“If the request is granted, it would seem to be the first time the public military college in Charleston, South Carolina, has broken its tradition of mandating cadets wear uniforms at practically all times. The 174-year-old school hasn’t ever allowed a uniform deviation ‘to our knowledge,’ spokeswoman Kim Keelor told NBC News.”
Of course the first change would be in order to accommodate a Muslim student. The principle is always and everywhere the same: wherever Muslim customs and practices differ from non-Muslim customs and practices, non-Muslim customs and practices must give way. This never fails. Non-Muslims in the West increasingly take for granted that they must do this.
“Citadel Considering Uniform Exception for Muslim Student,” by Elizabeth Chuck and Jim Miklaszewski, NBC News, April 15, 2016 (thanks to Cecilia):
The Citadel is considering a request from an admitted student who is Muslim to wear a hijab — a notable exception to its uniform requirements.
If the request is granted, it would seem to be the first time the public military college in Charleston, South Carolina, has broken its tradition of mandating cadets wear uniforms at practically all times.
The 174-year-old school hasn’t ever allowed a uniform deviation “to our knowledge,” spokeswoman Kim Keelor told NBC News. “It’s an old school, though.”
Keelor would not say what factors are being weighed, and she would not provide any information on the student. A decision is expected in the next few weeks, she added.
The school doesn’t currently have any students who have a special religious accommodation for uniforms, according to Col. Brett Ashworth, vice president of communications and marketing.
In its religious accommodation policy, the Citadel says it “places a high value on the rights of cadets to observe tenets of their respective religious faiths.”
“The Citadel will approve requests for accommodation of religious practices unless accommodation will have an adverse impact on a competing institutional interest including, but not limited to, cohesion, morale, good order and discipline, cadet welfare, safety and/or health,” the policy states.
The Citadel’s stringent policies call for uniforms to be worn at all times, with two exceptions: Upper-class cadets can wear civilian clothes during the academic year when they’re departing on or returning from furlough, and all cadets can change out of their uniforms when they’re swimming at area beaches.
But even that is tightly regulated: “Cadets will change into appropriate swimwear upon arrival and change back into uniform when departing,” according to the rules….

copakeman says
Het Akbar (whatever), find another school, preferably in iran.
Domino says
Agree…..sent them all to Iran…they can play Shariah Law over there……Barbarism to Barbarism……
Walter Sieruk says
This appeasement of Muslims by allowing them to wear the hijab will only be viewed by Muslims as the weakness of Westerns and the weakness of the West.
Jay Boo says
Actor Kevin Bacon will be required to change his last name to Kevin Bismillah.
heidi says
and will allow her to claim she’s being discriminated against if she gets odd looks, or suffers “hurt feelings” i see a lawsuit ahead
whether they allow it or not–it’s a no win
marble says
If students were required to take an oath of loyalty to the United States and live up to it, this would not be a problem. We are training for warfare people who hate us, our government, politics, customs, and religion, and they seek to impose Shari.
Domino says
Yes……people weak up……their loyalty is not to our Constitution, on the contrary
is to destroy it…….the more we show weakness the worst it gets……sent them all back to their own culture, religion and language……..Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE and Oman
do not want them ????!!!! why !!!!!! sent them to Europe and the USA …..they are stupid, they ‘ll take them ……
Gary says
Why not! Why not remove The Ten Commandments from Government buildings. Why not remove prayer from Schools. Why not prosecute those who use the name of Jesus in the workplace.
After all….
Jesus is just a fantasy that people make up because they need something to believe in because they’re weak right?
Or….. Is it possible that Jesus Christ actually IS the Great I AM????
I’ll die for a “Myth”. I would never consider dying for a child molester.
Mohammad: A man that walked in darkness!
Jesus: The Son of God. Who died for our sins!
Champ says
“Or….. Is it possible that Jesus Christ actually IS the Great I AM????”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Indeed He Is, Gary!
Question: “What did Jesus mean when He said ‘I AM’?”
Answer: http://www.gotquestions.org/I-AM.html
Kathy Brown, Esq. says
Gary: ‘Why not remove the Ten Commandments…prayer from schools…prosecute those who use the name of Jesus’?
All this has already been done. All 3.
duh_swami says
“I AM THAT I AM” means ‘existence is existence’…Pure existence is a condition where everything is possible but nothing is yet happening, it is not a personality…I AM is an announcement that something is happening… I Am is nothing becoming something…Those are pretty heavy concepts to lay on a sheep herder…
jihad3tracker says
Actually, this make sense as a time saver — when the moment comes to start jihad against infidels at the academy, a hijabed cadet can begin the slaughter more quickly, with not a second wasted changing clothes.
marble says
Metastasis of Muslim sharia.
dumbledoresarmy says
A Mohammedan openly wearing Gang Colours is much more easily identified as an Enemy Combatant, when and as the time comes, than a Mohammedan in ‘civvies’ blending in.
Sile Draper says
Of course we must bend over backwards to appease the slime
common sense says
So all Christians may also wear the cross and whatever else they want to designate their faith and don’t forget to post the 10 commandments in every hall and above every door way around the citadel. If a Muslim in training is willing to fight against our enemies then all the above must be allowed in addition to this request to wear the hijab. One positive note is that you will know who potential traitors to the US would be.
Mike at the Beach says
Head on over to a military college in a Muslim-majority country (if there is such an animal) and see if they’ll let you wear a cross around your neck. Good luck!
Domino says
No, they’ll cut your throat…….at first opportunity….that is part of their religion and culture ……we are the infidels……..their goal is to islamise the world….that you like it
or not…..this is the reason for that invasion in Europe……and the media is very quiet
about this, a lot of people do not know what is going on. !!!!
DFD says
Are you Americans in competition with us Europeans, about who can make the most concessions fastest?
You are catching up quickly.
jihad3tracker says
Hello DFD — Here is an excellent item by Deborah Tyler in the December 28 online edition of American Thinker, “Why People Can’t Face the Truth About Obama”, and mentions the psychological effects of cognitive dissonance as a major factor.
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2015/12/why_people_cant_face_the_truth_about_obama_.html
That effect also influences well-meaning people like those at the Citadel. Unfortunately, they are not apparently intelligent enough to THINK THROUGH THEIR ERRORS WHEN ABUNDANT EVIDENCE EXISTS THAT AN OPPOSITE CONCLUSION IS ACTUALLY CORRECT — ABOUT ISLAM.
rubiconcrest says
The Citadel does not want to defend an expensive lawsuit but I would hope they would cast aside the advise of the accountants and not alter the dress code for a sharia compliant Muslim. Winning in court against the advance of sharia in the USA would be a major victory for the college and the country. One must question the loyalty and ability to integrate of a Muslim who demands sharia compliance.
EYESOPEN says
Concur.
Sam says
Why dont we just become dhimmis and allow the religion of peace take over.
This stealth Jihad thanks to the ignorance of Islam by most Americans is nothing but slow death to me.
If we are not going to fight against Islam lets give it up and get it over with.
Cecilia Ellis says
“The 174-year-old school hasn’t ever allowed a uniform deviation “to our knowledge . . . It’s an old school, though.”
A fact that both she and her parents knew long before she applied for admission to this well known institution . . . As such, I have this nagging thought that this might be a well planned project that only now has surfaced.
When this Muslim student watched the entire student body marching across campus, did she not notice the uniformity in attire? Did she have visions of herself wearing a khaki or camouflage hijab marching alongside them?
This is infiltration at stealth jihad level. After all, if her religious devotion requires that she wear the hijab, will she soon have with her a male family member to escort her whenever she leaves her room?
This is a ploy that surpasses that of Clock Boy. If the Citadel denies her request, she will become “the poster Muslima” for discrimination and the law suit process will begin. After all, she will be the victim of “Islamophobia.” Yet, if the Citadel caves in, a 174-year-old tradition will be lost with the sweep of a pen in an approval signature.
Just another case of Islamic supremacy creeping slowly along the path outlined by the Explanatory Memorandum on the Strategy for North America, a Muslim Brotherhood directive. I hope the Citadel denies her request and recommends that she transfer to a more acceptable university . . . in Saudi Arabia or Cairo.
Wellington says
Your well stated suspicions, Cecilia, I think are justified. It is indeed most likely a set-up to test dhimmi resistance and whichever way the decision goes it will serve Islam either by the ROP getting its way or its being able to invoke victimhood once again. Well, evil is often clever and this should never be lost sight of.
Angemon says
“This is a ploy that surpasses that of Clock Boy.”
Indeed.
gravenimage says
Exactly, Cecilia.
Wellington says
Imagine what those at The Citadel who will make this decision really know about Islam. Obviously very little if they’re actually mulling over whether to allow this particular exercise in dhimmi submission. Let’s just hope they stumble into the truth and deny this ominous request. Luck must prevail here since neither wisdom nor knowledge seem to be present.
mortimer says
Wellington wrote: “stumble into the truth”
The ‘truth’ here is a dispensation call the ‘Law of Necessity’ or ‘Darura’.
Islam’s “Law of Necessity” fully permits Muslims to find creative ways to adapt when Sharia Law conflicts with practical life. The argument that societies are obliged to make concessions to privilege all the demands of strict Sharia Law is considerably weakened.
Islam Is a flexible religion: religious obligations allow exceptions, subject to circumstances. Muslim religious scholars balance countervailing obligations to determine when exceptions apply. Understanding such balancing of necessities in Islam is not only important for public policy, but also for understanding how an identical set of religious beliefs can be used to justify war or peace, terrorism or peaceful coexistence.
The Citadel should tell them that according to ‘Darura’ all Muslim students may wear the required, standard uniform.
Ted Tyler says
Excellent point Mortimer. So according to Darura, she may wear the standard uniform without violating her religious beliefs. It would be good if this information could be communicated to the decision makers at the Citadel.
Rich says
Under muruna they can also make many adjustments to make themselves more “acceptable” to westerners if it is necessary to further Islamic jihad. One could even dress as a westerner and claim some form of Christianity while holding a political office of power if it would help you to weaken a country from within and promote Islam.
Wellington says
Thanks for that, mortimer. Of course, this would mean that those dhimmis who are in charge know this, which is a stretch most likely.
gravenimage says
Muslims will always try to use our laws and values against us.
somehistory says
Hey, hey, why does a moslim wish to join a military school anyway? Would she not make the usual claim of “islam is peaceful”…”islam means peace”…and all about loving and tolerance and getting along?
And it’s encroachment, sneaky submission mission, her personal “struggle” to “overcome” and most of all, to show all the infidels that moslims can get whatever they want because they are so very superior to everyone else.
If she is allowed to wear it, then she should be confined to quarters until a male relative shows up to escort her around the campus. They always choose the scarf as necessary to their *faith*…never do they choose full compliance with the unlawful code…just the scarf She should be made to wear full body bag, including the screen over the eyes and hands covered, and not allowed to speak in public, drive or go out without her father or brother as escort.
The more people bow to the wild beast of satan, the more bowing will be demanded by the children of satan.
somehistory says
What is more, what about no girls going to school in islam, and no books except the unholy book of obscene commands from a murdering raper of children, and no associating with infidels?
They always choose the scarf because it is the one thing that doesn’t restrict them too, too much, and yet shows that they belong to the evil death-dealing wild beast from satan which, in their twisted thinking, means they are so much better, superior, and have all of the *rights* bestowed on the children of satan, as opposed to not worshipping that evil demon.
And if one worships satan, they insist on, demand, that everyone bow when they pass by and give them any thing they want and make any concessions…or else.
gravenimage says
They also choose the headscarf because it appears innocent to uninformed Infidels.
somehistory says
Absolutely, Graven.
Seeing them makes me sick to my stomach.
If they were made to follow all of the unholy filth, the women would not be sitting on chairs and we would not see them so much in public. Some of us might even feel pity for them as so many did when the cameras were rolling during the war when they pretended to want *freedom.* from the taliban and the whips.
Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY) says
In its religious accommodation policy, the Citadel says it “places a high value on the rights of cadets to observe tenets of their respective religious faiths.”
— And it doesn’t matter what those tenets are? The Quran has a little list. And the Hadiths require isbaal, which is being violated by every one of the marchers in the photograph accompanying this article. Likewise, the Citadel must build a cohabitation dormitory to house its female cadets and their mahrams.
The Citadel’s stringent policies call for uniforms to be worn at all times, with two exceptions: Upper-class cadets can wear civilian clothes during the academic year when they’re departing on or returning from furlough, and all cadets can change out of their uniforms when they’re swimming at area beaches.
— So a uniform must be worn while showering or taking a bath?
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/03/29/article-0-18FE2397000005DC-170_634x363.jpg
Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY) says
Correction: “the Hadiths *forbid* isbaal, which is being *flagrantly practiced* by every one of the marchers …”.
Isbaal is so arbitrary (like, for example, wearing yellow on a Tuesday) that I keep forgetting whether Islam requires it or prohibits it. But if you get it wrong, you go to hell; thus saith the Prophet (pbuh).
gravenimage says
Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY) wrote:
In its religious accommodation policy, the Citadel says it “places a high value on the rights of cadets to observe tenets of their respective religious faiths.”
— And it doesn’t matter what those tenets are?
……………………
Excellent point, Mark. Islam opposes everything the American military stands for.
Rich says
Call the Citadel and [respectfully] express your opinion. I just did and received a warm welcome.
843-953-6779 Communications and Marketing
gravenimage says
Good for you, Rich! Thanks for the number.
gravenimage says
Citadel mulls changing uniform policy to allow Muslim cadet to wear hijab
………………………………..
Just as they allowed Fascist students to wear Swastikas in the 1940s…oh, wait…no, they didn’t…
It would be the same thing, though.
Dragon says
Many years ago, two conscientious objectors enrolled at a college where ROTC participation was mandatory for all students. When these two sought to be excused, they were expelled. They sued, and the court ruled in the college’s favor because the objectors had known in advance about the ROTC requirement. They could have gone somewhere else. By enrolling at the college, they agreed to abide by its rules.
On the religious headwear matter, suppose the wearer’s hijab/turban/yarmulke/anything else is damaged or lost during the heat of battle. What would s/he do then?
Baucent says
Why would a hijab wearing (presumably a girl) student wish to go to a military uniform wearing school in the first place? I have to wonder if this whole situation is a set up, to try and force the school to change it’s rules and traditions for the sake of one person.
gravenimage says
That’s it.
Tom Langston says
My understanding is that the wearing of hijab is a personal CHOICE of some Muslim women and not a ‘tenet’ of the faith. So the accommodation should not be granted.
touga says
One more important thing: When a Muslim or Muslima challenges a system like in the present case, they know the entire Islamic world is behind them. When a Christian, other religious adherent, or a simple plain Constitution respecting American, challenges a system, either in America or elsewhere, who stands behind them?
It is the confidence of such support that gives a small Muslim woman the boldness to go to challenge the tradition of 174-year old military institution and demand the accommodate of a stupid and senseless dress requirement of a hijab.
And the sad thing is that if America (whoever that is), does not draw a red line somewhere and stand by it, then the entire country will cave in to Islam sooner or later.
God help America!!!
ConcernedVeteran says
I remember get shaved BALD BALD BALD and earning the right to be in it and grow hair at all (to uniform UCMJ USMC standards. This would solve the problem of anyone seeing her hair, and she can wear all the Djinn drag she wants when she earns the priviledge
Jane says
It’s a steady drip watering down our country/soldiers. I seem to remember our Desert Storm. Where soldiers were told ” not to wear crosses /star of david. Now they are taking over precious farm land in California. When are we going to ENOUGH do we want to end up like Europe?
duh_swami says
Everyone should wear a head covering to protect them from debilitating rays coming from Allah above,,,
Tin foil is the best material, but silk, or flannel also work
People wog do not protect themselves from Allah zaps will get…zapped…The gov tries to protect us from zaps with chen trails, but chen trails are not enough…The tin foil hat works better..
gravenimage says
Hilarious, Swami!
Patty C says
This is appalling! When are we going to stop with this politically correct nonsense and start holding up to the traditions that made this country who we are, AMERICANS. Our founding fathers set tradition, and with each one we defame, we dishonor those who died to upheld those traditions. GOOD GOD, how about if a nudist joins and wants to go naked, are we going to let them? Tell her to go somewhere else! It’s America, assimilate. But of course, Muslims never will, their mindset is to make us change, not change themselves
von says
Only the male Muzzies should wear the head bag, didn’t Muhammad wear a pink hijab when he was out partying in the gay bars of Medina?
Isabellathecrusader says
How is it that Muslimas think they can join our American military when they are not allowed to join their own? Who has put this chick up to it? More smoke and mirrors and Islamic treachery, nothing more.
Rich says
The Citadel shouldn’t even have Muslim cadets, let alone hijabs. Our “freedoms and tolerance” are killing us. We are in an era that has abandon common sense and Judeo Christian values, and entered an era that would allow freedom and tolerance to Nazis and baal worshippers. Thank secularism, liberalism and Islam for your demise.
Jane says
Well they said they are going to conquer the west. Little by little we are caving in.
Today I read that the pope is going to host in the Vatican a couple refugees famliies. That is the ISIS objective to take over the Vatican
hallo says
hijab in The Citadel? sure, makes sense to me
scherado says
“Mulls” as in chews the cud with the same historical sense as the cow in a field–completely a-historically, forgetting what occurred and oblivious to cause and effect, or what may occur.
“…the beast…forgets at once and sees every moment really die, sink into night and mist, extinguished forever. The beast lives unhistorically; for it “goes into” the present, like a number, without leaving any curious remainder.” (Use And Abuse Of History, Fredrich Nietzsche, Adrian Collins translator.)
Whomever is considering the idiotic policy is, at best, a cow–though a very dangerous cow.
marble says
Isn’t taking orders without question a basic part of military life? Sharia and Muslim custom are removing discipline required in military life, and, in this case, removing discipline of others who hate our way of life.
Ted Tyler says
MSM is not our friend. (Wow! What a surprise!)
When the news came out that the Citadel had rejected the cadet’s request to wear the hijab, the mainstream media had to run a parallel story to show how wicked and evil the decision of the Citadel was. To do that, they chose the case of a Sikh with a distinguished war record. He was well respected and one of the things that he did was to disarm IEDs. That translates to me as “No doubt about it: War Hero”. Now he comes back to the US and decides that he wants to wear his turban and grow his beard. The military say effectively: “Based on your distinguished service, you can play dress up”. Now the MSM get hold of this story to show that our military can make an exception for the Sikh. By running these two stories sequentially, MSM is hoping that you will make the conclusion that the military should make religious exceptions for Muslims as well.