Egyptian women choose the veil

Though some in the Western world view the veil as a symbol of oppression, for many women in Egypt the hijab takes on different meanings.
Worldfocus contributing correspondent Hoda Osman speaks with women from different walks of life in Egypt, each with surprising revelations about why she has taken the veil.

Below the video, read what bloggers — including an Egyptian woman living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — are saying about the veil, and its varying perceptions.

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[DAZ099]

Alhamdulilah, this shows that it is not only the Islamic faith that it is written for women to cover themselves but other faiths too. So why do most people give Muslims a hard time when other religious people wear it aswell?

[fatima130784]

Alhumduliah sister of christiananty.you are a true image for christian woman to follow.instead of wearing there cross in the middle of the breast

[chrismacciuss]

CATHOLIC NUNS

[Giesmurf]

The Veil or the Niqab IS NOT part of the Quran ! I am a muslim man and Ive read the holy Quran and read it still ! Anyone that thinks its a must DOESN'T UNDERSTAND OR KNOW THERE OWN RELIGION !

[blueskyblackthunder]

Veil is not only for Muslims, it is for all women. you may be amazed that it is a religion duty of women in Hinduism too as their book says.

[RayaAmmani]

A veil on that lawyer woman wouldn't do much.The camel tow that her tight pants is creating between her legs steals the show....LOL

[GummiBands]

Just like every other faith, many people have different ideas on how to show their faith. Like I don't find it necessary to walk around with a cross necklace on. I believe my faith shows through my life and my actions, while some other woman may walk around with her bible attached to her hip&religious tee shirts on, etc. I don't think every woman should be forced to wear these veils if they don't want to, but I think for westerners it makes us uncomfortable if we can't see the other person.

[GummiBands]

I think its wrong to ban any type of clothing with religious connectivity to it. Maybe they could say that when entering into areas that require the full face and body shown (like in USA the airports and banks, etc) that these veils should be removed for safety, however banning them because they are "oppressive"? That's us placing our ethnocentrism upon another nation. We cannot judge another culture based on our own ideas and morals. It's impossible to.

[paraez1]

hijab, is a screening,which ALLAH commands in the Quran, so that the believing woman will be recognized as free women who are not slaves to fashion or manmade trends, dictates or passions.