Islamic women in burkas
A scholar of Islamic history, Prof. Mohammad Qadeer, wrote, “The argument about concealing one's face as a religious obligation is contentious and is not backed by any evidence. In Western societies, the niqab is also a symbol of distrust for fellow citizens and a statement of self-segregation.
"For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth."Deuteronomy 7:6
