Switzerland Suspends Citizenship process for Muslim Family

As a muslim woman I do not make skin to skin contact with those of the opposite gender, simply because I would like to follow my religion which I hold in high regards as opposed to integrating into British society.

However, one must understand that integration does not equate to imitation, I am not willing to compromise my religion to appease and be accepted.This rule applies to both men and women in Islam.

And if they can't even touch the hand of a female teacher, as a child, what does that say about their future ability to integrate and interact with the society that they are attempting to gain membership of?

I do not support any kind of blanket immigration controls, but I am in favour of having certain, basic standards. Saying "I have been brought up to consider women as something socially suspect, and on questioning, confirm these views as non negotiable", fails to measure up.

I don't understand the big deal- just because they didn't shake a female's hand doesn't mean they can't bring any valuable substance to the world. What were they supposed to do? Integrate into a Western society immediately upon arrival? They clearly were brought up in a conservative Muslim household/society in which gender mixing wasn't their custom. Not everyone was brought up with 'western' customs it's not that big a deal

Don't go to Switzerland then.

I wonder where this recent spike in people on TSR who are so full of contempt for the West (and who can't possibly be living outside segregated communities, given the stereotypes they hold of what Western culture is like) and so full of admiration for conservative Islam is coming from.

and what about my first question?

What's wrong with shaking hands?
Well in Islam we're not supposed to make physical contact with the opposite gender unless they are mahram (e.g. father, brother, uncle)

What's wrong with shaking hands?
Well in Islam we're not supposed to make physical contact with the opposite gender unless they are mahram (e.g. father, brother, uncle)

Aren't you allowed to shake hands with Muslim males if they initiate the handshake themselves?

No.

Can Muslim males shake hands with non-Muslim females if they initiate the handshake?

No.

What's wrong with shaking hands?
Well in Islam we're not supposed to make physical contact with the opposite gender unless they are mahram (e.g. father, brother, uncle)

Can you give them a high five, if they initiate it?

Nah I would leave them hanging.

No.

Well i guess we broke your rules then?

Not every Muslim follows your rules, fortunately.