The apostate, Malik, claims that Muslim women wearing the face veil is one of the ways Islam subjugates women.
Of course, disbelievers like him would love nothing more than to feast their devilish eyes on the beauty of Muslim women. When they are unable to do so, they cry louder than the bereaved, claiming that these women are oppressed.
Malik, why don’t you conduct a proper survey and see how many of these women are genuinely pleased and content wearing the niqaab? Many of them wear it out of conviction and pride—it makes them feel dignified, honoured, and respected.
Have you ever wondered why women in the West who revert to Islam often embrace the niqaab with joy, and sometimes find it difficult to remove it even under pressure? Your so-called "logic" would say they are brainwashed, but that same "logic" doesn’t apply when women dress in revealing, see-through clothing. Curious inconsistency.
Yes, everyone has the right to choose how they dress—but what truly matters are the consequences of those choices, both in this world and in the Hereafter.
The Qur’an clearly states that when women are well-covered, it is better for them and helps prevent molestation.
The question is: Which kinds of women are usually molested? We all know the answer.
Go ahead and compare rape statistics between Muslim and non-Muslim societies. Look at the rates and the contributing factors. Be honest.
And let’s not forget: before modern, secular ideologies took over, women in other civilizations also dressed modestly as a sign of honour and self-respect.
In Assyrian law (circa 1200 BCE), respectable women were required to wear veils in public, while slaves and prostitutes were forbidden from doing so.
Byzantine, Persian, and Roman societies had similar veiling norms, particularly among noblewomen.
In Judaism, Orthodox Jewish women often cover their hair with scarves (tichel), hats, or wigs (sheitel) after marriage.
Ancient Jewish texts, such as the Talmud, encouraged modest clothing, and some traditions required veiling.
Even the Book of Genesis (24:65) mentions Rebekah covering herself with a veil when meeting Isaac.
In Hindu tradition, ghoonghat is a traditional form of face veiling, especially among married women in North India (Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh).
It involves drawing the end of the saree or dupatta over the head and face, especially in the presence of elders or men.
It symbolized modesty, respect, and obedience. In noble families, women lived in seclusion (purdah) similar to Islamic practice.
So, Malik, you can now understand how shallow your claims truly are.
I recognize that your new ideology—liberal Western secularism—has deeply influenced your thinking. I only hope it doesn’t eventually destroy your sense of reason altogether.
I await the day you’ll apply your “critical thinking” to Christianity, or are you too selective? I saw some Christians praying for you using the phrase “blood of Jesus.” How ironic for a self-proclaimed freethinker.
I also saw you mourning the death of Pastor Azzaman, who died in a car crash after allegedly speaking arrogantly against Allah. You criticized Muslims for mocking him. But when enemies of the Creator perish, His servants naturally feel relieved—just as Prophet Musa (Moses) felt relieved when Pharaoh and his army drowned.
Malik, the end of every enemy of Islam has always been disgraceful—if not in this world, then certainly in the blazing Fire.
But it's never too late to repent, brother.
This is Part Nine.
