Assalamu alaykum - May peace be with you
The war on Hijab (Muslim head covering and dress code) and Niqab (full body and face covering) is not just a war against Muslimahs and the global Muslim community. It is a war against women, and women's rights. For centuries and centuries women have struggled against oppression - and finally today, in most countries worldwide, we have constitutional rights that protect us.
The recent legislation drama in certain European countries, with regard to the Niqab and Hijab, represents a direct attack on women's rights. As women, we need to realise that this is a war against US. No one else is going to fight it or stand up, unless we do! A woman with rights is a woman who may dress however conservatively she likes in public. No man can tell a Free women to de-robe!
I would like to appeal to all women, of all faiths, to stand up for Women's Rights, and for the rights of women that anti-Niqab and anti-Hijab legislation may affect. This is a forum where you can voice your opinions and objections to this injustice.
This is not just a petition for Muslim women. Non Muslims and men are welcome to sign this petition to show their support.
UPON SIGNING THIS PETITION, WE STATE:
(1) It is neither Constitutional nor Democratic for a government to ban the wearing of certain traditional / religious / conservative clothing, by women (or by men).
(2) Any government that passes such legislation cannot claim to be Democratic, and damages its country's reputation as a Democracy.
(3) To ban Islamic women's clothing discriminates both against Women, and their choice of faith (freedom of religion).
(4) Such bans are an assault on Human Rights, and Women's Rights.
(5) We protest against such action in the name of our Constitutional Rights as Human Beings, and our rights to freely and peacefully practise our faith.
(6) What a woman wears is her personal choice, and hurts nobody else. To tell a woman what she can and cannot wear (unless it falls under public indecency, which Hijab and Niqab do not) is an abuse on that woman's rights as a Human Being.
Jazak'Allah khairan - May God reward you for your good efforts
[PLEASE NOTE: If, after signing this petition, a 'donation' PayPal screen appears, you DO NOT HAVE TO PAY A CENT - your vote has been counted, just ignore the screen!]
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 1, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2010
8 Comments
The Hijab is an injunction by GOD. As such, women should be allowed and respected for wearing the hijab or niqab.
Honestly it is none of the governments business what a woman chooses to put on her head.
Freedom of religion is supposed to mean what you want to wear too. Let people live their lives.
Its sad that in this day and age we are still fighting for the basic right to cover up. Modesty is my choice.
Leave us alone!!!!!!!! Stop telling women what they can and cant wear.
I feel that if modesty continues, they fear lost of revenues! Allahu Akbar
This ban needs to be lifted!!!!
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept iPetitions Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
Assalamu alaykum - May peace be with you
The war on Hijab (Muslim head covering and dress code) and Niqab (full body and face covering) is not just a war against Muslimahs and the global Muslim community. It is a war against women, and women's rights. For centuries and centuries women have struggled against oppression - and finally today, in most countries worldwide, we have constitutional rights that protect us.
The recent legislation drama in certain European countries, with regard to the Niqab and Hijab, represents a direct attack on women's rights. As women, we need to realise that this is a war against US. No one else is going to fight it or stand up, unless we do! A woman with rights is a woman who may dress however conservatively she likes in public. No man can tell a Free women to de-robe!
I would like to appeal to all women, of all faiths, to stand up for Women's Rights, and for the rights of women that anti-Niqab and anti-Hijab legislation may affect. This is a forum where you can voice your opinions and objections to this injustice.
This is not just a petition for Muslim women. Non Muslims and men are welcome to sign this petition to show their support.
UPON SIGNING THIS PETITION, WE STATE:
(1) It is neither Constitutional nor Democratic for a government to ban the wearing of certain traditional / religious / conservative clothing, by women (or by men).
(2) Any government that passes such legislation cannot claim to be Democratic, and damages its country's reputation as a Democracy.
(3) To ban Islamic women's clothing discriminates both against Women, and their choice of faith (freedom of religion).
(4) Such bans are an assault on Human Rights, and Women's Rights.
(5) We protest against such action in the name of our Constitutional Rights as Human Beings, and our rights to freely and peacefully practise our faith.
(6) What a woman wears is her personal choice, and hurts nobody else. To tell a woman what she can and cannot wear (unless it falls under public indecency, which Hijab and Niqab do not) is an abuse on that woman's rights as a Human Being.
Jazak'Allah khairan - May God reward you for your good efforts
[PLEASE NOTE: If, after signing this petition, a 'donation' PayPal screen appears, you DO NOT HAVE TO PAY A CENT - your vote has been counted, just ignore the screen!]
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 1, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2010
8 Comments
I think a ban on the hijab or niqab would most definitely encroach on my civil liberties. It is unconstitutional and immensely disagreeable. Wearing hijab is my right as a woman who chooses to not partake in the objectification of my sexual being. It allows me to chose when and where and with whom i am sexual, and is also a strong component of my faith.
The Hijab is an injunction by GOD. As such, women should be allowed and respected for wearing the hijab or niqab.
Honestly it is none of the governments business what a woman chooses to put on her head.
Freedom of religion is supposed to mean what you want to wear too. Let people live their lives.
Its sad that in this day and age we are still fighting for the basic right to cover up. Modesty is my choice.
Leave us alone!!!!!!!! Stop telling women what they can and cant wear.
I feel that if modesty continues, they fear lost of revenues! Allahu Akbar
This ban needs to be lifted!!!!
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 500 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept iPetitions Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
I think a ban on the hijab or niqab would most definitely encroach on my civil liberties. It is unconstitutional and immensely disagreeable. Wearing hijab is my right as a woman who chooses to not partake in the objectification of my sexual being. It allows me to chose when and where and with whom i am sexual, and is also a strong component of my faith.