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Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 5:57am On Dec 17, 2017 |
The Nigerian Law School graduate denied access to the venue of the call to the bar ceremony earlier this week says her demand remains the need to grant approval for the use of hijab among Muslim law graduates. Firdaus Amasa, a graduate of the University of Ilorin, had been denied access to the ceremony after insisting on wearing hijab during the ceremony. Ms. Amasa was specifically refused entry into the hall for insisting to wear the wig on top of her hijab – a headscarf. The case has attracted significant attention on social media, with Nigerians divided on her decision and that of the authorities of the law school. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday, Ms. Amasa maintained that she remained resolute in her convictions to set a precedent for Hijab-wearing Muslims during the ceremony. “My major concern is the approval of Hijab so that every person coming behind me will be able to use it for the call to bar (ceremony),” she told PREMIUM TIMES. When asked whether she was aware of rules and regulations that guide against the use of Hijab at the ceremony, she said there was none, stressing that it was merely based on conventions. “There is nothing like that (laws preventing the use of Hijab),” she told PREMIUM TIMES. “When you ask them too, they tell you it is convention; that that is how it is done and it has to remain like that.” Asked what motivated her to take the decision, she explained that she wanted to change the narrative and give Muslim sisters the rights to express their constitutional rights as enshrined in the constitution. “I knew that was what was going to happen,” she said of the consequences of her decision. She, however, said she remained resolute in her convictions to speak for the recognition of rights of female Muslim law graduates. She explained further that the Law School has not said anything on the case, adding that the support from the Muslim community has been impressive. “My demand is that Hijab should be approved,” she affirmed. Meanwhile, Tawakalitu Amasa, a younger sister to Ms. Amasa, also called on Nigerians irrespective of religious leanings to support the cause. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday, she argued that there was nothing illegal about what her sister has done. “All we are clamoring for is to allow hijab in legal profession because it is our right,” she said in a chat with PREMIUM TIMES. Efforts to get the reaction of the Nigerian Law School, however, were unsuccessful as at the time of this report. cc mynd44, lalasticlala , OAM4J 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by agwom(m): 6:01am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Obedient is better than... 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:11am On Dec 17, 2017 |
When asked whether she was aware of rules and regulations that guide against the use of Hijab at the ceremony, she said there was none, stressing that it was merely based on conventions. Asked what motivated her to take the decision, she explained that she wanted to change the narrative and give Muslim sisters the rights to express their constitutional rights as enshrined in the constitution. i am very proud of this lady. this is how Rosa parks also refused to move to the back of the bus.that was also 'convention' and 'the way it is done' i can also remember the reactions of entitled whites then. not so much different from our christian brothers who are coming up with absurdities like a presidents daughter refused to challenge the status quo kudos to this lady for bringing this out into the open. you do not have to be from the elite to stand up for your convictions there will now be a proper debate devoid of ridiculous 'render unto ceasar arguments' it is the same way that female lawyers in nigeria are forced to wear skirts over trousers. that too is 'convention' and 'the way it is done'. women in corporate nigeria, business, medicine, engineering, wear hijab in professional and working environments and there is no issue. legal practitioners are not any different. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by meezynetwork(m): 6:15am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Hmmm |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by kingphilip(m): 6:19am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Samusu(m): 6:19am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Lawyers |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:20am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Muric should employ her, not all lawyers are practising.. This would further divide the already tensed divided country, cant some people let sleeping dogs lie? Its bad enough we dont have so many common grounds as we use to in this country, now we want to erode what is left. They should note that when CAN and other associations decide to raise issues then we are already at the dogs. |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by fellowman: 6:21am On Dec 17, 2017 |
I'm beginning to believe that this girl is paid for this publicity stunt, secondly I believe that a Muslim woman practicing Law is Haram. Thirdly I'm also waiting for this law, my religion is a white garment religion and a barefooted one also, so if any law is passed then we agitate for ours. after all we are wearing gown already. 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Troblem(m): 6:24am On Dec 17, 2017 |
The shame of consious folly, Beings that question convention interest me expecially their rash display of ineptitude, injudiciousness, insensibility, lunacy n nitwittedness . For ones i agree with the tale of the Azgadian trash... ''The cry of folks killed defending their gods seek the company of many'' The human race needs more than hijab to cover the stenchy Reek of stupid ineptitude. I am all the troblems required to free you from sheepish stupidity. 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by rifasenate11(m): 6:26am On Dec 17, 2017 |
she made a point. though I am not a Muslim, I like her convictions and stance to get decisions, it's benefits will be made known in the near future. But most importantly, I am proud for her as a youth beacuse, it's this kind of mindset that we need from the youths to unseat this generation of corrupt leaders that we have. the youths must attack the politicians with fierce and brute confrontations so that our country will be better , especially these young lawmakers.. so she have my full support .. 3 Likes |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:29am On Dec 17, 2017 |
rifasenate11: And this is the kind of fierce and brute confrontation we need? It should be channeled into proper avenues and not plain stupid. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:34am On Dec 17, 2017 |
you can sign here chn.ge/2BiM0K7 Stop the Religious Bias against Hijab in the Nigerian Law profession 1 Share
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Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Khd95(m): 6:35am On Dec 17, 2017 |
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Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:36am On Dec 17, 2017 |
the petition Letter to 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by rifasenate11(m): 6:38am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Esseite: Brother, you don't get it.. for the sake of the youths of Nigeria, if we can all be resolute like this little girl on not to become political underdogs and thugs for politicians and to maintain it even if we are facing attacks from these politicians. our country will be a better place and our government will know the true task of been elected at the first place and not tonsee it as an avenue to enrich themselves with policies that kills the young age in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by bigtt76(f): 6:40am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Nonsense really.... Soon they will start questioning the source of fur used for the wig whether the animal was gotten from is halal or not I wonder why we the Youths are pursuing irrelevant causes instead of causes that affects our entire lives. Look at 70 something year Olds fighting to be presidents while we the Youths are relegated to the background.... This one is fighting for hijab.... Hijab does not make you any more Muslim than a regular Muslim. It's just a sect thing. I doubt if that rule would be changed cause it defeats the secularism of the profession. 7 Likes |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:41am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Esseite: raise what issues? what is the big deal about a woman covering her hair and neck in a working environment? do you actually work? i work in corporate nigeria and i have been working for over 15 years and i have met professional women from different jobs wearing hijabs with no issue whatsoever. |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:42am On Dec 17, 2017 |
rifasenate11: Yes i understand perfectly... but how would she practise law effectively if she is already trying to induct muslim principles into the english (non - partisan law).. well for me she is just a biased, tribalistic lawyer in the making. 2 Likes |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by bigtt76(f): 6:45am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Nonsense.... How many Muslim women have been stopped from practice cause of hijab? A justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is a female and a Muslim (Justice Kekere-Ekun). This is just a Kwara girls thing oyb: |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by bigtt76(f): 6:49am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Was she the only Muslim woman called to the bar that day? Why didn't the other chose to wear hijab? I won't lie, they look good in the hijab but I hate it when you try to prove you being victimized cause of your religious or tribal background.just obey the rules of engagement! 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:49am On Dec 17, 2017 |
bigtt76: how many of them wear their hijab in court? is critical reasoning beyond you, or are you just a simpleton? today, female muslim lawyers cannot wear hijab in the courtroom. not by personal choice, but by a nebulous, undefined 'tradition/convention' that is what this is about. you continue with the daft - buhari's daughter did not wear hijab - big lady so and so does not wear hijab. are they representatives for all muslims? Was she the only Muslim woman called to the bar that day? Why didn't the other chose to wear hijab? I won't lie, they look good in the hijab but I hate it when you try to prove you being victimized cause of your religious or tribal background.just obey the rules of engagement! what are the 'rules of engagement' you people keep quoting? can you post them? i am very proud of this lady. this is how Rosa parks also refused to move to the back of the bus.that was also 'convention' and 'the way it is done' i can also remember the reactions of entitled whites then. not so much different from our christian brothers who are coming up with absurdities like a presidents daughter refused to challenge the status quo that is what i posted earlier. once upon a time, in the deep south of the US, blacks were expected to give up their seats for whites and move to the back of the bus. one day, a lady, Rosa parks refused. why did she refuse when others had been standing up? why did she not obey ' the rules of engagement'? i read you, and you sound just lie those hateful racists who attacked blacks in non violent sit ins. you are not able to say anything coherent. you are merely obsessed with maintaining an obsolete status quo. 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by ZorGBUooeh: 6:50am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Why is it almost all Muslim ladies are religious FANATICS ad EXRTEMIST? 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:52am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Let an Imam call her to bar then. Nonsense. |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Flyingngel(m): 6:55am On Dec 17, 2017 |
She just want to be popular. So many things that is affecting the lowest of the lowest in society are there,she will not dare do it. She decided on this one because MURIC are always on the look out for thing relating to Islam to cause confusion. 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 6:58am On Dec 17, 2017 |
oyb: If you have worked more than 15 years in corporate Nigeria and not religious tilted organisations, you should note most practise same type of english law. Now the english law itself is a sign of equity and equality and should prohibit political, philosophical and regious leanings Also note.. most businesses are trying to stand deviod of unneccessary distractions of the above mentioned as a sign of equity and equality in transactions.. And the oyb guy, gone through your profile and how you tackle christians, tithe, christian doctrines, other tribes aside the muslim north/yorubas and i must say am very disappointed. You have images filled everywhere but quickly run to call my attached image out because it does not conform with your tribalistic nature, use words not accustomed to a 15years employee. if you have nothing reasonable to say, i guess you move along, its quite obvious you work for muric as you mentions below have taken the regular insultive pattern. 1 Like
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Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Stalwert: 7:00am On Dec 17, 2017 |
here to read the internet wing of bokoharam who do not want Muslim women educated begin to voice their frustrations about why Muslim women must not be educated, what a loser group they are. |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 7:03am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Esseite: unlike you, my post history can demonstrate clearly that i work in coorporate nigeria. a quick glance through your topics says you're a small pikin. even more so, is that the best you can come up with ? a gif? you see why i say you are not much better than those racist whites who attack blacks at sit ins? 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Stalwert: 7:03am On Dec 17, 2017 |
[s] Flyingngel:[/s] They don't want Muslim women educated is that not in itself Bokoharam? |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by SouthEastFacts: 7:04am On Dec 17, 2017 |
oyb:We have no issue with that whatsoever, but be guided that should that happen, we are going to compel CAN to: 1. Allow all white garment churches under them to start attending the ceremony without shoes. Moving without shoes is part of their religious belief. 2. To allow all Catholics to attend the ceremony with their rosaries. 3. To allow all Catholic's Sister to attend with their veils. 4. To allow all other Christian denominations to attend with their choir robes. Since over 80% of those called to bar are Christians, then we shall see how many lawyers that will be called to bar annually. You muslims should be guided and learn from Christians and stop making issues out of nothing. 2 Likes |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Stalwert: 7:05am On Dec 17, 2017 |
oyb: Gbamest, the lazy Nigerian youths do not want to stand for anything except hate and foolery. Imagine saying "this is how it is done" is satisfactory answer to a question involving someone's religion what a failed society we live in where jingoist have overan sensible discourses. |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by LordIsaac(m): 7:06am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Only if religion were not the motivation.....O, Africa! Students of Stanford and its likes are there trying to get patented, ours are more concerned about dead causes! 1 Like |
Re: Hijab Controversy: Affected Law Graduate, Amasa Firdaus, Speaks [premium Times] by Nobody: 7:07am On Dec 17, 2017 |
Esseite: http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/wearing-hijab-illegal-now-uk-lawyers-explain-2550020/ A woman wearing a hijab. A man with a turban. A recent graduate wearing a crucifix. An older man wearing a yarmulke. All of these people will need to leave their religious garb at the door when getting to work, according to a new ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). GrowthBusiness speaks to leading UK legal experts to separate fact from hype. “Employers will be reassured that neutral dress code policies will be lawful, provided that any ban on political, philosophical and religious symbols worn in the workplace is based on a general company rule, rather than on stereotypes or prejudices. However, an individual’s right to manifest their religious beliefs under the European Convention on Human Rights should also be taken into account,” says Nicola Ihnatowicz, employment partner at law firm Trowers & Hamlins LLP. As a matter of good practice employers should ensure that they avoid dress codes that restrict an employee’s right to wear things associated with their religious beliefs, Ihnatowicz says. “If there is a prohibition within a dress code then it will be up to employers to ensure that the balance between the reason for the prohibition and the disadvantage to the employee is properly considered.” |
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