What's going on in Canada? Harper OUT, Liberals IN

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Re: What’s going on in Canada?

@S_Punk

But all that aside, coming to basics of Islam… there is nothing wrong with a woman showing her face for official purposes. Islam ALLOWS the woman to show her face for ease and common sense; there is no sin on her, no judgement, she will not be a better Muslim. This is is the same case of ppl in extreme illness or pregnancy who insist on fasting against their health when it’s not necessary, Allah gave us clear rules and many ways to ease some burdens. Islam is very simple - it’s not a mod-hipster movement nor is it the severely ascetic life. I think the pertinent saying is, “Darmiyaan ka raasta, Rehmaan ka rasta”

You make an interesting point. Allah’s rahmat is in plurality of the opinion. In this case, having the choice between wearing a niqab and not wearing a niqab is a rahmat. Since there is ikhtilaaf among ulema on this matter, the laymen can choose. For the group that thinks taking off niqab is burdensome, don’t. For the group that thinks wearing niqab is burdensome, don’t. In either case, don’t claim there is only one valid argument here and claim the other to be unislamic.

That said, about obeying the laws of the land. The constitution guarantees these protections for the plaintiff. When she challenges it in the court, she is obeying the law of the lands. We may not agree with the way she practices it, but it doesnt mean she should just capitulate and leave. Aren’t these countries based on freedom of religion and justice and is it not her right ( or even duty ) as a resident of Canada to fight an unjust law?