Opinions often surface branding the hijab as a symbol of oppression. Here, we respond to a recent Newslaundry article, challenging the narrative that Muslim women require ‘liberation’ from their choice to wear the veil.
The injunction of Hijab is not just recommendatory. Nor is the concept of Purdah an innovative practice. Those who observe Hijab abide by the fundamental commandment of the Holy Quran.
Forcing women to remove Hijab is as wrong as coercing them to wear it. Both actions amount to oppression and deny women their basic rights.
There is a growing trend of portraying Muslim women practising hijab as ‘oppressed’ while their voices that claim otherwise are purposefully undermined.
Women’s freedom to dress has been upheld by today’s society. But, when it comes to Muslim women choosing to wear Hijab, the standards are different.
While modern society rage over Muslim women wearing the hijab, they purposefully turn a blind eye to the vast sexualisation of women in the media and fashion industry.
Commemorating the centenary of Lajna Imaillah, the Ahmadi Muslim women’s auxiliary, members from across the country share their stories of empowerment, progress and much more.
JANUARY 22, 2023 You must decide whether you prefer to expose yourselves to the world or follow the injunction of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa in which he has said that “modesty is part of the faith” – Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba On 8 January 2023, the World Head of the
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on whatsapp APRIL 19, 2022 The 45th Chennai Book Fair was held from 16 February to 6 March 2022 at the YMCA grounds, Nandanam. The Book Fair was organized by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Chennai has
Opinions often surface branding the hijab as a symbol of oppression. Here, we respond to a recent Newslaundry article, challenging the narrative that Muslim women require ‘liberation’ from their choice to wear the veil.
The injunction of Hijab is not just recommendatory. Nor is the concept of Purdah an innovative practice. Those who observe Hijab abide by the fundamental commandment of the Holy Quran.
Forcing women to remove Hijab is as wrong as coercing them to wear it. Both actions amount to oppression and deny women their basic rights.
There is a growing trend of portraying Muslim women practising hijab as ‘oppressed’ while their voices that claim otherwise are purposefully undermined.
Women’s freedom to dress has been upheld by today’s society. But, when it comes to Muslim women choosing to wear Hijab, the standards are different.
While modern society rage over Muslim women wearing the hijab, they purposefully turn a blind eye to the vast sexualisation of women in the media and fashion industry.
Commemorating the centenary of Lajna Imaillah, the Ahmadi Muslim women’s auxiliary, members from across the country share their stories of empowerment, progress and much more.
JANUARY 22, 2023 You must decide whether you prefer to expose yourselves to the world or follow the injunction of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa in which he has said that “modesty is part of the faith” – Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba On 8 January 2023, the World Head of the
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on whatsapp APRIL 19, 2022 The 45th Chennai Book Fair was held from 16 February to 6 March 2022 at the YMCA grounds, Nandanam. The Book Fair was organized by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Chennai has
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