Source: ET
Nazneed said she was being targeted by the new headmistress who joined the school in June, 2016. Nazneed had been working at the school for two years and nine months.
“Since the new headmistress joined, she has asked me to remove my hijab and burqa on several occasions, saying it was against the decorum of the school. When I pointed out that I had the right to wear my traditional attire, I was told I had to abide by the rule,” Nazneen said. “I was told that other Muslim teachers did not wear the hijab and I must follow suit,” she added.
“It was my turn to do the morning assembly, where we sing the prayers and the national anthem. I was forced to remove my burqa as the headmistress said I could not sing the national anthem with the burqa on,” Nazneen said. The principal of the school, on the other hand, denied any discrimination.
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Some Indians are trying to copy the West, it seems….:(
Please forgive my ignorance but where does one find it written in either the Koran, Hadith, or the Syrahs that women should wear the burqua?
The Qur’an talks about both men and women to dress modestly and for women to cover their heads and bosoms when going out so that they might be recognized and not be molested.
It talks about loose clothing but does not specifically give a pattern or colour of a ‘burqa’.
There’s just a general guidline regarding clothing but to lower our gaze and guard our modesty.
Humm so maybe men should cover up as well. It just seems fair.
But it seams strange that one should do something to “not” be molested. In any society that is respectful it should be a give in that any molestation would be unthinkable and wrong.
The WHOLE world is not a respectful society and hence the directive in the Holy Qur’an for women.
There’s a minimum of clothing for men, too.
Since in any given society women have more chances of being molested than men hence that statement.
Yes, re your mention of doing something to NOT be molested – it’s a preventive measure.
Yes I agree the world is a nasty place but that’s why we have police a security guards too protect our personal freedoms. Yes there are idiots but they belong in prison do I can wear what I want and not be worried about getting raped.
I guess I would also have a further question. Was the Islamic world at the time when the Koran was written so prone to sexual assaults on men and women that these rules needed to be implemented? What has changed?
A reply to both of your comments ….
Since the Qur’an is a revelation from the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth, He knew and knows the extent to which his creation (Mankind, especially since they have a choice of being bad or good and therein lies the test..), can be obnoxious.
And therefore the need for a revelation in the first place and certain rules and regulations to abide by. And while the Arabs of the time of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), might not have been horrible to the extent that humans have become over time, they were burying their daughters, treating women like chattels, etc., these laws helped in curbing these behaviours.
After all, we Muslims believe that since Allah knows the past, present and future of everything, He has, in His Final Revelation given guidelines that will be applicable in ALL TIMES AND CLIMES.
Re your comment to me about there being the police and security guards to protect our personal freedoms to wear what we want, that really is not practical.
Not every place on earth has total freedom to go around wearing whatever we want. There is the matter of decorum, remember? And not every place has the same utter freedom to do so.
For example, if you come to my country, Kenya, you certainly have the right to wear what you want, but your tour guide will advise you not to move around topless, for example, especially at the coast on the beach.
But, if you still do, and get molested by some locals, the police will not pay much attention to your complaint, since you were already warned about it.
So, even from a worldly point of view, we have laws. Therefore, why split hairs about a revelation from the Master of this Universe?!
We should question and criticize everything and see if it benefits society or sets us back. And when old laws no longer serve us we need to change them. To live today as we lived 2000 years ago is foolish. Everything changes, science has proven this. Nothing no mountain no country no body is exactly the same today as it was yesterday. As much as we try to be conservative and keep thjngs the same we cannot. The battle is foolish we are better off accepting change and growing as people and as a society. We are the masters of our own universes.
Definitely! We should ALWAYS ask ‘why’ and that is what will help us progress.
You seem to be under the impression that the laws in the Holy Qur’an are outdated. They are not. Also, you have gone off track with your argument.
The early Muslims (please study the history of the early Muslims and what progress they made in every field of science and learning), made discoveries solely thanks to the many scientific facts mentioned in our Holy Book. There’s nothing in it that is against science and common sense and the law of nature.
I would also suggest that you read the following two books – ‘The Bible, The Qur’an and Science’ by Maurice Bucaille and ‘Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth’ by Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (our 4th Khalifa). This last one you can also download free from our website http://www.alislam.org
You will find many comprehensive answers to your various objections…
Actualy I do believe the laws of the Koran, Thalmud and the Bible are in many ways outdated and are in need of a big and through check as to why they seem to lead us as a planet into so much war and destruction. Any system that thinks it is above criticism and will not look at itself and allow others to criticise it has serious problems. Anything that limits our basic human rights has no place in our world. We need systems that promote health respect for all. Not just those that follow or believe as certain book.
But thats just my opinion and I respect you having your opinion.
I guess I would further by saying that we are adults and responsible for our actions. No one ever has the right to rape or assault me or anyone else no matter what I am wearing. I can decide to wear what I wish any time and anywhere. When a court of law respects the pervert who rapes or molests more that the victim of a serious crime then this is a very egregious fault in society. The judges and laws need serious overhauling. This blaming of the victim saying “well your honour she was dressed like a slut so I raped her” is no excuse what so ever. The rapist belongs in jail period.
The Holy Qur’an IS NOT the cause of war! Please read it fully and understand.
I would like to end these endless and totally meaningless accusations that started with the topic concerned, but, which you are now using to vent your other issues regarding religion per se.
You seem to be wanting to make others atheists like you and to persistently not accept that so many in this world believe in a God, Allah or whatever they would like to call Him.
We, Muslims, believe that the Holy Qur’an is from God and since He is the Creator of EVERYTHING in this Universe, this last revelation from Him will remain valid for ALL TIMES AND CLIMES as mentioned above.
I have already given you various references, but you insist on talking nonsense without having read these. Therefore, henceforth, I refuse to argue with an ignoramus who thinks and writes like a stuck needle without using his/her’s God (yes, given to you as a trust), given brains.
PEACE!
If he is the creator of EVERYTHING in the universe as you suggest, then he is the creator of our VIOLENCE. I do no have a problem with the Koran or the Bible per say just the people who use it to be violent and limit others rights. I can understand this because of my brains. Brains that I can use to understand all things.
I also wish you peace and happiness in all you do.
Merry Christmas