Re: "No to Ninja Nuisance" ?
Umm the writer doesn't say anything about the aunt being discriminatory. Its a news paper an excellent platform to raise such issues like discrimination at work place. I find it odd that all the pains over extra careful women and no support for Muslims following the rules?
Secondly i differ in my opinion towards Niqabis. I see them having more taqwa than me. A non niqabi. It makes it life hard for them in West true. But Pakistan being an Islamic Republic should atleast know how to tackles with 'over board muslims' or zealous practisers of faith in my opinion. Only Allah can be the judge of that. But i havent formed this opinion of niqabis without a reason. You can dispute it in reference with time and age argument but to me its valid.
So here is how i think. The best woman role model we muslim women have is Hazrat Fatima r.a . What example did she leave for us? She was what some might call over boad muslim in today's society. I have read that in her last moments she was constantly worried about the funeral being held in covered up manner. Bear in mind she would be dead and it was her body but she was worried about being compeletly covered even in her last moments.
And to me the early ages of islam were as mordern as now a day in term of women dressing. So for her to practise that level of modesty was very hard for her as well. I haven't got enough knowledge to declare it mandotary or obligatory or what not. However I have nothing but respect for niqabis and i think some respect is due for women who are acting on their faith. Its asks for more courage than i have. I applaud them for being bold and practising at the same time.