Islam neither requires one to be practising, nor to dress in one way or another. So imposing the veil on a woman is contrary to the principles of Isl… - Queen Rania of Jordan

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Islam neither requires one to be practising, nor to dress in one way or another. So imposing the veil on a woman is contrary to the principles of Islam. … Unfortunately, after all the suspicion weighing on Islam, many people have begun to consider the veil as a political problem, but this is not the case … Wearing the veil is a free personal choice.

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About Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah (Arabic: رانيا العبدالله; born Rania Al-Yassin on August 31, 1970) is the queen consort of King Abdullah II, the king of Jordan.

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Native Name: رانيا العبد الله
Alternative Names: Rania Al-Abdullah Rania Al-Yassin Rania Faisal Al-Yassin Rania Faisal Sedki Al-Yassin Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Rania Al Abdullah H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah H.M. Queen Rania of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ranja
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