A California teen and CAIR has filed a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch for refusing to allow her to continue wearing her hajib, while working for the popular retailer. The teen was terminated with cause and is seeking damages under an Equal Employment Opportunity Commision against the at-will employer.
Hired as a stockroom employee in 2009, she was originally told she could wear her headwear but corporate policy changed during the path of her employment, per the terms of their brand identity. Upon notification that it was not 'permitted' she informed them that it's part of 'her religion' (which it is not) and they complied for awhile so long as it matched her clothing.
A District Manager noticed the scarf while visiting one day and immediately instituted a new company policy stating that head scarves would no longer be permitted as they do not fit in with the corporate image. The employee was sent home, despite her stubborn protests, claiming, ' but it's my religious right!'
Uh, nice try, sweetheart. I'd love to see the passage of the qur'an that demands that the head be covered. Certainly the chest draped in modesty is part of the religious aspects of this political ideology (Islam is, after all, not a religion) but covering the head and shoulders is optional, considered cultural and therefore, not a protected right. The former employee has no claim, her litigation is without merit.
As such, CAIR's lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch is in itself, an act of Jihad.
It's time we wake up and take notice and FIGHT BACK AGAINST THESE BULLIES.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about CAIR http://http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/Articles/iptdossieronCAIR.html
What is happening here is within a larger issue that must be addressed. CAIR continues to harrass infidel communities, pushing their agenda by wrapping it in politically correct manuverings, shady politics and all things 'pro-islam.' They work well within their communities - unless someone is exercising their OWN civil liberties or religious right. These people are the masters of "Do it my way - or I'll file a complaint!" a few examples:
*CAIR pushing to integrate Islam into the American classroom and in many cases becoming successful, curriculum being taught to 'reflect' this, especially in the state of California
*CAIR outraged and file complaint that bible study forms were given out in 'a school forum' (never mind that Islam is taught in the school and they 'put their foot down about Christianity and Judiaism - where are the protests from the other parents?)
*CAIR files complaint against California Mayor for declaring the need to preserve the town's freedom of religion.
According to CAIR, their mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Uncle Sam has a slightly different viewpoint about these CAIR thugs:
"For the third time federal prosecutors have called out CAIR as part of a covert Muslim Brotherhood effort in the United States. First, CAIR was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the Hamas-support trial of the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development."
CAIR was listed among “entities who are and/or were members of the US Muslim Brotherhood’s Palestine Committee.” Then, when the group petitioned to remove its name from that list, prosecutors said such relief “will not prevent its conspiratorial involvement with HLF, and others affiliated with Hamas, from becoming a matter of public record.”
In a federal court filing from a few Decembers ago, federal prosecutors have described CAIR as “having conspired with other affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood to support terrorists.” The government also stated that “proof that the conspirators used deception to conceal from the American public their connections to terrorists was introduced” in the Dallas Holy Land Foundation trial last year and the Chicago trial of the Hamas men in 2006. A few additional facts from the CAIR lawsuit of 2005 that they backed down from and didn't dispute any of the following:
•CAIR is an "organization founded by Hamas supporters which seeks to overthrow Constitutional government in the United States and replace it with an Islamist theocracy using our own Constitution as protection."
•CAIR was started by Hamas members and is supported by terrorist supporting individuals, groups and countries.
•Why oppose CAIR? Simple. They have links to, and were founded by, Islamic terrorists. (info is substantiated by multiple sources and confirmed by our own government) http://http://theamericanheritageproject.wordpress.com/category/category-islam/cair/cair-ok-to-kill-us-soldiers/
http://http://www.shoebat.com/
http://http://www.shoebat.com/videos/terrorInUSA.php
•CAIR is not in the United States to promote the civil rights of Muslims. CAIR is here to make Islam the dominant politial ideology in the United States and convert our country into an Islamic theocracy much like we see in Iran.
CAIR has managed to manipulate the popular media, use our laws against us and push the 'political correct' buttons as far as possible to present itself as the ‘moderate' face of Islam in the United States. CAIR succeeded to the point that the majority of its members are not aware that CAIR actively supports terrorists and terrorist supporting groups and nations. CAIR receives direct funding from Islamic terrorists supporting countries.
The MOST IMPORTANT reason we as Americans should be concerned about CAIR and the penetration of Islam into Western civilization? The last fact which reads as follows:
•CAIR is a fundamentalist organization dedicated to the overthrow of the United States Constitution and the installation of an Islamic theocracy in America.
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Actually Islam is as much if a religion as christianity is and it is recommended to wear the head scarf. Furthermore it is her religious right and if someone was wearing a necklace with a cross on it or a shirt with a cross on it and they got fired you'd be complaining as much as CAIR is. No where in the Bible does it even suggest wearing a cross abd people do it because they care about their religion. CAIR is a great organization that puts up with you rednecks. So suck it you son of a bitch
Wow, "anonyomous" must be a member of the 'Religion of Peace.' Glad to see he is living up to that phrase.
You are correct, but for the wrong reason. Unfortunately CAIR is legally in the right. Religious accommodations in the law cover beliefs "sincerely held" not beliefs in whatever scripture. I intend to make the argument that CAIR is wrong on ethical grounds in this case. While I'm not convinced of the plot to take over the country, A&F has a natural right to hire or fire whomever they wish on whatever grounds. This is about private property, not religious freedom.
You don't have to be convinced of anything. Patton was, Churchill was, Reagan was and plenty of other thought leaders were. the only reason their 'sincerely held' beliefs are tolerated are the PC idiots in America - a tendency that is used to OUR detriment. (I've been to DOZENS of trainings where former muslims work within our government to show exactly 'how' it's done, how they integrate, how they work and yes, how CAIR operates. and yes, they do have plans to 'take over' read the koran.
There isn't one verse in the Quran that states a woman has to cover her hair - not one. Furthermore, the Quran is the primary source of Islam.
It's very concerning CAIR is operating in America. As an outgrowth of the Muslim Brotherhood/Hamas infrastructure in America, backed by numerous court documents, we should all pay more attention. The Muslim Brotherhood is a religious supremacist organization banned in the country of its origin - Egypt.
Did you know CAIR did the same thing with the same store in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
And do you know what happened?
The EEOC filed the lawsuit last September against Abercrombie & Fitch in U.S. District Court in Tulsa, citing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, modified in 1991, as the basis for the action.
google on the web: Teen at center of rights suit
Wow, a non Muslim is telling us what is in the Quran. Shall I tell you that jesus didnt die on cross and travelled to India or Christmas is a pagan holiday. Ponder over your religion first before you attempt to question islam
Ayesha, get your ugly scarf covered head out of your rectal cavity. Show us THE EXACT PASSAGE in the Quran, Koran or whatever the h*ll worthless rag of a book it is that directs women of your so-called religion to wear the head scarf or STFU. We're on to you and your false religion and more and more infidels are finding out about you every day. You and your boy f^cking religious leaders are not going to take over our Constitutional Republic. We will fight and covert YOU or bury you with pigs.
Ayesha - Please paste the passage in the Quran where it states covering the head is required.
Im sure if jewish women wwho worked for Abercrombie and Fitch wore a headscarf, she wouldn't be told a thing. It is part of our religion to wear a headscarf.
[Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty…] (Al-Mu'minun 24:30-31)
In this verse of the Quran, Allah does not just talk about the dress of modesty, but also the demeanor of modesty. In fact, both internal and external modesty is so important that the Prophet (peace be upon him) connected it with faith itself.
So before you rant about what you believe Islam to be, do a bit of research, and then blab all you want.
More hate speech from the Radical Right disguised as news. Why am I not surprised?
Sorry, Annie. Sarah Palin got the "dim bulb, loudmouthed woman" gig on Fox. You're a little late.
Annie Hamilton your article is laughable. You obviously know nothing about Islam. It is not simply optional to wear the headscarf rather it is an obligation. Even the Orientalist scholars agreed on this point. I am beginning to wonder where you dig out your facts from? The lady at the grocery store knows more about Islam than yourself, which is pretty shameful considering you're a 'journalist'. Soon you'll be telling the Orthodox Jews that Sabbath is optional and only takes place once a year!
The rulings of Islam are not only derived from the Qur'an but also the sayings of the Prophet: but if you will, here are your references (24:31), (33:59). Perhaps you have your own version of the Qur'an with those verses conveniently omitted?
Islam is not a religion? and You're certainly not a capable journalist!
These types of "suits" just seem like such a waste of everyones time and resourses. If the US wasnt such a litigous society to start with, maybe these types of things would happen less frequently. As I understand it, the hijab as well as the full face covering, have to do less with the Quran, and more to do with regional interpretations of the scripture in different Muslim societies. Imam's, husbands and parents seem to set the precidence , rather than scripture. I think many Muslim women would tell you it is their choice to don or not the head scarf, with many women desiring to do so...perhaps from a generational and social pressure to be a "good Muislim". I myself lived in a moderate Muslim country for 5 years, and found both the religion and its people to be most agreeable. Where things seem to go wrong in my opinion...is at the Imam level. The Imam is the TV, Newspaper, & Radio all wraped up in one for many of these developing Muslim states...get an Imam at your Mosque who has some
islam is not a religion? really?
Anam - Where in that verse does it say a woman must cover hear hair. Where im that verse does it imply a woman must cover all of her body except for her hands and eyes? It does not. It is open to interpretation. Some Muslim woman I know do not wear a Hijab. So one day this gal could wank in with a Hijab, the next a Burka, and the following day nothing covering her head at all. Is that her religious right?
Jill - Why is it some Muslim woman do not wear one if it is required?
rj: Islam is a POLITICAL system with the stated goal of world domination. You need to get out more and read more books.
Chris: some Muslims also do not pray, and that is also an obligation. Some Muslims drink, gamble and have illicit relations outside of marriage, all of which are forbidden. They are still Muslims, but Muslims who vary in their degrees of devoutness. This is true of all faiths.
Islam is a POLITICAL system with the stated goal of world domination? I think YOU need to get out more and read some decent literature. Most faiths address all spheres of life, how can a religion by a way of life without delving into politics, economics and social dealings? Judaism is the same as is Christianity. As for world domination - you've obviously succumbed to modern day conspiracy theories. Britney Spears also has plans to take over the world, so you must be careful - but remember you didn't hear it from me...
Jill, where does it state one must cover her head with a Hijab? Would you agree, or disagree that it is open to iterpretaion?
Seamuss: every Muslim is obligated to learn their religion and make choices, not based on what their Imams or fathers want, but rather what God wants. It's a shame that you feel the hijaab is based on regional interpretations, but this is not the case, it is as blatant in the scripture as the belief in the Oneness of God. But what I don't understand is why non Muslims are arguing about the hijaab? How does it effect us if a Muslim women chooses or rather chooses not to don the hijaab? it really doesn't. If a Muslim woman believes she will be accountable to God on the Day of Judgment for her actions, then so be it. What right do those who don't believe in the accountability of the Next Life have to tell her what to do or what not to do. Utterly ridiculous. And why are they less concerned with the Jewish women who also choose to cover their heads or the Jane women in India, some of whom also cover their heads? I think there is an agenda here...
Cry all you want but things will not change for Muslims. We fact is we have become pics scared and gritty. Sooner or later other faiths will be impacted by this. This is what extremists want dont play in their hands. We are AMERICANS, some acts cant change our history. Our tolerance, equality and justice is above par.
Stop being close minded. Look at here all Muslims arguing the girls is right and others the opposite. Why cant one of us say she is right. she is a kid. Imagine your daughter subjected to abuse. Think once as a human. once.
24:31 'Say to the believing women that they should...draw their head coverings across their breasts' (I omitted that which was not necessary for this discussion,feel free to look it up) A 'khimaar' in Arabic is a head covering, the plural of which is 'khumur' as mentioned in the verse. Is the meaning of a 'shoe' or a 'hat' ever open to interpretation? I think not. There are verses in the Quran which are NOT open to interpretation because it is not linguistically possible and/or the verse was affirmed by the Prophet to mean such and such, and there are verses which ARE open to interpretation because either the Prophet was silent about them, or it can have multiple shades of meaning. It is observed that in Islam the verses have led to differences of opinion in certain matters, the hijaab is not one of them in terms of the obligation of covering though some scholars say the face must also be covered, where as the majority disagree - that is as far as the 'openness' of the verse goes.
Fair enough Jill. I am not a religious person, just to clear the air. If it where up to me, NO religion could be used in such a way to sue anybody. I will admit though, Islam has no place in my heart. Once you start to read how Musilms treat other religions in east asia and such, it leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth. I see Islam as a very Barberic Pratice. Just like Christianity back in the Crusade days.
rj: Islam is a POLITICAL system with the stated goal of world domination. You need to get out more and read more books.
I agree - the state of the Muslims is not all flowery today, but this is not the complete picture, and this is certainly not what the scripture intended. In early Islam, when the Muslims conquered lands, the non Muslims were protected under their laws but were not subject to Islamic Law, on the contrary they were allowed to practice freely and openly. I lived in the Middle East for a while and the Christians, Jews and Muslims in some countries live together peacefully, there are Churches right next to Mosques and no one has a problem with it. In Pakistan there is a sizable indigenous Christian community living side by side with the Muslim majority. But remember, don't judge a religion, any religion, by it's followers. For the record, educated Muslims are polar opposites of their uneducated brethren.
I agree about not judging a religion based on its followers. I imagine you are aware of the blasphemy laws in Pakistan. Christians are not givin the same rights as a Muslim.
Yes, and as noted, Muslims today are not necessarily practicing their Scripture correctly. I was simply referring to the Muslims and Christians in Pakistan on a social level. But yes it is upsetting and I do not agree with it either. I certainly would not use Pakistan as model Muslim country. Surely we in the West shouldn't be discriminating against the minority either, whoever it may be - anyway, I hope we all learn to respect and engage the 'other', perhaps this will erode us of our biases and we will begin to see that we're really not that different. Each to his own! Peace out.
I figured you didn't know the definition of a veil, so I figured I'd look it up for you... Read it carefully.
# en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Veil
# A veil is an article of clothing, worn almost exclusively by women, that is intended to cover some part of the head or face. One view is that as a religious item, it is intended to show honor to an object or space.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil
Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty…] (Al-Mu'minun 24:30-31)
Islam is a religion every bit as much as Christianity and some people wear hijab because they are more devout to being modest. CAIR is an amazing group that helps Muslims deal with rednecks like you. Muslims goal is mist definetly NOT to dominate the world. And Muslims believe in peace on Earth and this whole discrimination against Muslims is because of an EXTREMIST attack on 9/11/2001
What a piece of propaganda journalism.
You wrote: "CAIR files complaint against California Mayor for declaring the need to preserve the town's freedom of religion."
How about you tell the truth that the mayor actually declared, at an official State of the City event that he is "growing a Christian community."
Just Google the story.
Ms. Hamilton, you lack any credibility.
Hamilton, can you tell us what your sources are? If you can give us legitimate proof, then you have some credibility. Otherwise, this is just a composition of bullshit.
danielpipes.org/comments/19320
danielpipes.org/comments/135409
homelandsecurityus.com/?p=3062
politicalislam.com/principles/pages/five-principles/
thereligionofpeace.com/
anti-cair-net.org/
familysecuritymatters.org/
michellemalkin.com/
jihadwatch.org/
atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2010/02/president-fk-you-flips-off-the-american-people.html
islamfortoday.com/syed06.htm addresses the question of the covering perfectly. the hajib is NOT required, regardless of how abusive you get in trying to make your point. by the way - keep calling me redneck - nice touch! and perhaps I'll call you pedophile goatlover.
Maryam, you're an idiot. peace, indeed! so long as everyone agrees with YOUR point of view, right?
have you even READ the qur'an?
discoverthenetworks.org/Articles/iptdossieronCAIR.html
JUICY stuff. and Ehrenfeld is a terrific gal, credible - if you're really interested in terror fundiing, CAIR, muslim brotherhood, etc., check out "Funding Evil"
and, yes, I'm credible. if you think throwing insults will shut me up, you're insane. wait - you follow a faux prophet that preyed on children...point made. I guess I need say no more.
rj and jmcaul - yes. political system, ideology. but naturally as they practice a set of beliefs (lying their rear ends off) called 'dualism' it served their purpose to claim religious status. the truth is, that would violate Islam iself, for Islam must force itself upon non-muslims not as a religion, for that would violate the qur'an's dictum that there is no 'compulsion in religion' (qur'an 2:256) but as a SYSTEM OF LAWS AND SOCIETAL NORMS. THIS IS WHAT IS TAUGHT TO MUSLIMS TODAY. (but they're not going to tell YOU that)
You are extremely unprofessional Ms.Hamilton. Cursing on a public forum? Wow! You obviously forgot to take the class in Journalism Ettiquete. Also, your sources are completely flawed - only rookies use second hand information, or high school students attempting to a write a paper. You're such a joke. Write something decent for once and start using primary sources for a change, that's if you're intelligent to enough to form your own opinions, though you're probably not! I man who on earth uses a website trying to explain the hijaab without reading the Qur'an itself? utterly shameful.
Silly woman
The Quran alleges that the God of Islam, Allah, is indeed the God of Abraham and hence the God of Scripture, Yahweh Elohim. But is this the case? Are we to assume that just because the Quran states that Allah is Yahweh of the Bible that both Jews and Christians are obligated to believe this to be true? Or do we examine the nature and attributes of Allah in order to compare them with
The Holy Bible teaches that God cannot be tempted by evil and neither tempts anyone with evil; evil being understood as referring to immorality and sin. James 1:13 (c.f. Psalm 5:4-5; Habakkuk 1:13)
Yet, the Quran teaches that Allah is the author of evil:
Verily, the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but it is He Who deceives them. And when they stand up for As-Salat (the prayer), they stand with laziness and to be seen of men, and they do not remember Allah but little. S. 4:142 Hilali-Khan
yes - I HAVE read the koran. have you?
JM, you are kind of uptight. what's the problem? maybe if you remove the explosives, your underwear won't be quite so snug. nothing wrong with her reporting, you are the one with the problem. you and Islam.
Islam is a dangerous religion and should be very carefully watched here in the US. I have no respect for ANY religion, race, nationality, or otherwise who comes to a country of different beliefs and tries to FORCE their beliefs in this new country. If you don't like it, go back to where your customs, language, etc. are accepted. I am an immigrant myself and I NEVER expected anyone to accommodate me, I came to America and I wanted to become American. I left my past for a reason, if it was so great there, I would have never left. I came to America for a better life, not to change it, but to embrace it. So ANYBODY who comes to another country and expects others to change for them is selfish and ignorant and should go back to where they came from. America is great for a reason, and it needs to stay that way.
Do you REALLY think that were you to move to any Islam country that they would accommodate your beliefs in the way they expect to accommodated here? They would laugh at you and then stone you.
The Koran does not require the hajib. Everything else is a waste of breath. This is America. Abercrombie and Fitch have every right to decide how their employees, paid by them, will dress and present themselves to their customers. No need to muddy the water. The young lady is wrong. End of story.
I've not used profanity on here. please don't mix me up with the other person whose name also starts/w an 'A'
was out most of the day, came home and saw the comments and went into edit and posted additional sources which show with PAINFUL clarity exactly what is going on with CAIR. their background, their loyalty, their funding, problems, current frantic scramble for credability, etc (they'll never find it again, their goose is cooked) also, posted a video of a CAIR speech that will make even the calmest muslim freak out. no one wants this thing aired. it's real, authentic and there for everyone to see. enjoy!
I an a fool and ear pig meat every day and drink pig blood
I love roast pork for lunch
JM Your a silly fool if you think your stating somethink makes it true - so silly I think your really a girl
Jeremy
How about you tell the truth that the mayor actually declared, at an official State of the City event that he is "growing a Christian community."
What the hell your point here fool?
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