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Originally Posted by karena
Now that's interesting. Just to check my understanding, is the distinction that covering the hair is a religious symbol therefore if you are not of that religion it is not appropriate? I had thought it was more similar to entering churches in places like Sicilly where you have to cover your arms else a nun comes and tuts at you (and then removes you). So would covering the head as a christian (or any other religion) entering a mosque be more akin to a muslim putting on a crucifix to enter a church?
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I was told not to go sleeveless to a particular Catholic church in town, but I did anyway (briefly!). As it was hot hot summer, I took my jacket off as I sat in the back of the church, just until I cooled off. I put it back on when I was comfortable again. I thought maybe my friend who told me was trying to pull my leg, but I wasn't sure. Maybe I should have taken her warning more seriously!
I think it is necessary to cover your head as you enter a mosque, but maybe Caroline Afifi means that if you do it on the street, you look like a "poser"?