Special Assistant to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has joined other Muslims in protesting the use of the Hijab (Niqab) in an upcoming Nigerian movie produced by Ms. Bolanle Ayo.
On his X platform (Twitter), Ahmad pointed out that the Hijab is an outfit deeply attributed to Muslim women that symbolizes respect, modesty, and religious devotion.
“And, I believe it should not be used as a mere costume in a movie, especially when the scenes it portrays are clearly associated with negative moral vices. Using the Hijab in such scenes is a profound disrespect to our mothers, sisters, and daughters.
“This garment is a symbol of respect, and portraying it in a manner that suggests otherwise is offensive to those who wear it for religious purposes. The producers of this movie should have considered alternative costumes, such as balaclavas or masks, for such scenes.
“For us, the Hijab (Niqab) is not worn by our women to hide their identity to commit crimes but to respect, follow, and abide by the teachings of our religion. I join well-meaning Nigerians in calling on the producers of this movie to respect our religion and remove all the scenes where the Hijab is portrayed negatively. We also urge the National Film and Video Censors Board (
@nfvcbng) to censor these hurtful scenes to protect the dignity of those who wear the Hijab. We hope that our concerns will be addressed promptly and appropriately”, he stated.
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