Miss Muslim Headscarf contest: Islamic or flirty?

Now here's a question: what is religious modesty actually ABOUT? Is it just about literally hiding certain  bits of women (like the hair) from men who are not their husbands?  Or is it a deeper desire to avoid all show, all flirtatiousness,  all display of beauty?  If the latter, what do Muslim theologians make of the Danish "Miss Headscarf" beauty contest, the winner of which is Huda Falah,  above?  Run by the youth radio club "Skum", it aimed to show "cool Muslim women" who are part of the 'street scene".  But they let non-Muslims enter.  Many Muslims did object:
   "The whole point of the headscarf is that it's a symbol of chastity," said spokeswoman Bettina Meisner. "We don't wish young women to expose themselves as objects."  But so did opponents who said the garment was 'oppressive".  An unwinnable contest, I'd say."

 

Comments

[Inna]

I think it's about time. With the Miss Headscarf beauty contest, we are beginning to see the headscarf be transformed from a cause into a fashion accessory.

And no-one has yet worn a fashion accessory for the greater good of mankind.

[Noah]

And so the youth parody us (accidently I presume) and shows us the ludicrousnous of the situation. Using humour to undermine political correctness is as old as time and should be applauded.

[Joseph]

Some cultures think torsos must be covered in public. Others add hair to the list. There is no contradiction between keeping parts covered and being fashionable.