Niqab Ban News: In France, Denmark, Italy and Egypt
A round-up of some recent niqab-related news for anyone interested in keeping up:
In France: Moving from a full ban of the niqab, France is now suggesting a ban in public spaces.
“After a muddled and heated six-month investigation, the committee decided that such a ban might be declared unconstitutional under French and European law. Instead, a narrow majority of the 32 members accepted a compromise suggested by Mr Sarkozy and the Prime Minister, François Fillon. They called for a solemn, but unenforceable, parliamentary motion declaring the full-length veil – a marginal but growing phenomenon in France – to be “un-French”. They said that this should be followed soon by a law forbidding people to cover their faces in “official” public spaces, from hospitals to post offices.”
[Via The Independent, Wed, Jan 27, 2010]
In Denmark: No laws to ban to the niqab, but an urge to use existing rules to… effectually ban it?
“Denmark’s government said Thursday that face-covering Muslim veils don’t belong in Danish society but no ban is needed because their use can be limited under existing rules. The center-right government said the burqa – an all-covering dress – and the niqab face veil are “diametrically opposed” to the values on which Danish society is built. It called for the full use of existing rules that allow schools, as well as both public and private employers, to demand that students, teachers and workers show their faces.”
[Via newsobserver.com, Thu, Jan 28, 2010]
In Italy: Where the Equal Opportunities [sic] Minister knows more about the religious value of niqab and burqa than Muslims scholars do.
“The Italian government is debating a legislation to ban the face-veil in the country, following the footsteps of neighboring France, reported the Daily Mail on Saturday, January 30. ‘A law is being studied that would ban the use of a burqa and niqab, which are not religious symbols,’ Equal Opportunities [sic] Minister Mara Carfagna said.”
[Via IslamOnline, Sat, Jan 30, 2010]
In Egypt: Where females are doing everything they can to preserve their right to wear niqab.
CAIRO – Female students at Cairo University are defying religious and state efforts to ban the controversial niqab from schools and colleges, saying that wearing the controversial face veil is a religious obligation that also protects against sexual harassment. “I wear the niqab essentially to avoid harassment on the street and on public transport,” said [one student].
[Via Maktoob News, Sat, Jan 30, 2010]
Subhan'Allah! May Allah subhana wa ta'la give us all strength and patience to overcome these obstacles. ameen
This definitely saddens me :(
Thanks for a summary. It is sad. There has been much debate about in the UK media too.
Excuse me??? “Un-french”?!?! This is ridiculous!
To the sister who asked for her comment to be removed: I removed it almost as soon as I saw the request. I wasn't sure if you wanted your second comment with the apology/clarification removed as well, but I did just in case. Insha'Allah no harm was done — may Allah reward you and grant you and us sincerity in our words and deeds. Ameen.
You know what [edited] SHAME ON MUSLIMS LIKE YOU !!! THAT’S ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
[edited to remove sister's name]
assalamuaylykum subhanallah this is really sad i hope allah opens the hearts of these nonbelievers to letting muslim women do what they want whether they choose to wear the niqab or not
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhir rajeoon
'A law is being studied that would ban the use of a burqa and niqab, which are not religious symbols,’
Subhan'Allah , these kufars are so desperate and try so hard to bring down our Ummah.
'Since every human being can't deny the fact that he/she was created, only the creator (ALLAH) is the one who has a right to put law and describe the best way of life that this human being should follow'.
How come then human take power over their creator? Do they know much than him?
“Oh, you who disbelieve (i mean kuffar/disbelievers), if you are not afraid Allah, please be afraid of fire (hell), its woods are people (disbelievers) and stones on top of them”
Niqab, is the only wears for women muslims, that is accepted by Allah.
We muslims will maintain our Istiqama (stand) and neglect the kuffars rules hoping the paradise from Allah yawmul-Qiyama after all people have died and return to their Lord
you have spoken the truth, Allah bless you and award you Jannah
Its such sad to read this news. I wish that people would wake up and see the true light of islam. Allah (swt) will guide whom He wills. May Allah keep our Ummah strong. Insha'Allah.