"SimChi;c-17229387" wrote:
"DeKay;c-17229362" wrote:
"SimChi;c-17229338" wrote:
"DeKay;c-17229264" wrote:
Weren't you the one who asked me why men don't need to cover themselves? I've already explained myself and I don't want to explain again. And if you're gonna ask me why there is no set rule that Muslim men don't need to wear a hijab to cover themselves, I suggest you visit a mosque or a Muslim education center and talk to an Ustaz. Cuz I don't think I have the "credentials" to talk about these things either cuz I'm not highly religious. :grimace: I merely know the basic stuff and sometimes I like to question some stuff to my mom too and she gets mad about it and gives a whole lecture on the religion. LOL.
This is why people are getting confused... You said that asking why men don't wear hijab needs to be asked to someone else (besides you)- because it's religious. I hope this is making more sense as to why people are saying they don't want hijab (because it is a religious item) in their game... You are actually saying it is religious (saying one needs credentials to discuss it, and that you can't because you're not highly religious).
Gawd, I am not saying the hijab is religious. I'm simply telling simmerLella to ask someone more religious cuz she's asking me why men don't wear hijabs or cover themselves which is totally out of the question and topic.
I've said this before and I'll say it again, HIJABS ARE NOT RELIGIOUS but they are worn to cover the skin!! Other pieces of clothing also cover the skin but you all don't see it as religious and neither do Muslims.
It needs to be asked by someone else cuz simmerLella over here keeps on questioning my religion and I may not have the answers to everything. Cuz when I was younger, we were not told to ask questions like this and just learn to accept it. I never had to ask any of my elders why men don't wear hijabs, therefore, I don't have the correct answer for that and that's why I suggest she asks someone who actually knows more about the religion.
I'm not asking her to ask someone more religious because hijab is a religious thing but rather, I would want them to hear it from a more 'professional' person. Makes sense?
It's like you are asking someone why is it so important to eat vegetables and exercise; I can give you some reasons that I've learned but it's always better to ask a nutritionist this question rather than just some random person online.
I only tell you all what I know and believe in. That's all. But if you want to dig deep into my religion, this is where I would have to ask you go to someone who has studied and understood the rules and laws of this religion.
That being said, I don't know why the heck EA decided to add headscarves like this in the game cuz I just know people are gonna be super sensitive about it. And I wish they would just take it out. Cuz seeing all the hate here is really saddening.
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Just to make myself clear:
Hijabs are not sacred objects (which is why I say it's not religious per se). They only serve a purpose. Our religion doesn't actually mind others who aren't Muslims to wear headscarves as long as they respect it. :)
Religious objects to me would be crucifixes, cross necklaces, the Bible, Quran, prayer mats etc.
I hope I make myself clear, just in case.
Okay, to be clear... Because there is so much misunderstanding (on both sides). Covering the skin is a religious practice, yes? If yes, then do you understand why people view the covering to be a religious item? Saying that people can wear headscarves (if they respect it) would indicate (to some people) that it needs to be respected because it is a religious item... Those people are not saying a hijab is sacred. Those people are saying it is religious.
And, the hate that you see everywhere comes from people questioning you? Do you view questions as hate? I have seen one outright hateful comment (that shocked me) about 'picking them (anyone wearing a hijab) off' in that person's game. And I have seen some questionable comments that really do appear to be hateful (though, maybe those people aren't good at expressing themselves in text). But, I see a lot of people actually asking, and trying to find out, and trying to show others that there are (indeed) some women who have been forced to wear that item, and they have spoken publicly against it- and those women should be respected.
Yes, covering the skin is a religious thing.
No, I don't understand how they see it as religious cuz we all wear clothes to cover ourselves too. So does that mean I should say all your non-muslim sims should not wear clothes?
Respect doesn't have to be tied to a religious reason. Respect is respect. You don't disrespect someone's culture or tradition, be it religious or not. If you are wearing a headscarf but then mocking it, it will be seen as being rude. If the hijab was solely a religious piece of clothing, our religion would def not allow non-muslims to wear it unless for specific reasons!
No, the hate are from other comments as well, not the solely the questions asked to me.
Also, it's not my problem if there are people out there who believe that the hijab is religious. If they want to think that, then they're making it hard for themselves. Maybe they should go out and ask Muslims themselves and learn more instead of misunderstanding and jumping into conclusions.
