Is Wearing a Hijab Acceptable for Non-Muslims?

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I think the hijab is beautiful in terms of fashion:

Neelofa

And a google search showed me that headscarves are entering the fashion arena:

M'SIAN ACTRESS NEELOFA MAKES HIJAB WAVES: Her Muslim headscarves have became a fashion empire

Hijab fashion is so popular in Indonesia non-Muslim designers are getting in on it



I think they're pretty. And I wonder if they will transition into a common Western accessory.

But if so, would this offend religious sensibilities?

At this point, in 2016, I don't know if I, if I was a woman,would wear a Hijab if I was not Muslim.

Yes, they do look pretty on a woman.

It might offend some Muslims' sensibilities should it be known that you're not Muslim. They might think you're appropriating or mocking their religion. This is especially true for strict or radicalized Muslims.

It might make anti-Muslim idiots believe that you are Muslim.

This is especially true if you're not living in an enlightened area--which covers many parts of the US, and probably a large part of Canada, too.

But I, myself, would have no objection.

I dunno ... go ask a nun ...

I'd wear one for this reason alone and make a show of it. It would be even more offensive to them since I'm a guy.

OMG!! !
You've attacked Canada!! !
Surely you'll be accused of trolling now and ostracised by the American left who see Canada as thier valhalla.

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I've seen a few muslims of variying religiousness in the west demand/insist/request that women cover themselves, and unless they mean with the various types of scarves available, I really don't know what they want.

Great, now I can't stop picturing Dirty Harry in a hijab. Thanks a lot.

I thought this was informative::

"As Muslim women, we actually ask you not to wear the hijab in the name of interfaith solidarity"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act ... olidarity/

I can see why wearing one may be seen as being in support of conservative Islam. Thanks for posting!

On the other hand, I know of hijab-wearing Muslim women who don't see a hijab as anything other than a symbol of modesty, dignity and a visible indicator of their religion. One person does not speak for all.

Go you Saudi Arabia you are required to wear one regardless of religion.

They have no problem with you wearing it, in fact they prefer you do. Some have a problem with you not wearing it.

Btw just go to a shop they will help select and fit one for you.

Not it isn't, Orthodox Muslims would be pleased you are wearing it. Radicalised it probably wouldn't make much differnce as to what they think of you, if you are an infidel you are an infidel. However marginally it might make a difference, but I would care about impressing them anyway.

They probably wouldn't like the patterned ones though. Single colour.

It is a requirement for women, not just Muslim women.

Hijab is no more a religious garment than anything that covers the head in the same way. Although it is debatable as to how much it is endorsed in Quran, there is mention of some head covering but it is unclear what it entails. It may have been similar to historic Semitic cultures or in Orthodox Judaism (although wigs are popular head covering these days).

It is said the the Burka comes from pre-Islamic cultures such as from Persian concubines.

As often with these things: you think it's fashion- while everyone else in non-muslim countries thinks it's a symbol.
Unless you want to subject yourself to being treated as a muslim woman, and unless you want to make a statement,.... just don't.
Appropriating symbols and freeing them of their meaning is a painful process. A bit of fashion is not worth the pain, imho.

I'm way past my edgy fashion days. I just might be able to pull of a purple hat. But if it became common I would wear one for sure. Maybe not tight around the neck though as I have issues with that.