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This kind of headcovering seems in such an entirely different league from the Muslim headscarf that it's almost not even worth talking about: it's about approaching God in humility, not concealing ourselves in order to interact with the world.
The Anchoress 2009
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Muslim women who have talked to groups in which I’m a member report that for Muslim women, wearing any kind of headcovering is a reflection of THEIR convenant with their God.
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Is that not promoting the inate sexual inequality of the whole headcovering issue?
Islam? Yes. Gay? Yes. British? No, Oh, OK then. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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As I understand it the police have headgear issued to them which would constitute headcovering by any normal definition.
Islam? Yes. Gay? Yes. British? No, Oh, OK then. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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On the other hand, this girl with the hijab [headcovering], she could be a nun.
Muslims Wearied, Offended, by Islamic Center Controversy 2010
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In there, the women are free to dress as they choose and get their sweat on without having to worry about losing their headcovering.
Charlotte Hilton Andersen: When Religion and Exercise Collide 2009
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My friend counseled me on clothing choice- longsleeves please, but no headcovering necessary; her aunts fed us non-stop while showing us how to roll tiny grape leaves wara 'ainab, the cousins pointed out the family's orchards among the rolling hills, some pock-marked by Israeli bombs, the uncles bought the best tiny lambs on offer from a local herdsman.
Whole Wheat Flatbread from South Lebanon (Mishtah) Mercedes 2008
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My friend counseled me on clothing choice- longsleeves please, but no headcovering necessary; her aunts fed us non-stop while showing us how to roll tiny grape leaves wara 'ainab, the cousins pointed out the family's orchards among the rolling hills, some pock-marked by Israeli bombs, the uncles bought the best tiny lambs on offer from a local herdsman.
Archive 2008-10-01 Mercedes 2008
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It's been asked whether men should not wear headcovering as well, to show humility before God.
Archive 2008-04-01 papabear 2008
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A most fashionable headcovering from Japan in the form of human excrement.
- Boing Boing 2006
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