Two female Muslim teachers in Brussels have been fired for refusing to take off their Islamic headscarf, or Hijab, Expatica reported.
Officials say the two Muslim teachers were fired after the Brussels public education system warned them against wearing the Hijab.
"In April 2005, the board of management of the Brussels school group decided that teachers, the same as students, were not allowed to wear noticeable religious symbols," said the director of the Brussels school group, Jacky Goris.
"The two Muslim teachers started the school year in September 2005 in acceptance with the regulation. But around the New Year, they suddenly started wearing a headscarf. That is a breach of contract."
Brussels Education Minister Guy Vanhengel backed the education system’s decision, and Flemish Education Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said schools are free to decide whether to ban the Islamic headscarf or not.
The two fired teachers are fighting their dismissal in the council of appeal, which is made up of a magistrate, backed by two public school staff members who aren’t part of the Brussels school group.
A final ruling is expected by the end of this month.
The Islamic headscarf is meant to cover a Muslim woman’s hair, neck, throat and the upper part of her chest to protect her from the eyes of men outside her family.
But the Hijab isn’t just about clothing, it is mainly to preserve women’s dignity and honor. In the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) instructs his followers on how to behave towards each other by saying in Surat An-Nur that all Muslim men and women should “lower the gaze”. Therefore, ordering a Muslim woman to remove her Hijab is like asking her to ignore one of her key religious obligations.
Unfortunately, the Hijab has been the subject of heated debate in several European countries for more than a decade. Several European states have banned Muslim civil servants, teachers and students from wearing the headscarf.
However, many Muslims in Europe succeeded in integrating themselves into their societies, while preserving their Islamic values and identities - following the basic governing Islamic rule in the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims: peaceful co-existence. The hard work has led to the recognition of Muslims in many European states, which has seen many Muslims entering the political process.
just look here what my best friend in islam wrote! and this is how must off our lifes are like if we put hijab on!
QUOTE=julie sarri;205573] i read on the web yesterday that 2 non muslim danish women dressed up as muslim women in the full islamic dress went out in the street to see the reaction from the danish people and were horrified at the resonance they got being call disgusting names by the genial pubic most of it coming from the old the 2 women said that the danish pubic had know understanding or respect for muslim people or islam there were some young children on a bus they got on and they kept looking at us and seemed scared of us the 2 women said we couldent wait to get home and we still cant belive the way we were treated :sister:[/QUOTE]
No but I have ordered it now so I'll get back to you. The description sounded bad enough. Poor woman. Durrani means she a Pashtun no?
Pushtun no i dont think but it is a really good read what better way to find out about the dark side of politics then hearing it from the ex wife she is truly an amazing women!
just look here what my best friend in islam wrote! and this is how must off our lifes are like if we put hijab on!
QUOTE=julie sarri;205573] i read on the web yesterday that 2 non muslim danish women dressed up as muslim women in the full islamic dress went out in the street to see the reaction from the danish people and were horrified at the resonance they got being call disgusting names by the genial pubic most of it coming from the old the 2 women said that the danish pubic had know understanding or respect for muslim people or islam there were some young children on a bus they got on and they kept looking at us and seemed scared of us the 2 women said we couldent wait to get home and we still cant belive the way we were treated :sister:
The truth of the matter is sis that it would take years and years for people to accept Muslims openly and thats beacuse our name has been blackened by recent events.
Sometimes i think its harsh when a hijab women goes on a bus and eveyone is afraid of her BUT then its fear that the media has created in the minds of people and we cannot blame the people for this.
I know a member of the IRA and he was saying that it took years for Irish people here to be trusted and he knows what the Muslims are going through.
We as muslims do also judge people i mean Jews a majority of us hate jews and esp those from Israel, yet there maybe a jew that condemns the acts of thier goverments.
Sis my conclusion is that a women should be allowed to wear what she wants where she wants, and to get people to know and undertsand muslims the goverments should encourage people to follow faith and the banning of the hijab is just isolating an already isolated group MUSLIMS.
Wear your hijab for the sake of Allah SWT the rest is Dunya and we should only work towrds pleasing Allah SWT and the Akirah!
Hmmm. I teach in schools as part of a university requirement for my course and the kind people here have no problems. Sure, they may appear apprehensive at first, but that's to be expected. When I introduce myself to the class I always address the issue of my dress because it is quite alien to them - I just make it an open forum. Ask away! And kids are really intelligent. They understand my reasons for wearing it. Once that's done and dusted, on we go with learning! Other staff members - I just break the ice by smiling and talking to them - like any other human being. It's all good, alhamdulliah, no major issues so far.
Peace
“Verily passion turns kings into slaves, and patience turns slaves into kings…Do you not see the story of Yusuf and Zulaykha?”
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i read on the web yesterday that 2 non muslim danish women dressed up as muslim women in the full islamic dress went out in the street to see the reaction from the danish people and were horrified at the resonance they got being call disgusting names by the genial pubic most of it coming from the old the 2 women said that the danish pubic had know understanding or respect for muslim people or islam there were some young children on a bus they got on and they kept looking at us and seemed scared of us the 2 women said we couldent wait to get home and we still cant belive the way we were treated 
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