Islamic wording on shirts at Nordstrom

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• Sarah 2 years ago

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  I think it totally depends on how appropriate the wording is and on what type of clothing and for which culture.

  Here's an example of an appropriate situation: Christians wear t-shirts that mention Jesus and God all the time. Sometimes they have scriptures on them. It's ok because Christian culture widely considers it ok.

  Here's a not-so-ok situation: A few years back Old Navy made some flip flops that had an image of a Hindu God on them. This is incredibly offensive, especially because bare feet should NEVER touch a religious icon. Shoes aren't even allowed in Hindu temples. They eventually were pulled.

  If the Muslim faith finds it offensive to have religious text on clothing, it shouldn't be ok for anyone to do it. It's all about respect.

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• trend 2 years ago

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  its ok when theres arabic on a t-shirt, or something promoting islam, however, the name of God, and/or any ayats should not be on a t-shirt for the sake that one may be najis or need to go to the bathroom and is considered wrong to display the name of Allah when doing so

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• Judith Yates, Nashville Examiner 2 years ago

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  I am not an expert on religion; for example, I did not know the information about the flip-flops & Hindu God. I think this question needs some clarification.
  Thealphabet is beautiful & I believe in freedom of speech. BUT I believe in educating others as well. For example, people buy Che G. t-shirts who have no idea who Che was, or what he stood for. People may buy this shirt on the same principles: it is pretty, nice color, the writing is "hip" or "cool."
  We walk a fine line daily between what is culturally "PC" and what is not, between offensive and being "thick skinned.' Why push it?
  I don't think there is an answer here.

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• Muwahidah 2 years ago

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  As long as it doesn't have God's name (Allah) or any Quranic verses on it, it's perfectly fine. Only because we're not allowed to wear anything with those words while entering into a dirty place like the restroom. Also, to have God's name on clothing that is not considered to be Hijab. God says to cover your body with proper clothing (covering your body all the way up to your ankle and wrist including the hair and neck, not body fitting as to show the shape of your body, etc.) Why sell/wear religious clothing that contradicts what God commanded? Body fitting, sleeveless shirts with God's name?

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