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Residential real estate owners faced with property damage or loss are faced with a multitude of complex hurdles when making a homeowners insurance claim. When confronted with these, most individuals don't have the experience, knowledge and extensive time necessary to effectively bring a claim. Because people have insurance covering these losses, they want to maximize their recovery under the terms of their policy. The job of the insurance company's adjuster is to save the insurer as much money as possible on a claim. It's then and there that a conflict of interest might arise when one single adjuster attempts to represent the interests of both sides of a claim.
As opposed to the insurer's adjuster, the public adjuster works solely for the insured person. When they're acting on behalf of the insured person, the conflict of interest is eliminated.
Preparation of a claim is a painstaking, detailed and lengthy process. Even the typical claim involves policy amendments, multiple forms and sworn proof of loss that are detailed and complex. It's highly unlikely that the insured person will be experienced and articulate in these claim requirements. These factors not only delay the claim, but they can also affect it adversely.
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""Many years ago, our company founder, Al Conklin, sold a new twin-engine business aircraft to a very successful entrepreneur. He had established a bit of a rapport with the individual and, after the sale, asked him straight out, 'How can you justify the cost of this airplane?' His reply? 'What is the cost of a divorce?'"–David Wyndham, president, Conklin & de Decker"
Another tax benefit for aircraft buyers
If you're in the market for a new business aircraft, the time to buy could be now. The reason is the bipartisan Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, which became law on December 17. The Act includes 100-percent expensing for tax purposes of investments in capital assets, such as business aircraft, purchased between Sept. 8, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2011. In some cases, aircraft may qualify for 100-percent bonus depreciation even though they are delivered in 2012. However, "this expensing [is] like the current bonus depreciation," according to Mike Nichols, vice president of the National Business Aviation Association, and therefore applies only to factory-new aircraft. Another provision extends the current 50-percent bonus depreciation from Jan. 1, 2012, to the end of 2012.
The Tax Relief Act "adds a significant accelerator to buyers' decisions," said David Wyndham, vice president of aviation data supplier Conklin & de Decker. "Companies looking at new aircraft will be more inclined to purchase sooner."
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Fugitive charged over 2009 Mazaruni murder
Rocky Cumberbatch called Rocky Alexander was arraigned and remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate's Court on a manslaughter charge.
It is alleged that he killed Marvin Charles at Kamaka Landing on the Mazaruni River on January 22, 2009. It was also alleged that he made good his escape from a police officer at Kamaka Landing on January 24, 2009. According to Police Prosecutor, Seon Blackman, when Cumberbatch was arrested at La Penitence on December 31, 2013, he tried to make good his escape once more. Blackman further stated that Cumberbatch was positively identified at the time of his arrest.
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RECIPE: Shower & Tub Tabs - Muscle Rescue
This product is perfect for the shower or bath tub. Simply allow contact with water and the tab will fizz, releasing a wonderful aromatic aroma. All natural!!
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Cover mixture in the bowl. Wait 15 minutes and remove fizzies from the mold. Allow to sit for 1 hour before packaging. You will know the fizzies are ready to package because they will be hard.
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Building your own computer can be an overwhelming process, but it is also a very exciting one. Brand names like Alienware and VoodooPC can build you a quality rig, but you will pay a hefty premium for them. Though it may be easier to pay someone else to do it for you, there is something inherently awesome about booting up a computer that you put together yourself. Still, with the ridiculous number of choices of possible components and configurations, it can be difficult to know where to start. So, how about B&H?
Today, we are going to go through a basic list of everything you will need to make a solid gaming PC. It is not the cheapest build out there, nor is it the most expensive, but it will handle pretty much anything you throw at it with ease, including the Oculus Rift when it will be released next year.
Even if you don't choose these exact components, we'll try to help you understand exactly what you should be seeking. It's a big world out there. We have your back.
A good case is important. Generally, you'll see lists like these with the case at the back end, where the writer realizes that, 'Oh yeah, they need a place to put all of that cool equipment they recommended, but the reality is that a case is important.' That's not just because it is the box, but it's the thing that you will have to look at (or hide) for as long as you have that build. In addition, a case can last. You don't have to drop a case from build to build. GPUs come and go, but a good case will stay with you. The kind of case you choose says something about you. Do you want something enormous, covered in LEDs? Do you want a side window that lets you and anyone else stare at your handiwork?
Corsair Carbide 200R Windowed Compact ATX Chassis
Of all these recommendations, this is the most tepid. Get a case that you think looks cool. At a certain point, every case is equally good, but you can't go wrong with a Corsair Carbide case, like the 200R. I use one, and I like it a lot. It's not enormous, but it's spacious enough for all but the largest components, and I like the way it looks. It has a side window and some top ventilation holes, and Corsair's tool-less design makes installation a breeze.
The motherboard is like a train's central hub. Everything runs through it, and it controls everything. You can have the most state-of-the-art components in the world, but if you're backing them with dated or underpowered technology, they're not going to be able to do everything they were built to do. When choosing your motherboard, you have a choice to make: going with Intel® or AMD. There are valid reasons to do either, but we're sticking with Intel. AMD is generally a better bet for budget systems, but Intel wins with raw power. If you're using Intel's fourth or fifth generation CPUs—ASUS says that the upcoming Broadwell line of CPUs should work without issue—the Z97-A ATX will serve you well. For this build, it's overkill, but a great value, and if you have any interest in upgrading to faster RAM, adding a second graphics card, or getting a ridiculously speedy M.2 Solid-State Drive whenever they become affordable, you won't need a whole new motherboard to make it all work. That's a good thing, because while replacing individual components isn't usually a big deal, replacing the hub is a headache you'll want to avoid.
ASUS Z97-A ATX Motherboard
If the motherboard is the computer's nervous system (new metaphor, just roll with it), the CPU is its brain. You want a powerful brain, fast and with the ability to become even more powerful with minimal effort. You want an Intel® Core™ i5-4690K. Now, you might be thinking, "Why not a Core i7?" That's simple: the primary benefit of an i7—hyperthreading, which effectively doubles the number of processor cores that applications can access—has little impact on gaming performance. In fact, few games even take advantage of the 4690K's four threads, let alone the eight of a hyper-threaded i7. If you're planning to use your PC for video editing or other rendering-intensive applications, then the $100 upgrade to something like a Core i7 4790K might be worthwhile, but that won't affect your gaming experience. Moreover, you can over-clock the 4690K, pushing its performance closer to a more expensive chip.
CPU: Intel Core i7
There's a tangible benefit to getting a quad-core chip over a dual core chip, mostly thanks to Windows 10 and DirectX 12. (Let's be clear: If you play many games, you're going to want to upgrade to Windows 10.) DirectX 12, among other things, finally adds real support for multi-core processors. While there are visible benefits with up to four cores, anything beyond that sees diminishing returns. (The $1000+, 8-core/16-thread i7-5960X is an absolute monster, but its 3.0GHz base clock means it will perform worse than a processor one-quarter its cost, in most gaming situations).
The CPU cooler is the unsung hero of any rig. As you overheat, you start to slow down. You don't think as clearly or effectively. Computers have the same problem. Having a bunch of fans in your system to keep ambient temperatures low is good—and the 200R supports up to six—but the CPU itself needs a little something extra. Many CPUs come with stock fans, but higher-end ones rarely bother. Companies know you're going to turn to a third party, something like the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooling Fan. While there are numerous options in this category, many of them very similar, I have the most experience with the Hyper 212, and I have no complaints. I saw a 50% temperature reduction on my old build when I upgraded from a stock cooler, and with some OC on my newer build, I'm never concerned about overheating my system. If you want the extremely low temperatures and extra OC overhead of a liquid cooling system, the Corsair Hydro Series H55 is effective and budget-friendly.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooling Fan
If the CPU is the brain, then the GPU is the brawn. While many games are CPU-intensive, it's really the GPU that makes the whole thing run smoothly (or not). You want to push more polygons, render more rays, and jettison those jaggies? That's on your GPU.
You have a few options here, but it's generally best to go with one solid card over a couple of lesser ones. Both major GPU manufacturers—NVIDIA and AMD, formerly ATi—offer multi-GPU configurations known as SLI and Crossfire, respectively, but these can make gaming experiences worse. Those extra fractions of a second that are required to send calculations to and from multiple cards can introduce micro-stutters that affect playability. Therefore, it's definitely worth putting in a little bit more for one good card than getting a lower-end card and possibly doubling up on it down the line.
I have an MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4G myself, and I'm quite happy with it. Despite the rather infamous issues it has when utilizing more than 3.5 of its 4GB of GDDR5 vRAM, it's a great mix of price and performance. (With a little push, it can nearly reach the levels of the far more expensive GTX 980.)
MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming 4G Graphics Card with self-contained cooling system
I like MSI cards, in particular, because their FROZR fan system is nice and quiet. It's only kind of a joke that gaming PCs sound like an airplane under heavy load, thanks to all the fans running at full speed. MSI cards aren't silent, but they're impressively quiet.
As an aside, AMD graphics cards generally have superior raw numbers for around the same price (if not slightly cheaper), but many PC games are better optimized for NVIDIA hardware and/or use various NVIDIA-developed tools for better rendering of hair, lighting, etc. In the long term, that may not be the case, but in the here and now, you're probably better off with an NVIDIA card.
Your RAM is like your short-term memory. It holds your operating system and all your concurrent programs. You want fast RAM and you don't want ever to be caught in a situation where you run out of it. This means choosing the right RAM is somewhat tricky, because there are so many options available to you. The reality is that you don't need to spend a whole lot of money on 32GB of DDR4 3200 MHz RAM. 16GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 Crucial Ballistix Sport will do you just fine. As cool as it is to say you have 32GB of RAM, there's really no tangible benefit for video games beyond 16 and, even then, most games only ask for 8. While you can definitely find faster RAM out there, the minimal performance increase isn't necessarily worth the extra price. 1600MHz is plenty, and the built-in heatsinks on these sticks keep them from overheating and also look pretty cool, if you're into that sort of thing.
Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module Kit
Power Supply
A good power supply is a thing you put into your system and promptly forget about. It sits there quietly; making sure everything has enough juice without wasting energy. Power supplies don't get enough credit, but a dependable power supply can last you a long time, as long as you keep the future in mind when picking. For this build, you don't need more than a Corsair CS650M. I have an earlier version, without the modular cabling, and it has served me well through multiple system configurations. Aside from the fact that its modularity means that your case won't be nearly as messy as mine, it's also a very quiet power supply, only turning on the fan when it's needed—very rarely, in my experience. Furthermore, it can easily power everything in this build while giving you some extra headroom in case you ever want to upgrade. If you think that might not be enough, perhaps it's worth punching up to a Corsair RM750. Only the hardest of the hardcore will ever need more power than that.
Corsair CS650M Power Supply Unit
Long-term memory: the ability to recall moments from the past quickly and efficiently is crucial to having a smooth experience, both in games and general system usage. I remember when SSDs first began to appear; everyone would talk about how the best thing you could do for your system was upgrade to one. They may have cost more than most graphics cards, but the speed benefits afforded by them were worth it. Years later, they've become so (relatively) cheap that getting at least one is a no-brainer. They're still more expensive than traditional spinning hard drives—and probably always will be—but you'll definitely want a Samsung 250GB 850 Evo in your rig. 250GB should be enough for your operating system and games. With new releases needing upwards of 40GB, you'll still have to manage your space, but you won't have to worry too much. As for brand? For the money, it's Samsung Evo or nothing.
Samsung 250GB 850 Evo 2.5" SATA III Solid-State Drive
For your other programs that don't rely on rapid access to long-term memory, an SSD is overkill. Consider adding a Western Digital 2TB Caviar Black hard drive for the rest of your applications and anything else you might need to store. With everything moving toward the cloud, 2TB should be more than enough. Western Digital's Caviar Black line is a solid choice. For a spinning disc, it's plenty fast, and it's reliable, as well. It may not be an SSD, but it makes a fine complement.
Operating System
Windows 8.1 Professional. Gabe Newell, head of the Valve, rightfully the biggest name in PC gaming, famously rejected Windows 8 upon release. He was worried that the addition of a walled-off app store would hurt the proliferation of compelling indie games, but those fears have proven to be unfounded and, ultimately, the OS is pretty good. Let's be honest, though: You don't want Windows 8.1; you want Windows 10. With its July 29 release, you don't have long to wait. As I wrote earlier, there are some serious under-the-hood changes that are especially enticing for anyone looking to play games, and both the Oculus Rift and Valve/HTC's Vive collaboration are going to have native compatibility with the new platform. Of all its new features, the increased new gaming potential is possibly the most exciting. You will definitely want in on it.
There you have it—a system that will take on pretty much anything you could throw at it! If it's a bit too rich for your blood, there are a couple of things you could do. A lower-end GPU like the MSI GTX 960 will knock $100 or so off the total. Switching over to an AMD setup with an FX 8320 processor and a compatible motherboard like the MSI 970 would do even more. Pairing those with an XFX Radeon R9 280X and a 1TB hard drive would bring your total closer to $1,000. It will not perform at the quite the same level as our recommended build but it will, nevertheless, provide you with a very satisfying gaming experience.
Building your own PC can be difficult, but it's ultimately very rewarding. Knowing what you need is half the battle and you know now what you're looking for—whether you choose this particular build or something else.
If you have any thoughts about this or other component recommendations, please let us know in the Comments section, below.
I plan to build my first computer next year - I play video games AND do extensive photo editing. Can we get an article on builds that will support the needs of both? I also second the suggestion of Tom's Hardware for more info on various builds at different price levels.
great article with explanations for those of us who are *special* and have no PC building knowlege. - There are more than a few websites out there that will allow you to build a pc from scratch. I won't mention those names since this site is obviously promoting purchasing from B&H. (a simple Google search will send you right to them - another great resource on builds is Tomshardware.com - the forums there are brimming with fabulous builds, examples of builds already with everything you need listed.
It may be a great idea to do an inexpensive budget build and a mid level budget build and a no-holds-barred budget build for photographers!
I know that I will be building my 1st rig next year. So, im pretty excited about it.
But, those 3 articles may be very helpful in driving more business to B&H since there are so many of us photograhers out there.
Maybe one day, they can have a "build your own P.C." forum & a dedicated customer service team for such an endeavor.
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I had the #7 ignition coil changed out but it still seems to be sputtering for some reason. Is this common in most Lincoln LS's? And how many ignition coils is there in a 2000 Lincoln LS? Would anyone suggest that I just go ahead and change out all of them?
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Is there a natural language parser for date/times in javascript?
SugarJS supports some natural language parsing of dates and times.
You can jump to the live example here: http://sugarjs.com/dates
For example, it supports the following inputs:
You can then covert the result into different date formats or use the API to further manipulate the date.
I've developed a small library for parsing date in Javascript too. I also add date range parsing feature (such as '12 Nov - 13 Dec 2012')
You can check in here.
Does Date.js satisfy your needs? Or are you looking for something else?
I have written a small date input javascript that supports standard dates as well as provides shortcuts for natural language. You can try it on http://www.mountonetech.com/slickdate.asp Let me know if you have questions or suggestions. This is more optimized for a user entering a date rather than parsing natural language from an unstructured text.
You can use the jQuery datepicker translation, get the day and month number and select the day from datepicker days.
You can add values to this object, and you can download up to 60 languages I think. (The object below is not complete, I removed some code to simplify it).
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 lbs.
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Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1st round (9th overall) of the 1960 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 23 (4315th overall since 1950)
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The Hijabis We See
The purpose of Hijab, which is summarized best as the concealment of beauty and the beauty of concealment, seems to be growing more and ambiguous these days.If I had a dollar for every Hijab style I've seen, I could buy that 365,000-dollar black Abaya decorated with bespoke Crosley diamonds. It's become a constant source of amusement for me. I mean, how many different color pins can a person wear at once until it starts blinding people? The purpose of Hijab, which is summarized best as the concealment of beauty and the beauty of concealment, seems to be growing more and ambiguous these days. During any given day, we are likely to see a plethora of some odd fashion blends being passed off as Hijab:
The 15-Layer Hijab: Toucan Sam called, he wants his colors back. Here's a question: how many differently-colored Hijab pieces can you wear under your shawl? Five? Ten? Fifteen? I've never been able to appreciate this style that cannot go away quickly enough. If you have the Hijab on, and assuming it matches your clothes, why the need for all the colored under-pieces?
Makeup-Gone-Seriously-Wrong Hijab: What did your first grade art teacher say about those Crayola Crayons? Exactly. Unless you're auditioning to play the clown in Stephen King's It or to become Heath Ledger's successor, you don't really need to paint your face so much before stepping out of the house. The rulings on makeup by various scholars have been selectively read, and as a result, we have so many people suffering from OMS: Obsessive Makeup Syndrome.
Emo Hijab: Remember, you're trying to stand out, but you don't care about how you look. This calls for wearing your older brother's Ohio State hoodie, along with plaid pajama pants. The look also requires jet black nail polish and a black Hijab that will coincidentally match the rest of the look. You simply use this style of clothing to speak out against that terrible middle class suburban life you have to live.
Pirate Hijab: Paging Captain Hook and Captain Morgan: some Hijabi sister stole your pirate bandanna. Again, I fail to see the logical functionality of tying something on top of your scarf that looks like it's from Pirates of the Caribbean. Do however let us know where Treasure Island is located.
Aviator Hijab: I must've missed the memo for this fashion. In order to effectively dress like an aviator, you will need hugely over-sized pink aviator sunglasses. Next step is placing your pants inside black boots that are at least six inches above your knees. Lastly, go to the nearest Salvation Army outlet and purchase a brown leather jacket from the World War II era.
Safety Hazard Hijab: Hijab was sent as a protection for females. Except these days, some variations of the Hijab can be classified as potentially quite dangerous to public health. An excessive amount of sharp and shiny pins can easily do an innocent passerby in. Also, wearing overly-glittery headscarves can severely blind fellow drivers on the road, so please be considerate of others and limit yourself to public transport.
Keffiyah Hijab: You aren't Palestinian; however, you religiously wear the Keffiyah along with some skinny jeans and a hot pink shirt. No one said the Keffiyah was limited to one nationality, but why butcher something so symbolic? Adding insult to injury, you own a few pink Keffiyahs to match your fluorescent pink wardrobe.
MTV Hijab: Last and maybe least (Islamic, that is) is the MTV Hijab. This one honestly makes me nauseous. This look is made by wearing strapless tank tops with a white undershirt in order to make it more "Islamic". It also involves wearing a form-fitting dress from Forever 21, again with a white undershirt, skinny jeans, and, don't forget: a Hijab. This category is the most liberal, and fashionable, so basically whatever washed-out celebrities are wearing, you can wear too! Just wear an undershirt or jacket over the clothing.
EDITOR'S NOTE: No Hijabis were hurt during the writing of this article.
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Hahahaah, so funny!!

And Br. Mohammed Husain, we cannot "let people decide on their own" what they think of the Sharia. Otherwise, what is the purpose of having Fiqh, Mujtahids, etc.?

Excellent work, Sister Huda! Now run for cover... :-)
I understand the humorous intent and the article is well-written. Thank you sister. But I guess I feel in a way similar to mohammed.husain in that I think these types of jokes have been around long enough that if they were going to achieve anything positive it would've already happened. There was an article similar to this on II once before, and of course in other places on the Internet, and if it becomes too common it starts to seem mean-spirited. It seems like hijab is always the topic to pick on. Yes, there are problems with many ladies' hijabs, and many males' as well. But if women feel their hijab is always being scrutinized in a judgmental kind of way, while many are already self-conscious about wearing it at all or going through various struggles, that doesn't seem to encourage any sisterhood, nor improvement of hijab, for that matter. I've heard of cases where the feeling of hijab-picking was bothersome enough to some women that they left it altogether - so instead of helping or encouraging them, it made them run away. I think we need to commend sisters and brothers who make some effort to observe hijab even if it isn't perfect, and find a gentle, positive way to promote better hijab for all. If we keep recalling to its true purpose and benefits and make it easier for people to observe in any way we can, that may help. I personally try hard to get out of the habit of looking at another Muslim woman and evaluating her hijab and getting some opinion about her from it. I find it better to focus on the person than her clothes - hijabi or non-hijabi.
i LOVE this piece, it's hilarious and smart.

More so, it touches on an issue people would rather ignore. Its sad when when non muslims ask why muslim women with hijab dress in tight clothings. Alot of the things we see worn by hijabis... seem to be from preislamic times.

I like this piece, keep it up!
They say satire is the best way to point out a serious issue... this article was't an exception. I think it was done very well, with great humor. Rather than attacking the piece, let's fix our 'hijab' problems.
hmm so how do you suugest we wear the hijab?
Salams.

I like this piece, if the nay sayers read it, they'd realize she was poking fun at the FASHIONS not the wearers.

Either understand what is being said or don't read it, people want something to complain about. I like others am sick of hijab being made into a pathetic fashion show by the 'rich' girls of the community. they dress like they're off some mtv show like the hills or laguna beach.

Also, dont ask the sister how to wear hijab, the rulings are clear. Clothing that doesnt attract attention or doesn't hug your curves. My god.. Imam Hussain died so the sisters can dress like actresses?!

We gotta ask ourseleves daily, if we were to face our Imam, would we bow our heads in shame from our clothes?
HAHAHA.. I cannot stop laughing after reading this piece. Great work.. keep it up
Asalaam Alaaykum

The sister's question about how to wear hijab may be quite sincere, I don't think it is right to say to someone do not ask. And the people who commented earlier that others are in such a hurry to shut them up, maybe there is some good in their words that we all could learn from and reflect on. I don't see either of them as attacking the author in the least, and maybe they have some valid points. May all calm down and think.
asalaam alaaykum,

It is not really possible to separate a fashion from its wearer, because it reflects directly on the wearer. The intent of the article is to make people think about if they dress this way that she mentioned that they ought to change it. Maybe some of them are really okay Islamically, though, such as multiple colors of underscarves, depending on intent, how it is done, etc. It is a good intent to discuss that if we are wearing hijab, we want it to be real hijab that obeys Allah swt and is best for our souls. However, some did comment that maybe this is not the best way to help people improve their hijab or understand/appreciate hijab - that is a matter of opinion and people may think different ways about it and there is nothing wrong with that.

You said people should not complain, but what you wrote yourself sounded a lot like complaining to me personally. I think we should be able to talk about the articles objectively and not just have to agree with the author. That can be done in a way that is not attacking and so far that is what people were doing here. Discussion like that is a means of spiritual reflection and possible growth when done correctly.

The purpose of hijab is in part to make it easier for a woman to be judged based on things other than her dress - to be judged on her piety alone just as Allah swt judges us. No doubt hijab is required by Allah swt and thus improper hijab can be a signal of a problem in piety, but so can many other things that are not as easy to see, and it certainly is not the only factor - it just happens to be one of the most visible ones. As part of that spirit of hijab, it seems to me that people are too obsessed with judging a woman's appearance including how she wears her hijab. It is like a pastime for some people to obsess on their hijab style or that of others, and to judge it. I happen to believe that sometimes it goes too far and makes it harder for women to wear hijab rather than easier, because they are over-scrutinized about everything and thus feel even more pressure about their dress than before, which is exactly opposite what should be. In my opinion, we should celebrate and acknowledge what is correct and keep calling back to proper hijab in the best examples we can find to help them get even more correct, and we should continually refocus our judgments to ourselves and evaluate our own hijab, both in dress and in behavior toward others, and keep our focus there primarily and enjoin others to good in the best way we can find, which is often encouragement and example.

Sister Houda, this is from a previous article http://islamicinsights.com/religion/religion/understanding-hijab.html:

The basic requirements for female dress in public are four:

1. Extent: Everything but your hands and face must be covered. Feet should be covered, as should hair, neck, ears, and arms. Make-up and adornment should be covered, even if that means covering parts that would not otherwise have to be covered. Most scholars say that wedding rings and religious rings need not be covered, but in general, jewelry is adornment and should be concealed.

2. Looseness: The garments should be loose enough so that the shape of your body from at least the shoulders to the mid-thighs is not apparent. Even for the legs, clothes should not be skin-tight. If the fabric follows your curves, it is too tight.

3. Thickness: The clothing should be thick enough that the color of your skin and hair underneath cannot be discerned through the fabric.

4. Style: The clothes should not be of a color, style, or decoration so as to serve the purpose of drawing attention, being adornment, or showing off. Thus, clothes with bright colors, fancy decorations, and expensive fabrics should be avoided. Further, clothes that would be considered as belonging to the opposite gender or to followers of another religion are also excluded. Also, it is improper to be a slave to fashion, spending wastefully for the latest trend, judging and being judged based on style, etc. Simplicity is better for your soul, mind and body.
Funny, but overdone/unoriginal. honestly, just because someone isnt doing it exactly right, doesn't mean it nullifies their intentions. The last thing someone needs is criticism from her own sisters. When she is ready to do it perfectly, she will in her own time. There are better things you can accomplish with your words besides cracking on other Muslims whose intentions you do not know.
Some of these comments are very distasteful, I would expect better from Muslims. Secondly, as a brother, I'm consistently disappointed in how some sisters choose to dress.

Some are saying, "at least they wear hijab", well what if we saw someone praying incorrectly? Would we let them continue that? Of course not.

The styles in this article are satirical, and most don't exist as stated. I personally think this a great piece, and it reaches a great point through humor.
Salam,

Thank You for this piece Sr. Huda!!

It definitely makes one understand how Hijab is becoming less Islamic, and more personalized. Hijab is meant to repel unneccesary glances, not attract more. It would still be a minor problem if this thing merely affected the PERSON who is wears all these various Hijabi styles. The bigger and more severe problem/issue is actually how it diminishes the importance of Hijab, and the image of Islam in the eyes of non-Muslims who make an impression of Islam through it's followers! Hijabis walk around as symbols of Islam, so they definitely carry a big responsibility on their shoulders of representing Islam. And while they walk in a world where already a 100 different stereotypes of Muslims (and islam) exist, they need to be more careful what they do. As Imam Sadiq (as) had said: "Be representatives of us and not a burden upon us."

Thanks again for this piece Sis... InshAllah everyone realizes the actual and strightforward message being given and not derive unneccessary and worthless conclusions as this is no personal attack towards anybody's appearance, leave alone their intentions.
this piece raises an issue -- the community needs to learn to address issues in a successful format. We shudnt make certain topics "Taboo". Why must women constantly chase these abstract norms of 'beauty'? More so, isn't the Hijab as a concept meant to deter women from feeling as much social pressure based on their looks?

problem is the western emphasis on looks is dynamic. the trends change so often... thin is good.. thin is bad. tight is good.. tight is bad..and it goes on & on. the fact muslim girls would focus on these trends and then rush to defend them like we are seeing now shows the media control on our minds.

also.. lets remember Ahl Bayt when we comment.. and remember we shouldnt judge the intentions of anyone.
salaam,

i appreciate that we are trying to bring levity to a serious topic by using satire as a medium, but i don't think it can be done well with this particular topic because hijab is so [i]personal[/i]. there are universal standards of course, but every woman has the freedom of choice, and has to face her LORD in the end, not [i]islamic insights[/i] columnists or readers. we are *not* ALLAH (swt) to judge, nor are we officials in an islamic government vested with the authority to enforce proper hijab.

while i understand that physical hijab is very important, there are more crucial things missing from this article. example:

holier-than-thou hijab: those sisters who deem their hijab so "proper and perfect" that they think they can demean and belittle others. sorry girls, but high horses are so [i]passe[/i].

i know many people who--right or wrong--look at such judgmental behavior among our "religious" community as off-putting. this is especially true for non-hijabi sisters who feel like they will be scrutinized to no end if they become active and/or wear hijab.

in the end, hijab is by no means a taboo topic (as someone tried to suggest earlier), but dealing with it in such a way is not the best route. most sisters who are struggling with their hijab do dress inappropriately, and it's our job as their fellow muslims to encourage them to do what's right, not denigrate them into it. and, if i may say, the satire was actually lacking in any real wit; don't do satire unless it's really, really funny. i'm afraid this falls rather flat. a very disappointing piece on pretty much all fronts...
okay.. i wear the emo hijab !! lol oh man that's hilarious, and i didnt find it offensive. I think its nice to know how we look to others, if you surrond yourself by your friends who only wear holliester with hijabs, you'll never how others see you.

those who dont like the piece can just move on.. the world is starving and we're arguing over an article? shame.
O ye who believe! Let not a folk deride a folk who may be better than they (are), not let women (deride) women who may be better than they are; neither defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. Bad is the name of lewdness after faith. And whoso turneth not in repentance, such are evil-doers.

49:10

instead of supporting struggling sisters, we mock them???
And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers...

http://www.al-islam.org/organizations/aalimnetwork/msg00658.html

funny how we all can quote the quran when we need to, but we cant apply all of it. the low swipes at the writer are also sad, and i think such comments dont merit a reply at all..

As if the sisters dont know right from wrong..

salaams
[quote]Those who dont like the piece can just move on.. the world is starving and we're arguing over an article? shame. [/quote]

If you really felt that way, then you shouldn't comment, because you are participating in what you are complaining against. It is an incorrect position to deride others just because they disagree.

I tend to agree with Sr. Mariam that this 'satire' is a form of mocking and that there are truly better ways to help our brothers and sisters in faith improve their deen. And maybe in the process of figuring out what those better methods are and carrying them out, we will improve ourselves, insha'allah. We find it far too easy to find fault with others, as the article and its comments (including this one, for that matter) attest.

Maybe it is time to reflect on this hadith in the 40 hadith of Sayyid Khomeini and see how it applies to our situation:

"Philosophers say that the chances of being saved in a ship without a captain from the stormy waves of ocean are brighter than those of a man being saved in an outburst of wild passion. God forbid, that we should ever belong to that category of people who become aggressive during academic discussions, as some of our students suffer from this intemperance... See the following account:

It is narrated from many companions of the Prophet (S) that once as the Prophet (S) came to them they were engaged in wrangling over a religious issue. The Prophet (S) of Islam was greatly displeased and was indignant to this extent that they had never seen him before in such an anger. The Prophet (S) told them it was because of this habit of wrangling that their precursors were destroyed, and he added that a true believer would never wrangle. The Prophet (S) asked them to stop wrangling and told them that he would not act as an intercessor to any wrangler. Wrangling occupies the second place after idolatry among the things forbidden by God Almighty. The Prophet (S) is reported to have also said that unless a believer refrains from wrangling and altercation he cannot know the truth, in spite of his position being correct.

There are various traditions in this regard. How abominable it will be if we deprive ourselves of the intercession of the Prophet (S) for the sake of merely a trivial thing which has no value, no merit whatsoever. Intellectual discussions, which would otherwise be the highest order of service and worship if undertaken with sincere motives, end in such a catastrophe and wipe out all his good deeds and acts of worship. In all circumstances, man should focus his attention on each of his vices individually, and eradicate them from the domain of his soul by restraining his carnal self. Once the trespasser is driven out, the rightful owner of the house can readily come to take possession.'"
http://al-islam.org/fortyhadith
Please let us refrain from tampering with Islamic literature in order to back up our own views and opinions.

The verse 49:11 that has been quoted talks about mocking people. Does this article make a mention of particular individuals, or even a group of individuals? No it does not; the article does ridicule ... not people, but their actions (and none of the categories above can be deemed fit to be called "Islamic Hijab.") Therefore, an unbiased reader can see that the article cannot accomplish the task of "mocking people." The huge message that this piece is shouting out is how such "Hijabis" are letting down the image of Islam, and diminishing the very role of Hijab! (For instance when it talks about the misuse of Kefiyyah and says "why butcher something so symbolic?") It's as simple as that.

It's not a matter of concern here about how sublime and pure the intentions of those Hijabis might be, or how sincerely they might be wearing what they're wearing, or how they might be struggling for their cause and being pushed to the margins of the society. After all Hijab is a "personal" thing is it not?
Al-Hujraat
O ye who believe! let not some men among you laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor let some women laugh at others: it may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames: Ill-seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed: And those who do not desist are (Indeed) doing wrong. (11)

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I don't think the discussion here is a case of one side saying these hijabs are okay and the other saying they are not. I think it is pretty clear that, at least for the most part, most of the styles mentioned have some problems with them. A few of them might meet the technical requirements of hijab, depending on how they are worn and intention, but most not so.

Neither do I think this is a discussion about if it is appropriate or not to enjoin others to good and forbid evil. It does not seem either side is saying to just ignore what Islam says about hijab and don't care how improper wearing of it affects Islam's reputation.

 I think both sides have actually largely agreed on these points, but maybe some have not realized that. So let us not have people divide themselves, allow themselves to be controlled by anger or need to "win" or whatever, and turn in argument against their brothers and sisters.

Instead, the main issue seems to be about different opinions of methodology. What is the best way to enjoin good/forbid evil in the matter of sisters' hijab? Some have felt that this article is a fine way to do so while others have felt it is not the best way, that people might be hurt unnecessarily rather than helped, even though that was not the intent. Most of the people who did not feel this was the best way made no attack whatsoever on the author, but I saw at least one negative remark that way, while most of the more negative remarks directed at people came from those who didn't like someone else's comments. None of that is appropriate or acceptable behavior, but some people on both sides were also reading attacks where none took place. There is a difference between an attack and having a different opinion.

When Imam Hasan and Imam Hussein (as) saw an elderly man performing wudhu improperly, they did not use satire to guide him. They did let the man overhear a conversation of theirs in which they poked fun at various popular wrong ways people were doing wudhu. Neither did they go to him and straight up say, 'Man, you're doing it wrong, here's how you do it.' It might not be sinful for them to use those methods, and someone using those methods might have good intentions, alhumdooleluh, but they understood that if they really wanted to help the man, they had to be very careful in their method because people are sensitive creatures especially when it comes to matters of correction. So instead, they employed a method of pretending to have a discussion between themselves about how to do wudhu in which one corrected the other and the man overheard and was able to learn without any possible offense or harm.

This is a good example for us to think about. Enjoining good and forbidding evil is a duty on us. And it is a heavy duty because it is very hard to perform well. We could be the most generous people in the world and nullify all of it before God because we made the recipient(s) feel ashamed in the way that we gave. Perhaps we can also ruin our enjoining good and forbidding evil in a similar fashion. I am not accusing the author or editors or anyone else of any wrong-doing. I understand the points of the article and think everyone can at least mostly agree on them. I was not offended by the article. And I think the comments have blown up out of proportion to the matter at hand. But if our purpose is enjoining good or forbidding evil, I commend that, while also feeling this particular methodology could be counterproductive and potentially to hurtful (although not intended to be so) to sensitive individuals and thus I would recommend adopting other methods in the future. We live and we learn. I think perhaps that the comments bear sufficient evidence to make a case for such a recommendation.
I think that the writer has completely accomplished her goal of getting people to talk about the different styles of hijab which if not outright haraam are still against the Islamic spirit. To that end I would like to say I think she should be commended.

The Prophet (saw) never drove a car. Are you going to say that because he didn't we shouldn't also? Simply saying that the Ahlul-Bait did not use satire so we should not also is hardly a good proof. The best argument against it would be against the verses mentioned from surah al hujurat. However, the author has not ridiculed any particular individual, only behaviors which she is trying to point out are unacceptable. Some may not agree with her conclusions about which styles are unacceptable, but rather than getting sensitive about it and shouting 'haraam', it would be better to address the points she has made.

By the way, I have heard many of our respectable scholars and speakers using sarcasm from the mimbar (pulpit) to highlight wrong behaviors. If anyone blames Sister Huda, they should take issue with those learned ones who do the same. As it stands, I don't see her having done anything that should be reproached.
I agree with frequent reader ! It's a total disappointment how some have hijacked this article for their own reasons.
Maybe it's due to the fact I'm a male, however, I see nothing wrong with this piece. Sister Huda is one of the most talented writers we've had on Islamic Insights in a long time. I find it commendable she tackled this topic.

However, I would suggest to those throwing a hissy fit to work on their manners, then worry how others view their crystal head scarf.
It's hilarious exactly who keeps commenting under different aliases. I've lost respect for an IslamicInsights writer and gained alot for Sister Huda.
Salaam Everyone,

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions! I always look forward to reading the reader's input, because as much as I love being told how great an article is, it simply doesn't allow me growth as a writer. That growth comes from criticism and suggestions.

It is my hope that we can learn to debate in a manner a bit better than this; you never know, sometimes these relatively small things equal a test of faith.

Thanks again everyone.

Fe Aman Allah

-- Huda
Hijab is not wearing clothes that attract attention or hug the figuire, So what do muslim sisters do about the guys that find women in abeyet and black scarves attractive? lock them selves inside the house and never step out at the risk of being 'fantacised' about??
I think this article was very rude and mean to women who are just trying to fit into society. Its sooo hard being scrutinised by non muslims, and now we have a hijabi scrutinising us too?
I really think this is getting silly. Have you guys never been criticized before? If you don't agree with something, don't take it to heart, just move on. We all have our opinions, I don't see what the big deal about an article like this is. I personally hear insulting things said against Muslimahs who choose to wear the abaya or chador being tolerated. Why can't people who not like the article simply write a counter-article? Wait, that takes too much work, complaining is more fun, and anyway someone else can do it because there are 'more important things to do'.

Regarding the article, maybe saying what people SHOULD do or wear would have helped. We often get into discussions about what people should NOT do without then providing direction and that simply looks critical rather than constructive. I hardly think the article was perfect, but I do think the author opened a discussion we would not be having if she had not tried such a novel approach. If writing in this way gets people to think, I hope more articles like this will be written.
Excellent point!

[quote]"Regarding the article, maybe saying what people SHOULD do or wear would have helped. We often get into discussions about what people should NOT do without then providing direction and that simply looks critical rather than constructive."[/quote]

See:
http://islamicinsights.com/religion/religion/perfecting-our-hijab.html
http://islamicinsights.com/religion/religion/the-hijab-of-men-and-women.html
http://islamicinsights.com/religion/religion/understanding-hijab.html
i'm not a muslim, i don't follow islam, i do want to understand the faith though, which is why i have logged onto this website. can someone explain to me why beautiful things should be hidden? God created beauty to be looked upon and admired, if we don't have beauty how would we know what is ugly? why is it that only women are expected to hide their beauty and not men, men are just as beautiful as women yet seem to be free to show off their beauty and be admired and looked upon by women but not the other way around. this is not a criticism just questions.
Dear anonymous,

 Those are good questions. In Islam, questions are encouraged, not looked down upon so long as they are in a spirit of trying to understand. Here is my own take on what you've mentioned.

1. Men and women are complementary but not the same. They are both fully human and deserving of respect, however, showing respect does not mean that a one-size-fits-all approach is appropriate. If you have studied about yin and yang in eastern thought, Islam takes a similar stance. Gender relations fit into this way of thinking;

2. Everyone appreciates beauty, including Muslims. Within the Islamic lifestyle, beauty is highly appreciated. The Quran teaches humanity, not just Muslims, to look at the wondrous systems around us and ponder on their beauty. Beauty is considered a mark of Allah's intelligent presence in the universe. It is a sign of intellect that one has faith in Allah's presence and admire the beautiful things He has made;

3. Intellect is buffeted by tremendous desires such as anger and lust. Anger and lust must be controlled in order for the intellect to prosper. Controlling such desires and expressing them at the right time is a struggle all disciplined and respectable people must strive for. Without such control, awareness of God's presence is far more difficult and may even reach the point where it becomes impossible;

4. Islam takes note of what many psychologists and thinkers throughout history have pointed out: men are more apt to fall in love with their eyes while women are more apt to fall in love with men who sweet talk them. This does not mean that all men ore women are like this, but this is the norm.

Men and women who are not married or otherwise considered closely related by Islam have to cover a minimum amount of their bodies in front of each other, not look at each other's bodies and are encouraged to avoid talking unnecessarily to each other. These guidelines benefit both genders;

5. People who do not have something easily available to them find having it more valuable when they obtain it. Suppose you are hungry or tired. Don't you feel the food or sleep is more sweet when you get it as opposed to other times? To be careful in how one indulges one's cravings for the other gender's company and pleasures intensifies the natural desires one has for one's spouse. A person who satisfies their urges to look at and touch without restrictions cannot really know how different their relationships be if they did otherwise and reserved themselves for a relationship sanctified by Allah. Hopefully such a person would not be so far gone that they would prefer their desires to perfecting themselves;

6. Unlike in many other religions and philosophical schools, Islam says sex is a great thing within a marriage relationship. Both genders should be sexually attractive and satisfying for each other as much as possible. They should enjoy each that act but only in the proper way, in marriage, otherwise such behavior is considered far from beautiful;

7. Muslims see proof that the Quran is from Allah and His Messenger has been sent as an example for us. These sources are in 100% agreement about the Islamic dress code. Even if we cannot understand certain things--and of course we try to understand as much as possible--we understand that if something came from Allah, it is good for us. Understanding this and moving in Allah's way through life is the true beauty.
Asalaam Alaaykum,

I thought your reply to 'anonymous' was very nice and well done! I hope 'anonymous' will find it helpful!
To add to point 4, the type of looking mentioned is one of lust. Neither men or women are permitted to do this unless married to each other. How some people actually choose to follow the points above is a different issue, However, the position Islam takes is very clear.

Sometimes women have a difficult time understanding how much men not restraining themselves objectify the female body. They are surprised because it is not something actually discussed very clearly. I just saw an article on MSN that highlights some funny things which men get excited about. You might want to cut and paste the following link into your browser:

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articleglamourmatch.aspx?cp-documentid=17318714>1=32023
I know this article wasn't written to start an arguement, but I've come across it and I feel like making my point.

I've been wearing hijaab for about 5 years now, but several people have said to me that i don't wear it "properly" and recently this has been starting to bug me. I began wearing it because at the time, I was struggling with a lot in life, and I hoped it would give me the strength to remember and live by my faith. And it did, and it still does.
But the more I still try to have my own personality with my hijaab, the more I get told I am a disgrace to it. Some people have said to me they'd rather I don't wear it the way I do because it seems like an insult, that in a way I am mocking it. I am NOT. I feel comfortable the way I wear it. But lately I've begun feeling more and more uncomfortable. Now I worry that everyone who looks at me thinks I'm a culture-confused muslim, or like the 'emo' u described above (i should just say i despise that label). I'm neither. Alhumdulillah I still have my faith, and it's stronger than ever, but I no longer feel comfortable wearing my hijaab and have spent many weeks now wondering if I should just switch to hats. I like hats. And I'll just make sure I keep my neck covered with turtle neck tops/scarfs.

I know this article wasnt written with this intention, but its just pointed out that there are several people who must think I'm not a "good" muslim because of the way I wear my hijaab. Personally I think you should all go and pray for forgiveness because only Allah has the ability to judge who is and isnt a good muslim; who is and isn't wearing a hijaab "properly".

As for me, I think I probably will end up switching to hats. Because I don't feel like other muslims are accepting enough of anything that isnt like what THEY think is right. I refute that. Only Allah knows if I am right or wrong.
]To the above sister, I ask you, where in this article does it say who is or isn't a good muslim? Anyone here will be hard pressed to even find the words "Good" and "Muslim" together in this article.

If discussing Hijab has become taboo, I fear what the mind police will attack soon also.

Maybe it's time we understand what Hijab is, honestly, dressing in a modest way, it's not hard. The amish do it and they live in the middle of nowhere. How hard is it to buy a long shirt? Maybe pants that aren't tight? Hijab is pretty clear, if there's confusion, refer to hadiths, scholars, books, the ladies of the Holy household, not In style magazine.

Some comments are perfectly correct, only Allah can judge, so save the excuses for Allah [swt].
Sister Tayyaba, the older I get, the more I learn that no matter what you do in life, someone will always find fault with it. If you wear hats, someone won't like it, if you wear a scarf, someone won't like it, if you do something else, someone won't like it. So we just can't do things trying to please people because it is a no-win situation. And we can't let them get us to stop doing something by wearing us down or upsetting us, either, because that also is a no-win. We have to make our reasons for doing something be independent of what other people will say or do or what they are saying or doing to us. Originally you put on the scarf for a reason that had nothing to do with those people. What you do from now on should also be for a reason that has nothing to do with them - either reactionary or otherwise.
1- Easy way to convince their innocence
 2- Easy way to make their parents fool
 3- Easy way to make their husband believe that they are masooma
 4-Oh noo....she cant do that because she wear hijab...But "SHE" is not very different from others
 I get this feeling when i see a hijabi...( My Allah knows a hijabi is responsbile for this )
I'm a revert to Islam..and honestly I find Hijab to be quite easy at least in the physical sense. You wear modest clothing and get on with your day. The very fact the same people are still commenting on this article shows how: 1. Bored they are. 2. Out to bring down the writer. 3. Confused.

I wonder, why does the idea of proper hijab irritate people? Is it because it challenges the cultural grab you put on?

Move on.
Is there a reason the writer never defends herself or explains herself or answers the questions posed to her?
The thing I don't understand is how people who are so quick to forward Baba Ali movies and laugh at them, even when they are mocking certain negative archetypes, are now upset about this article. Presumably it's because their own behavior is now under the microscope.

Interesting world we live in, isn't it? ;-)
And by the way, sister "mohammed.husain", your language gives you away. I only know one person who uses the word "mock" so casually. Please kindly stop trying to fill the thread with comments from multiple identities to bolster your arguments. And please also stick to using one name, even if it's anonymous. We get your point even though you're applying it in a fairly one-sided approach considering the circumstances...
*thumbs up* sis Huda! Very nice article...sometimes such serious matters as hijab, have to be poked at with fun in order to make a point. I completely understand, as I write articles too (for this website)

every writer has their own style, sometimes sarcasm is the way to go. Sometimes serious and factual is.

Let's not miss the point...we all know what hijab is and how it should be worn. Those who are so worried about fitting in and pleasing and being accepted by non-muslims, what about Allah (SWT)? When will we start caring to please Him? How many times have we heard about the beauty of hijab from our great Ladies Fatima and Zeynab (SA)? The whole story of Imam Sajjad (AS) saying the WORST part of the events of Muharram was Shaam, where his mothers, aunts, and sisters COVER was taken away.....not because they weren't fitting in.

Let's not justify our low-confidence in our religion. It's about time we get tough and be proud of what our religion stands for and asks of us.

And for all the brothers, what if we wrote about beards. How many times have we heard a "goatee" is not a real beard, or a thin, designed one isn't one either? We all know a beard is a beard. As is hijab, your shape should not show, as your hair, your colors shouldn't be like "toucan sam" (i loved that!), and the conditions are there.

Again, ahsant Sis Huda.
Something tells me the majority of these comments were by completely...i'll hold my tongue, or the same person. Who is anyone to comment on hijabs in such a distasteful not funny manner? All we can do is give the rulings on how to wear proper hijab and pray that people successfully overcome any obstacles that they may face. Poking fun at peoples struggles is not funny and comes close to mockery which is HARAM. Be careful, no Mashallah is due here.
Yo, this article rocks, I'm forwarding it. Y'all who don't likes it need to chill! ;-)
Salaam,
Great article sis Huda! Insh'Allah I hope one day we will all be able to perfect our hijabs in the manner Bibi Fatima (as) and Bibi Zainab (as) would be proud. I can understand the "controversy", but at the end of the day it's easy to see what your intentions were for writing this article and for that I commend you.

Jazak'Allah
Great article!!! Very funny, but also very true. Keep up the good work! ;-)
LOL. ;-)

Well said, excellent written!
Cool article... tru in da sense where is it all starting from and fashion wise. did u hear bout da hijabis calendar comning out soon? google hijabis are hot calendar adn dsee
its not right for us to judge random people we see on the streets about their hijabs...we have no idea how far they have come and how far they will go. The girl you see in "improper hijab" might have been wearing mini skirt and boob tube last week...it takes steps to become a good muslim, its hard for women in this country to wash their brain from years and years of imodest influences. Maybe the sister has recently decided to practice islam...comments and jokes like this will only push her away not give her comfort and make her want to join the family of muslims. we should put more educating articles about hijabs and not offensive ones...a women realising that the way she looks isnt all what lifes about, to then get laughed at by muslims because of the way she is dressed will not be able to see the beauty and true reasons for wearing hijab!
Asalaamo Alikym Sisters and Brothers
Ramadan Mubarak!!!

It is quit simple, Islam is very clear when it says that the purpose of Hijab is for a womens modesty. The hijab should be long enough to cover her breast if this will not pose a danger to her safety. You can have fun and wear some colors but please try not to be excessive. We are not ina competition how can I make this Hijab look less like a Hijab and more like a fashions statement. The fact that you wear a clean, beautiful Hijab is a fashins statement in itself. It tells those around you that you are to be respected and treated as precious jewel. I do like wearing hats over my Hijab in the winter when it is raining and snowing. It is so much easier for me then carrying an umbrella. Insha'Allah this will not be considered haram.

Allah guide all the believers in this life and forgive us our transgressions and show us the clear path that leads to Jenna. Amin

JazakAllah Khayrun
Asalaamo Alikym Wa'Rahmatullahi Wa'Baraakauth

Amina Ali

To al comments ..This is 21st cetury cover the face....haaaaa ...why??? hijab i undestand but the face ....i dont get it;-);-)
Very shocked that an article of this nature is this website, Mrs. Jawad who are you to judge? Instead of writing an article to educate the underdressed hijabis and who don't know or have been misinformed on how to wear a scarf, you make fun of them and dedicate an entire article to ridiculing them. Is this how the prophets and imams brought people to the Umma? I'm sure there were straying followers during their times, did the imams and prophets mock them and point them out? Psychologically, this has no benefit and is counter productive. What a shame
Why do writers have to reply to your comments? Or rather the subtle and sometimes blatant personal agendas carried out in the comments section? I've seen writers reply to actual comments not attacks on this website. On actual websites, the writers don't reply in comments section. That's as unprofessional as it gets.
It's sad that people ignore the many great and vital articles Huda Jawad puts out there in current affairs and even community news and jump on the bandwagon. This article isn't even as horrible as people make it out to be. The same people who didn't get a reply in 2008 are back to this article now. I know many people who enjoy the articles by this writer and I commend the fact she did not jump into the fray. Google her name and the name Islamic Insights and you get hundreds of hits. Her work has spread the Shia political thought and Islamic humanitarian work into even the websites and newspapers of nonmuslims. If you don't like Huda Jawad because she satired the ridiculous hijab styles, that says more about you than her. Why can Baba Ali do the same thing and be funny and she can't catch a break?

I found this article funny and true. Maybe it is an inconvenient truth. But to waste so much energy on bringing down one person seems a little odd to me.
Yet another excellent article by HJ - keep up the good work!

Someone said it right about all these bashers and haters: "Its not them talking, its the guilt!". So instead of criticizing this amazing article or its intended purpose, people should take it at face value and work on fixing that flag of Islam :)
Salam,

I'm sure the author of this article intended no harm and her efforts are better than nothing I suppose! If she has the guts to say how it really is then I applaud her for that!

However how about articles on what we can wear not what we can't wear?? Hijab is a sensitive issue so perhaps a more sensitive approach would be received better?
"how about articles on what we can wear?"

http://www.islamicinsights.com/features/fashion/
yeah i agree that hijab is meant for modesty, but can't we express ourselves through them too?? all these styles are a way for girls to express themselves. some people don't want to express just through words. none of these truly break the hijabi guidelines. seems to me like your being judgmental of others. sorry we don't like to wear plain boring hijabs. do you want us to be zombies and have the same style as you?? we're all individuals with very different personalities; what we wear is a form of expression so let us be!
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It was an amazing moment and unfortunately I can barely remember any of it as it's all a blur!
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Part I of this paper introduces a range of mechanistic theories of causality, including process theories and the complex-systems theories, and some of the problems they face. Part II argues that while there is a decisive case against a purely mechanistic analysis, a viable theory of causality must incorporate mechanisms as an ingredient, and describes one way of providing an analysis of causality which reaps the rewards of the mechanistic approach without succumbing to its pitfalls.


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Need Bluetooth Smart comms for your IoT app, but not sure where to start? Take a look at this latest Bluetooth devkit from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group itself: a Smart Starter Kit (SSK) for developers to get prototypes up and running.
It is essentially a free-to-download kit including hands-on labs and sample code. The hardware you would need could include, for example, a Bluetooth Smart Shield for an Arduino board together with a USB cable.
The SSK is part of a wider Bluetooth Developer Program, which includes the Bluetooth Innovation Series in London next month (as well as the Developer Portal and Application Accelerator).
A key point is that the kit works regardless of the target platform you are building for – not just Android, but iOS or Windows Phone (they now all include a standard Bluetooth Smart protocol stack).
"There are more than three billion smartphones on the market right now, all with different operating systems, architecture and specs. But the one thing they almost all have in common is Bluetooth," said Suke Jawanda, Bluetooth SIG CMO.
"If you want your product to connect to these devices, not to mention future ones, you need to build with Bluetooth Smart. Our Smart Starter Kit takes the guesswork out of adding connectivity to a device, cuts time to market for developers and brings wireless convenience to consumers faster than ever before."
Note that the CSR Bluetooth dev kit (right) that was released last December came with its own profiles, example applications and hardware board, and this was reflected in the price.
"The European developer scene is buzzing with excitement about Bluetooth Smart and developers are looking for tools to help get them up to speed and creating apps and devices quickly," said Andrew Farrell, CEO at Matchbox."
"Bluetooth Smart is essential to creating innovative products for the Internet of Things. Resources like the Smart Starter Kit that increase knowledge and help reduce time to market will be welcomed with open arms by developers throughout the region."
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