In Muslim culture... What is the origin of the strict privacy for women.?

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I am learning more about Muslim culture specifically in Saudi Arabia and I was wondering what the origin of the strict privacy issues for women are. Women have to cover their entire body and hair, only showing their eyes. In addition, I understand that even at their homes when guests come over, they need to be screened off from the guests and can only speak through a screen.

Can Muslim related men see extended female family members? Such as brother's wife? extended cousins? etc. or can only the children and husband see a woman's hair, arms, etc.

Just out of curiosity... Is this why in Arabic culture, people tend to refer to very good family friends as relatives (uncle) as a sign of respect? or convenience so they can be invited into the home without having the wife to leave the room?

I know there are a lot of questions, but I am really trying to get a general understanding of the culture.

Thanks in advance!
 
I'm not entirely sure, but when I was in kindergarten my best friend had moved from somewhere over there (I don't remember where because we were 6) and she told me that she had never seen a man other than her father before they came here.
Also, if anyone knows the answer to his question, can women be unveiled if they are alone with other women who are not related to them? Can they go to other women's houses alone?
 
in islam it doesn't say woman should cover there face and only show there eyes...it just says to cover your hair and body.
but in saudi arabia its the law to cover ur face its just fucked up.
and if you didn't they beat the woman with a stick telling them to "cover up" you dont see this in other arab countries like kuwait,UAE..]
so yeah you should study islam and not the "saudi arabia culture"
 
I'm not Muslim, but I have read and heard about some Muslim practices. Apparently the women are covered heavily because men might be tempted with lust if they are exposed, even if it was their thigh or leg or face.
Muslim men can have as many as four wives but it is not obligatory. After marriage, a Muslim woman is automatically a part of the man's household (I don't want to use the word 'property'). It is a duty of the Muslim man to be in charge and protective of his household. The screen is to keep the woman from revealing herself to guests because this may induce an inappropriate relationship with the guests if they saw her (even if it was just a glance at her face or figure) because they don't want the guests to be tempted sexually.
All these practices are to maintain faithfulness and loyalty of the Muslim woman to her husband.
Yes, close relatives can see them but not to the extent of revealing unncessary body parts. That is why close male relatives are allowed to accompany the women when going out to certain public places like a bank.
 
I'm not Muslim, but I have read and heard about some Muslim practices. Apparently the women are covered heavily because men might be tempted with lust if they are exposed, even if it was their thigh or leg or face.
Muslim men can have as many as four wives but it is not obligatory. After marriage, a Muslim woman is automatically a part of the man's household (I don't want to use the word 'property'). It is a duty of the Muslim man to be in charge and protective of his household. The screen is to keep the woman from revealing herself to guests because this may induce an inappropriate relationship with the guests if they saw her (even if it was just a glance at her face or figure) because they don't want the guests to be tempted sexually.
All these practices are to maintain faithfulness and loyalty of the Muslim woman to her husband.
Yes, close relatives can see them but not to the extent of revealing unncessary body parts. That is why close male relatives are allowed to accompany the women when going out to certain public places like a bank.
 
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