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The IINN, Vol.9 No.008 04/16/96
Author: Asim Mughal
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 1996 00:00
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I N F O R M A T I O N & N E W S N E T W O R K
A Subsidiary of Pakistan News Service
Vol. 9 No. 8 Zulqidah 27, 1416 Hijri April 16, 1996
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+++++ CONTENTS +++++
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1. SOME VERSES FROM THE QURAN................................
2. ISNA Email Newsletter
3. Prayer Times 2.1 (New Location)
4. Looking for Islamic Literature in Mandarin (Chinese) language
5. Job Opportunity in SA: INFORMATION CENTER MANAGER
6. Al-Sirat Al-Mustaqeem: Issue #54 on the WWW
7. CAIR: Muslim Woman Denied Job for Refusing to Remove Head Scarf
7. Six Pillars & The 99 attrib. of God
8. BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT - EID DHABIHA PROGRAM
9. CAIR: Wash. DC Hijab/Hotel News Conference
10.American Muslim Council Action Alert
11.GAMBLING DEFEATED IN THE HOUSE
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SOME VERSES FROM THE QURAN................................
I seek refuge in Allah from the rejected Satan.
In the name of Allah the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful.
002.221 Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A
slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she
allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man
slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you.
Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But God beckons by His Grace to
the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind:
That they may celebrate His praise.
(translation from Abdullah Yusuf Ali's text)
Abdullah Yusuf Ali's commentary on the verse (footnote 246):
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Marriage is a most intimate communion, and the mystery of sex finds its
highest fulfilment when intimate spiritual harmony is combined with the
physical link. If religion is at all a real influence in life to both parties
or to either party, a difference in this vital matter must affect the lives of
both more profoundly than differences of birth, race, language, or position in
life. It is therefore only right that the parties to be married should have the
same spiritual outlook. If two persons love each other, their outlook in the
highest things of life must be the same. Note that religion is not here a mere
label or a matter of custom or birth. The two persons may have been born in
different religions, but if, by mutual influence, they come to see the truth
in the same way, they must openly accept the same rites and the same social
brotherhood. Otherwise the position will become impossible individually and
socially.
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From: ISNA
Subject: ISNA Email Newsletter
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SUMMER JOB FOR UNIVERSITY AGE BROTHERS:
ISNA is looking for energetic brothers age 19 and up to work as counselors
during a 5-6 week long program for Muslim Students coming to the US to
study English. Counselors will supervise the students during homework,
meals, recreation trips, sports, and classes. The program will take place
from July 10 until August 18, 1996, Insha'Allah at Marian College in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
BENIFITS:
* Entire Program is free including room, meals, sightseeing costs, T-shirt.
* $ 1000 stipend will be awarded.
* Free trips to chicago, Washington D.C., Shenedoah National Park, Lake
Monroe. Great opportunity to work with youth in an Islamic environment.
* Gret opportunity to spend part of the summer learning about Islam with
your brothers.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Practicing Muslim.
* Age 19 or above.
* Experience working with Muslim Youth through Local Masjid, MYNA, Boy
Scouts,youth groups, MSA, etc.
* Willing to balance discipline and fun, be patient with Muslim Youth and
work as a good example.
* Fluency in conversational Arabic recommended but not required.
* Valid U.S. Driver's License and Insurance.
* Fluent in spoken English.
* Applicant who can bring his own car (we will compensate gas & milage), not
required but it is an additional plus.
TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter explaining how you meet all the requirements and why
you should be selected to work as a counselor for this program. Include the
telephone numbers of three refrences. The deadline to receive applications
is May 20th, 1995. Send all applications to: Counselor Search,
ISNA Developement Foundation
P O Box. 38, Plainfield,
IN 46168
or Fax to (317) 830-1840. Do not delay, Please respond today!
If you know someone, who would be interested in this program, please, let
them know about this program, so that they can apply today.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY:
The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies invites nominations and
applications for a newly endowed ful-time, tenure-track position which
carries the title: UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, available
September 15, 1996. Requirements include a Ph.D. in Philosophy or religious
studies, fluency in English and Arabic, formal training in Islamic Theology,
extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of Islam, and knowledge of
major religions of the World. Rank and Salary are open. Review of
applications begins March 1, 1996, and will continue until a suitable
candidate is found. Interested parties are encouraged to request a full
description of the qualifications and duties of the position (Phone:
216-742-3448, FAX: 216-742-2304). Applications, including letter of
interest, current resume, official copies of transcripts, and names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references should be directed to:
DR. THOMAS A. SHIPKA, Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies,
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44555
YSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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ISNA West Zone Conference is going to be in L. A. during Independence Day
Weekend, July 4 - 6, 1996. Please, call ISNA West Zone office at (415)
856-0440.
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From: Adel A Al-rumaih
Subject: Prayer Times 2.1 (New Location)
BismAllah AlRahman AlRahim
IslamSoft announces the release of a new version (with sound) of the
new Islamic software :
Prayer Times For Windows 2.1 (with Sound)
Al-Athan
**** Works with Windows 95, Window NT, and Windows 3.1 ****
The most sophisticated prayer times calculation program. and
the first of its kind that has the following features:
Some features:
- Becomes as a part of you MS Windows
- Notify you when Prayer time come with a window and sound of athan
- Replace the start and exit music of Windows by Islamic statement
- Notify you with a beep before athan time (customizable
by number of minutes)
- You can choose between athans (sheikh Mulla, and sheikh Minshawi)
and you can choose which mu'then for which prayer
- Calculate Prayer times for more than 2000+ cities around the world
directly.
- Can be set to follow any Islamic organization methods (angles)
- And much more (see it yourself).
To download a copy, follow:
from World Wide Web (www), IslamSoft homepage,
type the following address (URL):
http://members.gnn.com/AAlrumaih/islamsoft.html OR
by using ftp, write the following:
ftp unixs.cis.pitt.edu <enter>
anonymous <enter> (this is at NAME)
<enter> (this is at PASSWORD, leave it
blank)
cd /users/a/a/aaast18
get praytim2.exe
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From: Abd Wahab Ishari bin Mohd Hashim
Subject: Looking for Islamic Literature in Mandarin (Chinese) language
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 11:53:53 MYT
Assalaamu'alaikum
Dear Brother
I am urgently looking for any Islamic Literature, in particular a
translation of the Quran, in Mandarin (Chinese) for da'wa work.
Any advice please. Jazaakallahukhairan.
Wassalaam.
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Abd Wahab Ishari bin Mohd Hashim
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Locked Bag 791
80990 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel:607-5505123,607-5576160 ext. 5123
Fax:607-5566272
e-mail: wahab@fkeserv.fke.utm.my
For backup please also cc to: e-wahab@utmkl.utm.my
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From: khaled a sbeih
Job Opportunity in SA: INFORMATION CENTER MANAGER
Asslamu Alikum, this is a job opportunity for the members of your group,
please read and forward to your friends................khaled
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INFORMATION CENTER MANAGER
QUALIFICATION
. Ph.D. or Masters in Information Science
. A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior level in information centers or
libraries (recent)
. Strong technical skills (information science)
. Strong management and administrative skills
. Command of Both Arabic and English is highly desirable
. Good communication skills and good personality
. Strong understanding of computer technology and its application in
Libraries/Information Centers
. Experience in the banking/financial field is a definite plus
Selected candidate will be heading a team of five people in the development
and operation of a modern information center. He will be positioned in Riyadh
and he will receive excellent benefits, including medical coverage for him and
his family, yearly one month vacation with round trip tickets for him and his
family plus a yearly performance related bonus.
Please send your application via email to:
74043.343@compuserve.com
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From: Al-Sirat Al-Mustaqeem
Subject: Issue #54 on the WWW
Date: Tue, 09 Apr 1996 09:52:22 -0400 (EDT)
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Assalamu alaikum;
Issue #54 can be now read from our home page. The homepage
address is:
http://www.nauticom.net/www/alsirat
You may also check the above homepage for any additional
information. If you want a free issue, then send us your
postal address.
Issue #54 has already been mailed to the subscribers.
You comments and feedback are needed.
Your brothers in AL-SIRAT AL-MUSTAQEEM MAGAZINE.
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From: (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: Muslim Woman Denied Job for Refusing to Remove Head Scarf
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR Action Alert
MUSLIM WOMAN IN VIRGINIA DENIED JOB FOR REFUSING TO REMOVE
HEAD SCARF
(WASHINGTON, DC - April 10, 1996) - CAIR has been contacted
by a Muslim woman in Northern Virginia who says she was not
allowed to report for work at a Quality Inn hotel when she
refused to remove her head scarf.
According to the woman, she went to her second interview for
the position of part-time desk clerk on Monday. The hotel
manager allegedly asked the woman, "When would you like to
start?" She replied that she would like to start
immediately. The manager then allegedly said she should
report for work at 9 a.m. the next day, and added, "See you
tomorrow, dress nice, but without the 'headpart.'" The woman
said that she was sorry, but she could not remove her scarf.
The manager then allegedly said, "I'm sorry too," and walked
away.
The hotel owner claims the woman was never offered the job,
but he admits the only reason for not hiring her was the
refusal to remove the scarf. The owner also says that a
scarf is not permitted because of hotel uniforms and that
other staff might want to wear head coverings if he hired
this woman. In a phone conversation with CAIR, the hotel
owner made reference to "Indians" who might wear "feathers"
to work.
"This company is saying in practical terms that they will
never hire a Muslim or Jewish woman wearing a head covering,
a male Sikh who wears a turban or a Jewish man who wears a
yarmulke. I don't think that is the kind of message any
company should be sending to potential employees and guests
as American society becomes increasingly diverse," said CAIR
Executive Director Nihad Awad. Awad added that CAIR deals
with the issue of Islamic dress on a daily basis. He said
CAIR's Northern California office recently took up the case
of a Muslim woman denied entrance into a courtroom because
of her head scarf. In that case the authorities apologized
and said it would never happen again.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED:
The Quality Inn chain is part of Choice Hotels
International, based in Silver Spring, Md. Choice Hotels
include Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Clarion Inn, Sleep Inn,
Roadway Inn, and Econolodge. Most hotels in the chain are
individually-owned franchises.
1) CONTACT THE OWNER of the Quality Inn Governor in Falls
Church, Va., to demand that this woman be re-hired: Mr.
Phillip Kirby, Hotel Financial Services, 6633 Arlington
Boulevard, Falls Church, VA, 22042.
TEL: 703-532-9000 FAX: 703-237-0730 As always, be POLITE,
but firm.
2) CONTACT CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL to protest the action
of their franchisee: Mr. Donald Landry, President, Choice
Hotels International, 10750 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring,
MD, 20901 TEL: 301-989-6300 FAX: 301-681-7478 (FAX COPIES
of all letters to CAIR at 202-638-6412.)
3) CONTACT GUEST RELATIONS to let them know you will not
stay at one of their hotels until the woman is re-hired.
TEL: 1-800-424-6423
4) STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS by reporting similar cases of
discrimination to CAIR.
Note: Each Action Alert costs CAIR about $500. Please
support this important work by sending donations to CAIR or
by helping plan a fundraising event.
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From: Norm
Subject: Six Pillars & The 99 attrib. of God
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 23:01:57 +0000 (GMT)
I am trying to gather information for my personal understanding
and I would like to know what the Six Pillars are; also in the
Qur'an in places it speaks of God as We, I would like
clarification on the meaning. Thank you in advance.
Norm.
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From: Kraba Mohamed Amine
Subject: BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT - EID DHABIHA PROGRAM
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 22:31:08 -0400 (EDT)
Assalamou alaikoum,
Here is the eid dhabiha program organized by BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT.
Eid Moubarak wa koullou 3amin wa antoum bikhair.
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BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT - EID DHABIHA PROGRAM
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* IN THE NAME OF ALLAH MOST GRACIOUS MOST MERCIFUL *
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* BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT *
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW TO FEED THE REAL NEEDY?
DO YOU KNOW THAT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN ALGERIA ARE WAITING FOR
YOUR DHABIHA? ESPECIALLY WITH THE JUMPING PRICE OF THE UDHYA EVERY
YEAR, AND THE ACTUAL ECONOMIC PROBLEM.
FOR ONLY $80 ( U.S.) or $112 (CDN) BADR FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT will
take your DHABIHA to the real needy.
This is a practical opportunity to earn tremendous rewards from ALLAH
THE ALMIGHTY.
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* We have contributed last year with 100 udhyas, and we want to do
better this year, incha Allah, with your help.
* The "EID DHABIHA PROGRAM" is a join effort between the BADR FOR RELIEF
AND DEVELOPMENT in U.S and CANADA and JAMIATU AL-IRSHAD WA AL-ISLAH
in Algeria. You will Find below a breif summary of JAMIATU AL-IRSHAD's
programs.
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Please make your checks or money order payable to:
BADR for relief and Developement
2904 Mazin Ct. or 7880 Mountain Sights #302
Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Montreal, Quebec H4P 2B2
USA. Canada
For more information please contact:
Sid-Ali or Mohamed Amine
Tel/Fax: (313) 434 6041 Tel:(514) 735 6486 Fax : (514) 735 7319
or you can reach us by E-Mail:
krabam@ere.umontreal.ca
You can also transfer the fund to:
(Vous pouvez transferez vos fonds a)
First of America Bank
Huron parkway
Playmouth Road office
Ann-Arbor MI 48105
USA
Tel: (313) 995 7870
Bank Account No: 0530083815
Routing No : 072401006
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Mohamed Amine Kraba
"BADR for relief and developement" Vice-president and represenative in
Canada.
PS:
Vous pouvez juste nous confimer et envoyer l'argent par la suite, afin que
votre udhya sera donne a temps.
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You can call(or contact) us and confirm your participation and than send
us your payment, so you will be sure that your udhya will be given on time.
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JAMIATU AL-IRSHAD WA AL-ISLAH
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MAIN OFFICE : 39 RUE AHMED ET BOUALEM KHALFI, ALGIERS ALGERIA
[PHONE] : 2 61 1740 [FAX] : 2 61 90 83
__________________________________________________________________________
The JAMIA is a registred nonprofit organization that was established on Nov
12, 1988. It had for goal to promote Islamic Values and conduct
development and educational programs, as well as, emergency aid to spread
knowledge and prosperity throughout the Algerian soil. It worked also in
conjuction with other organizations to provide assastance to other muslim
areas such as Tunisia, Somalia and Bosnia. Its founder and first
president, CHEIKH MOHAMED BOUSLIMANI ( Rahimahou Allah) was like a father
to the needy and less fortunate.
SOME PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY THE JAMIA:
SOCIAL PROGRAMS:
* Provide financial assistance to the nnedy people, and people with
special needs, specially during muslim holidays.
* Provide health care services and medications. Spread health prevention
tips and organize blood donation events. Give financial assistance to
individuals who need surgery. Provide medical equipment for the old and
disabled.
* Provide students with schooling needs.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
* Open small businesses for newly graduated students, for whom it is
almost impossible to find a job in the current situation.
* Open sewing factories and small manifacturing factories for women.
* Help people find jobs.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES :
* Giving class for illiterate people.
* Open quranic schools and institutes, and teach Sciences and Islamic
Studies to kids and adults.
* Organized scientific and cultural exhibitions.
* Organized lectures and seminars, and invited scholars locally and from
abroad to spread the true knowledge of Islam( Some of the scholars
already invited are: CH. AL_KAREDAWI, ASSAWAF, M. NASHHOUR, A> JARISHA
ETC....)
* Published Scientific and Islamic books and Magazines (such as AL_IRSHAD)
* Organized Islamic camps for youth and adults during the summer.
NOTE : The JAMIA has Women branch that is very active in all the areas
described.
A FINAL WORD:
As you see the Jamia is doing a job that is supposed to be done by an
entire government. It is obvious that it is a great burden on the JAMIA
to continue all these programs( and others), and any help or
contribution is highly appreciated. You can send your contributions
directly to Algeria to the adress mentioned, or through "BADR for relief
and development" in the U.S. and CANADA to the adresses mentionned
above.
WA ALLAHU LA YUDIU AJRA AL MUHSSININE.
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From: (CAIR )
Subject: CAIR: Wash. DC Hijab/Hotel News Conference
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:26:24 -0700
SALAAM ALAYKUM
Muslims and other concerned individuals in the Washington,
DC area should consider attending the news conference to
offer moral support. Please arrive by 10:45 a.m.
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In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CAIR
Council on American-Islamic Relations
1511 K Street N.W., Suite 807
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 638-6340
Fax: (202) 638-6412
E-Mail: cair1@ix.netcom.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 4/12/96
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AMERICAN MUSLIMS CALL ON HOTEL TO RE-HIRE WOMAN DENIED JOB
FOR REFUSING TO REMOVE HEAD SCARF
Islamic group to hold news conference outside hotel
What: On Monday, April 15, the Council on American-Islamic
Relations, a Washington-based Islamic advocacy organization,
will hold a news conference outside a Falls Church, Va.,
hotel that allegedly fired a Muslim woman for refusing to
remove her head scarf.
According to the woman, at her second interview for a
position as part-time desk clerk at the Quality Inn Governor
in Falls Church, the hotel manager allegedly asked, "When
would you like to start?" She replied that she would like to
start immediately. The manager then allegedly said she
should report for work at 9 a.m. the next day, and added,
"See you tomorrow, dress nice, but without the 'headpart.'"
The woman said that she was sorry, but she could not remove
her scarf. (see attached "Islamic Dress in the Workplace
Q&A") The manager then allegedly said, "I'm sorry too," and
walked away.
The hotel owner claims the woman was never offered the job,
but he admits the only reason for not hiring her was the
refusal to remove the scarf. The owner also says that a
scarf is not permitted because of hotel uniforms and that
other staff might want to wear head coverings if he hired
this woman. In a phone conversation with CAIR, the hotel
owner made reference to "Indians" who might wear "feathers"
to work.
"This company is saying in practical terms that they will
never hire a Muslim, Christian or Jewish woman wearing a
head covering, a male Sikh who wears a turban or a Jewish
man who wears a yarmulke. I don't think that is the kind of
message any company should be sending to potential employees
and guests as American society becomes increasingly
diverse," said CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad. [CAIR
helped resolve a number of similar cases.]
The Quality Inn chain is part of Choice Hotels
International, based in Silver Spring, Md. Choice Hotels
include Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Clarion Inn, Sleep Inn,
Roadway Inn, and Econolodge. Most hotels in the chain are i
ndividually-owned franchises.
When: Monday, April 15, 11 a.m.
Where: Outside the Quality Inn Governor, 6650 Arlington
Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia
Contact: Call CAIR at 202-638-6340.
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ISLAMIC DRESS IN THE WORKPLACE Q&A
Q: What are the requirements for Muslim women's dress?
A: Rules regarding Muslim women's (and men's) attire are
derived from the Quran, Islam's revealed text, and the
traditions (hadith) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him). In the Quran, God states: "Say to the believing men
that they should lower their gaze and guard their
modesty...And say to the believing women that they should
lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should
not display their beauty and adornments 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...(a list of exceptions)"
[Chapter 24, verses 30-31] Also, "O Prophet! Tell thy wives
and daughters, and the believing women, that they should
cast their outer garments over their persons...that they
should be known and not molested." [Chapter 33, verse 59]
In one tradition, the Prophet Muhammad is quoted as saying:
"...If the woman reaches the age of puberty, no part of her
body should be seen but this --- and he pointed to his face
and hands."
>From these and other references, the vast majority of Muslim
scholars and jurists, past and present, have determined the
minimum requirements for Muslim women's dress: 1) Clothing
must cover the entire body, with the exception of the face
and the hands. 2) The attire should not be form fitting,
sheer or so eye-catching as to attract undue attention or
reveal the shape of the body.
There are similar, yet less obvious requirements for a
Muslim male's attire. 1) A Muslim man must always be covered
from the navel to the knees. 2) A Muslim man should
similarly not wear tight, sheer, revealing, or eye-
catching clothing. In addition, a Muslim man is prohibited
from wearing silk clothing (except for medical reasons) or
gold jewelry. A Muslim woman may wear silk or gold.
(References: "The Muslim Woman's Dress," Dr. Jamal Badawi,
Ta-Ha Publishers; "Hijab in Islam," Maulana Wahiduddin Khan,
Al-Risala Books; "The Islamic Ruling Regarding Women's
Dress," Abu Bilal Mustafa Al-Kanadi, Abul-Qasim Publishing;
"Islamic Dress," Muslim Women of Minnesota; "Your Hijab and
U.S. Law," North American Council for Muslim Women)
Q: Is Islamic dress appropriate for modern times?
A: Islamic dress is modern and practical. Muslim women
wearing Islamic dress work and study without any problems or
constraints.
Q: Does Islamic dress imply that women are submissive or
inferior to men?
A: Islamic dress is one of many rights granted to
Islamic women. Modest clothing is worn in obedience to God
and has nothing to do with submission to men. Muslim men and
women have similar rights and obligations and both submit to
God.
Q: But aren't there Muslim women who do not wear the
head cover, hijab?
A: Some Muslim women choose not to wear hijab. Some may
want to wear it but believe they cannot get a job wearing a
head scarf. Others may not be aware of the requirement or
are under the mistaken impression that wearing hijab is an
indication of inferior status.
Q: Why is Islamic dress becoming an issue for personnel
managers and supervisors?
A: The Muslim community in American is growing rapidly.
Growth factors include conversions to Islam, immigration
from Muslim countries and high birth rates for Muslim
families. As the community grows, more Muslim women will
enter the work force. In many cases, these women wish both
to work and to maintain their religious convictions. It
should be possible to fulfill both goals.
Q: What issues do Muslim women face in the workplace?
A: Muslim women report that the issue of attire comes up
most often in the initial interview for a job. Some
interviewers will ask if the prospective employee plans to
wear the scarf to work. Others may inappropriately in
quire about religious practices or beliefs. Sometimes the
prospective employee, feeling pressure to earn a living,
will take off the scarf for the interview and then put it on
when hired for the job. Modest dress should not be equated
with incompetence.
Other issues include unwanted touching or pulling on scarves
by other employees, verbal harassment or subtle ostracism
and denial of promotion. Many Muslims also object to being
pressured to attend celebrations of other religious
traditions or to attend employer-sponsored celebrations at
which alcohol is served.
Q: What can an employer reasonably require of a woman
wearing hijab?
A: An employer can ask that an employee's attire not
pose a danger to that employee or to others. For example, a
Muslim woman who wears her head scarf so that loose ends are
exposed should not be operating a drill press or similar
machinery. That employee could be asked to arrange her hijab
so that the loose ends are tucked in. An employer can ask
that the hijab be neat and clean and in a color that does
not clash with a company uniform.
Q: What are the legal precedents on this issue?
A: Many cases have demonstrated an employee's legal
right to reasonable accommodation in matters of faith.
Examples: 1) The failure of other Muslim employees to wear
head scarves is legally irrelevant. The employee need o
nly show sincerely-held religious beliefs. (E.E.O.C. v.
Reads, Inc., 1991) 2) There are no health or safety concerns
at issue. (Cf. E.E.O.C. Dec. No. 82-1, 1982, also E.E.O.C.
Dec. No. 81-20, 1981) 3) Companies cannot give effect to
private biases. In other words, just because an employer
believes customers will be prejudiced against a woman in a
scarf, that does not mean the employee can be fired. (Palmer
v. Sidoti, 1984, also Cf. Sprogis v. United Air Lines, Inc.,
1971) 4) An employer must demonstrate "undue hardship"
caused by the wearing of religious attire. (TWA v. Hardison,
1977) Hardships recognized by the courts include cost to the
employer or effect on co-workers. 5) Dress codes can have
disproportionate impact on certain faiths. (E.E.O.C. Dec.
No. 71-2620, 1971, also E.E.O.C. Dec. No. 71-779, 1970)
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American Muslim Council
Action
Alert
TO THE AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITY
April 15, 1996
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Akilah Rabb
(202) 789-2262
GAMBLING DEFEATED IN THE HOUSE
. . . ON TO THE SENATE
On March 5, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote H.R. 497, the
Gambling Impact and Policy Act, sponsored by Rep. Frank Wolf. This
legislation would establish a national commission to study the economic and
social impact of gambling on our communities.
We must keep the pressure on to get the Senate to pass S. 704, the Gambling
Impact Study Commission Act, sponsored by Senators Paul Simon and Richard
Lugar. The gambling industry is working feverishly to weaken, if not
outright kill, this legislation.
Action Requested:
Mobilize your community to urge your senators to co-sponsor S. 704 if they
have not done so (see the list below of those Senators who have co-sponsored
S. 704 to date). Tell them to oppose provisions by the gambling industry to
weaken the bill, such as the restriction commission recommendations, the
removal of subpoena power of the commission, and any other weakening amendments.
Hon. _____________
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
S. 704 is now before the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. The
following members of the committee are key for its passage: Ted Stevens
(R-AK), William Roth (R-DE), Cohen (R-ME), Thompson (R-TN), Cochran (R-MS),
McCain (R-AZ), Smith (R-NH), Brown (R-CO, Nunn (D-GA), Levin (D-MI), Pryor
(D-AR), and Akaka (D-HI).
Co-sponsors of S. 704: Simon (D-IL), Lugar (R-IN), Gorton (R-WA), Lieberman
(D-CT), Kyl (R-AZ), Hatfield (R-OR), Warner (R-VA), Grassley (R-IA), Coats
(R-IN), Feinstein (D-CA), Kassebaum (R-KS), Hatch (R-UT), Dorgan (D-ND),
Bingaman (D-NM), Snowe (R-ME), Craig (R-ID), Pell (D-RI), and Chaffee (R-RI).
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