LUCKNOW: All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board (AIMWPLB) president Shaista Ambar has welcomed the Karnataka high court order on hijab ban in educational institutions. The social worker said that the judiciary and constitution are above all in the country and their order should be respected and upheld.
“The country’s judicial system and constitution are primary. If schools have a dress code laid out in the rules, it should be followed. Education should be prioritized as it is also a mark of faith in Islam,” said Ambar, who is a women’s rights crusader.
She, however, expressed concern over parts of the problem. “If colleges and universities are also bringing in a certain uniform, this sudden change in education institutions is beyond our understanding. People should be allowed to exercise their right to choice under Article 21 and wear whatever they chose to wear. But if there is a rule in our educational institutions, we need to abide by it,” she added.
Ambar also said that hijab in Islam does not mean covering the face but is a civilised and modest manner of covering the head and body. “Hijab is not forced but education is a priority based on which we can help both ourselves and our country to reach great heights,” she added.
