Muslim educationists and mothers have cautioned against abuse of wearing hijab , particularly among non- muslims girls in public secondary schools who are fond of committing all forms of immoral acts, even as Al-Mu'minaat Egba-Yewa zone led an awareness campaign in Ogun State on the spiritual significance of embracing the use of hijab as acceptable mode of dressing for women in Islam
The stakeholders including Vice Principal at Asero High School, Alhaja Khadijah Shafi Abebefe, an Islamic Religion Knowledge IRK Teacher, Alhaja Tawakalit Oderinde as well as Alhaja Monsurah Aderinwale and Alhaja Misturah Okanlawon expressed the concern in their separate remarks during a public lecture held on Sunday in Abeokuta on the theme " Unity In Hijab: Strength in Diversity ', organized by Al-Mu'minaat, the Believing Muslim Women Organization in collaboration with Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN) amongst other women groups to mark the 2026 World Hijab Day in Nigeria
They warned female students who abused wearing of hijab in schools to desist from such immoral acts, because the usage of hijab among Muslim women represents moral uprightness, vowing to continue to expose those caught in the unholy act under the guise of wearing hijab
The trio of Alhaja Khadijah, Alhaja Tawakalit and Alhaja Misturah who spoke as guest Speakers at the event, stressed the need for school children to seek basic knowledge by reading the relevant chapters and verses in the Holy Quran to know the spiritual benefits of wearing hijab which is a must for every female in Islam as commanded by Allah
They maintained that women wearing hijab are highly respected in the society and not molested like those who dressed Indecently
They emphasized that Muslim Women in hijab must demonstrate exemplary character worthy of emulation by others in the society
According to them, wearing of hijab will not affect their academic performance in school, citing samples of several female students who excelled and emerged as among First Class graduates in various public universities and other tertiary institutions across the country
The guest speakers s also enjoined hijab sisters to stop discriminating against fellow female students irrespective of the sizes of their hijabs , saying they must begin to encourage others to to do the things at all time and be good ambassadors of Islam
Earlier, Amirah of Al-Mu'minaat in Egba-Yewa Zone, Hajia Halimah Hamzah Mutairu had in her welcome speech lauded fellow sister female organizations including FOMWAN, Akhwaat Muslimaat, Pure Heart Foundation, MSS, Isedar and Al Wajuud Sisters for their collaborative efforts in ensuring the success of the awareness campaign on wearing of hijab
She explained that the theme of the 2026 celebration "Unity in Hijab" , was in recognition of the unique realities and diversity of Nigeria
"We have also adopted a local theme, "One sisterhood ", which beautifully reflects our shared identity, purpose and collective strength as Muslim women "
The theme"Unity in Hijab " speaks powerfully not only to our faith, but also to our shared humanity. It reminds us that the hijab transcends differences of ethnicity, language, social class, and physical ability. Whether Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, or from other ethnic groups. Whether sighted or visually impaired. Whether able-body or living with disabilities-the hijab unites us as one Ummah and indeed , one sisterhood
Hajia Halimah who recalled the history of how World Hijab Day started in 2013 by Nazma Khan , a Bangladesh-American activist, said the celebration provided an opportunity to celebrate the hijab as a symbol of faith, dignity, identity and personal conviction
"It affirms that hijab is not a barrier, but a unifying force that connects Muslim Women across cultures and backgrounds. As our beloved Prophet Mohammed quoted as saying" Modesty is part of faith ", she stated
The Amirah described wearing of hijab as an expression of inner faith , moral consciousness and noble character
Al-Mu'minaat had earlier led other Muslim women groups on awareness campaign on the spiritual significance of wearing hijab which is seen as universal identify of Muslim Women
The awareness campaign involved children from both public and private primary and secondary schools who moved across some major roads from Ori-Omi Sokori down to Akin Olugbade to Ita-Iyalode area
They displayed big banners showing the beauty of wearing hijab as they chanted various Islamic songs to encourage more Muslims women to embrace wearing of hijab in the society
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