Discussion: Questions About Islam

A forum member writes: I was wondering if wearing the veil is compulsory all the time. What about Muslim women who want to go swimming? What if they want to play tennis? Do they wear the veil playing tennis? How many Muslims actresses are there, and is acting allowed if one is a Muslim woman. What if a muslim woman joins the police force, or the army, where wearing a uniform prohibits the veil?

All interesting questions. One of the things Westerners have the most difficulty understanding about Islam is how women are treated and why they are expected to bear the burden of not "tempting" men. Read More...