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Regarding this world.....

The Prophet Muhammad said
" The one who makes this world his focus, God will deprive him of contentment and heartfelt satisfaction. He will remain ever in greedy pursuit of wealth and unattainable desires, and he will never receive more than the share that God has ordained for him.

Whoever makes their focus the next life, God will bestow contentment and heartfelt satisfaction on them. He will also protect them from being greedy for wealth, and they will get their allotted share in this world"

(Emerick, Y. 2000"The Meaning of the Holy Qu'ran in Today's English" pg. 296)

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Highlight on- Burkini



-I've been obsessed with the burkini for a little bit so I wanted to record my 'internet findings"


Burqini: Muslim women's reply to bikini
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Zoom Picture Sydney.– It's not itsy-bitsy or teenie- weenie but the Burqini may prove to be just as popular as its polka-dotted predecessor.

The modest bathing costume is designed for water-going Muslim women who, because of religious values, cannot show more than their face, hands and feet in public.

A cross between a burqa and a bikini, the polyester suit is made up of pants and a long- sleeved thigh or knee-length A-line top with head covering. It is water-repellent, UV-resistant and comes with Arab designs.

Its Australian designer, Aheda Zanetti, has been swamped with thousands of inquiries about the product from Europe, Britain, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. Zanetti said she started producing the Burqini as Muslim women were missing out on sports because of their dress code.

"Not only does it look good, not only is it practical to use, it feels good to use – it's extremely comfortable," she said. Before the Burqini, Muslim women either avoided swimming or tried to swim in full clothes.

"Every day people are walking into my (Sydney) shop and saying, `Finally, I don't have to watch my husband and kids playing any more; I don't have to stand on the sideline'," Zanetti said.

Retail stores have not yet been set up but the Burqini is available online for $NZ192 to $214, plus shipping. Christchurch Muslim Naaz Shah said the Burqini was a great idea, especially for young Muslim women at school.

"Some of the schools have swimming programmes – it's like compulsory – so for those type of things, the Muslim girls must really have a tough time."


http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2007/1/11/21441/Burqini-Muslim-womens-reply-to-bikini

http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/02/netherlands-woman-in-burqini-kicked-out.html

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1645145,00.html