UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab

NooralHaya · 08:41 PM

UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat

By Ma'ad Fayad

London, Asharq Al-Awsat - Islamic leaders in London have called on British Muslim women to remove their veils so to blend in with the general public and avoid being targeted by extremists looking for vengeance.

In a conversation with Asharq Al Awsat, the community leaders blamed the imams of a number of mosques for the deviant beliefs of Muslim youths and the lack of a firm stand against extremism. They called for practical steps to be taken to prevent young Muslim men and women from falling into the trap of terrorism.

Dr. Zaki Badawi, the Dean of the Islamic College in London , said, “In a recent meeting with [Prime Minister] Tony Blair, he asked [representative of the Muslims community] to explain to our youths the dangers of terrorism. Government officials need to take the same step, independently, and meet young Muslims”, absent from meetings between Blair, the Home Secretary and Muslim leaders.

On the link between mosques and extremism, Badawi flatly denied the accusation that religious establishments are dens of extremists. “This is totally false”, he told Asharq Al Awsat. Badawi complained about many imams, “who do not speak to the people at all. Some don’t even speak English. Others never mention important issues such as the rise in extremist sentiment in their sermons. The gap that exists between the mosque and young people is being filled by fundamentalists.”

In the aftermath of the London bombings, the Dean of the Islamic College urged all Muslims, especially women, to be extra vigilant. He said women should remove their veils as a precaution, since his organization has “received a number of threats on a daily basis. British police, across the country, are being deployed to protect Muslim institutions and the public.” Accordingly, Badawi said, “I have advised women not to wear the veil because it might harm them. A Muslim woman should not wear her veil is she has sufficient reason to believe it may endanger her safety.” He noted that, according to Islam, “clothes are for protection and are not to harm the individual.”

As a reaction to the recent attacks, Badawi expected the Blair government to adopt a series of measures targeting the Muslim community in Britain . He said, “The government is likely to pass strict laws that will certainly affect Muslims living here.”

Jawad al Khoei, from the Imam al Khoei Foundation in London also expressed his sorrow at the terrorist incidents that have left London on edge the past fortnight. He said, “Whether we accept it or not, Muslims are blamed for the bombings. We need to rise to the challenges ahead and present the real face of Islam to the Western World, least of all the British government which has offered shelter for Muslims fleeing their countries.” He added community relations are being threatened by “the extremists who attend religious schools in Arab countries and elsewhere who return to Britain and present a negative image of Islam.”

Speaking on the meeting between the Prime Minister and Muslim leaders, al Khoei said, “We explained that the terrorists striking Britain and killing innocent lives are also murdering civilians in Iraq , with no regard to age, sex, ethnicity, or religion. These extremists are inhumane and no do not differentiate between one group or another.”

Accordingly, al Khoei added, “Terrorism should be fought wherever it comes into view and eliminated. We need to unify our ranks and fight extremists who continue to be supported by a number of governments, security agencies, and organizations. He appealed to Muslim scholars and Arab regimes not to use double standards given that, “If Muslims scholars and Arab governments condemned the violence in Iraq , terrorism would not have appealed to so many.”

Sheikh Abdel Karim Khalil, form al Manar Islamic Center reaffirmed “the clear position on any attack on innocent lives, whether in London or elsewhere.” He said his center “strongly rejects any actions that affect security across Britain .” Khalil also pointed out that “The Islamic standpoint is clear when it comes to attacking other people. If we to follow Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence), were are obliged not to damage the security of this country and its people.” More generally, he added, “Islam, by principle, rejects targeting innocent people and causing harm to their person, their property, or their honor.”

The former Head of the Islamic League of Britain, Kamal Helbawi, blamed British security forces for not monitoring the terrorists and exposing them before they acted. He expressed his confidence in the future of the Muslim community in Britain but feared “a worsening relationship between East and West and between Islam and the West.” This is why, he said, “Violence and terrorism ought to be addressed through specialized institutes.”

PERSONAL DISCLAIMER =) : A SISTER WITH TRUE IMAN AND TRUST IN ALLAH 'AZZA WA JAL WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR TE HIJAB, INSHA ALLAH

minaz · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

source please as in url

NooralHaya · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

SOURCE: http://www.asharqalawsat.com/english...ction=1&id=964

Halima · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

Salaam Sister.

Wait what the heck? You know I didn't even read past the title, because I knew that this article was going to be way absurd....lol

This is like a remainer to all sisters that we still have to keep our heads up high while wearing hijab, so thank you sister, much appreciatied.

minaz · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

Yes we shall not give into these terrorists

- Qatada - · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

ini! its like they tryin 2 make uz kaafir. wa kinda leaderz r they? i dont even think they should be called 'Muslim' leaders.

minaz · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

lol i smell i good ol' LI conspiracy on the horizon! Which is strange as I support this kinda conspiracy for one. BRING ON BROTHER HASH!!!!!

Ummu Amatullah · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

asallama alaikum sister thanks for the info.This is outrages how do they expect muslim women to take off the very thing that protects them of all harmful things.By Allah it's better to die for your Deen then it is to blend in with the kufaar and disobey the one whom created those people which he easily could protect you from.Funny how they have no proof that it was the muslims and yet they're telling the beleivers to disobey Allah.Hope the best for all that live in the U.K what ever the circumstances are don't disobey Allah.They wonder why these people are so against them.Well look back in time then you'll find the answer in colors.

Halima · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

This is just un-questionable. How can non-muslims tell us muslim women to take off something that protects us from the evil? Something that they don't even know the meaning of? That's what I call ridiculous. Subhanallah.

NooralHaya · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

non muslim? this is a UK MUSLIM LEADER who advised the sisters to remove their hijab. here in the u.s. after 9/11 there were also many "muslim leaders" who advised sisters to do the same, as well as changing names and asking the brothers to shave their beards, stop wearing thowbes,and stop wearing their pants above their ankles. and there were MANY who followed these islamic leaders subhanAllah

to me it would make more sense for a non muslim to advise that over a muslim, because at least a non muslim has no idea the reasoning behind the dress code.

Halima · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

Astaughfirallah this just really amazes me. You know I was very mistakin' I thought it was a non-muslim. But it was a MUSLIM leader? Wow. this just doesn't sound logial to me. I would certainly expect it if was a NON-muslim. But heck no. Not a muslim leader.

NooralHaya · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

eh, well there are a lot of those leaders out there, we'll leave the judgements of them to be made by Allah inshaAllah, but it is apparent that their "advice" being given out is saying 'ditch the deen for your well being'.

root · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

I think the Hijab is a very nice thing for Muslim women to wear if they choose so. I am against the covering of the full face as it is unatural, and not fitting with british culture.

mary · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

omg, im quite shocked by what i read, personally i think muslim women shdnt have to take off their hijabs, as firstly even if u dont wear a hijab this being a woman u mite b attaked. Look at the Brazilian man who was shot, how absurd, for having an asian appearance and not stopping when asked by officers! In other word beard or no beard scarf or no scarf u mite b provoked

I dont think its the rite kind of advice cumin from a mulim leader it sounds absurd. If muslim women take their hijabs off now, it will provide more reason to introduce laws to islamic headscarf in another way or means.

mary · **Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab -** 07-26-2005

ditch the deen for your well being'.[/QUOTE]

i think ur right, this is exactly whts happening

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NooralHaya livin for the deen =) Status: Offline Posts: 496 Reputation: 63 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AD DUNYA. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab Source: Asharq Al-Awsat By Ma'ad Fayad London, Asharq Al-Awsat - Islamic leaders in London have called on British Muslim women to remove their veils so to blend in with the general public and avoid being targeted by extremists looking for vengeance. In a conversation with Asharq Al Awsat, the community leaders blamed the imams of a number of mosques for the deviant beliefs of Muslim youths and the lack of a firm stand against extremism. They called for practical steps to be taken to prevent young Muslim men and women from falling into the trap of terrorism. Dr. Zaki Badawi, the Dean of the Islamic College in London , said, “In a recent meeting with [Prime Minister] Tony Blair, he asked [representative of the Muslims community] to explain to our youths the dangers of terrorism. Government officials need to take the same step, independently, and meet young Muslims”, absent from meetings between Blair, the Home Secretary and Muslim leaders. On the link between mosques and extremism, Badawi flatly denied the accusation that religious establishments are dens of extremists. “This is totally false”, he told Asharq Al Awsat. Badawi complained about many imams, “who do not speak to the people at all. Some don’t even speak English. Others never mention important issues such as the rise in extremist sentiment in their sermons. The gap that exists between the mosque and young people is being filled by fundamentalists.” In the aftermath of the London bombings, the Dean of the Islamic College urged all Muslims, especially women, to be extra vigilant. He said women should remove their veils as a precaution, since his organization has “received a number of threats on a daily basis. British police, across the country, are being deployed to protect Muslim institutions and the public.” Accordingly, Badawi said, “I have advised women not to wear the veil because it might harm them. A Muslim woman should not wear her veil is she has sufficient reason to believe it may endanger her safety.” He noted that, according to Islam, “clothes are for protection and are not to harm the individual.” As a reaction to the recent attacks, Badawi expected the Blair government to adopt a series of measures targeting the Muslim community in Britain . He said, “The government is likely to pass strict laws that will certainly affect Muslims living here.” Jawad al Khoei, from the Imam al Khoei Foundation in London also expressed his sorrow at the terrorist incidents that have left London on edge the past fortnight. He said, “Whether we accept it or not, Muslims are blamed for the bombings. We need to rise to the challenges ahead and present the real face of Islam to the Western World, least of all the British government which has offered shelter for Muslims fleeing their countries.” He added community relations are being threatened by “the extremists who attend religious schools in Arab countries and elsewhere who return to Britain and present a negative image of Islam.” Speaking on the meeting between the Prime Minister and Muslim leaders, al Khoei said, “We explained that the terrorists striking Britain and killing innocent lives are also murdering civilians in Iraq , with no regard to age, sex, ethnicity, or religion. These extremists are inhumane and no do not differentiate between one group or another.” Accordingly, al Khoei added, “Terrorism should be fought wherever it comes into view and eliminated. We need to unify our ranks and fight extremists who continue to be supported by a number of governments, security agencies, and organizations. He appealed to Muslim scholars and Arab regimes not to use double standards given that, “If Muslims scholars and Arab governments condemned the violence in Iraq , terrorism would not have appealed to so many.” Sheikh Abdel Karim Khalil, form al Manar Islamic Center reaffirmed “the clear position on any attack on innocent lives, whether in London or elsewhere.” He said his center “strongly rejects any actions that affect security across Britain .” Khalil also pointed out that “The Islamic standpoint is clear when it comes to attacking other people. If we to follow Islamic fiqh (jurisprudence), were are obliged not to damage the security of this country and its people.” More generally, he added, “Islam, by principle, rejects targeting innocent people and causing harm to their person, their property, or their honor.” The former Head of the Islamic League of Britain, Kamal Helbawi, blamed British security forces for not monitoring the terrorists and exposing them before they acted. He expressed his confidence in the future of the Muslim community in Britain but feared “a worsening relationship between East and West and between Islam and the West.” This is why, he said, “Violence and terrorism ought to be addressed through specialized institutes.” PERSONAL DISCLAIMER =) : A SISTER WITH TRUE IMAN AND TRUST IN ALLAH 'AZZA WA JAL WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR TE HIJAB, INSHA ALLAH __________________ "Believers see their sins as if they were sitting at the foot of a mountain and feared that it may fall on them, while the corrupt see their sins as if they were a mere fly that flew by their nose." Last edited by NooralHaya; 07-26-2005 at 08:41 PM..

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minaz rep points mean nothin Status: Offline Posts: 1,332 Reputation: 2070 Rep Power: 32 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leicester Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 source please as in url

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NooralHaya livin for the deen =) Status: Offline Posts: 496 Reputation: 63 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AD DUNYA. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 SOURCE: http://www.asharqalawsat.com/english...ction=1&id=964 __________________ "Believers see their sins as if they were sitting at the foot of a mountain and feared that it may fall on them, while the corrupt see their sins as if they were a mere fly that flew by their nose."

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Halima Modesty Status: Offline Posts: 2,534 Reputation: 3868 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 Salaam Sister. Wait what the heck? You know I didn't even read past the title, because I knew that this article was going to be way absurd....lol This is like a remainer to all sisters that we still have to keep our heads up high while wearing hijab, so thank you sister, much appreciatied.

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minaz rep points mean nothin Status: Offline Posts: 1,332 Reputation: 2070 Rep Power: 32 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leicester Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 Yes we shall not give into these terrorists

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,870 Reputation: 48800 Rep Power: 100 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 ini! its like they tryin 2 make uz kaafir. wa kinda leaderz r they? i dont even think they should be called 'Muslim' leaders.

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minaz rep points mean nothin Status: Offline Posts: 1,332 Reputation: 2070 Rep Power: 32 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leicester Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 lol i smell i good ol' LI conspiracy on the horizon! Which is strange as I support this kinda conspiracy for one. BRING ON BROTHER HASH!!!!!

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Ummu Amatullah Defender of Islam Status: Offline Posts: 894 Reputation: 677 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis,Minnesota Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 asallama alaikum sister thanks for the info.This is outrages how do they expect muslim women to take off the very thing that protects them of all harmful things.By Allah it's better to die for your Deen then it is to blend in with the kufaar and disobey the one whom created those people which he easily could protect you from.Funny how they have no proof that it was the muslims and yet they're telling the beleivers to disobey Allah.Hope the best for all that live in the U.K what ever the circumstances are don't disobey Allah.They wonder why these people are so against them.Well look back in time then you'll find the answer in colors.

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Halima Modesty Status: Offline Posts: 2,534 Reputation: 3868 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 This is just un-questionable. How can non-muslims tell us muslim women to take off something that protects us from the evil? Something that they don't even know the meaning of? That's what I call ridiculous. Subhanallah.

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NooralHaya livin for the deen =) Status: Offline Posts: 496 Reputation: 63 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AD DUNYA. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 non muslim? this is a UK MUSLIM LEADER who advised the sisters to remove their hijab. here in the u.s. after 9/11 there were also many "muslim leaders" who advised sisters to do the same, as well as changing names and asking the brothers to shave their beards, stop wearing thowbes,and stop wearing their pants above their ankles. and there were MANY who followed these islamic leaders subhanAllah to me it would make more sense for a non muslim to advise that over a muslim, because at least a non muslim has no idea the reasoning behind the dress code. __________________ "Believers see their sins as if they were sitting at the foot of a mountain and feared that it may fall on them, while the corrupt see their sins as if they were a mere fly that flew by their nose."

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Halima Modesty Status: Offline Posts: 2,534 Reputation: 3868 Rep Power: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 Astaughfirallah this just really amazes me. You know I was very mistakin' I thought it was a non-muslim. But it was a MUSLIM leader? Wow. this just doesn't sound logial to me. I would certainly expect it if was a NON-muslim. But heck no. Not a muslim leader.

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NooralHaya livin for the deen =) Status: Offline Posts: 496 Reputation: 63 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AD DUNYA. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 eh, well there are a lot of those leaders out there, we'll leave the judgements of them to be made by Allah inshaAllah, but it is apparent that their "advice" being given out is saying 'ditch the deen for your well being'. __________________ "Believers see their sins as if they were sitting at the foot of a mountain and feared that it may fall on them, while the corrupt see their sins as if they were a mere fly that flew by their nose."

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root IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,472 Reputation: 772 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender:	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 I think the Hijab is a very nice thing for Muslim women to wear if they choose so. I am against the covering of the full face as it is unatural, and not fitting with british culture.

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mary Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 159 Reputation: 47 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 omg, im quite shocked by what i read, personally i think muslim women shdnt have to take off their hijabs, as firstly even if u dont wear a hijab this being a woman u mite b attaked. Look at the Brazilian man who was shot, how absurd, for having an asian appearance and not stopping when asked by officers! In other word beard or no beard scarf or no scarf u mite b provoked I dont think its the rite kind of advice cumin from a mulim leader it sounds absurd. If muslim women take their hijabs off now, it will provide more reason to introduce laws to islamic headscarf in another way or means.

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mary Full Member Status: Offline Posts: 159 Reputation: 47 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: UK Muslim Leader Urge Women to Take off the Hijab - 07-26-2005 ditch the deen for your well being'.[/QUOTE] i think ur right, this is exactly whts happening