I lived in Sokoto 9 good years. They have very very pretty ladies who dressed moderately and are no less 'religious'. They carried themselves elegantly and we're decent in their discourse. Yes they used hijab and that was ok for them. I can say that the few I saw using that total, black stuff with stockings were my people- you know nam everything in excess, the oversabi ones. I'm not sure anyone would stop to harrass any sister with that moderate hijab. It must have been that one that leaves only the eyes. I. Try not to comment on such issues cos it's sensitive but we need to realise that where our own liberty ends, other's might start there. Liberty to dress should not compromise the liberty of others to safety and life. Let abuse and bashings start now..1...2...Oya go!!!

lolaxavier:
Hijab Ban: Soldiers Publicly Remove Veil From Muslim Woman In Lagos


Some unidentified soldiers on Friday forcefully removed the veil, popularly referred to as Niqab, from a Muslim woman at Meran Area of Lagos.‎

It was gathered the woman was going peacefully when two soldiers stopped and began to allegedly harass her.

According to an eyewitness, identified as Adetutu, it took the intervention of passersby and sympathisers for the Muslim woman to get her veil back.

Apart from the removal veil on Friday, two images had earlier been sighted separately at Ibadan.

One of the images seen and allegedly signed by ‘Federal Government’ at University College Hospital, Ibadan read,”Wearing of long hijab is prohibited in government establishment for security reasons”.

It will be recalled that this is happening few weeks to the comment that Federal Government may ban Hijab by President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Buhari while ‎commenting on the continued blasts in the North-East during his maiden media chat last Wednesday said, “We will have to consider banning of the Hijab if this (the suicide attacks) continues.”

But on Friday (January 1), the President through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a press release denied insinuations that his administration had plans to ban Hijab.

While describing Hijab as the Muslim women’s dressing symbol of modesty, Buhari’s spokesperson added, “Everything will be done to balance national security requirements with the rights and obligations of citizens under their religions as protected by the constitution.”‎‎

The eyewitness, who described the the removal of the Hijab as an embarrassing sight and injustice, urged the Federal Government to make an official pronouncement stating that the hijab has not been banned to avert further chaos.

While narrating how the Hijab was removed, Adetutu said, “I arrived at the Meiran Bus Station to board a bus when I saw three armed military men stop a Muslim woman who was putting on ta black attire and a face veil. One of them confronted her asking why she used the face veil.

“The woman was surprised and helpless. Almost immediately he (one of the soldiers) turned up her face veil to reveal her face.

“The woman who felt ashamed only looked and could do nothing because the soldiers were heavily armed.

“After one of the soldiers revealed her face, another soldier forcefully removed the veil from her saying ‘This thing is not allowed in our country. You can use it in your house but not here’.

“He (the soldier) took the veil and was about leaving with it. All the woman could do was to plead with him to at least release the veil to her.

“After harassing her in such a way that called attention of passersby, he (the soldier) returned the veil to her and she quietly left almost shedding tears.”

Reacting to the pasting of a message to prohibit Hijab at UCH Ibadan, Amir of Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, UCH branch, Adam Hamzah said, “This is yet another reflection of open hatred of Islam. However, i want to urge our sisters to entertain no fear in showcasing the beauty of Islam through their Hijab. After all, they realised the essence of their existence unlike those who walk about in nudity.

“It is therefore imperative not to allow this issue derail us from the golden path. I am glad to inform you that MSSN at the branch,state,zonal and national levels is currently working assiduously to put a stop to this oppression.

“Several notable Muslim personalities have been duly informed about the issue.This is with a view to ensuring that our SON sisters enjoy not only using Hijab in the hostel but also on the wards. I therefore charge us to join hands in making this a reality.”

On her part, the Amirah of MSSN Lagos, Hajia Hafsoh Badru lamented many people have started harrasing female Muslims on Hijab.

She added, “It is regrettable that such statement was made at a period when Muslim sisters are facing tough times in practising their religion. We are sure that the Presidency is not unaware of the continuous denial of Muslim students to use Hijab as guaranteed by the Nigeria constitution and United Nations Charter on Human Rights.

“We hope that the earlier statement by the President won’t serve as a means for some bad eggs in governance to punish and harass females in Hijab or label them wrongly. We sincerely appeal to the president to mandate the Ministry of Information and other necessary agencies to release a circular that will guarantee female Muslims right to wear Hijab on the street, in schools and during their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).”

http://www.thewhistleng.com/hijab-ban-soldiers-publicly-remove-veil-from-muslim-woman-in-lagos%e2%80%8e/

Nigeria is the only country that has not banned Hijab and Niqab in hw whole of the West African region since the Mali hotel attacks. Will it be too extreme to obey the law under these circumstances of ours where a person will just destroy lives and property in the name of religion? Let us consider that pleasse. Even in the most Muslim of countries, religious laws are bent to sometimes for the security of lives and property. There are other ways to be religiously and modestly dressed not only in this mode only. A woman can just use a simple long veil to cover her body.

SirJeffry:
And so? Why the fuss? Since those that perpetrate the act of suicide bombings hide under the cover of hijab, soldiers removing them isn't a bad but precautionary measure.

How about banning police uniform since some harm robber use it to impersonate police to perpetuate their evil act?

Before the boko boys started disguising using hijab weren't they bombing?

Few days ago some robbers in police uniform were arrested after raping some female corpers. Should the police uniform also be banned?

tonytony208:


Some other countries have banned hijab and heaven didn't fall. It is only in nigeria that we religionalize everything. Wetin dey do us sef?

because some other countries banned it, Nigeria 2 shld do same even if it's nt d solutn? Cutting off d head is nt d solutn to headache.

jomoh:


I hope you're satisfied and please stop arguing about Islam if you have no deep knowledge of it.


"O you Children of Adam! We have bestowed on you raiment to cover your shame as well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the best. Such are among the Signs of Allah, that they may receive admonition.” (Quran 7:26)

“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear therof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons, or their women or the servants whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex, and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O you Believers, turn you all together towards Allah, that you may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:31).

“O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognised and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful.” (Quran 33:59)

What does the word BOSOM mean please consult a dictionary the last time I checked mine it meant breast not face or head.

With regard to the word HIJAB pay attention to the following transliteration of the Ayah you quoted

the word HIJAB does not appear in it. Drawing veil over bosoms refers to covering unclothedness and not faces

wanaqul lal nisa' almuminin 'ann yaghdudn min 'absarihinn w takun mutawadieat , w 'iilaa eard min zinatahunn 'illa ma hu wadih , w rusim hijjabuhunn ealaa suduruhum , w lays yubdin zinatahunn hifz lirijalihinn 'aw abayihinn 'aw 'azwajahunn " alaba' , 'aw 'abna'ahum 'aw " 'abna'an , 'aw 'iikhwanahum 'aw 'iikhwanahum 'abna' 'azwajahunn 'aw 'abnayihinn al'akhuat , 'aw alnnisa' , 'aw aleabid , 'aw alhudur aldhdhukur alladhin yaftaqirun 'iilaa quwwat , 'aw al'atfal aldhyn la yaerifun shay' min eawrat almar'a. wajealhum la khatam 'aqdamahum wdhlk l yaelam ma yukhfin min zinatihinn . wabidawrih lillah maeaan, 'ayuha almuminun , min ajl 'iin kuntum qad tanjah .

Go and study your religion properly. Every surah has a context and is not necessarily meant to be taken literally by all humanity for all time.
If you understand context you will not argue blindly

It says do not display EXCEPT that which must ordinarily appear thereof as you quote or other translations provide:

not to display their adornment34 except that which is displayed of itself

Do the breast or private parts "ordinarily appear thereof" what about the face and head?

The word EXCEPT makes it clear it is NOT the entire body that is expected to be covered as some argue
Anyhow I do not see the word; HIJAB
In human society without a face a person has NO IDENTITY . If someone takes an exam borrows money commits a crime and has never been seen who can identify or testify against them? In fact you cannot even know the person . So if I live on the same street with a woman for 10 years because she is a Muslim I cannot recognize her if I see her in another town committing a crime without the veil? That is not acceptable in the modern world. We must be able to identify every person for good security to avoid crimes of all kinds whether impersonation(the scenarios are limitless), terrorism or whatever

TonyeBarcanista:

Just as the car is useful to users of motor vehicle, so is the hijab useful to its wearers. Saying 80% of suicide bombers are on hijab doesn't prove that the ban of hijab will end terrorism/suicide bombing. It also does not prove that hijab aid suicide bombing.

As for cars, the Abuja Police Headquarter suicide bombing(2012) was done with a car. The UN bombing also with a car. The recent Iyanya bombing in Abuja was also with a car. The bombs are transported through cars and other vehicles. Boko Haram move around with cars. So should usage of cars be banned?

Thank u. Tell dem to stop being sentimental. Oribibe kologun orififo (cutting off d head is nt d medicine for headache)

BetaThings:


Nobody really needs to tell you how a hijab or tiara or a habit is useful to the wearers
We just respect their rights to wear it




Hijab is not meant for the desert. It is meant for muslim ladies wherever they may be



What Allah asked them to cover


Does not matter


Your opinion
It is necessary in their own opinion. Can we respect their opinion and right?


Your opinion again.
Islam is not a problem to this country

islam is not a problem to this country? Do u live in nigeria? Boko haram are christians right? People dat recite verses from the quran, saying allah asked them to kill. All terorist are muslims, osama, sadam hussein, shekau. My brother islam is a big problem. No offense though

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My little understanding from reading is that it is a borrowed culture from other parts of the the world particularly the desert areas where "sand and dust storms" are prevalent as a way of protecting the face and body. I beleive that there are appropriate ways a Muslim lady can dress that can cover the body properly (ask Aisha buhari). We should not encourage extremism in the guise of religion.

U dey yearn trash..dont say wot u don't know. Nikob nd hijab are two different things, u are referring to the Nikob. It covers all d body including d face nd d reason y ladies do dat is to keep themselves from prying eyes (men). If it were 4 dust d men wuld av been covering their faces too.. So get dat rytryt

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The purpose is not only prevention but detection and prosecution.
People should be able to identify members of their community to ensure security. Theoretically a Muslim girl can marry at 13 and be in Purdah till she dies. If she removes her veil to commit a crime when she is 30 years old who will recognize her? Many people will not know what she looks like. Can she take exams with veil? If so someone else can take it for her maybe? There are countless scenarios of impersonation.
In today's CCTV world we want to be able to review footage of crimes for clues and to track accomplices so we cannot risk the anonymity of face veils in public. Countless crimes have been solved with CCTV and the potential for abuse of veils is not tolerable. I do not believe banning veils will stop suicide bombings but security considerations may require the banning in strategic locations. I would not advocate an outright ban but certainly at a petrol station e.g or banks NO NO!!!

Shaftrod:
What gets one aljanaat? Dressing? Where is that indicated.Even when did hijab become exclusively a religious admonition of Islam. A tradition that had been in existence among other tribes before Islam 'incorporated' it into their religion.

it is good to say ur opinion bro....#NoQualms

There is a certain logical contradiction here . People are arguing that banning is an overreaction and we cannot BAN everything as a solution to problems. This is superficially strong and persuasive until we realize the veil is itself another BAN intended to prevent men from being unduly aroused. So one may as well ask the very same question is banning the seeing of women the solution to the problem.Should men not learn to control themselves better? We cannot pretend that it(wearing veil) is not a ban it is as can be observed anywhere "TRUE" Sharia is practised. Let us not feel smug about arguments with weak buttresses

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My little understanding from reading is that it is a borrowed culture from other parts of the the world particularly the desert areas where "sand and dust storms" are prevalent as a way of protecting the face and body. I beleive that there are appropriate ways a Muslim lady can dress that can cover the body properly (ask Aisha buhari). We should not encourage extremism in the guise of religion.

I oftentimes find it hard to believe dat people are not labeling the mini skirts and spaghetti tops wearers extremists in immoral dressing but are fast to label d muslims female extremists for wearing their hijab. While d former wear theirs for no reasonable reason,the latter wear theirs for modesty and obeying their Creator. Moreover,can't d muslim females have their fundamental human right to wear what they wish to wear?and u INTROVERT, it will be better for u to face ur jobless business of FTC on NL and stay out of dis hijab issue.

SirJeffry:
And so? Why the fuss? Since those that perpetrate the act of suicide bombings hide under the cover of hijab, soldiers removing them isn't a bad but precautionary measure.

From your logical reasoning, the FG should ban wearing of police uniform and army uniform because some disgruntled elements in the society used the uniform to rob others and also used by politicians to kill their fellow opposition.

rhames:



Nigeria is the only country that has not banned Hijab and Niqab in hw whole of the West African region since the Mali hotel attacks. Will it be too extreme to obey the law under these circumstances of ours where a person will just destroy lives and property in the name of religion? Let us consider that pleasse. Even in the most Muslim of countries, religious laws are bent to sometimes for the security of lives and property. There are other ways to be religiously and modestly dressed not only in this mode only. A woman can just use a simple long veil to cover her body.

And many countries around d globe are making developmental plans that are transforming their economy in d positive side and none of dis exist in ur country and u're not concerned but u're concerned dat some nations have banned d public wearing of hijab and shld so in ur country too. SMH

noblegrex:
even if government did not ban it,what is even the use,importance,effect and purpose of this Hijab. See those ladies in hijab looked like DEVILS.its even so scary at sight.moreover,their are several means of covering your body. The use of HIJAB is obsolete.it looks local,uneducative and a very primitive way of covering your body.there are far other better means. That Hijab is even banned in NYSC camp what about that.

it's not just right men! they will also ban agbadB- they should ban labcoats, they should ban wedding gowns. if they wanna do something then it should be all round, their fear is concealing of bomb right?

ok, how many times have they off-loaded all these trucks that transport scrap metals (junk)? is that not another way of transporting...?

what of the ones that transport fertilizers?

bombs could also be implanted carefully in cattles, will they also prevent cattle rustling?

now, let's come down to my eastern Zone. what of those who tie heavy wrappers? will they also ban them?

at what level or thickness is it ok to wear these?

TonyeBarcanista:
Well, it is against the right of wearers of hijab to ban their veil. It is an established fact that the hijab is worn through the personal choice of the wearer even if it is religiously influenced. As such, it falls under the right to personal liberty. Hijab can't be banned except the government can prove that their is a correlation between Hijab and suicide bombing...this will be pretty difficult.

u're on point bro

I'm afraid of those masquerade wearers whenever I see them

mars123:
ol boy how can you compare the usefulness of a car with a hijab? If 80% of suicide bombings are carried out by young girls covered in hijab, and these attacks continue, is it not wise to ban the hijab? abi you want the bombings to continue?

The attacks in the northeast affects Christians and Muslims alike, all Nigerians are affected. If it means banning the hijab, agbada, pant and bra to be a step ahead of the terrorists over there, I support it. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Nigeria is bigger than 1 religion.

Now let me ask u dis,pls can u tell me how many lives were lost to motor accidents in 2015 alone?do we now ban d usage of motor vehicles to prevent accidents?den how do we prevent accidents?we sensitize d drivers on safety measures. So let d FG sensitize d ppl of d N/East and provide enough security in d region to prevent free movement of suicide bombers

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My little understanding from reading is that it is a borrowed culture from other parts of the the world particularly the desert areas where "sand and dust storms" are prevalent as a way of protecting the face and body. I beleive that there are appropriate ways a Muslim lady can dress that can cover the body properly (ask Aisha buhari). We should not encourage extremism in the guise of religion.

The wearing of hijab is part of Islam and not an act of extremism. If Aisha Buhari is not using the hijab, that doesn't mean others should not use it.

God has created man with choice. Your choice will determine your final abode in the Hereafter. God almighty have created Paradise and hellfire, and He has send several messengers to deliver His messages to mankind. The messages of path to paradise and path to hellfire. But we have the choice to make and decide what we want. No compulsion in religion.

The use of hijab is clearly stated in the Quran and it is not a culture of the Arab as a result of desert sand. And if it is as a result of sand, why is it for the women and not the men using it as well.

So, being obedient to God commandments is never an act of extremism in Islam. It will only be an act of extremism if you that is using it want to force others that choose not to make the choice of using the hijab. Because, in religion of Islam and it is clearly stated in the Quran, there is no compulsion in the matter of the religion . You can not force others to practice what you are practicing. The choice is yours and not others. If Aisha Buhari decided not to follow the commandments of God as stated in the Quran, the choice is hers. She is not the mentor or yardstick to follow in ones practice of the religion of Islam.

The paradise has been created. It will be filled with human that made the right choice and heed to God's warns by following the commandments of God.

The hellfire as well has been created. It will also be fill with humans that made the wrong choice and chose not to heed to God's warning.

You will decide where you belong through the choice you made.

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My little understanding from reading is that it is a borrowed culture from other parts of the the world particularly the desert areas where "sand and dust storms" are prevalent as a way of protecting the face and body. I beleive that there are appropriate ways a Muslim lady can dress that can cover the body properly (ask Aisha buhari). We should not encourage extremism in the guise of religion.

sometimes people just want to talk because they have privileges.. you know noting about the hijab ... stop spreading your ignorance ,,,,,,for cheap. glory from misinformed people .... ( That Aisha is the first lady dont make her know it all ... ...

I've read a lot here.
An armed security operative has a number of minutes to identify and classify a threat. The operative is on an operation, authorising him to be armed. Tinted car windows now require a license. If operatives can identify a fake service uniform from a distance, great. If not, questioning and code-words follow. The hijab/niqab can delay identification. If the nun's robe is the preferred choice, let it be standard, sewn close to body, so operatives can classify a possible IED threat. If there are suggestions, let muslims state.

manutdadex:
if banning ijab will reduce d rate of killing even by one percent...i will approve it ban

What of the use of khaaki, its also a problem in the north cos we don't know who is who.

shadowgwalker:
it's not just right men! they will also ban agbadB- they should ban labcoats, they should ban wedding gowns. if they wanna do something then it should be all round, their fear is concealing of bomb right?

ok, how many times have they off-loaded all these trucks that transport scrap metals (junk)? is that not another way of transporting...?

what of the ones that transport fertilizers?

bombs could also be implanted carefully in cattles, will they also prevent cattle rustling?

now, let's come down to my eastern Zone. what of those who tie heavy wrappers? will they also ban them?

at what level or thickness is it ok to wear these?

mr oga.what are you saying. It doesn't sound meaningful to me. Can't really figure it out because I can't see any reasonable reason in all you listed. No connections at all. Is that your HIJAB not banned in NYSC camp? Not even because of the BOKO H stuff but that hijab of a thing is so disgusting. Its a very LOCAL way of covering their body. So PRIMITIVE,COLLOQUIA,OBSOLETE and uneducative way of life gosh... So uncivilized. Are there no better ways to do that. What's the meaning I ask. Infact they look like ghost in it. Some kids cry so hard at the sight of them.even dogs do back at them.its so so like slavery to me. No sense making at all.

babajero:
boko pigs uses that camouflage because is a combat attire and they see themselves as combatants, and not entirely because nigerian military wears it. And please answer me this why do they use (niqab) to carry out atrocities?.

Same way they use khaaki to commit havoc, all in the name of disguise. My people say the law that bind masquerade also bind veil users.

manutdadex:
if banning ijab will reduce d rate of killing even by one percent...i will approve it ban

without banning Hijab, boko boys have been restricted to the bother, why ban hijab again when you have no concrete reasons.

If, according to your argument, the Niqab/Hijab is a borrowed culture from the "desert" part of the world to protect against sand & dust, then why don't the male counterparts in such places cover their faces/hands too Abi the men there no get face and body to protect?

See, until y'all start realizing that the Hijab/Niqab is an injunction from the "Muslim" God for His female believers to follow/use to protect their modesty, you'd keep making illogical statements like below. Perhaps, you need to "read" more. Since Boko Haram wears Army fatigues too; to disguise and wreak havoc, should the goverment ban the Army from wearing same? Shalom

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My little understanding from reading is that it is a borrowed culture from other parts of the the world particularly the desert areas where "sand and dust storms" are prevalent as a way of protecting the face and body. I beleive that there are appropriate ways a Muslim lady can dress that can cover the body properly (ask Aisha buhari). We should not encourage extremism in the guise of religion.

Those foolish soldiers will not dare to touch these hijabs

Yeah! The Hijab is so primitive, so uncivilized, so obsolete and so local a way of covering the body like the Catholic sisters does, like the CCC and C&S attire too. Why can't we all dress like the Rihannas and Kim Kardashians? The heck! Why can't we just stop covering our bodies? At least, the animals don't; and last time I checked, you and your family are animals. Oh, "all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others", right?

i.e your comment below lacked reasonable logic.

noblegrex:
mr oga.what are you saying. It doesn't sound meaningful to me. Can't really figure it out because I can't see any reasonable reason in all you listed. No connections at all. Is that your HIJAB not banned in NYSC camp? Not even because of the BOKO H stuff but that hijab of a thing is so disgusting. Its a very LOCAL way of covering their body. So PRIMITIVE,COLLOQUIA,OBSOLETE and uneducative way of life gosh... So uncivilized. Are there no better ways to do that. What's the meaning I ask. Infact they look like ghost in it. Some kids cry so hard at the sight of them.even dogs do back at them.its so so like slavery to me. No sense making at all.

geesilver:
without banning Hijab, boko boys have been restricted to the bother, why ban hijab again when you have no concrete reasons.

banning ijab is because of suicide bombers using ijab to cover.

Abdulhakeem7:
I oftentimes find it hard to believe dat people are not labeling the mini skirts and spaghetti tops wearers extremists in immoral dressing but are fast to label d muslims female extremists for wearing their hijab. While d former wear theirs for no reasonable reason,the latter wear theirs for modesty and obeying their Creator. Moreover,can't d muslim females have their fundamental human right to wear what they wish to wear?and u INTROVERT, it will be better for u to face ur jobless business of FTC on NL and stay out of dis hijab issue.

Are you aware that all the spagehrri type dressing have been banned from all federal universities in Nigeria, talk less of private universities. That means that you cannot just wear such trash in campus and even if you are bold enough to wear it outside, you will be looked at as an irresponsible lady. As for my joblessness, God bless you.

Trustworthiness:


The wearing of hijab is part of Islam and not an act of extremism. If Aisha Buhari is not using the hijab, that doesn't mean others should not use it.

God has created man with choice. Your choice will determine your final abode in the Hereafter. God almighty have created Paradise and hellfire, and He has send several messengers to deliver His messages to mankind. The messages of path to paradise and path to hellfire. But we have the choice to make and decide what we want. No compulsion in religion.

The use of hijab is clearly stated in the Quran and it is not a culture of the Arab as a result of desert sand. And if it is as a result of sand, why is it for the women and not the men using it as well.

So, being obedient to God commandments is never an act of extremism in Islam. It will only be an act of extremism if you that is using it want to force others that choose not to make the choice of using the hijab. Because, in religion of Islam and it is clearly stated in the Quran, there is no compulsion in the matter of the religion . You can not force others to practice what you are practicing. The choice is yours and not others. If Aisha Buhari decided not to follow the commandments of God as stated in the Quran, the choice is hers. She is not the mentor or yardstick to follow in ones practice of the religion of Islam.

The paradise has been created. It will be filled with human that made the right choice and heed to God's warns by following the commandments of God.

The hellfire as well has been created. It will also be fill with humans that made the wrong choice and chose not to heed to God's warning.

You will decide where you belong through the choice you made.

Thanks, you have explained well and enlightened me more.