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International Hijab Day


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Hijab, the veil, is an integral part of the everyday life of hundreds of millions of women across the globe; it is no wonder that the commandment of Hijab is found in so many religious scriptures including the Torah, Bible and the Quran, and Hijab is practiced in many cultures. For Muslim women, Hijab is not only a basic human right, but also a religious one.

 


As you are aware, our modesty, freedom of religion and the basic human right of Hijab are under attack in many parts of the world. We wish to make it clear to all that Hijab is not merely a religious symbol, but an integral part of our religion. It is not just a piece of cloth; it is our identity. We believe it to be a commandment from our Almighty Lord, Allah (SWT) and we comply with His Command. Our right to dress with modesty is also recognized in the U.N Declaration of Human Rights. To deny us this is to deny us our religious and human rights.

 

On September 4th, 2010 the world observes International Hijab Solidarity Day. ICNA Sisters’ Wing joins this celebration and requests people of conscience, male and female, Muslim and non-Muslim alike to stand up for this fundamental right of women. International Hijab Solidarity Day is important to us and cannot be ignored. We request people of all faiths and cultures to stand up for this critical women’s right.

 

Farah Siddiqui
President, ICNA Sisters’ Wing

 

5 Responses to “International Hijab Day”

  • Mohd.Rashaduddin,Secretary Jamat e Islami Hind,Hyderabad City, September 9, 2010:

    Hijab and Niqab both are important in Islam.Those who tell themselves that they are for human rights(particularly west) should see how they are violating human rights.Hijab is the dignity of a woman.They permit a woman to come without cloth but not for hijab and niqab???????

  • Mubashir, September 9, 2010:

    Please stop calling Ahle Kitab. Kaafirs. Read the Qur’an and then decide.

    Kafir is one who knowingly rejects truth. Not one who sincerely believes in what his/her faith is.

    Kafir is from the root word which means to cover (truth with falsehood).

    There are plenty of Muslims who behave that way so let us worry more about them. If you want to refer to Non Muslims, call them NON MUSLIMS and not Kuffar.

  • Mubashir, September 9, 2010:

    Please note no body is contesting hijab. It is the Niqab that is the issue.

    If the idea of a women wearing a niqab in he West is not to attract undue attention, she miserable fails. Besides, in this day and age of terrorism, it is a BIG security risk.

    Muslims are not allowed to go beyond what Allah has prescribed for them and He says He has not put any hardship in religion.

    Wassalaam

  • Hakima Fisher, September 8, 2010:

    Please see above.

  • Hakima Fisher, September 8, 2010:

    AsallAamu alaikum,
    Ramhadan mubarak. Alhamidullah, may Allah, swt, reward you for your work. It may be helpful to cite the passage in Qur’an in surah Nisa that clearly states the obligation for sisters to wear hijab. This will reinforce your point that hijab is obligatory and not optional as sometimes as it is viewed. Its important as muslim sisters that we do not adopt the way of khafirs that includes the manner in which we dress. There is much beauty in a women who is covered modestly for the sake of Allah, swt. May allah, swt, accept your fasting during this month of Ramhadan.

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