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Kopftuch-Debatte: Die Angst vor freien Schultern

opinion-review · 2026-06-25

A debate has erupted in Germany over the wearing of the hijab by influencer Nur El-Huda Chehade, reflecting broader anxieties about female sexuality and the growing appeal of conservative religious norms among young Muslims. The controversy centers on the reduction of femininity to sexuality and the increasing enthusiasm of young Muslims for traditional religious rules.

Key facts

  • Debate over hijab-wearing influencer Nur El-Huda Chehade
  • Reduction of femininity to sexuality is a central theme
  • Growing number of young Muslims are embracing old religious rules
  • The controversy highlights societal anxieties about female sexuality

Entities

Artists

  • Nur El-Huda Chehade

Locations

  • Germany

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