Muslim chiobu actress: ‘Hijab isn’t a choice but an obligation in Islam’

[duluxe]

https://theprint.in/features/hijab-isnt-a-choice-but-an-obligation-in-islam-says-zaira-wasim/839502/

Srinagar/Mumbai, Feb 20 (PTI) Former actor Zaira Wasim of “Dangal” fame has expressed her disappointment over the hijab row and said it is an unjust choice to make between education and hijab, which is an obligation in Islam.

The hijab row began last month when six students at Government PU College in Udupi, who attended the class wearing the headscarf were prohibited from entering the college as it was in violation of the stipulated dress code.

Wasim penned a lengthy note on social media, which she posted on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, voicing her opinion on the backlash hijab-wearing girls and women are facing in the country.

“The inherited notion of hijab being a choice is an ill-informed one. It’s often either a construct of convenience or ignorance. Hijab isn’t a choice but an obligation in Islam.

“Likewise, a woman who wears the hijab is fulfilling an obligation enjoined upon her by the God she loves and has submitted herself to,” the National Award-winning actor, who had announced her disassociation from acting in 2019 as it interfered with her faith and religion, wrote in the note.

The 21-year-old said she wears hijab with gratitude and humility but resents those who harass and prevent women from wearing it.

“I, as a woman who wears the hijab with gratitude and humility, resent and resist this entire system where women are being stopped and harassed for merely carrying out a religious commitment,” the Kashmir-born former actor said….

 

[syed putra]

Its not a obligation but individual statement. Its up to individual what they want to dress like as long as its decent and within moral codes.

 

[duluxe]

Its not a obligation but individual statement. Its up to individual what they want to dress like as long as its decent and within moral codes.

It's a religion obligation, even in sinkieland.

 

[syed putra]

It's a religion obligation, even in sinkieland.

Nope. Its up to individual and taste.

 

[rodent2005]

Nope. Its up to individual and taste.

Based on the corrupted (according to you) quran and haiths or your god personally told you so?

 

[syed putra]

Based on the corrupted (according to you) quran and haiths or your god personally told you so?

Based on common sense.

 

[nightsafari]

Nope. Its up to individual and taste.

“The inherited notion of hijab being a choice is an ill-informed one. It’s often either a construct of convenience or ignorance. Hijab isn’t a choice but an obligation in Islam.

“Likewise, a woman who wears the hijab is fulfilling an obligation enjoined upon her by the God she loves and has submitted herself to,” the National Award-winning actor, who had announced her disassociation from acting in 2019 as it interfered with her faith and religion, wrote in the note.

she obviously disagrees with you. and I bet whoami if he's still here will disagree with you too.

Based on common sense.

are you implying they all lack common sense?

 

[syed putra]

are you implying they all lack common sense?

Religion is a tool to subjugate. Just like communism.
Based on hisyorical grounds, early arabs did not promote religion To places they conquered.

 

[nightsafari]

Religion is a tool to subjugate. Just like communism.
Based on hisyorical grounds, early arabs did not promote religion To places they conquered.

we have a problem don't we? What exists on this planet today? The subjugation tool. Whatever divinity you espouse cannot be found within a tool. Also, if god wanted us not to eat pork, he would have made it toxic or highly allergenic. Instead, it is one of the most biocompatible species with us.

 

[JohnTan]

the National Award-winning actor, who had announced her disassociation from acting in 2019 as it interfered with her faith and religion, wrote in the note.

Strangely, committing war crimes like murder, enslavement, rape, land stealing, kidnapping, doesn't interfere with the moslem faith and religion.

 

[syed putra]

Strangely, committing war crimes like murder, enslavement, rape, land stealing, kidnapping, doesn't interfere with the moslem faith and religion.

That was a long time ago.

 

[JohnTan]

That was a long time ago.

Only true if moslems today aren't glorifying what moslems long ago did, nor continue those atrocities in the name of their religion.

 

[syed putra]

Only true if moslems today aren't glorifying what moslems long ago did, nor continue those atrocities in the name of their religion.

Those were different moslems then. They conquer for profit. Today they do it for religion.