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Originally Posted by honeychile
He's in one of the US's international security programs, and has been there for several years/administrations. I would consider him an impeccable source.
Maybe they do simply nod or bow instead, I don't know. I did read it somewhere recently, but that source was much less "pure".
It probably is a difference between the sects. After all, some Muslim women simply cover their heads, others wear the veil, still others cover their entire body. I did find this passage which states that an engaged couple should not hold hands.
I will definitely ask my friend further questions, and continue to check the internet for further enlightenment on this. |
There are some differences between sects, but there are more differences between
cultures. The issue of women covering is moreso a difference in culture. There are rules between men and women that Americans are definitely not used to, but I always thought that we accommodated to other people's cultures anyway - like instead of a woman president shaking hands, she would just nod in acknowledgement.
Unmarried men and women are supposed to keep their distance from each other, but I was just questioning 'or they won't go to heaven' part. Things are interpreted differently depending on the part of the country/culture/sect/etc.