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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Paris, religion, Terrorismbeaches , Burkini , France , Islam , Islamic World , modesty , Muslim Women , Muslims , oppression , Paris Over the course of decade since the law has passed, the discourse surrounding it has become increasingly centered on the hijab, the Muslim veil representing religion and womanhood, which covers the head and neck. Suggestions arose that the hijab is imposed upon Muslim women by their male family members, and that these women required liberation….
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Berqas and the Tolerant Letterboxes
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Berqas and the Tolerant Letterboxes A British official’s derogatory remarks about the wearing of berqas (burqas, burkas, facial coverings) have ignited a firestorm of criticism and a discussion about the boundaries of religion, politics, and tolerance. Guest columnist Maen Alhusseni speaks to the racism of the issue By Maen Alhusseini Former foreign secretary and British…
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