.Since February 1 2013 Nazma Khan started celebrating *World Hijab Day*(WHD), a day which celebrates the millions of women who wear hijab.A day of promoting religious tolerance, culture of no hate for a race or religion.
Hijab is veil covering. It is a style of external materialisation of modesty which is the base of most religions. Hijab is a sign of modesty and in Islam it is requirement for both male and female. While women are required to cover their bodies, men have the same obligation too "to cover up". Modesty is not a "woman thing" men are required of it too according to the Holy Quran.
Whether hijab is good or not is subjective, however for those who put on veil it's either linked to their religious practices of cultural heritage which I think should be respected.
In a world of reality especially in Islamic states, women are forced to veil. In as much as a man is thought of as a spiritual being, there are limits to his respect of religious laws and that is what religious freedom should be, where persons have the right to choice while assuming full responsibility and consequences for their actions. No doubt Muslim women are seen as oppressed and brainwashed to wear hijab.WHD is therefore an opportunity for millions of independent,empowered and confident Muslim women to raise their voices clearly,that hijab is a choice and a way of life for them.
For African women it is important that in the face of modernization We could still share and enjoy the beauty of our culture that speaks for itself especially in an African attire- the head scarf is boldly African.
Veiling is part of our beautiful human diversification.It's a human right that no person should be discriminated against because of their religious practice, nationality, sex, ethnic or any other status. Today discriminatory levels vary depending on the type of veil a woman decides to wear. The greater discrimination is directed towards Muslim women. “In times of insecurity, vulnerable communities that look different become convenient scapegoats,”said UN Secretary General António Guterres.However in all of this there is a logical reason behind this discrimination which is directly related to terrorism whereby some veiled individuals have proved to be suicide bombers. So the world doesn't feel safe especially as the number of terrorist attacks are on the increase and as Islam is breaking through many countries across the globe. Notwithstanding, while society seeks security it is important to draw a line between what is dangerous and what is not. When seen cases where serious mayhem has been caused by people who do not veil. Hiroshima was bombed by people without veils.Holocaust was by non muslims. Hundreds of blacks are being killed by police who do not veil. And does veiling must not be seen as distinct for terrorism.A terrorist can be of any background; religious, cultural and ethical. It is the duty of governments to protect her citizens, it's risky for us all even those in veil if appropriate measures are not taken to curtail or put a halt to terrorism.
“World Hijab Day is not an act of worship but rather an effective way to create global awareness of the issue that is being attacked unfairly.”-Mufti Ismail Menk
"Covering up should be a free choice! I may not be Muslim or religious but I support the beauty a hijab can bring to a woman,"says a participant
“World Hijab Day has shown my students a most powerful lesson in accepting individual differences.” -Dr. Arthur Flug (Executive Director, Kupferberg Holocaust center.
“Discrimination diminishes us all. It prevents people – and societies – from achieving their full potential,”UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
*WHD* gives Muslims an opportunity to remind the world that Islam is peaceful and a religion of love and tolerance. Muslims are not terrorists. I don't think there's any religion that asks that people destroy innocent lives.
*STOP DISCRIMINATING AGAINST HIJAB*
*STOP USING VEIL FOR TERRORISM*
*VEILING IS A CHOICE*
*VEILING IS MODESTY*
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