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8 questions
Requiring participants to wear the same garment they arrive in on Friday night throughout seems impractical. Wouldn't it be better to allow them to change for active elements, so they can focus on the charitable purpose without unnecessary physical obstacles?
Are venues used for the obstacle course element generally comfortable with participants wearing full Muslim dress, or do organisers commonly encounter resistance?
Given that many Muslim women don't wear abaya as everyday dress, and some may not own one at all, why does the challenge ask participants to wear it regardless of their usual practice?
Given that participants are likely to get wet and muddy during the challenge, what fabric should be recommended for their dress? Are modern synthetic fabrics such as nida acceptable?
Some communities more commonly wear salwar kameez rather than abaya as their usual form of modest dress. Is abaya specifically required for the challenge, or can participants take part in salwar kameez instead?
Wearing jilbab and full niqab during a physically demanding challenge can seem impractical and raises safety concerns, potentially putting those who choose it at a disadvantage. Wouldn't it be better to make the event strictly ladies-only, so participants can relax their dress for the day?
Some participants worry about their hijab becoming unfastened or slipping during crawling, climbing or water obstacles, and worry about losing it in front of others during such an intense physical challenge. What practical solutions help keep hijab secure throughout the event?
The challenge requires participants to wear traditional Muslim dress throughout, including during muddy and physically demanding sections, rather than practical athletic wear. From a participant's perspective, this can seem impractical, and even counterproductive to comfort and performance. What is the reasoning behind this requirement, and how can it be explained to someone who's hesitant about it?