Democracy in france

Salamu alaykum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatahu

i found this article on the net, shows you how democratic France and these Western countries are. They say they have ethical standard that guides their behaviour, in particular privacy which is a form of ethics; in which citizen are left alone and have the freedom of doing what ever they want.

Anyways somewhere in the article, sarkosy says the burqa is places a question on freedom and women's dignity; we can not blame the guy its his values and principles that we grew up with, he defines women’s freedom as his wife does; a couple months ago she was either posing naked on a magazine or she was naked on the beach; istagfurullah. May Allah make us steadfast on His rope of guidance, ameen

Sarkozy says burqas 'not welcome'


Nearly 60 legislators have proposed a parliamentary commission to look into the spread of the burqa [AFP]

Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, has said that the burqa, a garment worn by many Muslim women, has no place in France as it was a sign of the subjugation of women.

The burqa is a garment that covers women from head to toe and hides their faces.

During a speech to a joint session of both houses of parliament on Monday, held at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, Sarkozy backed an initiative launched by legislators last week who expressed concern over an increase in the use of burqas in France.


"The issue of the burqa is not a religious issue, it is a question of freedom and of women's dignity," he said.

"The burqa is not a religious sign, it is a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women. I want to say solemnly that it will not be welcome on our territory."

Referring to a cross-party initiative by nearly 60 legislators, who proposed a parliamentary commission to look into the spread of the burqa and find ways to combat the trend, Sarkozy said it was the right way to proceed.


"A debate has to take place and all views must be expressed. What better place than parliament for this? I tell you, we must not be ashamed of our values, we must not be afraid of defending them," he said.

Headscarf controversy

The debate about the burqa is reminiscent of a controversy that raged for a decade in France about Muslim girls wearing headscarves in class.

Eventually, a law was passed in 2004 banning pupils from wearing conspicuous signs of their religion at state schools.

Critics say the law stigmatised Muslims at a time when France should have been fighting discrimination in the job and housing markets.

Sarkozy's comments, which were part of a major policy address, came in the first speech in 136 years to a joint session of France's parliament.

It follows a constitutional amendment narrowly passed last year to make such a speech to both houses possible.

To Sarkozy and his co. (qaatalahumullaah) - Little do they know that their punishment is increasing

“And never think that God is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them (i.e. their account) until a Day when eyes will stare (in horror). Racing ahead, their heads raised up, their glance does not come back to them, and their hearts are void.” (14:42)

May Allah strengthen our brothers and sisters in Europe, ameen!