Re: “Dubai: Confused and Amused Me”
Please note I personally am not comparing the club to a masjid. BUT…I think I can make an argument on to how they can be compared in this situation.
If a woman tries to get into a masjid wearing slutty clothing…the main reason she will not be let in is b/c she will “offend” Muslims who have chosen to go to that mosque. Similarly, if a hijabi woman tries to enter a club, the owner/manager can argue that her appearance will “offend” club-goes who have chosen to go to that club. And unlike the masjid, the club owner can actually lose profit/income if the club-goers are offended and choose to spend their $$$ at another club.
** Disclaimer: I’m certainly not an expert in Islamic rulings. I know the guidelines for women in Islam when it comes to their attire. However, is there actually anything in Islam that states without a doubt that women MUST cover up according to those guidelines when entering a masjid? Does anything in Islam specifically state that women should be barred from entering a masjid if they’re not following those guidelines?