Controversy of the Niqab by

NIQAB

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 15:41:53 UTC

- A cloth that covers the face as a part of sartorial hijab.
-It is worn by Muslim women in public areas and in front of non-mahram men.

Modest Clothing Companies

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 15:58:09 UTC

- Provide modest clothing, hijabs and niqabs for Muslim women.
- Their business relies on the purchases of Muslim women across the world.

Muslims

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:01:06 UTC

- The niqab is a part of the Islamic attire for women.

Judicial Government

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:02:18 UTC

- Officials need to be able to see the woman's face to confirm their identity.

Non-Muslims

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:08:53 UTC

- Feel threatened by the difference in how Muslim women dress compared to how women dress in their culture.

Terrorism

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:16:32 UTC

- Those who don't understand the purpose of the niqab and Islam assume the niqab represents terrorism.

Muslim Women

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:18:41 UTC

- Muslim women have a choice to wear the niqab and pursue their religious beliefs.

Citizenship

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:22:16 UTC

- During citizenship ceremonies women can't cover their faces

Media

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:26:14 UTC

- Media links anything they believe will make a good story to Islam whether it be good or bad. ( Radical Islamic terrorism)

Public Figures

iman_bouaroui — 2017-06-05 16:32:32 UTC

- They either support women who wear the niqab or they don't.
- This influences the public about their opinions on the niqab as well.

Privacy

fabdu9 — 2017-06-06 13:41:25 UTC

- If Muslim women were to take it off that strips them of their privacy because they have to wear it in front of non-mahram men (men who aren't directly related to the women).

Public Areas

fabdu9 — 2017-06-06 13:56:55 UTC

- Depending on where one lives it could either be dangerous or safe to walk down a street while wearing the niqab.

Communities

fabdu9 — 2017-06-06 14:20:26 UTC

- Neighbouring peopling with strong opinions can either have a positive or negative influence on one's point of view.

Clothing

fabdu9 — 2017-06-06 14:24:21 UTC

- Muslim women are modest with their clothing choices as a sign of self-respect and respect to the men in the community.
- The niqab and abaya are the most common clothing items women wear in public.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

fabdu9 — 2017-06-07 12:49:30 UTC

- The Charter guarantees certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights of everyone in Canada.

fabdu9 — 2017-06-07 12:51:18 UTC

- Fundamental Freedoms: section 2) Freedom of belief
- Legal Rights: section 7)
- Equality Rights: section 15)