By Ayumi Yoshihama |Staff Writer| Why do you wear a headdress? How do you wear it? Isn’t it hot? People tend to ask these questions to Muslim women who wear the hijab--which is Arab for headscarf. Hijab, in the Muslim religion, represents modesty, privacy, and morality. 101 CSUSB students accepted the Hijab Challenge, which allowed students the opportunity to look at the world from the perspective of Muslim women who wear the hijab. The hijab challenge was held on campus from Monday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Oct. 29 last week by the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The challenge was started in UC Riverside years ago, and MSA of CSUSB has had this event annually since … [Read more...] about The Hijab Challenge
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Common misconceptions debunked
By Daleth Quintanilla |Staff Writer| Terrorism and oppression are just a few misconceptions of Muslims who adorn the hijab; 101 students this week may have experienced these misconceptions firsthand. CSUSB’s Muslim Association challenged students, Muslim or not, to step into the shoes of Muslim women. Anyone who participated in the challenge was welcome to speak at the panel, led by Dr. Dany Doueiri and CSUSB students Ranea Al-Tikriti and Alia Abuelhassan, held on October 29. Panelists voiced their thoughts of the challenge and afterwards, I spoke with Al-Tikriti about misconceptions that others have of those who wear the hijab. Misconception 1: Muslim women are … [Read more...] about Common misconceptions debunked
Hijab Week Challenge teaches cultural diversity
By Courtney Mata |Staff Writer| Every year the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) host the Hijab Challenge Week which is intended to give students a better perspective of the life of a Muslim woman who wears the head scarf. According to their vice president, Adam Ghossein, a hijab is a veil or scarf that Muslim women wear out of a sense of modesty. “We are all the same people,” said Ghossein. “Why should one aspect of clothing change how people feel about you?” This event is intended to clarify misconception of individuals who wear a hijab and for those who place judgement on the Muslim custom. “The purpose of MSA is to draw awareness to our religion, to show what Islam is … [Read more...] about Hijab Week Challenge teaches cultural diversity
Unveiling the mystery of the hijab
By Manal Museitef |A&E Asst. Editor| Looking for a way to step out of your comfort zone and help break down misconceptions about Islamic women? Well look no further because Hijab Challenge Week is back! After such high demand from last years successful run, CSUSB's very own Muslim Student Association (MSA) is hosting another series of events throughout the week of October 15, to get the community involved, aware and knowledgeable about the real customs and experiences of a Muslim women who wears the Hijab, also known as a "Hijabi." This Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 5pm MSA members will set up tables in the Student Union fully equipped with a variety of scarves for … [Read more...] about Unveiling the mystery of the hijab
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