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Scarves for Solidarity
By Stony Brook MSA | April 1, 2008
| April 7, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
1 out of 3 women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime.
- “Dating Violence Against Adolescent Girls and Associated Substance Use, Unhealthy Weight Control, Sexual Risk Behavior, Pregnancy, and Suicidality.” Pediatrics, August 2004.
The purpose of Scarves for Solidarity is to help save battered women while spreading awareness about Islam. The Muslim Student Association is working with sponsors who plan to donate $5 to Battered Women’s Shelter for every female who volunteers to wear a head-scarf/hijab on Monday, April 7th 2007.
Head-scarves will be available (FOR FREE) at the Union lobby between 12 pm and 3 pm throughout the week of Monday, March 31st. All that is required from you is to wear the scarf provided for you from 10am until 7:30 pm on April 7th. The scarves will all be the same color so that you can recognize other women volunteering to save battered women.
You are also invited to a discussion at 7:30 pm in SAC Ballroom B where you will have a chance to share your experience of wearing the hijab/scarf. (Refreshments will be served)
What is Hijab?
Many Muslims around the world practice hijab, which is Arabic for cover, but is extended to mean modesty and privacy. For non-Muslims, hijab is most often associated with the modest clothing that Muslim women wear. In actuality, hijab is practiced by both men and women, and includes other requirements of modest behavior. Muslims follow the rules of hijab to show their submission to and love for God.
How do I wear hijab?
There isn’t a set way to wear hijab. You can be as creative as you want as long as your body is covered (except your face and hands) with material that is long, loose, and not transparent. Here is an example of how to wear a head-scarf for the purpose of hijab:
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So what are you waiting for?
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April 10th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
What is the address and phone number of the Battered Women’s Shelter to which the “Scarves for Solidarity” donations go? Thank you.