The woman who wiped Jesus’ face is commonly known as Veronica, derived from the Latin vera icona, meaning “true icon.” It is believed that Christ’s image was imprinted on the veil on his ...

Men are instructed in the Qur'an to lower their gaze so as not to stare at a women's body. It is acknowledged that man is weak so temptation much be avoided. The "veil" covers the woman with ...

The woman claimed it was her right to appear with face covered, adding the court can’t force her to remove the veil. Following this, Justice Bharti did not entertain her appearance as counsel ...

This view is the most common today among advocates of women’s covering, though a smaller number also recommend a face-veil (niqab) and gloves. However, despite general agreement today that this view ...

Although the face veil is a simple piece of cloth worn by a minority of Muslim women, it has become a political symbol synonymous with oppression, patriarchy and servitude. At least, thatâÄôs the ...