Many of the resurgent pre-Islamic cultural practices that have tragically come to be associated with Islam, such as forced marriages, female genital mutilation, bridal (as opposed to groom-paid) dowries, honor killings and the criminalization of rape victims, only resurfaced...
The amīrah (Muslim prefect), her deputy (who doubled as the assistant headgirl of the school) and a concerned Muslim colleague of theirs paid the principal a rare visit to request the use of hijāb on their uniform. Rather than...
The Lagos State Government had directed all schools in the state to allow the wearing of Hijab for female students willing to. The directive came about six months after the Supreme Court affirmed that banning the Hijab was an...
If wearing niqāb (face veil) makes the wearer an extremist, like some sick Muslims say today, then, all the prophet's queens - Allāh's peace be upon them - would be the pioneer-extremists, and their husband - a Godsent messenger...
In a world that prides itself on progress and enlightenment, it is disheartening to witness the erosion of fundamental freedoms in the name of secularism. France's recent ban on the wearing of the Abaya in state schools is a...
“And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves; that you may dwell with them in serenity and tranquility. And He has put love and compassion between your hearts. Truly in that are signs...
I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a “rebel”. I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercing. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, when most people look at me, their first thought usually...
RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION, INFRINGEMENT OF MUSLIM RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION: THE DISHEARTENING STATE OF A GOVERNMENT-OWNED INSTITUTION; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA
1. We do like to start by citing a quote of the highly revered social rights activist; Martin...
Hijab, or veil, takes the center stage whenever there is battle between truth and falsehood. It has always been a sensitive issue, but it recently received a great deal of attention due to legislation and proposed legislation in several...
PROF LAWAL AJIBADE OF LAUTECH HAS TENDERED PUBLIC APOLOGY. LET US PUT AN END TO FURTHER DISCUSSIONS ON THE ISSUE OF HIJAB THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK.
MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF OYO STATE
Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021
RE: LAUTECH NIQAB CRISIS INVOLVING A 200...
