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[quote]In my opinion we should be very clear about what are the obligations of religion, these are absolutes where ever you are.Secondly, what are the social and cultural norms. i.e in Saudi Arabia, Saudi nationals may have to cover their face. Lastly are individual choices and preferances.

I am saying this in light odf the recent issue in UK about a muslim class room assistant, who has been suspended because she refused to remove her fface covering in school. She cited that it was her essential religious requirement, which I believe is incorrect, it can be her social and personal preferance. This issue has recieved great public attention and interest.

I strongly believe that we must be very clear when we present Islam especially to non muslims, they are hearing 100 different interpretations and also seeing them.

In my opinion, the lady in question, from Bradford, should either have opted for a job ina girls school. or taken a job where she was not in public eye. for example call centres and answering the phone. In UK it creates a big issue that this lady wants to teach children, communicate with parents of those children and also interact with other teachers covering her face.

It may not be an issue in a muslim country but it is an issue in a non muslim country.

I am all in favour of her wearing traditional clothes like shalwar Qameez and covering her head, that is completely accceptable here, but working in public domain with children with a covered face I disagree with.[/quote]

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