tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post5649011294238926483..comments2023-10-29T05:13:15.825-05:00Comments on Another War-on-Terror Blog: Minnesota Hijab Driver's License Ban SNAFU Fixed For NowBrian H. Gillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-66911679416730973072009-11-02T08:32:35.465-06:002009-11-02T08:32:35.465-06:00I would have to agree that this bill is religiousl...I would have to agree that this bill is religiously discriminating. I think they should make it clear how this bill works and get it to be ratified by the citizens including Muslims citizens so as not to raise another religious discrimination issue.adult driver training st paul, mnhttp://www.midwaydrivingschool.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-3122800997731459562009-03-07T20:06:00.000-06:002009-03-07T20:06:00.000-06:00Kuday, I may not have been clear on this. In the c...Kuday, <BR/><BR/>I may not have been clear on this. <BR/><BR/>In the context of this Minnesota bill, I don't care whether the hijab is worn because of what's in the quran, or whether it's a pious custom introduced by Middle Eastern cultures. <BR/><BR/>The point is that it's part of the religious practices of some Americans - and I do not think it's right for a government agency to tell Muslims, or me, or anyone else, how they may and may not practice their faith.Brian H. Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-76725538812534404692009-03-07T20:03:00.000-06:002009-03-07T20:03:00.000-06:00Kuday, Thanks for the URL - and your insights. Is ...Kuday, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the URL - and your insights. <BR/><BR/>Is that Wikipedia article where the truths about hijab and women that you mentioned are found? (Serious question, no offense intended - and I'm rushed right now, so aren't looking myself.)Brian H. Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-15638553664479254582009-03-07T10:45:00.000-06:002009-03-07T10:45:00.000-06:00Hijab is a very sensitive debate in islam world. H...Hijab is a very sensitive debate in islam world. Here are some truths about hijab and women;<BR/><BR/>1-) The percentage in the world that wears hijab; <BR/><BR/>Among American Muslims, probably around 5-15%<BR/><BR/>In Turkey: %10 and is higher in the east of turkey.<BR/><BR/>In the Middle East: 60-70%, though some areas like Saudi Arabia are around 99%, while others are lower.<BR/><BR/>South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh): 3-5% and is higher in the rural areas.<BR/> <BR/>East Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia): 30-40%<BR/><BR/>Iran and Afghanistan: almost 100%<BR/><BR/>2-) It's big question mark why Quran suggests wearing hijab while gives no social messages for other important subjects. Some people says it's about our understanding of Quran. Here is another interpretation that claims Quran had been misinterpretated until now: <BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Syro-Aramaic_Reading_Of_The_Quran<BR/><BR/>Here, you'll see that Quran actually doesn't order to wear hijab.<BR/><BR/>3-) Even if it is not a strict rule in islam, it's quite ugly to use violence and wear off hijabs of women who believe it is a worship.Kudayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440614884410703357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-8374299788286162302009-03-06T20:02:00.000-06:002009-03-06T20:02:00.000-06:00timethief, Wow! Thank you very much.timethief, <BR/><BR/>Wow! Thank you very much.Brian H. Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4162431493776686444.post-9648347834123288872009-03-06T19:42:00.000-06:002009-03-06T19:42:00.000-06:00I'm just a humble blogger. You are such an talente...I'm just a humble blogger. You are such an talented writer that you take my breath away. this is an outstanding piece that's so well researched and written that I'm going to stumble it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com