A Feminist's Choice to Wear the Hijab | Attiya Latif | TEDxUVA
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2015
- The Hijab, a head covering worn by some Muslim women, is often associated with female oppression and silence - but why can't "Hijabi" women be feminists, too? In a first-person account of her experience as a young Muslim woman, University of Virginia student Attiya Latif challenges monolithic Western notions of female oppression in Islam.
Attiya Latif is a rising second-year student at the University of Virginia. She plans to double major in Government and Middle Eastern Studies. She is currently involved in several organizations at the University, including the Honor Committee, the Washington Literary Society and Debating Union, the Muslim Students Association, the Cavalier Daily newspaper, and the Virginia Poetry Guild. A self-identified feminist and proud hijabi, she is also a vocal activist for the Muslim community and women who choose to wear the hijab.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
When people talk about women being forced to wear the hijab, they are usually talking about the countrys where there is strong social or even legal pressure to wear it.
I respect your right to wear whatever you want, but to stand in a 1st world country and say that the hijab doesn't represent oppression is a diservice those who are forced to wear it.
In a free country, everything is a symbol of freedom and expression. The fact that you can choose to wear the hijab, is beautiful. But in places without that choice, the beauty of that fact is lost.
Have a good day.
+TeaDoogun In the very same "1st world" countries you speak of, women are berated with unrealistic expectations of body image resulting in low self-esteem and high rates of eating disorders. Furthermore, women in "1st world" countries are constantly gawked at in the streets. Now, that's more a comment on the nature of men, but you see how "nakedness" is relative to society and culture. I'm just asking you to open your mind to a different culture than your own, because its hard sometimes when what you've been brought up to believe is so fundamental to who you are. You do realize that some Muslim women regard "1st world" women with disdain as you are doing right now.
By the way, in only 4 countries is the wearing of the hijab mandated by law. Hint: one of these is this "1st world" country's #1 ally in the middle east ;)
+Michael Baroody Open my mind to a culture where women don't have freedom of choice? Be open to oppression? Wat?
its. not forced on women i will say this we live in a land of free speech so as anyone can say or do anything so can she
+Michelle Aicha Latif Rothstein. The fact that she can choose to take the hijab off without repercussions is due to Western culture and she does her sisters living under traditionalist Muslim societies a disservice when she presents her headwear as a liberating choice and nothing else because it is a choice they do not have. Her freedom and empowerment are due to the virtues of Western culture.
Jack Richards this is analogous to not legally being able to walk in public naked. different cultures, different societal norms. Btw, Indonesia (a Muslim country) has had female Presidents, while the U.S. has not. So women in "third world countries," as you so endearingly put it, are clearly not oppressed. They are just different. Who are you to call them oppressed? Answer: you have no right.
Dear all,
"To you, be your religion, to me, my religion."
-Quran109;6
Sho Sei : Do you not think people should question whether what they believe is true or not?
Tommy Was Homophobic yes
@Leeber Gruber no....to u as well
@Leeber Gruber may Allah bless u brother...my reply spammed..
@Leeber Gruber Never been abrogated--to this day.
Don’t know how you see women who are beaten if they don’t wear a hijab as feminism
What does the Quran really say about a Muslim woman's hijab? | Samina Ali TED TALK
This video honestly changed my view on a girl wearing a hijab
The Prophet said: “Isn’t the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?” The women said: “Yes.” He said: “This is because of the deficiency of a woman’s mind.”
@@goranmilic442 okay Goran what else would you like to share? Since you have studied Islamic history and language and can now tell apart false fabrications from authentic ones. I’ll help you out though, the one you shared is fabricated.
@@batouldirani909 OK, show me that it's fabricated. I'm not going to claim otherwise, I'm just going to say that if you google this claim, you will find it all over internet, including Wikiislam and Wikipedia. And some islamic countries stick to this rule. And some books I've read apply this rule, so if 4 men witnesses are needed, 8 women witnesses will replace them. But I'm open minded, so go ahead, make your case.
@@goranmilic442 thanks for your propaganda dips-hit
@@goranmilic442 yes, that's what people should do...waste their time explaining things to losers with agenda. I don't suppose you searched for the reasons of that convention.
What ever the concerns are is relevant but nothing to do with hijab.. Stop glorifying this tradition in the name of modesty. Modesty comes from inside, It's consciousness.. It has nothing to do with a piece of cloth which covers women's head and chest.
I had this English Speaking exam and we had to pick something of our own choice and I wanted to do something to do with hijab, this has really helped me. Thank you so much for this AMAZING speech! It has really helped me and also it helped me undertand why I wear the hijab myself - In more detail.
Oooh I remember doing mine it was a lot of fun how’s yours go?
She's so well-spoken.
that energy you give that mental clarity you have the ability to inspire, your words your beauty very nice
Hijab is perfectly OK. Wear it or don't - it is your own decision. However - some girls are not allowed to stop wearing it. So - you are not free after all. Violence because someone wears hijab is as stupid as violence because someone does not wear it. In Belgium I was often told to "cover up". No man has right to tell me what to wear and what not.
Hhhhhh first are u Muslim ☪️ ?
violence against women who choose not to wear the hijab is unislamic. you are not allowed to do anything by force in the name of islam. this is culture, not religion and it's a very unfortunate reality for many women around the world
the point is that she herself has chosen to wear the hijab for her own reasons and that should be acknowledged
It's fard; an obligation and commandment from Allah.
But what happens when you have a government forcing you to wear the Hijab and it is no longer your choice?
Did you know in the 1800s before slavery was abolished, they sent investigators to interview slaves and asked them "are you treated respectfully?" and various things and the south used these interviews as proof saying "see, here are slaves saying they are treated respectfully".
So with a Country that says "you cannot leave the house without an escort", "we will stone you if you leave the religion". and extreme consequences if you do not wear the Hijab, what is the likelihood of someone interviewing a woman and then hearing "We wear it with honor"? It might be true, or they might be saying it because if they don't... there might be an issue with their family/government etc.
She has mentioned this issue as well. People who force women to wear a hijab are also taking away their other islamic rights, like education, consent before marriage, inheritance, freedom of speech and expression etc. Therefore the problem lies in the system that oppresses women, not the piece of cloth on one's head that women have been wearing for centuries, not only muslim but christians, hindus, jews, amish as well.
Take north korea for instance, people are forced to act against their will. The government controls all employment aspects, ie people are forced to do certain jobs, they are not allowed to travel freely inside their country or leave the country.
Does that now mean that those jobs are inherently oppressive? Or people in the rest of the world who do not travel freely or leave their country are glorifying north korean people's misery? No, right? People should have their basic rights, which includes freedom of choice. Same is the case with the hijab, it's been around for centuries. what afghanistan or iranian governments are doing is totally unislamic and violates human rights. I hope you can understand now:))
She mentioned that not all forms of hijab are empowering, like in Iran and Saudi Arabia. Almost all of the Middle East is modernizing and the younger generation is a lot more open to western ideals. Btw you mentioned that "you cannot leave the house without an escort". Assuming you're talking about Saudi Arabia this is no longer the case, and only applied to places like Riyadh. When I lived in Jeddah 12 years ago I went out with my mom and sister to go shopping all the time and we never needed a male escort. Even back then I took off my hijab and nothing happened. Of-course this was in Jeddah the most liberal city in Saudi Arabia so it may have not applied to all cities, but nonetheless It was no where as bad as the western media made it out to be. Saudi Arabia has modernized a lot since then and women don't have to cover their hair anywhere, concerts are allowed etc. of course there's still a lot of opposition but we cannot discount the progress that has been made. I agree that the hijab should never be enforced and women should have the freedom. The problem with Islam today is it still a young religion and never had the chance to evolve. People especially the older generation adhere to the Quran too strictly, hence why you get the fanatics and religious extremism. With the modernization and western influence on the youth, we will be seeing a more progressive form of Islam emerging and these problems will lessen overtime.
What does the Quran really say about a Muslim woman's hijab? | Samina Ali TED TALK
And same choice allowed in NOT to wear?
Incredible speech. Thank you!
wearing hijab and wearing loose clothes will not make you modest. it's a character which u demonstrate by your actions. and by the way covering your head like this in tropical countries where the temperature is so high is suffocating.
Why should we adopt your definition of hijab?we choose the creators,also why don't you tell the Sikhs to take off their turbans in India??indeed that much more restrictive
@@Lindaeditz8 pretty sure the Sikhs wear the turbans because in their religion they don't cut their hair so it's easier to wear a turban and keep the hair under control. It's not for the same reason as muslims I don't think.
Thank you very much Attiya Latif.
thank you your speech is so empowering
masha Allah very inspiring speech indeed, thank you so much Sis! may Allah bless you and protect you
+Zayn Mesut You gotta be kidding.
@Bobby who r u to speak, your name is literally Bobby
Chill its a joke bro
I ask everybody the same question and never get an answer: why don't they enjoy sunshine and breeze over their skin and scalp? It is always about modesty, but a woman doesn't live to hide from lascivious gazes. I still think these women and men are getting brainwashed.
very informative....!
The irony seems to go unnoticed here. Muslim women in these free western societies, who are then given the ability to have a choice, albeit one accompanied by much patronising (hey better than patriarchy, am I right?), chose to wear it in order to combat sexism which they feel erodes their personhood and creates an object of desire. (Which is a cynical worldview in itself, but who's to say it is incorrect, that men can't be trusted not to objectify us women. Let's not fight and educate boys on this, but cover up and thus avoid their gazes instead of combating it, never mind that implies unintentionally that those who do not invite sexualised gazes upon themselves.) In wearing the hijab to preserve their personhood, they instead become objects of hatred, for those bigots who are anti-islam. Objects of pity for those who see it as oppression. Objects of fear for those who associate terrorism with anything 'muslim' looking. You can't win either way I guess.
The hijab's origins are from the Jews. Maryam, the mother of Isa, was wearing a hijab.
Maria Bardo HIS name is not ISA
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@@judyabdalla4737 hahaha why?
@@alicecostantini2556 That is how Muslims refer to him. Get over it!
proof?
loved it💗
Awesome speech:) Inspiring young individual!
The rule that a female must cover her hair (and much else besides) in public, whereas a male need not, defines the female as a sexual object - but one who is (or will be) sexually available to one man alone. I see nothing liberating about such a sexual marker. Are men not attractive people also? Then let them also cover to conceal their beauty.
One of my favourites !!
amazing i love the speech thanks a lot
Wonderful💕
I prefered this talk rather than other ones. Beautiful
I really appreciate your thoughts :)
I am muslim i wear the hijab by my choice and i am proud about it..
Same as me my sister
most don't sadly
The problem With islam is that idiotcy is something to be proud of
What's to be so proud about wearing a head scarf?
6 yeas later, power being taken by Talibans, do you still feel the same about wearing this? You opressed yourself.
While the speaker may not feel oppressed, it's hard to ignore that women's clothing is legislated in several Muslim countries. And should they break that law, they are punished and harmed. It seems that while Western Muslims are fighting to normalize a woman's hijab, women in the Middle East are fighting to free themselves from it. In response to the hijab helping her become a better advocate and lawyer, there are plenty other non-Muslim women who are successful without a scarf. They fight being objectified if they are beautiful and criticized if they aren't attractive - but they are still successful strong women. Women shouldn't have to cover, men should just behave.
Well said!
God bless you, Attiya. Awesome speech
wwooww soooooo confident and inspiring masha allah keep up the good work may allah bless u
Yess, speak on that! Thank you, Attiya! I've had SO MANY of those experiences you described. Thank you for helping me make sense of my experience and giving me a sense of community with other Muslim women.
I'm a human (spiritual, intellectual being ) first, not a sexual object. The Women rights 👍🏻 We need the respect! I'm a new Muslim and the more I know about "real" Islam ( not Saudi culture or Afganistan horrible violence) the more I like to be. The real Islam respect a women rights and protects them.
I love your comment because most of the people think that Islam tell us to do exactly what Saudi Arabia or any other country is forcing people to do. NO. NOT AT ALL. Islam doesn't tell you all these things which are being forced by other countries but instead it tell us about humanity and many other things like that but some people link Islam with those muslim countries. These countries are not the one who created this religion.
@@butoolrizvi8749 well technically, Islam was originated in Saudi Arabia.
@@pastaapastaa6169 so ?
that girl is misguided
By who? 😂
@@nunyabusiness5401 By herself. It's quite clear that she has never read the Quran or the Hadiths as it's quite clear that the Hijab is not a choice according to both the Quran and the Hadiths. She is clearly lying to herself, and everyone else in the audience about the reality of the fact that the Hijab is mandatory according to Islam.
@@chandlersleziak6416 The Quran nowhere mentions to wear hijab except as a historical expediency.
@@ashrafnaseem1311 Muhammad commands women in both the Quran and Hadiths to cover up using a Burka/Hijab. You clearly have never read your Quran bud.
@@chandlersleziak6416 I have been reading Quran since my kindergarten. You have misread Quran as well as my comment. "except as a historical expediency" is the kernel. The command of wearing a hijab was a historical need and should not be universalized. If you are are interested, I can explain that historical situation. Regarding Hadees, we can come later.
She may be wearing a head scarf but this isn't hijab. According to the islamic dress code, women are forbidden from wearing make up, jewelry, plucking eyebrows, also wearing any tight clothes that show the form of the body.
As much as she is good at explaining her point of view about wearing hijab she is absolutley missing the point about western culture. It is not about sexualisiation of a woman, it is about giving her freedom to wear anywathing she wants whether its expressing modesty or her sexuality. Of course it is horrible how she was harrased in school but lets think what a woman would have to endure if she wouldn't wear hijab in a muslim country.
Thank you for this wonderful TED talk. Thank you for your knowledge and insights, Attiya Latif.
Alhamdulillah x
May you always be blessed abundantly sister.This speach was so captivating and knowledgeable mixed with pure conviction and love.Thank you for such wonderful inspiration ❤x
i'm so impressed! you are going to go on to do great things inshAllah! :) what a great talk!
thank you :)
GREAT SPEECH
Best Ted talk on hijab ever!!!
Loved your perspective. It's often good to see all the different perspectives rather than sticking to just one because the other person can see what we might not see.
I can choose to wear the KKK robes, and say it's "my choice" and represents my freedom. That doesn't mean it doesn't represent other people's oppression. Jews can choose to wear large stars of David and it is their choice to do so. Exercise your rights, just don't be surprised when people think it's tacky to choose clothing that represents other people's oppression.
Did you just compare hijab to kkk robes?😳😳
Wow, this is extremely powerful and inspiring.
Very articulate, very well spoken!
Why don't men wear hijab?
A thought-provoking speech that showcases significance of cultural identity
Needed❤
Bless you
MashaAllah yaa Attiya.Allah make it easy for you
To get pregnant?
awesome and inspirational
thank you really interesting
Amazing!! Really impressive &true...
Attyia, I love you. Keep it up. No one knows you here personally, but to me, you are an amazing person and if these people leaving hate comments got even one chance to meet you, they would take back everything. Remember what the big lion turtle thing on avatar the last airbender said: he True Mind can wither all the lies and illusions without being lost.
The True Heart can tough the poison of hatred without being harmed.
Since beginningless time, Darkness thrives in the void
but always yields to purifying Light.
I respect the fact that some women believe firmly in wearing the hijab, yet personally i don’t think hiding your hair makes you go to paradise. According to the Quran you can’t be on a stage giving a TED Talk. Hope you find your truth.
Kenza Benjelloun no it’s not like that 🤪🤪I don’t know where do u get all these things probably from media 🥰
Very nicely spread the message of peace.
May ALLAH Almighty Bless U
All of the people in the comments saying that in some countries women are forced to wear hijab yes unfortunately they are but that is a part of culture NOT religion
According to her all other women's are not modest only the women who wears hijab is modest
Amazing sooo inspiring ❤️
Well said! Hats off to you!
Beautiful talk by this sweet daughter.
Hijab is a symbolic garment. If you claim to value feminism and equality of the sexes more than your patriarchal religion, you should remember your sisters in Islamic countries suffering of sexist oppression of which hijab (whether it was expressed through the use of niqab, burka or khimār) is a strong symbol.
By, instead, showing your support for it you're announcing your desire to be more concerned about the reputation of Islam than the people whose rights it is treading upon.
They suffer from it, because of their culture not because of Islam, because Islam says there is no compulsion in religion., Why would Allah like someone to be forced to follow a religion, its like that person does not truly want to follow it, but follows it anyway because they are forced to. Allah wants true loyalty, not forced loyalty.
"They suffer from it, because of their culture not because of Islam - -"
Islam regulates culture, like legislation, behavior, manners and perception of human rights. A culture within Islamic influence can be oppressive towards women and minorities even without Islam but Islam tends to support the oppressive elements within cultures.
" - - because Islam says there is no compulsion in religion - -"
Yes and that's why religious minorities are so well tolerated in muslim countries, eh? That's why the religious minorities in Sharia governed states are forced to pay Jizya and prohibited doing missionary work?
When the passage of "no compulsion in religion" was passed, Mohammed didn't have much power or influence yet so he was careful in how he represented himself and his dogma. But as he gained foothold, many of his opponents saved their lives by converting to Islam while facing a sword's edge. If that isn't forcing, I don't know what is. You can check this, it's all in the hadith.
Also, what's the penalty for apostasy in Islam?
Spankki Muslims from time to time do what they are not supposed to, like you said and well too, A culture can be opressive towards women without Islam. ISLAM NEVER EVER EXCUSES THE OPRESSION OF ANYONE.
You talk about people being forced to pay Jizya, did you know that I'm a foreigner in Britain, and to apply for my citizenship, I payed £10 thousand, and if I wasn't given the citezenship, they would have kept the money. SO DON'T YOU DARE COME HERE TALKING TO ME ABOUT SOME FUCKING JIZYA.
No compulsion in religion is in the Quran and always will be whether Muhammad has power or not. THERE IS NO PUNISHMNT FOR ANYONE WHO LEAVES ISLAM FULL STOP.
Spankki A culture can be opressive towards women without Islam, look at Britain, back in the 1900s, Look at Britain and America today, the men still treat the women like sex objects, cat-calling and much more. Look at Honduras where there is almost no religion, THEY HAVE THE HIGHEST RATE OF FEMICIDES, killing women for no reason.
Mexico, India, Kenya. All countries that opress women without the help of any religion, well at least Islam anyway. Before Britain and America brought it's law that will free women from opression, during the time of the prophet, WOMEN COULD VOTE, WOMEN RAN BUSSINESSES, WOMEN COULD DIVORCE, A WOMAN EVEN FOUGHT IN A WAR ALONG SIDE THE PROPHET.
ramram lateef
"ISLAM NEVER EVER EXCUSES THE OPRESSION OF ANYONE."
That simply is not true. Quran is full of oppression and so is prophet Mohammed's life. Prophet Mohammed is meant as "a perfect man" and an example to every muslim from now to eternity.
"did you know that I'm a foreigner in Britain, and to apply for my citizenship, I payed £10 thousand - -"
I didn't find any mentions of 10k citizenship fees in UK government's site [www.gov.uk/government/publications/fees-for-citizenship-applications]. And even if you did pay it, it has *nothing* to do with your religion.
Furthermore, if you are born in Britain, you are a citizen and that's that. Whereas a non-muslim *born in the very same muslim country* can be taxed just because he/she happened to be born as a dhimmi.
"A culture can be opressive towards women without Islam"
Yes, I just stated that *myself* in my previous comment. Saying other cultures or religions have problems with it too, does not let Islam off the hook. I *never* said Islam is the *only* religion or cultural agent with faults.
"Look at Britain and America today, the men still treat the women like sex objects, cat-calling and much more"
I've heard that before. Western countries, although still facing problems concerning equality of sexes (also men suffer from sexism) are the most liberal in the world. We have shit loads of feminist groups concentrating on such problems as "micro-aggressions", and "female wage gap" because the truly horrifying oppression issues have been dealt with long ago and there's very little else to deal with.
Even in countries considered secular muslim states there are people being harassed and killed for the simple reason of rejecting Islam or caught with homosexual activity. And the most concerning thing is, the opinions supporting oppression are not that uncommon among muslims in western countries either (international polls confirm this).
Cat calling? Really? That's the best you can summon in the discussion to prove other cultures still have difficulties, too? If Islam had only problems like that, we wouldn't be having this discussion.
" Look at Honduras where there is almost no religion - -"
That couldn't be further from the truth. Honduras has a population with 46% catholics, 41% protestants, 2 percent with other minor religious groups and about 10 percent non-religious people. And let me again repeat myself: I never said Islam is the only problematic religion or cultural influence in the world. What you are using here, is *red herring* tactics.
" - - during the time of the prophet, WOMEN COULD VOTE, WOMEN RAN BUSSINESSES, WOMEN COULD DIVORCE, A WOMAN EVEN FOUGHT IN A WAR ALONG SIDE THE PROPHET."
Voting is a part of democratic election process. During Mohammed's reign, there were no elections, so how could women have been voting? What did they vote for?
Women didn't fight. You're confusing physical fighting with *spiritual fighting*. Mohammed only allowed one woman to fight because the men in the battle were fleeing.
On other occasions he didn't allow women on the battlefield even to attend for the wounded, as to not incite *Fitna*. Old women were allowed to take care of the wounded though.
In Sharia (also during Muhammed's rule) men could divorce simply by invoking Talaq. Women, however, could only ask for divorce in *restricted conditions* and by decicion of Sharia a court. A woman could *apply* for divorce for example, if her husband was a *non-muslim* who converted only after the marriage or became an apostate. Do you see a pattern emerging here?
Yes, Mohammed improved *some* aspects of some of the cultures that he had invaded (because, let's face it times were pretty awful back then). But what he still enforced was:
1. forcing female children in marriage
2. having sex with female children (by actual intercourse or sexual practices such as Mufaakhathah)
3. men beating their wifes into subservience
4. a notion that women lack common sense
5. a notion that most Hell's occupants are women
6. having sex with female captives and slaves
"THERE IS NO PUNISHMNT FOR ANYONE WHO LEAVES ISLAM FULL STOP."
You're either trying to lie to me or you're simply ignorant to the core. The Quran and most trusted Hadith are quite clear on the penalty for apostasy. And that is death. Sources include Quran (4:89). Sahih Bukhari (52:260), (83:37), al-Muwatta of Imam Malik (36.18.15). There is also a *clear consensus of this* by all four schools of Sunni Islamic law and classical Shiite jurists.
I hated that my family forced me to wear the scarf, it stole my childhood away from me. I was so relieved when I took it off finally. This woman is only speaking for herself, a lot of women didn't choose to wear the scarf and taking it off is not a choice. Even though I'm from the UK I was very hard to break out and get rid of that garment, how do you think the women from the Middle East feel about this?
Lovely inspiring speech
Mashallah may Allah increase you in all things
That English teacher was out of order to approach her like that
You are outstanding dear Attiya. Thank you for such nice talk about Hijab and Islam👌
Sh*ty history behind hijab❤👍
The wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near Baqi` at Medina) to answer the call of nature at night. `Umar used to say to the Prophet (ﷺ) "Let your wives be veiled," but Allah's Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam`a the wife of the Prophet (ﷺ) went out at `Isha' time and she was a tall lady. `Umar addressed her and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda." He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of "Al-Hijab" (A complete body cover excluding the eyes).
(Sahih al-Bukhari 146, book 4, hadith 12)
@@unmaskingtruthophobes7729 show me a verse that says eyes 👀 😂😂😂
proud of you🙏💕💕💕💕
Perfect speech!
Your intelligence and charisma had shuttered many ignorant people's bubble, so instead of taking a moment to think; they are taking a moment to offend.
nope, read the top comments.
Subhanallah nice speech
Thanks
god bless you lady your the best Muslim women who overcome to all this discriminations of your identity thanks .I wish you more progress and a full health. your brother Ali regards
i love yaa attiya..
She is beautiful with beautiful thoughts.. 🌷
A wonderful speech Ma Sha Allah. You are beautiful with your Hijab. May Allah help you in all your endeavour.
Beautifull !
An amazing display of mental gymnastics.
WHAT CLEAR PROJECTED SPEECH!
@Nefer Hor you mean like what you just said. Her speech, on the other hand, was marvelous.
This woman seems like she's a smart person who's made this decision for herself and that's great. Still, there's a huge difference between choosing to wear a hijab in a Western country and living in a country where it's practically unthinkable for a woman not to wear a hijab in public. When a woman chooses to wear a hijab in a western country, the worst reaction she can expect is a few idiots calling her a terrorist and telling her to go back to her own country. Imagine what would happen to a woman in Saudi Arabia if she chose not to wear a hijab in public. Unfortunately there's a lot of countries in the world where people think that if a woman doesn't have her head covered, she's basically asking to be raped. This woman can say wearing a hijab isn't oppressive, only because she has the luxury of wearing it out of choice rather than necessity.
Amazing
I truly enjoyed watching this video very much and the fact the Attiya Latif spoke against the biased and untrue claims many people say about not only women in the Middle East but also about Islam. As a Christian, I believe that Muslims are good people who are made in God's image just as much as other human beings living in this world and I respect other people irrespective of their religious beliefs.
Amazing speech and a wonderful young lady. I’m so proud of you
Perfect indeed 👍👍👍
its a choice wearing a hijab but the moment sharia law apply its a mandatory you can get in jail for not wearing it.
Ignore the negative comments. Your talk is amazing.
+Sumaiya Ali She is selfish. Her 'freedom' to be the way she is has NOTHING to do with Islam but the secular western republic she lives in. She completely ignores that the hijab or any form of head covering such as the niqab IS A SYMBOL of oppression for millions of Muslim women who actually ARE FORCED to wear one through either extreme social pressure, family pressure or repercussions by the state and respective religious courts.
She did great
I guess she’s a revolutionary in the sense that she reinvented the scarf however creative it may be it’s mostly just anti western propaganda. Obviously she is just trying to win a trophy, nothing smart or brilliant about it. Just identity politics and Islamic fascist propaganda.
Cherry Popsicle some?😂
Not every muslim women live in west
@@farhan007agree
Traditions , no matter how wrong they are, hardly die….
It's a tradition that traditions always change.
ALWAYS.
Great speech ❤
I'm glad she's happy with her personal choice. But personal choice ends when that choice normalizes human rights violations around the world. Human rights transcend religious freedom. That principle has been well-established by the United States Supreme Court. If she wants to wear an American flag on her head, maybe she should read up on the First Amendment. We have separation of church and state here. Basic human rights come first. "Don't tell me what to wear?" How about telling you not to normalize human rights violations? That's covered under the First Amendment, too. It's called "freedom of speech."
Thanks for this, Attiya. I only met you briefly at InterMSA but even in that brief encounter I was able to see the intelligent, passionate woman that you are. Seeing the negative comments on this video reminds me that it is a never ending battle. We will always have to fight to justify our beliefs and practices, but sister the strength and compassion of your words make the fight easier. Keep on doing what you do.
I m so proud of you girl that was just amazing
Mashaallah Sister ...
you looking like a Queen in hijab hijab hijab ...Carry on it ....success is yours
Wether something is empowering or degrading has to do with why you're doing it. Are you you doing it because you want to? Or because you feel you have to, for what ever reason? Obviously she wants to wear the hijab because she wants to and believes in its meaning. Feminism means something different to everyone and that's ok.
Good job
stay safe b brave tiyya. in sya allah :)
Machaallah your discours is amazing!!! Machaallah.
Its Masha 'Allah' not Machaallah @tarek Zbaida
@@hafsavirk1647 thanks I'm Spanish man I don't write English very well .
Then u should learn it first😃😃
@@hafsavirk1647 thanks for pushing me to follow learn chokran😃🤲 Allah ey kermek!!!
Excellent...