The Sharing Group Discussion: The Niqab in a Western Context
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ The following question was posed by Sister Nico Le in The Sharing Group, on the 02 nd May 2014. She said, “I have been doing some research on different issues in Islam, partly due to the fact that have to be able to answer the questions from non-Muslims. I was doing research on the niqab . And to be honest, I am confused. I know the scholars do not agree on the issue. However, when looking at the evidence they present, it seems like the ‘for’ side has many and good arguments and the ‘against’ side has no arguments at all. So what are your thoughts on this topic: Islamic Research Foundation: Wearing Niqab for a Women is Obligatory in Islam ?” Brother Ismaeel de Silva : Wa Alaykum as-Salaam , traditionally there are two views on the niqab : compulsory and recommended. I am not sure what you mean by the “con” side. Do you mean those who claim it is disliked or even forbid...