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• 16 January 2009 - Hijab - A religious obligation
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16 January 2009 HIJAB - A Religious Obligation The President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), Mr Ikebal Adam Patel has responded to the call by a radio announcer in Brisbane to ban full face covering Hijab or Niqab by saying that wearing Hijab is a religious obligation and Muslim women wearing Hijab regard it as their religious duty that preserves their dignity and modesty. He said that head covering is not unique to Islam and the practice has a long history in the Judeo-Christian traditions as well as in the Sikh community.  And within Islam there are options to the extent of the head covering individuals may choose. Mr Patel has had discussions with the President of the Peak National body for retailers, the Australian Retailers Association and has been reassured by them that they do not see this type of dressing as causing them any concern what so ever. And the Australian Banks also are not in any way concerned that full head covering by Muslim women is causing them any security concerns. The Hijab-ban, if implemented, besides curtailing right to religious practice, will lead to institutionalized discrimination against Muslim women. Mr Patel thanked the individuals who raised this issue out of possible compassion for the comfort of the Muslim women in the heat of the present summer days but would like to reassure all that Muslim women are at liberty to decide for themselves their individual comfort levels and the choice of their dressing. For further information, please contact: MR.  IKEBAL PATEL (CHAIRMAN) AT 0419 418 237.