis 😂😂😂

[@Adivvaa]

@@SOHELRana-nk6od Nice joke nobody is talking about bikni bz in real life nobody will wear bikni on the street and women will also not fell the same when they see the man in shorts ,shirtless 😂😂

[@shivam_nagar69]

What's wrong with the title ?🤷‍♂️

[@user-gg1hz8lt3x]

Sorry but these are lame excuses cause there is no real good reason to wear one

[@MonaLisa.16]

It prevents sexualization and protects us women from unwanted attention.

[@JESUSLOVESYOU219]

@@MonaLisa.16 shouldn't the men check themselves then?

[@MonaLisa.16]

@@JESUSLOVESYOU219 They do. Men are supposed to lower their gaze. Hijab works and the majority of Muslim women love the hijab and will defend it. So stay mad.

[@JESUSLOVESYOU219]

@@MonaLisa.16 First of all I'm not mad honey And second of all why do men need to "lower their gaze" why can't they control themselves even if a woman isn't covered? Why can't they respect women enough to do that and not see them as walking sex objects?

[@MonaLisa.16]

@@JESUSLOVESYOU219 Men lower their gaze out of respect for women who are not their family relatives. They don't see women as sex objects that would be you guys with your sexualisation of women in the media. Again hijab works as it prevents unwanted attention and sexualisation of women and it values the mind of a women rather than her beauty and body. If you don't like it then too bad. Hijab is here to stay and many Muslim women like myself will always protect and defend the hijab. Stay pressed😂.

[@powerstrike2904]

Islam is opposite of women empowerment or opposite of just behavior towards women... Islam worst treatment anything can give to a human....it's worst than hell...

[@kiprasking8581]

Came here to leave a dislike

[@kiprasking8581]

@мιяσнχ nice

[@jessicaneumann6396]

What I wear shouldn't dictate if a man rapes me, it also shouldn't be used as his excuse why.... if a man can wear whatever he likes then so should a woman I'm not saying I go around in overly sexy clothes I'm a sweater and jeans person so that being said even if a woman does show some skin that's her choice we all have bodies what you do with yours is your choice alone.

[@heyhorinshi]

If it was so good it would not be obligatory.

[@whoareyou5524]

A grl trapped in islam and may be a victim of female genital mutilation(if her husband wants) is talking about freedom🤣

[@caterinaicyoung]

I think this was a great video but I have some questions. Keep in mind I live in a very judgemental house hold that is quite biased but I rarely agree with their sayings, so I decided to do my own research. For one, you brought up the fact that many people develop insecurity and eating disorders from showing off their body and expecting a false appearance, but instead of promoting covering oneself up, shouldn't we be promoting body positivity? Also, I understand covering ones body, but why the hair? Is it like when men seem to be aroused by shoulders? I have heard true stories about girls who were forced to wear their hijabs, how can that be stopped? Finally, do you think there will ever be a time where Muslim women won't be told to wear their hijabs?

[@maryamkidwai2543]

Uhhh alrighty. There are studies that show that women who dress modestly in hijab never expect to look like societal expectations and are for the most part more comfortable with their bodies. The hair is also covered as its a pretty big standard of beauty. Of course there are situations of ppl being forced to do things cuz of family so as with many things its there with the hijab but mostly hijabis choose to do it. In fact for me struggling a lot cuz tho my mum is Muslim sge hates thr hijab and every time she sees me in it she gets mad and says horrible things but I have to power on. So parents lots of times do force their kids in diff things. Muslim women know hijab is an obligation from Allah so yhey will always be told by God and households will introduce it to them like any tradition is introduced to any child but ig as more ppl become more religiously and worldly wise educated forcing kids this way or that should definitely reduce.

[@rayandaas1695]

Also, the hair covering is to make people know you are a Muslim, and yes, promoting body positivity is good, but also unrealistic at the end of the day. Women till today waist so much time on how the look like, if everyone wore the hijab, their will be no comparing and will eliminate the problem from its roots. But from Islamic point of perspective, Hijab is to make people know you are a Muslim.

[@caterinaicyoung]

@@rayandaas1695 but that’s what I’m saying, that’s taking the easy way out. No one should give up and just tell women to cover up and simply accept to never love themselves, we should be allowed to have options and feel confident. And I completely understand about wearing hijab to show others your a proud Muslim but I just don’t get why there needs to be such oppressiveness.

[@rayandaas1695]

@@caterinaicyoung, God says that all his creation is beautiful, which means, you are beautiful regardless of what others think or what you think of yourself. And calling a human ugly is Haram. Again: The explanation given in Quran for hijab is : to let people know you are Muslim and to guard your modesty. And if a person doesn’t wear a hijab, how will you know they are Muslim. And if someone dresses inappropriately, they will attract the wrong type of men, that judge them for the way they look. And this will create short term relationships. Where women often end up heart broken and possibly pregnant. I remember there used to be “Perfect couples” I won’t say there names, but they were always trending on Instagram and KZbin. But then, they had the worst break up ever, name calling and shamming each other. They always posted revealing pictures. There relationship failed because it was about looks, ant not the person.

[@rayandaas1695]

@@caterinaicyoung, why do you call it oppressive, I don’t know, maybe it’s because of your family trying to force you. At the end of the day, you wear hijab not for your family, you do it for Allah, and if you wear it for family, then it is useless in terms of “akirah”. If you wear hijab for any other reason than god, it doesn’t count. So it’s your choice, just like Salah and Fasting. They only count when you do them for Allah. And Allah alone.

[@riyavashishtha8380]

Why have you written "you should too"?? That's nonsense

[@davidlinder8640]

Thanks for sharing, a super educational video. Seems to be a bit of a logic tho, women can still be very attractive or even 'sexy' in a hijab, and wearing a hijab. From my own experience women who wear hijab tend to pay more attention to things like makeup and clothing, jewelry, etc, to say that you wear the hijab NOT to be judged on beauty, but rather your looks... well it's a bit of a lie.

[@nadia.c5]

yea your correct but the women aren't. Modesty is done as a whole, now I understand women who wear hijab at some point feel ugly because ones hair does frame your face and so when it's gone (that one aspect of beauty) they feel the need to enhance another, their face for example when wearing makeup or jewelry etc. But thats wrong when wearing hijab your not just covering your head but your body, makeup should be limited to natural makeup such as maybe covering your blemishes or completely bare-faced and jewelry kept to a minimum so if women practiced it like that for instance the women in the video being a great example of modesty then they would attract less attention and if men did their part we by lowering their gaze we would live in a beautiful world. We would also incline ourselves spiritually knowing we are abiding by God's words.

[@isolow9910]

@@nadia.c5 you are correct!

[@ashimkumarbanik6274]

I am not not going to argue with the fact that Muslim women wear hijabs but the fact that the title says ' why you should too' is super annoying and triggers me

[@zaharabliss106]

Me watches anti-theist videoes gets this add like sense made none just for clarification i'm not hating just leaving a comment

[@ghozt9601]

Like sense✍🏽 made none✍🏽

[@alaaabdelrhman5232]

Why Muslims Wear the Hijab? that is the main subject of the video and it was explained somehow but 'Why You Should Too' is a bit interfering, but I believe there's good intention behind it...maybe it meant new or young Muslims. If that the case a KZbin channel introducing a brief ideas isn't an appropriate source, Muslims should contact any specialist to discuss religious matters or read about them in reliable books ..If it meant other people from other religions, wouldn't it be pointless to follow an Islamic commandment when you don't believe in the God of Islam or in Islam when you can wear modestly?

[@AtaurRaziq]

Very concise and eye opening

[@Anonim-bl1et]

Did you hear about hijab fetish?

[@ommazen]

I like your presentation and will use it in my da'wa

[@s-clips35]

Yes, islam always true, 1+1 always 2, not 1.9 or 2.1

[@anushreeperiasami3095]

I have zero tolerance for hijab apologists

[@tejasrao6187]

I wonder how feminists will react to this. In case that they receive this positively, why aren't there more feminists actually publicly encouraging a modest dress code? Does justification of modesty really require religious sanction to be accepted?

[@glorial621]

So hijab by your logic is the first and foremost religious symbol that has a meaning and a purpose within a religious context, where a girls/woman’s hair are considered “awrah”. It is an Arabic word that literally translates means something is “defective” or “flawed”. This “something” is the female body, which is considered to bring shame or cause temptation and sin. Hijab is treating women as sex objects that in any case should be blamed in order to not arouse men’s desires. Thus, the hijab is also a symbol of the opinion that women are responsible for men’s sexual behavior against women’s bodies. It is also used as a way to control and limit women and girls freedom and liberation on their own bodies, because they will always be viewed as sexual no matter what “including hair” and even sometimes face “which is a woman’s identity and IT SHOULD NEVER BE CONSIDERED SEXUAL” so this way of looking at girls and women and their responsibility for men’s sexual desires aka “victim blaming (which by the way plays a big role in encouraging and normalizing rape culture” is based on direct gender discrimination against girls. So basically, anyone who believes that women can determine sexual violence by dressing modesty has never met men. You can cover your whole body and they will sexualize your voice. You can say nothing and they will sexualize your scent and existence. It never ends. So do you know what happens next? Every part of the woman becomes sexualized. Their hair, their ankles, necks, calves, wrists, hands, etc...! This has the inverse reaction by sexualizing women even more. It’s more objectifying. When I realized that women in hijabs were also sexually harassed and raped, and with all of that people still tried to find a way to somehow blame her, I knew it really didn’t matter ever once of who we are, because people will always find an excuse to view as sexual. You can’t go out to say that women are responsible for men’s sexual behavior, this itself is misogyny, because you allowed the justification of sexualization of women no matter what. So at the end, what I want to say is that if I have to cover my body for a man to respect me, then he doesn’t see me beyond a body, thus he doesn’t respect me. And the same thing goes on for “if revealing my body or getting naked in order for a man to respect means that he also doesn’t see me beyond a body, thus he doesn’t respect me”. We are more than bodies that have to be “covered up or revealed”. This control over women’s bodies is so patriarchal, there is no point of covering up or revealing for sexual intentions. Covering up or revealing my body should never be for sexual intentions, whenever it becomes for sexual intentions, this itself becomes objectifying and injustice towards women.

[@theonlyoneko4904]

I don't agree with your views; if you want to wear it. Wear it. Just don't force people, and, give fallacious reasons compiled with strawman. Just say: people believe in Allah, because, they believe; it's the words of our Supreme. No need to give false rationales.

[@as-uj2lw]

Very informative. MashAllah

[@JohnJames-hc3xj]

Women who do or don't wear hijab should be treated the exact same. Why does the hijab mean she is more deserving of respect? If you feel impowered by hijab go for it but if you see it as a tool of oppression that is also completely valid. Men need to do better.

[@carolwright4970]

Listen up Muslimas, the hijab was not a revelation from Allah to Muhammed, it was Muhammed's companion who put the idea into Muhammed's head. There was NEVER any talk about the hijab BEFORE THIS.

[@whoareyou5524]

Its a story of excretion🤣😂

[@ahoibrah6604]

i think thats a good explanation. If a woman chooses to wear it bc she feels safer in it I cant hate on that. However I dont think people will take you more serious bc of it. depends on where you live maybe? In europe people will think you are brainwashed/submissive/weak. Just looking at the comments its obvious that people have little respect for the "hijab". Wearing it wont make a man respect you. You cant change people just by changing clothes. If a guy cant respect you in a bikini he wont respect you in a thick winter jacket either.

[@teresamcmud2605]

Christian to Muslim. Traded one made up religion for another. Sad

[@ilovesunny8887]

Teresa McMud sad to say something like that without understanding. There is a reason why all the abrahamic religions wanted to show us to worship one god. Think about it, why would different important people have the same message for the people troughout history?

[@teresamcmud2605]

@@ilovesunny8887 You think the people in the Middle East were the only important people? How arrogant. History goes back much furher than Abrahamic monotheistic religions.

[@tophbeifong2694]

@@ilovesunny8887 and what about all the cultures who have polytheistic religions? maybe that's the message we should get??

[@dr.stephenstrange8471]

Personally I’m not a horney bastard, so this doesn’t really effect me.

[@traveler8010]

It is not wrong to be attracted to female, it is only wrong if you use that feeling wrong. Like, having sex before marriage hurts the girl and yourself, and other people surrounding you. You are essentially hurting the society by committing fornication/adultery. Attraction can be used for both good and wrong, so if used right, it becomes very beautiful :)

[@dr.stephenstrange8471]

Traveler Yeah, I know, well said. 👍

[@AN-nt2uv]

Great video. Thanks!

[@glorial621]

Hijab by your logic is the first and foremost religious symbol that has a meaning and a purpose within a religious context, where a girls/woman’s hair are considered “awrah”. It is an Arabic word that literally translates means something is “defective” or “flawed”. This “something” is the female body, which is considered to bring shame or cause temptation and sin. Hijab is treating women as sex objects that in any case should be blamed in order to not arouse men’s desires. Thus, the hijab is also a symbol of the opinion that women are responsible for men’s sexual behavior against women’s bodies. It is also used as a way to control and limit women and girls freedom and liberation on their own bodies, because they will always be viewed as sexual no matter what “including hair” and even sometimes face “which is a woman’s identity and IT SHOULD NEVER BE CONSIDERED SEXUAL” so this way of looking at girls and women and their responsibility for men’s sexual desires aka “victim blaming (which by the way plays a big role in encouraging and normalizing rape culture” is based on direct gender discrimination against girls. So basically, anyone who believes that women can determine sexual violence by dressing modesty has never met men. You can cover your whole body and they will sexualize your voice. You can say nothing and they will sexualize your scent and existence. It never ends. So do you know what happens next? Every part of the woman becomes sexualized. Their hair, their ankles, necks, calves, wrists, hands, etc...! This has the inverse reaction by sexualizing women even more. It’s more objectifying. When I realized that women in hijabs were also sexually harassed and raped, and with all of that people still tried to find a way to somehow blame her, I knew it really didn’t matter ever once of who we are, because people will always find an excuse to view as sexual. You can’t go out to say that women are responsible for men’s sexual behavior, this itself is misogyny, because you allowed the justification of sexualization of women no matter what. So at the end, what I want to say is that if I have to cover my body for a man to respect me, then he doesn’t see me beyond a body, thus he doesn’t respect me. And the same thing goes on for “if revealing my body or getting naked in order for a man to respect means that he also doesn’t see me beyond a body, thus he doesn’t respect me”. We are more than bodies that have to be “covered up or revealed”. This control over women’s bodies is so patriarchal, there is no point of covering up or revealing for sexual intentions. Covering up or revealing my body should never be for sexual intentions, whenever it becomes for sexual intentions, this itself becomes objectifying and injustice towards women.

[@glorial621]

You are legit so disgusting for blaming victims of sexual assault even within 1%. Shame on you 🤢

[@FatmaGuler03]

This was very informative! 👍🏻

[@UTTPOfficerBennie]

THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!

[@hamadahmadmobeen]

MashAllah, very well formulated video giving an insightful message about the true underlying nature of Purdah and Hijab.

[@f2pgamingcastleclashmore119]

Oye mishter

[@foreverrocks7989]

😂

[@rohitramana696]

Can u pls speak about your thoughts on terrorism

[@sapphireeyedmythologist6916]

I know that this has been posted for quite some time but I just want to say that is is extremely helpful.

[@chaitalisharma3888]

Please don't make statements like"why you should too"..u are totally entitled to wear a hijab..but another woman can choose to not dress ur way.. kindly stop associating ur version of "immodest clothing" with sexual assaults please 🙏 The world does not need more excuses for these gruesome crimes🙏

[@AlexB-qs1sk]

Great video as always, MashAllah!

[@kevin_s7]

commands to wear the hijab 1 Corinthians 11:5 But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved. 11:6 For if a woman is not covered, let her hair also be cut off. But if it is shameful for a woman to be have her hair cut off or shaved, let her be covered. Don't eat pork Isaiah 65:3 a people who provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens, and burning incense on bricks; 65:4 who sit among the graves, and spend nights in secret places; who eat pig’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels

[@kevin_s7]

@@Anonymous-pp8fc What about this. Isaiah 65:3 a people who provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens, and burning incense on bricks; 65:4 who sit among the graves, and spend nights in secret places; 👉who eat pig’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels

[@kevin_s7]

@@Anonymous-pp8fc but it is written in that verse, don't eat pork. is that verse unclear?. Deuteronomy 14:7 Nevertheless these you shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of those who have the hoof cloven: the camel, the hare, and the rabbit. Because they chew the cud but don’t part the hoof, they are unclean to you 14:8 👉The pig, because it has a split hoof but doesn’t chew the cud, is unclean to you. You shall not eat their flesh, and you shall not touch their carcasses

[@whoareyou5524]

@@kevin_s7 yeah so u are proving Quran is copied from Bible🤣

[@PurePeacePower]

Very rationally explained. Loved the bit comparing it to taking responsibility for ones safety by using a seatbelt rather than foolishly relying on all other drivers to drive safely all the time.

[@johanharto5076]

Unless someone is a suicidal maniac, carcrashes don't happen because of someones inability to handle their temptations, but because of accidents and seatbelts are worn by both men and women and not just by women. The comparison is completely flawed! Another point in the video about the science that shows that parts of the brain show activity when men see women in bikinis is also flawed. Seeing activity in the brain and "acting" on that activity are two separate things, having that activity in the brain happening doesn't mean that you have to act on it or should act on it. Are men animals who can't control their urges and who can't understand the difference between impulses and actions. It paints a picture of men as lacking self-agency, the impulses they get, they will have to act on because that's how their brain functions. A third point is that it reinforces the negative stereotype that It's in the hand of women have terrible men acts towards them and that It's up to the women to become less attractive in the eyes of men, because men can't choose how they behave. The women who don't have burka, hijab or niqab, are they to be blamed for the actions of men because they didn't choose to wear modesty clothing? It puts the blame on women and it frankly makes me and other men seem like our brains stopped evolving past the "reptile brain".

[@JackCons]

@@johanharto5076 Johan Harto you missed the point of the example with the car. The point was we don't live in an ideal world. Accidents happen, we all do our bit and hopefully these happen less. The seatbelt for men here would be to keep gazes low and control your urges. And yes sure acting on your urges is different to having urges. But, we're human. We have a tendency to act on emotions. Again, it's a precautionary measure not a preventative one. 3rd, humans are animals. So yes sure we've evolved, we still have base desires. Your mental state isn't representative of humanity as a whole. This is not a personal attack on you and your view of women. This is a wider view on the subject. This doesn't put the onus on women to say by not dressing a certain way it's on the woman if she were to be objectified. It merely explains why the headscarf and modest dressing isn't 'oppresive' as some are led to believe.

[@PurpleFiiilth]

@@JackCons not being able to control your urges isn't an accidental though. No one crashes their car on purpose, while sexually assaulting someone takes intent. Completely different situations which invalidates the comparison completely. Moreover, a seatbelt will help you in a car accident while a hijab won't do anything if someone decides to assault you. What a terrible comparison.

[@JackCons]

@@PurpleFiiilth lol you seem to have not got it. You've translated it far too literally. The idea of the seatbelt is to prevent harm. The idea of the hijab is to prevent an attack. Both are prevention tools, I'm not saying they work in the same way if you make a direct comparison the way you did.

[@mongmong6247]

@@JackConsat least, seatbelt can protect us after the accident. But, hijab can't protect woman at all when she meet the man who has the intent.