Recent views on wearing the all - white veil in controversy . Ban of the veil , known as the ` ` niqab , '' seen by many as attempt to destroy Islam . Increasing number of young Muslim women want to veil themselves . No consensus among Muslim scholars on covering up .
Recent ban on wearing the all-encompassing veil sparked demonstrations . Ban of the veil , known as the `` niqab , '' seen by many as attempt to counter extremism . Increasing number of young Muslim women want to cover themselves . No consensus among Muslim scholars on covering up .