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Saudi preacher sparks controversy for saying veil is not obligatory

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20-06-2014 | 09:47

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A Saudi preacher has stirred controversy on social media platforms after saying via his Twitter account that Muslim women are allowed to uncover their faces and not wear the face veil, but that if someone wants to wear it, she is free to do so.

Sheikh Sleiman al-Torifee’s, a member of Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Saudi Arabia, based his opinion on what he considered were the teachings of Islam’s Prophet Mohammad.

Women in Saudi Arabia are required to wear black robes and hijabs covering their hair. Some conservative Saudi women also wear face-covering niqabs.

The preacher’s Tweet caused wide debates, including many angry remarks.

“I dare you join your wife in an outing while she uncovers her face,” said one Twitter user (@Hamood20121111). “You are seeking fame and I wish you shave your beard because you are not a man,” the tweep continued.

However, few users supported al-Torifee’s opinion, saying the face veil is inspired by tradition, not religion.

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