Australian Muslims unveil Burkini

[Elfdart]

Where does it say that?

Sura 24:031 (SHAKIR):

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Is the word "ornaments" supposed to be a euphemism for tits, like the way "groves" is a euphemism for pussy in the Old Testament?

Otherwise, the dress code doesn't seem all that strict (no private parts or "ornaments" in public).

[General Zod]

Where does it say that?

Sura 24:031 (SHAKIR):

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Is the word "ornaments" supposed to be a euphemism for tits, like the way "groves" is a euphemism for pussy in the Old Testament?

Otherwise, the dress code doesn't seem all that strict (no private parts or "ornaments" in public).

Since they already said bosoms (boobs), I'm guessing ornaments might be a euphemism for something like hair. Hard to say.

[Darth Wong]

The Bible has similar shit in it. Paul goes on at length about how a woman's head covering is a sign of her submission to men.

[That NOS Guy]

Is the word "ornaments" supposed to be a euphemism for tits, like the way "groves" is a euphemism for pussy in the Old Testament?

Otherwise, the dress code doesn't seem all that strict (no private parts or "ornaments" in public).

Hair is already covered under the sexually arousing clause as I pointed out, but it could fall under "ornaments" as well.

Then again, it already explicty mentions hair coverings so I can't imagine there being a ton of wiggle room for the dress code when it's implied that's part of the default dress code.

[Elfdart]

The Bible has similar shit in it. Paul goes on at length about how a woman's head covering is a sign of her submission to men.

It's true throughout most of the Middle East and Mediterranean with the exception being Europe over the last few decades. Headscarves are still fairly common in parts of Eastern Europe. The main difference is degree, and the fact that headscarves are usually worn by older women in non-Muslim areas.

My theory:

Millenia ago, most of these societies practiced polygamy and/or female infanticide to a large enough degree that many a young male in search of a mate kidnapped the girls from neighboring tribes/cities/clans. The Bible, the Iliad and other ancient stories are filled with this kind of shit. The Vikings were big on abducting girls, too (and mostly for the same reasons). Now most thieves, given half a chance, prefer to steal the more expensive merchandise and people who regard women as property no doubt decided "If I'm going to snatch a girl from those people and risk getting killed by her kin... Fuck it, I'm getting a hottie!"

In this context, the idea of getting women and girls to cover up their looks makes sense in a demented sort of way. If some randy brutes from the valley over yonder should try to raid your village, they might be puzzled as to which females they want to grab. They might be confused enough ( or busy enough tearing off veils ) to buy time for the victims' friends and family to muster some kind of defense. Otherwise, they could just zero in on the hot chicks, grab them, and run.

[Dominus Atheos]

Since the OP picture doesn't work anymore:





As I stated in the OP, Aussies are weird, and Aussie Muslims even more so.

[Elfdart]

So that's what Power Rangers wear under their armor!

[Flagg]

Since the OP picture doesn't work anymore:





As I stated in the OP, Aussies are weird, and Aussie Muslims even more so.

Those give me a boner, back to drawing board with you!

[PainRack]

Where does it say that?

Sura 24:031 (SHAKIR):

And say to the believing women that they cast down their looks and guard their private parts and do not display their ornaments except what appears thereof, and let them wear their head-coverings over their bosoms, and not display their ornaments except to their husbands or their fathers, or the fathers of their husbands, or their sons, or the sons of their husbands, or their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or those whom their right hands possess, or the male servants not having need (of women), or the children who have not attained knowledge of what is hidden of women; and let them not strike their feet so that what they hide of their ornaments may be known; and turn to Allah all of you, O believers! so that you may be successful.

It's actually funny timing you mentiopn that. About a week or so ago the Duchess was kind enough to point out that hair is held in the same league as other "private parts" since it's regarded as quite sexual due to Arab cultural customs.

Actually, that quote just says you should cover your hair, bosom as well as not display jewellery. Its the Hadith that amplifies this to the full body suit.