Muslim Women and Islamic Law: Myths and Realities
Headline news often fills us with fearful images of Islam—pictures of heavily veiled women subject to radical implementations of “Islamic law” ranging from amputations to executions. This session looks to the Qur’an, history, and contemporary realities to provide a broader understanding of women’s roles in Islam and under Islamic family law. We discuss the symbolism […]
Melania Trump minds Vatican protocol in veil decision
VATICAN CITY (CNN) – Melania Trump has dutifully considered every outfit she has worn during her first trip abroad as first lady — her visit with Pope Francis on Wednesday was no exception. With Vatican protocol in mind, the first lady arrived to meet the Pope on Wednesday wearing a black veil and long-sleeved Dolce […]
Germany Mulls Banning Face Veils
Germany may soon be following the footsteps of France, Belgium and Switzerland by banning women from wearing face veils. Conservatives in the country are calling for a law that will prohibit women from wearing a face veil in certain environments. According to Lorenz Caffier, interior minister for the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, body veils inhibit integration.
Germany plans a partial ban on the veil
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives are to ask that the face veil be banned in schools, universities and while driving a vehicle. Regional interior ministers belonging to Merkel’s Christian Democrats (CDU) and her Christian Social Union allies (CSU) are to make a declaration on tougher security measures, including more police and greater surveillance in public […]
UKIP Leadership Candidate Calls For Ban on Muslim Veil
A U.K. Independence Party ( UKIP ) leadership candidate is calling for the Muslim veil to be banned in public buildings, shopping centers and on buses and trains. Lisa Duffy will stop short of a complete ban on the veil but is demanding a “show your face in public” policy.