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Swim Wear for Muslim Women and More
Reading the magazines of people you visit is a great way to learn new things. The last time I did this I was at my son's friend's grandparents' house for a birthday party and found out about the Life Straw. Recently, while on a trip to visit some friends in Seattle, I read about new swimsuits designed for Muslim women. According to the Time magazine article (July 30) by Lisa Fitzpatrick, the Burqinis (cross between burqa and a bikini) are stretchy, lightweight, UV resistant and follow the edicts of Islamic law. They go from wrist to ankle and cover the head. Think scuba gear, but more roomy.
As it turns out, more women are interested in them than just Muslims. Burn victims, people with sensitive skin, women who want to avoid skin cancer, people who aren't comfortable beaching it with traditional swimsuits etc, are buying them. There are customers worldwide. The two Muslim women who designed them are pleased with their success. Here's another story about this beach wear that allows for summer fun for everyone who wants and needs it.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 9)
mal Dec 25th 2008 2:11AM
To all of u criticizing muslim women u are all wrong about them, we work just like any other lady in the world, we go out and have fun, we go to school 99 percent of muslim women have their education, our men treat us like queens, and by the way to all americans or wutever u are when u say they treat u bad and use u in our eyes they treat spanish or american girls beautiful and the quran says nothing bout men beating us or hurting us and bout muslims being terrorists wut do u call americans that go around shooting people for no reason, are they called nice people they just shot a friend of mine 7 bullets a couple of days ago for no reason i guess in u're eyes that is normal they are not terrorists and it was an american shooting a muslim guy, and it's enough of wut israel is doing to arabs and wut americans are doing to iraq. if a journalist records the bad things they do to us they go kill them, or if anyone is dying of sicknesses they shoot them or having those soldiers making the men in iraq go around but naked and making them rape each other or they got shot. that's not called terrorism or how bout the oklahoma bombing wut do u call that, i think americans are more of terrorists then any muslim is. or when an american drunk driver killed to innocent 15 and 16 year old girls while they were walking to see a movie at the theater wut do u call them americans kill more muslims then anything. i don't think this site is about wut u think of the swimsuits it seems like a site about wut u think of muslims
kerry Aug 11th 2009 6:26PM
I have just read some of your comments, I am a muslim, I'm always going to the beach with my family and I just wear my hijab with a tracksuit, and no-one can say i'm not a true muslim because i'm all covered up, Also I don't just cover up because the Qu'ran tells me to, I do it to respect my husband and most of all to respect myself. and it's a good thing to keep your skin protected from the sun too, I also think that everyone should respect each others religions as we all have different beliefs and just get on with their own lives and stop worrying about what everybody else looks like.
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Sakinah Jun 28th 2011 6:01AM
I actually find it refreshing that there is a swim suit out there that provides protection from the sun rays and things like skin cancer while having fun. For the record, you don't have to be practically naked to enjoy the sun and have fun. And to be honest, those women that cover even in the heat are better off in the long run because they are not exposing themselves to harmful sun rays and sexual harassment. Think about it for a minute. If you went outside in your bra and panties would that be ok? No right? So why is it ok to go outside in a "swimsuit" that is just like a bra and panties just because you are going to go and get wet. It's not about oppression, its about common sense. Now in clothing stores there are even options for everyone to have swim suits that have more material to them, like a short sleeve or 3/4 sleeve top...why? because it protects your skin from harmful rays and allows you to go out and enjoy yourself without the risk of getting sun burnt because you were out too long in the sun. My final point, Muslim women are not oppressed because they cover their bodies, it is a gesture of modesty because your beauty is for your husband and no one else. If a woman covers it is because SHE is choosing to obey the guidelines provided for her by her religion. If you are hearing that a woman is being forced to cover, that is probably because of her ethnic culture not ISLAM. Not all Muslims are bad but not all Muslims are good either. We are all here mostly for the same goal. To do good and enjoy life. Every religion has groups that go to extremes but there is nothing in the Quran that says a woman can not go swimming and have fun. The religion of Islam focuses on peace, love, obedience, and the protection of women so next time you see a Muslim woman, try and open your mind and ask questions about what she believes rather than what you think she believes and why. And remember, no one questions a nun when they see her decked out in all black and completely covered for the sake of her lord...and she has even taken a vow of chastity! Why is it bad if a woman wants to keep all her girl parts to herself I personally appreciate the fact that I'm seeing a little less butt crack, camel toes, cleavage, and muffin tops. Muslim women are NOT OPPRESSED.
Nicole Jul 30th 2007 7:59PM
Well, they somehow look more fashionable than these:
http://www.wholesomewear.com/page-4.html
mallory Aug 5th 2007 8:09PM
i think it's great that Muslim women can swim and have fun while still obeying the rules of their religion
katie Aug 5th 2007 8:13PM
i agree with mallory. you are absolutely right.
infidel Aug 5th 2007 8:26PM
this is a perfect example of how islam is still living in the 7th century. You libs just love this stuff, yet you are the first ones they are going to target.
k. tem Aug 5th 2007 8:34PM
look like sock heads to me
Rebecca Aug 5th 2007 8:37PM
I'm glad to see it's women creating something for women, not men trying mold women into their design. Well done!
Jim Aug 5th 2007 8:38PM
They had better wear what their men tell them to wear. The Quran (4:34) gives men permission to beat their women who disobey. Muslim women better straighten up and fly right or risk being beat.
Abbi Aug 5th 2007 8:47PM
honestly, you're the first ones 'they' are going to target? it's actually very few muslims who are trying to commit terrorist actions. infidel, you really need to look a bit further into islam culture and traditions.
Melissa Aug 5th 2007 8:49PM
Most muslim women can't even wear these in public. I recently saw some muslim women, fully robed at my local beach and they couldn't get wet because they had to keep their robes on and when i told one of them about these suits they told me they are only allowed to wear them at home in their pools, alone, because it shows the form of the body. And many houses have 2 pools one for the men and one for the women and the women can't use their pools when the men are home. How stupid. I'm not against muslim culture but I don't believe in oppressing anyone.
cindy Aug 5th 2007 8:52PM
You're an evil pig Jim. The quran is written by men, just like the Bible. They do this cuz man can't give birth. They feel inferior so they try to control all about women.
Mary Aug 5th 2007 8:54PM
Women are better than men. That's why men try to control them so much. We are better and they know it.
Jim Aug 5th 2007 8:59PM
Cindy has displayed her superior feminine intellect by attacking the person and not directly addressing the comment. The Quran makes comments about controlling women and beating them (4:34). Yet this superior woman attacks the messenger and ignores the comment and the Quran. What a brilliant display of rational discourse.
anne Aug 5th 2007 9:28PM
IT IS SO IRONIC THAT WOMEN DESIGNED THIS OUTFIT! NO NEED TO WAIT FOR THEIR MEN TO COME UP WITH YET ANOTHER TORTURE OUTFIT TO OPPRESS!! AT LEAST, THIS SWIMSUIT SHOWS MORE OF THE FACE THAN JUST "SLITS" FOR THE EYES. TOO BAD THESE WOMEN CAN'T EVEN ENJOY THE FEEL OF THE OCEAN, SAND, SUNSHINE! SOMEBODY PLEASE WAKE UP AND SMELL THE BEACH (MUSLIM MAN PREFERS THAT THE NOSE BE COVERED TOO IN THOSE BLACK BERKAS!!)LOL BUT IT IS NOT FUNNY, LADIES.....THIS IS 2007, ALMOST 2008, NOT ANCIENT TIMES. GET OUT FROM UNDER AND INSIST ON BEING RESPECTED FOR BEING HUMAN, NOT PROPERTY. A 'HIGHER POWER' DID NOT WANT THIS FOR YOU, IT IS YOUR MUSLIM MAN!!
Sue Aug 5th 2007 9:29PM
Great idea all the way around. So glad they have come up with something that most of them can wear. And for the others, hey, a good thing too!
lisa Aug 5th 2007 9:05PM
thats insane. why should a muslim have to cover up to much. why cant they wear a 1 peice swimsuit with shorts? or a bathing suit with t shirt qand shorts.
they look like mascots. i want to wear one just to look silly. no one is going to steal someones wife because they are uncovered. in society today it is normal to walk around in barely any clothes