Muhammad Yassin Arafat Toha: The controversy erupted last month over a ban on wearing hijab classes at a college in Udupi, Karnataka, India. Such activities in India are only a small manifestation of extremist Hinduism. The anti-hijab movement is not unique to India and it is not a new issue. In 2014, hijabs were banned in schools and government offices in France, but they were forced to lift the ban in the face of public outrage. In 2016, authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany`s most populous state, proposed banning the hijab from school for girls under the age of 14 in all schools in the state. In Austria, efforts are being made to stop female students from wearing hijab. France is the first country in Europe where the burqa is banned by law. 5 million Muslims live in France. This law came into force on April 11, 2011. The law provides for fines for wearing a burqa or niqab. The niqab is banned in several Italian cities. Authorities in the northwestern city of Novara have banned the burqa by law. In September 2016, Tajikistan, a Muslim-majority country in Asia, banned the burqa and hijab. Morocco, a 99 percent Muslim country in Africa, was banned from producing, importing and selling burqas in January 2016. The veil was also banned in Belgium in July 2011. That is, no woman can cover her whole face with a cloth. The burqa was banned by law in the Netherlands in 2015. There is a ban on the use of burqas, especially in public places such as schools, hospitals, etc. The law came into force on August 1, 2019. Meanwhile, not only in Spain, but only in Barcelona, the city authorities have banned the burqa. In 2013, a vote was taken in Ticino, an Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, to ban the burqa. Eighty-five percent voted in favor of the ban. The burqa was then banned in 26 cities. Anyone wearing a burqa in public could face a fine of up to 9,200 euros. On 5 June 2019, the Tunisian government banned the niqab in public places, public transport and in government offices and courts. The anti-hijab and anti-niqab activities around the world are not for any particular purpose but to curb Islamic culture. Not a single group against Muslims but all anti-Islamic groups have joined hands, which is observed by the people of the world on the issue of Palestine.

What a person wears is a personal matter and a fundamental right. It is obligatory to wear veil in Islam. Muslim women have to wear hijab-niqab while performing that duty. But alas, today in the golden age of civilization, people are forced to practice their religion. The anti-hijab scandal is a clear violation of the UN`s "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" adopted on December 10, 1948. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations contains a total of 30 articles. Article 2 states that "everyone shall have the same rights and freedoms, regardless of race, religion, caste, education, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, birth, property or any other status." No country or territory shall be discriminated against on the basis of its political, territorial or international status; whether that country or territory is independent, unincorporated, autonomous or in any other limitation of sovereignty. " And "Article 17" states that "everyone has the right to freedom of religion, conscience and thought, with all the right to change religion or belief, and with this, publicly or privately, alone or in association with others, teaching, practicing, worshiping or practicing." The right to express one`s religion or belief through observance will also be included. " Despite repeated attempts to violate UN law, no significant action was taken. Infidels around the world find the smell of militancy in the hijab-niqab, the religious law of Muslims. But almost all of the major terrorist attacks that have taken place in the world so far have been organized by non-Muslims. Yet anti-Islamic thinking is depriving infidels of sleep. Although the principles adopted by the United Nations are clear on paper, their application is not very clear in practice. It would be wrong to say no again because they are always active in protecting all religions and atheists except Muslims.

Recently, a video from Karnataka, India went viral on social media. This video shows a student wearing hijab walking on a college campus in Karnataka. At that time, a group of youths wearing purple veil surrounded him, chanted anti-hijab slogans and harassed him. Hundreds of young people protested alone. The incident took place at MandiaPre-UniversityCollege in Karnataka. The video shows the young woman leaving her scooter in the parking lot and walking towards the college building. At that moment, a group of young men wearing purple scarves chanted `Joy Shri Ram` and marched towards him. The young woman was not seen frightened while chanting the counter-slogan `Allahu Akbar`. At that time he was seen walking forward with his hands up and chanting Allahu Akbar. He was later removed by the college principal and other teachers. After the incident, various national and international news channels interviewed Muskan, who also strongly opposed Indian extremist Hindutva and called for building a non-communal country. Muslims around the world woke up when Muskan`s video went viral. Organizations of different countries issued statements expressing solidarity. Even in India, many Hindus who believe in communal harmony have condemned the incident. Muskan`s revolutionary protests garnered widespread praise around the world, and at the same time sent a clear message to the world. Protests with a smile have sparked a worldwide response. So it is very clear how fragile the situation of the anti-Islamic people will be if all the muslims of the world wake up. "Lillahe Takbir-Allahu Akbar" is the manifestation of the revolutionary consciousness of the Muslims. Throughout the ages, the sound of takbeer was the historical weapon of the Muslims in their religious war against the infidel polytheists. At this sound the world trembles, the heart trembles. The meaning of takbeer is to be always awake in the consciousness of Tawheed and to devote oneself to all endeavors for the formation of a faithful life manifested in the teachings of Tawheed free from the sin and filth of shirk. Because religion and morality are the root of everything, pure Tawhid. If there is a flaw in this belief, even the mountainous period has no value. The main thing in takbeer is to express his greatness. Muslims are not a common religious group; Muslims are the chosen religion of the Creator. Muslims are not accustomed to victory as a result of majority, but are accustomed to bring victory in the spirit of faith. The Muslims won their battle of Badr by defeating 1000 Kafir soldiers with only 313 soldiers. In the battle of Uhud, he defeated 3,000 infidels with 700 troops. In the desert of Andalusia, Tariq`s son Ziad defeated millions with a small army and raised the victory flag in Andalusia. Sultan Mahmud Nuruddin Zinki and Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi along with his way defeated the huge crusade and snatched the victory. Muslims are not a cowardly race but a race to stand tall. Muslims are willing to lose everything, but they are not willing to let the flag of Islam fade. Today`s smile has once again shown the world the revolutionary nature of Muslims. Muslim lion nation. When Muslims roar, there is no one to stop them. The Muslims felt that jihad would either win or be martyred. Muslims have no history of retreat. The Muslim Ummah is never defeated by the power of the infidels. Today, in the midst of a smile, I see the consciousness of Shaheed Omar Mukhtar. Omar Mukhtar, the heroic martyr of Lebanon, said, "We will either liberate the colony or we will be martyred." Omar Mukhtar`s offer of hundreds of greeds by Mussolini of Italy that day did not deviate from his path. Omar Mukhtar`s statement on the gallows was, "My martyrdom will be a lesson to the Ummah that Muslims will accept the gallows but will not compromise with the abrogation." The Muslims left their wives at home on the night of Basar and went to war. Muslims today need to embrace that lost tradition. Self-glory must be brought back. If the Muslims turn around, victory is inevitable. Lillahe Takbir-Allahu Akbar.

Author: Muhammad Yassin Arafat Toha is a columnist. He can be reached at tohaarafat1998@gmail.com