Muslim women in Nigeria cry out against discrimination

The National Al-Mu’minaat Organisation (women Islamic organisation), on Sunday, lamented the activities of Boko Haram terrorist group, saying that Islam is against terrorism and violence. The women also alleged that muslim women in the country are being harrassed, intimidated and discriminated upon simply because they wear the hijab. The National Amirah of the Al-Mu’minaat Organisation, Hajia Nimatullah Abdul-Lateef, stated this during a media briefing in Ilorin, Kwara State, arguing that the alleged treatment metted out to muslim women is contrary to the Constitution of Nigeria, which guarantees freedom of religion and expression. Abdul-Lateef said, “Al-Mu’minaat is deeply touched by the impact of the havoc wrought on Nigerians and humanity generally by terrorists who lay claim to Islam. We say authoritatively that Islam is against terrorism and violence and those behind Boko Haram, ISIS and other terrorist cells are misguided and do not represent Islam in any way.Read more HERE