Who Needs Hijabs! Well Said, Indonesia’s Former First Lady!
Indonesia’s Former First Lady, the widow of Gus Dur, who was forced out of office years ago, for reasons which are still debated but certainly included his commitment to religious liberty.
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He often spoke out, as when he took issue with fanatical Ramadan fasters who couldn’t handle the challenge to their spiritual discipline posed by the sight of non-fasters enjoying a simple meal.
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‘If we fasting Muslims want respect, let us also respect those who aren’t fasting.’
Such a contrast to savage bigots…
….like these FPI brutes in Makassar, attacking innocent vendors for providing meals for non-fasters!
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….has been agreeably maintaining her late husband’s tradition of talking sense.
A VERY Good Muslim Lady Breakfasts in Java!
Sinta Nuriyah Wahid
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Indeed, she has never stopped doing do.
And she was at it again last week!
Do all Muslims have to wear the hijab? Not really. If we interpret the verse in the Koran correctly,” said Sinta.
We have in the past, and no doubt will again in the future, made it known that only the most narrow-minded sexist sectarians here want to impose scarfing and other mediaeval garb on Indonesia’s lovely womenfolk.
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‘Fathers and husbands, their private parts are YOUR responsibility’
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Both at home and abroad, people who know what’s what have said there’s no obligation involved.
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Yeni and 
JazPen are discussing. 
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JazPen 21:56 on January 19, 2020 Permalink |
A nice little reminder of more hopeful days.
This old lady repreaents the best of Indonesia.
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Yeni 13:37 on January 20, 2020 Permalink |
Hijab okay in windy days but no religous reason to wear it.
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