Interpretations of Hijab in the Middle East: policy discussions and social implications toward women

Abdul Razak, Rafidah and Rokis, Rohaiza and Ahmad Tajudin, Bazlin Darina (2017) Interpretations of Hijab in the Middle East: policy discussions and social implications toward women. Al-Burhan: Journal of Qur'an and Sunnah Studies, 1 (1). pp. 38-51. ISSN 2600-8386

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Abstract

Discussions on hijab or veil in the Middle East is highly controversial and debatable even until today. Although the majority of the population in the Middle East countries are comprised of Muslims, yet the policies and laws regarding the wearing of hijab by women, vary. Except for Iran and Saudi Arabia, other Middle East countries did not set the clear rulings for hijab, in fact some governments restrict its wearing in certain occupational sectors like what had been practiced in Turkey. This article aims at examining the implications of hijab policies in the Middle East in terms of the reactions and interpretations the societies make including the Western analysts towards hijab. While the famous assumption about hijab often lies at its symbolic representation as a form of men’s oppression against women, many Muslim women in the Middle East see it as a symbol of power and freedom. In order to achieve the objective, a secondary research that involves collecting of information and data from existing resources on the topic of hijab was applied. As found, the different implementation of hijab policies in the Middle East led to various interpretations and influenced women – Muslimah or not – around the globe.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3149/61699
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Hijab, women, Middle East, the West, oppression, policy, Hijab, wanita, Timur Tengah, Barat, penindasan, polisi
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1101 Women. Feminism
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	AP. Dr. Rohaiza Abd. Rokis
Date Deposited:	23 Feb 2018 09:56
Last Modified:	06 May 2018 02:18
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/61699

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