Muslim women raised their voices against marginalisation and harassment of women in Hijab
Press conference was held in Lagos in preparation for the World Hijab Day
“Hijab has been, is and will continue to be”
Muslim women have condemned marginalisation of women in Hijab across
the country. They also blasted the Nigerian army for harassing women
within and outside conflict zones just because they put on hijab, which
is a symbol of their faith.
PM News reports that Hajia Nimatullah Abdullateef, the national Amirah of Al-Mu’minaat Organisation, spoke at a press conference in preparation for the World Hijab Day, which is celebrated on February 1.
Muslim women recalled some ugly incidents of harassment that happened in recent times after President Muhammadu Buhari said that the nation might consider a ban on hijab, if terrorists continue to use women in hijab to bomb innocent citizens.
Speaking at the press conference held in Alausa, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 26, Abdullateef said:
“Other government agencies trying to rob the Muslim hijabis their right to freedom of religious expression, by demanding that she expose her ears during image capturing, at the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Commission. We call on the leadership of these agencies to call their men to order.
“We wish to remind the Nigerian security institutions that Boko Haram is the enemy and not Muslim hijabis. And indeed, Boko Haram has used several ingenious garbs and artefacts to camouflage its members and carry out its dastardly and evil attacks, including fruits, vegetables, motor vehicles and even fake army and police uniforms.
“In actual fact, several thousands hijabis have been unfortunate victims of Boko Haram attacks, either as deceased victims or living but shattered IDPs and it would amount to double jeopardy if Nigerian security authorities harass and derobe chaste Muslim women, who they indeed, are supposed to be protecting from our common enemy, Boko Haram.”
Stressing that “hijab has been, is and will continue to be”, Abdullateef called on Nigerian authorities at all levels to let hijab be.
“As we celebrate the World Hijab Day come 1 February, we implore all lovers of the hijab, Islam and humanity to celebrate the hijab in all and every way they can, especially on social media,” she said.
Abdullateef praised the president for reducing tension by stating that hijab would not be banned, contrary to his media chat.
Also speaking, Uzamat Yussuf, the commissioner for youth and social development in Lagos state, condemned frequent stigmatisation of Muslim women in Hijab, who are often regarded as religious fanatics.
According to her, Muslim women should be commended for their courage and determination to preserve their modesty and obey the command of God.
Press conference was held in Lagos in preparation for the World Hijab Day
“Hijab has been, is and will continue to be”
“Government agencies trying to rob the Muslim hijabis their right to freedom of religious expression.”
PM News reports that Hajia Nimatullah Abdullateef, the national Amirah of Al-Mu’minaat Organisation, spoke at a press conference in preparation for the World Hijab Day, which is celebrated on February 1.
Muslim women recalled some ugly incidents of harassment that happened in recent times after President Muhammadu Buhari said that the nation might consider a ban on hijab, if terrorists continue to use women in hijab to bomb innocent citizens.
Speaking at the press conference held in Alausa, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 26, Abdullateef said:
“Other government agencies trying to rob the Muslim hijabis their right to freedom of religious expression, by demanding that she expose her ears during image capturing, at the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Commission. We call on the leadership of these agencies to call their men to order.
“We wish to remind the Nigerian security institutions that Boko Haram is the enemy and not Muslim hijabis. And indeed, Boko Haram has used several ingenious garbs and artefacts to camouflage its members and carry out its dastardly and evil attacks, including fruits, vegetables, motor vehicles and even fake army and police uniforms.
“In actual fact, several thousands hijabis have been unfortunate victims of Boko Haram attacks, either as deceased victims or living but shattered IDPs and it would amount to double jeopardy if Nigerian security authorities harass and derobe chaste Muslim women, who they indeed, are supposed to be protecting from our common enemy, Boko Haram.”
Stressing that “hijab has been, is and will continue to be”, Abdullateef called on Nigerian authorities at all levels to let hijab be.
“As we celebrate the World Hijab Day come 1 February, we implore all lovers of the hijab, Islam and humanity to celebrate the hijab in all and every way they can, especially on social media,” she said.
Abdullateef praised the president for reducing tension by stating that hijab would not be banned, contrary to his media chat.
Also speaking, Uzamat Yussuf, the commissioner for youth and social development in Lagos state, condemned frequent stigmatisation of Muslim women in Hijab, who are often regarded as religious fanatics.
According to her, Muslim women should be commended for their courage and determination to preserve their modesty and obey the command of God.
No comments:
Post a Comment