Im gonna try and say this without coming across as the angry preacher type. But i find this story of a YouTube celebrity causing hysteria amongst Muslim hijabis (some apparently fainting) on his arrival to London as utterly shameful and disgusting. And allow me to explain why... It highlights that there is quite clearly a lack of understanding of the social principles of hijab amongst the muslim females living in the west. It also highlights, alarmingly, that celebrity worship is not limited to pop-cultured western mentalities but has also managed to seep into the muslim community. OF COURSE this applies to boys and girls, men and women alike - but the reality is, and whilst it may make us uncomfortable in saying it - women have a lot more responsibility whilst wearing the hijab, simply because in the west, the hijab identifies you as a Muslim (a practicing one at that) and by extension a representative of the faith. Screaming, running after and fainting for a non-mahram man is simply not within islamic boundaries of social discipline, nor appropriate for the cultures attached to Islam. I would argue, the behaviour displayed in this video are in complete contradiction to a lot of what Islam stands for in terms of social principles and a sense of dignity that a human should aspire to. It is simply not dignified behaviour to be screaming, running and fainting over another human, who is not being admired for great humanitarian work or his piety but rather his looks, humour and celebrity-like status. I find it repugnant when anyone behaves like this, but more so Muslims because...well, we should know better. As I know a lot feminists will take this as another round of a man condemning women etc etc etc - firstly, its not my fault there arent enough responsible female leaders who speak out, one of course can only encourage that and this is the idea behind Project Zainab. Secondly, another argument put forward is why is it ok for men.., no. IT IS NOT OK FOR MEN EITHER. And lastly, if youre struggling to realise why this is wrong... just imagine if it was a group of young muslim men with beards chasing down a muslim hijabi internet sensation. Would you disagree with what i am saying?
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:31:04 +0000
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