discussion Why aren't men in Islam expected to wear hijab, burqa, niqab or similar coverings?

[GraceRandolph]

Why doesn't the religion have the same standards for each gender? 

[Virgos Groove]

Idk, I'm not Muhammad.

[MerveAksak]

Well in my opinion, I'm not looking for logic in ANY religion. This is one of those cases. But religion is not also about logic but solely believing... so 

[Punky Rooster]

Perhaps start reading about more than just Lady Gaga and you will learn about things that matter in the real world?

ATRL isn't a great place to research topics like this.

[Saintlor]

7 minutes ago, GraceRandolph said:

Why doesn't the religion have the same standards for each gender? 

Which religion does have the same standards for each gender?

[GraceRandolph]

Just now, Saintlor said:

Which religion does have the same standards for each gender?

Not Islam or Christianity it seems. 

[Edonis]

As someone who comes from that background, they are supposed to dress and act in modesty and observe the concept of 'hijab' just like women are. But what actually entails that practice varies among Muslims by sect and division, country and culture, and socioeconomic status. The reason you rarely see it though, especially among Muslim men in the west is completely due to sexism and the influence of specific geopolitical entities (i.e. the Saud family and their endless hand in politics and religion , their endless list of muftis and people who "interpret" faith and religious text for others, theocratic governments that repress reformation movements or, flat-out target non-Sunni Muslim sects, scare tactics, etc). 

 

Edited for clarity because I don't know if you're actually asking this in good-faith or if you just want to argue religion lol. 

Edited January 6 by Edonis

[Burn]

The way everyone knew who made this thread before entering.

 

[SlowGinFizzzz]

Misogyny. 

[alexrex]

When Muhammed Ali says yes, nobody can say no 

[TOKYO.]

because religion is a tool to control people, and men like to control women.

[CocoPouf]

@heckinglovato

I think this one will give you a proper answer, lol. 

[Illuminati]

The same reason Western women are expected to cover their breasts but men aren't

Edited January 6 by Illuminati

[magazine]

Ask them 

[Bubble Tea]

Because oppression and misogyny - certainly not limited to Islam mind you but they do have a fondness, no one can deny.

[BOOMBAYAH]

No offense, but you're on ATRL, where most of us are atheists, or at the very least don't belong to an Abrahamic religion. So, naturally, we all think it's a made-up religion from hundreds of years ago, written by men. This type of question would only make sense to ask a religious Muslim person if you're looking for a metaphysical or spiritual reasoning for it. I don't understand why you're asking here.

[Popboi.]

Consulting the crystal ball

[єѕℓαм]

Well as someone who comes from a muslim family i never understood the concept of burqa (niqab) no matter how many times they justified it to me especially in this day and age and the fact that a muslim man is allowed to have 5 wives like tf

but to each their own ig

Edited January 6 by єѕℓαм

[5hfangurl]

Approaching this with seriousness, the term "hijab" in Islam signifies modesty, which is obligatory for both men and women. While the headscarf commonly referred to as the "hijab" is not explicitly mentioned in the Qur'an, it is widely accepted as a means for women to fulfill certain modesty requirements, such as covering their hair.

 

For men, the concept of hijab involves specific behavioral and dress guidelines:

1. Lowering the Gaze: Men are instructed to lower their gaze when interacting with women they are not related to, particularly if those women are not dressed modestly. They are to avoid looking at areas that should remain private.

2. Modest Dress: Men are required to cover the area between their navel and knees. Additionally, they are discouraged from wearing gold and silk.

 

The disparity in the enforcement of these rules often highlights a societal issue rather than a religious one. In many patriarchal societies, the modesty rules for women are strictly imposed, while the guidelines for men are frequently overlooked. This inconsistency stems from human practices rather than the teachings of Islam itself.

Edited January 6 by 5hfangurl

[sugarysunflower]

1 hour ago, Saintlor said:

Which religion does have the same standards for each gender?

Sikhism 

 

Principally it's an amazing religion to look into from an egalitarian (of followers) perspective.

 

 

 

[Dante Silva]

In Islamic culture, it is seen as the woman's fault (not the man's) if a man becomes sexually aroused at the sight of a woman who has exposed her hair and face.

 

In Islamic culture, if a woman has exposed her hair and face and is a victim of SA by a man, it is considered to be the woman's fault for making the man who committed SA sexually aroused in the first place, simply by the sight of her exposed hair and face.

[heckinglovato]

1 hour ago, CocoPouf said:

@heckinglovato

I think this one will give you a proper answer, lol. 

I'm... Christian tho?

 

You think all Arabs are Muslim? 

[BGKC]

Bc it's a patriarchal religion that expects women to abide by the rules of men and the sexual predators among them.

Edited January 7 by BGKC

[Jooj]

1 hour ago, Illuminati said:

The same reason Western women are expected to cover their breasts but men aren't

This strawman fallacy 

 

In what country in the world is women not covering their breasts considered the norm? This is certainly not an East/West thing.

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

56 minutes ago, BGKC said:

Bc it's a patriarchal religion that expects women to abide by the rules of men and the sexual predators among them.

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