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Are the pins used to hold headscarves in place like sewing pins, with nothing to
cover the sharp end? Do women get pricked by them?
Hi Sally, and thanks for your question. Actually, there are a variety of hijab pins to choose from. There are decorative, plastic covered 'safety pins,' which tend to be very popular; I like them myself when traveling to mosques. There are also regular safety pins, which are fine for women who are more coordinated in hiding them behind the folds. There are women who prefer the straight pins, similar to how our U.S. grandmothers sometimes preferred the pearl-tipped straight pins for their headwear, etc. There are varying places where women pin their hijab according to local custom and personal preference, so this can be adjusted for comfort. Finally, there's also the options of tying it, using a ring to keep it closed (like a Scout neckerchief), and buying one of the 'stocking-cap' varieties.
Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have further questions. Also, if you are in the Chicago area, I am available to give talks on the varying forms of hijab, etc.
peace,
Le Anne Clausen
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Answers by Expert:
Le Anne Clausen
Expertise
I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.
Experience
I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East
Publications
"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004.
www.christian-muslim.net
www.seminaryaction.org
www.young-activist.blogspot.com
Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.
Education/Credentials
I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).
Awards and Honors
I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations
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