Global Controversies Regarding Hijab
Hafsa Islam
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Miss Farrah Jabeen Global Controversies Regarding Hijab
Abstract
The objective of this research paper is to bring awareness among the Muslim population of the world concerning the wrong concepts regarding hijab. In this paper I will discuss the pressure being put by the western countries on the women wearing hijab across the globe. I would try to discuss the significance of hijab to a Muslim women and how theses controversies are a threat to their righteous beliefs. The research is important to bring awareness among the Muslims. They should present a united front against the banning of hijab in certain European countries like France, Germany, and Belgium. Therefore a research on this topic is particularly necessary to the Muslim community.
Keywords: Hijab, Hijab ban, Anti-hijab movement, Global misconception
1. Introduction:
Hijab worn by Muslim women might not be the most fashionable or attractive attire, but to me it represents femininity and inner beauty. Hijab is not a symbol of domination, neither is it used as a regressive device. It is a symbol of purity, modesty and inner beauty. However there is no viable reason for this religious garb to meet the severe opposition it is facing currently. Moreover, the issue of hijab is being targeted as an offense in the western countries. Also it is creating international upheaval for Muslim women all over the world. Therefore it is creating all sorts of difficulty for the hijabis in various contexts like religious- symbol of oppression, social- racial discrimination and economic- deprived in job sectors.
i. Background Study:
Maintaining hijab has been given great importance according to the religion Islam. Other religions have similar beliefs, attires and rituals. At the beginning of the 21st century, attack on the Muslims, especially the hijab, has become apparent. All of a sudden the symbol of hijab is being portrayed as
11303001
Eng 204
Miss Farrah Jabeen Global Controversies Regarding Hijab
Abstract
The objective of this research paper is to bring awareness among the Muslim population of the world concerning the wrong concepts regarding hijab. In this paper I will discuss the pressure being put by the western countries on the women wearing hijab across the globe. I would try to discuss the significance of hijab to a Muslim women and how theses controversies are a threat to their righteous beliefs. The research is important to bring awareness among the Muslims. They should present a united front against the banning of hijab in certain European countries like France, Germany, and Belgium. Therefore a research on this topic is particularly necessary to the Muslim community.
Keywords: Hijab, Hijab ban, Anti-hijab movement, Global misconception
1. Introduction:
Hijab worn by Muslim women might not be the most fashionable or attractive attire, but to me it represents femininity and inner beauty. Hijab is not a symbol of domination, neither is it used as a regressive device. It is a symbol of purity, modesty and inner beauty. However there is no viable reason for this religious garb to meet the severe opposition it is facing currently. Moreover, the issue of hijab is being targeted as an offense in the western countries. Also it is creating international upheaval for Muslim women all over the world. Therefore it is creating all sorts of difficulty for the hijabis in various contexts like religious- symbol of oppression, social- racial discrimination and economic- deprived in job sectors.
i. Background Study:
Maintaining hijab has been given great importance according to the religion Islam. Other religions have similar beliefs, attires and rituals. At the beginning of the 21st century, attack on the Muslims, especially the hijab, has become apparent. All of a sudden the symbol of hijab is being portrayed as