The increasing fashion for young Muslim women in Britain to wear the burka (in contrast to their mothers, who do not) is one of most sinister developments of our times.
Supporters of this garment like to pretend that it is a welcome symbol of our society’s multicultural diversity and philosophical tolerance. But such warped thinking is woefully misguided. In reality, the burka is an archaic tribal piece of cloth that is eagerly used by fundamentalist zealots to promote a toxic brand of extremist non-Koranic theology.
Everyone in Britain, including Muslims, should oppose the insidious spread of this vile piece of clothing, which imprisons women, threatens social harmony, fuels distrust, has grave health implications and is a potent security risk.
[A COMMENT] As a Muslim women I have many friends whom cover their faces with the niqab. None of them are forced and love to wear it. However I feel that it has caused such mistrust and even fear in the UK that I wish it was banned too. Yes we should be allowed to cover our bodies and hair if we do chose but face? No.
[ANOTHER] I am a muslim and support this view as well. Its nothing to do with Islam or being a muslim and should be banned [Daily Mail] Read more
