The Muslims have stricter Dresscode, plain and simple. If they want to wear more clothing then let them, just cause the perves want to see less clothing on women doesn't mean you should create laws or convince muslims to do otherwise.

And this didn't come from traditions, this came from way before Islam was even established.

The old fashoned women from the jewish faith will still cover their hair, the christian nuns, and even the Virgin Mary is portrayed wearing a veil.

If anything, others should follow their role models and be judged by their intellect instead of how HOTTT they are, lol.

Kevin, San Diego, Cali,

I totally agree with Lord Ahmed's view. Few muslims try to create ways as they see fit and then try to associate with Islam. Their act or behaviour cause difficulties and embarrassment to other Muslims unnecessarily. Such Muslims should think as to what are they contributing towards the society they live in and to their religion.

Javaid Iqbal, London, UK

In saying the niqab was "originally introduced to guard women against harassment," and that wearing it is "purely cultural," Britain's first Muslim peer is at odds with Muslim scholars such as Dr. Mohammad Sa'id Ramadan al-Buti who says:-

"Allah, the most high, decreed that the woman should be veiled. He did so in protecting the chastity of the men who might see her, and not in protection of the chastity of the woman from the eyes of those who look at her."

Ela kul Fataten Tu'min be-Allah, Mu'asasat ar_Risalah, Beirut, 1987, Eighth edition, page 98

Nothing here about protecting women is there?

Barry Holroyd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England