What is Hijab? - Hear from a Muslim Woman | Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Summary
TLDRThe video script explores the significance of the hijab for Muslim women, emphasizing it as a symbol of modesty and faith, not oppression. It challenges historical portrayals of Muslim women as victims and highlights their contributions to society, from the early Islamic period to the present. The script also addresses misconceptions, noting that many Muslim women view their faith as a catalyst for progress, as evidenced by a Gallup poll. It argues that despite societal pressures, Muslim women continue to empower themselves through their Islamic values.
Takeaways
- 👳 The hijab is an Arabic word for veil, commonly known as a headscarf, and represents modesty in Muslim women's attire.
- 🕌 Modesty is a value shared by both Muslim men and women, with specific dress codes to maintain dignity and decorum.
- 🤔 The reasons for Muslim women wearing the hijab are varied, including religious obligation, expressing faith, and rejecting societal objectification.
- 🌐 The hijab has been misconstrued as a symbol of oppression, rooted in historical portrayals of Muslim women as victims.
- 🏰 This portrayal has been used to justify military interventions, imperialism, and the denial of rights to Muslims globally.
- 📢 Despite attempts to silence them, Muslim women assert their commitment to wearing the hijab as an act of empowerment.
- 📊 A 2008 Gallup poll showed that the majority of Muslim women see Islam as crucial to their progress, not a hindrance.
- 🌟 Muslim women have a history of powerful legacies, contributing significantly to society through their scholarship and reform efforts.
- 📚 From the wife of the Prophet, Aisha, to scholars like Sustain Muhammad, Muslim women have been influential figures in academia and societal reform.
- 🌍 The focus of Muslim women, as per their Islamic values, is not on how they are perceived but on how they can change societal perceptions.
Q & A
What is the meaning of the term 'hijab'?
-The term 'hijab' is an Arabic word that means veil. It is commonly known as a headscarf and refers to the covering worn by some Muslim women.
What does the term 'burka' refer to?
-The term 'burka' refers to a type of covering that extends to the entire body, including the face, worn by some Muslim women.
What is the general purpose of wearing a hijab or burka?
-The general purpose of wearing a hijab or burka is to embody modesty and character, which is a value shared by both Muslim men and women.
Why do some Muslim women choose to wear the hijab?
-Some Muslim women choose to wear the hijab as a fulfillment of a religious commandment, an outward expression of their faith, or as a rejection of societal standards that objectify and sexualize women.
How do men in Islam also demonstrate modesty in their attire?
-While men in Islam are not obligated to cover their entire bodies, they have specific requirements for dress and behavior that must be dignified and modest.
Why is the hijab sometimes portrayed as a symbol of oppression?
-The portrayal of the hijab as a symbol of oppression stems from historical narratives that portray Muslim women as veiled, secluded, and oppressed, which has been used to justify military intervention and imperialism.
What are some of the negative consequences of this portrayal of Muslim women?
-This portrayal has been used to deny Muslims political and human rights, justify racial profiling, deportations, and other forms of discrimination on a local and regional level.
How do Muslim women's voices often get silenced despite their commitment to wearing the hijab?
-Despite their clear act of empowerment, Muslim women who voice their commitment to wearing the hijab are often told that they are oppressed and do not recognize their cultural backwardness and indoctrination.
What did the Gallup poll of 50,000 Muslims from 35 countries in 2008 reveal about Muslim women's views on Islam?
-The poll revealed that the majority of Muslim women do not see Islam as a hindrance but rather as crucial to their progress.
Can you provide examples of powerful legacies created by Muslim women throughout history?
-Examples include Aisha, the wife of the Prophet, who was a critical voice of scholarship in the 7th century, Fatima al-Fihri, who funded and built the world's first university in the 9th century, and Sustain Muhammad, an expert arithmetician in the 10th century.
Outlines
🧕 The Hijab: Modesty and Expression of Faith
This paragraph discusses the reasons behind Muslim women wearing the hijab, which is an Arabic word for veil. It is worn to embody modesty and character, not just by women but also by men in their own ways. The hijab is often misunderstood as a symbol of oppression, but in reality, it is a choice made by many Muslim women to fulfill a religious commandment, express their faith, or reject societal objectification. Historical portrayals of Muslim women as oppressed have been used to justify military interventions and imperialism, but these narratives are challenged by the voices of Muslim women who see their faith as crucial to their progress.
🌐 The Misrepresentation of Muslim Women
This paragraph delves into the historical and ongoing misrepresentation of Muslim women as victims of an oppressive culture. It highlights how this portrayal has been used to justify military actions and imperialism, as well as to deny political and human rights to Muslims. Despite attempts to silence them, Muslim women have historically been powerful contributors to society, from the wife of the Prophet in the 7th century to numerous female scholars and reformers. The paragraph emphasizes the irony of Muslim women being seen as oppressed despite their significant historical and ongoing contributions.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hijab
💡Burka
💡Nyqob
💡Active veiling
💡Modesty
💡Objectification
💡Oppression
💡Empowerment
💡Islam
💡Cultural backwardness
💡Historical contributions
Highlights
The hijab is an Arabic word for veil, commonly known as a headscarf, and represents modesty in Muslim culture.
Muslim women may cover their hair and body as an expression of their faith and to fulfill a religious commandment.
Men in Islam also have dress and behavior requirements that emphasize dignity and modesty, though not as extensive as covering their entire bodies.
The portrayal of Muslim women as oppressed due to veiling has historical roots and has been used to justify military intervention and imperialism.
The media often silences Muslim women's voices and misinterprets their choice to wear the hijab as a sign of oppression rather than empowerment.
A Gallup poll in 2008 showed that the majority of Muslim women do not see Islam as a hindrance but as crucial to their progress.
Muslim women have historically made significant contributions to society, including in scholarship and reform.
Ayesha, the wife of the Prophet, was a critical voice of scholarship in the 7th century.
Faltermun Fiddy funded and built the world's first university in the 9th century.
Sustain Muhammad was an expert arithmetician in the 10th century, showcasing Muslim women's contributions to mathematics.
The hijab is often misunderstood as a symbol of oppression, despite being a choice made by many Muslim women for various reasons.
The reasons for wearing the hijab are diverse, including religious obligation, personal faith expression, and a rejection of societal objectification.
Women from other religious backgrounds also choose to cover for similar reasons, indicating a broader cultural and religious practice.
The narrative of the 'oppressed Muslim woman' has been used to justify racial profiling, deportations, and the denial of political and human rights.
Despite the challenges, Muslim women continue to empower themselves and redefine societal perceptions through their Islamic values.
The transcript emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and religious context behind the hijab rather than perpetuating stereotypes.
Transcripts
what goes through your mind when you see
a muslim woman in a headscarf have you
ever wondered why she might wear one
if so you're not alone the hijab is an
arabic word that means veil
but you might simply know it as
headscarf or more generally when a
muslim woman covers her hair and body
with a few exceptions like face and
hands
the burka and nyqob on the other hand is
when that covering is extended to the
entire body including the face in any
case the active veiling boils down to a
desire to embody modest stress and
character
and that of course goes to every muslim
yes men too while men may not have the
obligation of covering their entire
bodies
they too have specific requirements of
dress and behavior that must be
dignified and modest so if you've ever
wondered why do muslim women cover in
the first place
it's often simply that
for many muslim women the hijab is worn
out of a desire to fulfill a commandment
of god for others it can also be an
opportunity to outwardly express their
muslim faith
and for still some more it's a rejection
of societal standards that constantly
objectify and sexualize women these
reasons of which there are many more are
some of the same reasons women from
other cultural and religious backgrounds
like a number of orthodox jews and
christians also choose to cover so why
is it that the hijab is made out to be
some horrific symbol of oppression
well you don't have to look too far back
into history to find out for centuries
muslim women have been portrayed as
veiled secluded and oppressed
we're merely victims of a barbaric
religion in need of being rescued this
portrayal of the muslim woman is by no
means coincidental
by creating the story of the poor
helpless muslim woman locked in an
oppressive culture
one is naturally inclined to feel pity
sympathy and outrage and it's these very
emotions that have been used to justify
military intervention and imperialism on
a global scale for well over a century
and on top of it that same imagery is
used to deny muslims political and human
rights justifying racial profiling
deportations and so much more on a local
and regional level the irony of it all
is that even when muslim women speak up
and voice their commitment to wearing
the hijab their voices time and again
are silenced and despite this clear act
of empowerment these same women are told
no no you say liberation but we see the
oppression in your eyes
you just don't recognize how immersed
you are in your cultural backwardness
and indoctrination but the facts speak
for themselves
in 2008 gallup conducted a poll of 50
000 muslims from 35 countries
the results
the majority of muslim women don't see
islam as a hindrance
on the flip side they see it as crucial
to their progress and reality testifies
to this
muslim women both today and throughout
history have created incredibly powerful
legacies from as early as the wife of
the prophet peace be upon him ayesha in
the seventh century who was a critical
voice of scholarship
to women like faltermun fiddy in the 9th
century who funded and built the world's
first university
to sustain muhammad in the 10th century
an expert arithmetician
and the countless female scholars and
reformers that followed muslim women
have not simply contributed to society
at large despite their decision to cover
but by virtue of their islamic values
that have allowed them to focus not on
how the world perceives them
but on how they can alter perceptions in
the world
you
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