Veiling Quotes
He is often referred to as The Reformer as he was a modernist. In particular, the told his people that there was no religious obligation is Islam for wearing a veil or a burka. These are just customs. Yet most Muslims still believe that veils and burkas were required by God. The only Koranic statement on the subject simply says that women should dress modestly. Despite his efforts, veils and burkas are still required by most Afghani families and most people think the requirement is religious.
This is the famous sura that has been interpreted to require women to be covered, wear the chador or burka completely covering them or just a headscarf as other Muslims interpret it. Note that a literal reading does not require complete covering. Fundamentalists in Islam do not only rely on the precise literal statement through they would never dispute it. But many would believe that it is metaphorical for not revealing anything that might be stimulating to men. The sura goes on to list those male relatives who are exempted. These are the same as those where marriage is forbidden.
