Reactions on social media as a Muslim woman Adiba Hayah on TikTok criticised famous Nollywood actress Nancy Isime for allegedly appropriating Niqob for a planned film project.
Two days earlier, Nancy had posted on her Instagram profile about her next task. In a few of the photos the talented actress posted on social media, she could be seen brandishing a revolver and wearing a Niqob. She was pictured with her actors in another photo, one of them was dressed for a robbery scene in a Niqob. Via TikTok, a Muslim woman criticised the actress for disparaging her and all she stands for is that she finds objectionable, including her religion.
The Niqobite woman told the movie star that Niqob isn’t a costume and shouldn’t be used to promote despicable things in society. She noted how Muslims are going through a lot in society with hardship and tribal problems, and they don’t need religious war to be added to it.
She also informed Nancy Isime that Niqob is a lifetime of religious literature that embody the virtues of women and express their character rather than just a piece of apparel. She said how disgusted and irritated she was of those who do not share their ideals and who deplorably utilise their clothes for their own selfish ends. She asked when this would stop, saying that Nancy and Co. had made the decision to discredit, minimise, and denigrate Muslim women worldwide.
See screenshot of the photo shared by the actress below;
The woman said: I guess there is a new movie coming out; either it is produced by Nancy or her team, or she is featured in the movie. I am sorry if I didn’t pronounce your name well; I don’t mean to be disrespectful. However, you’ve disrespected me, my religion and everything that I represent.
Niqob is not a costume; you do not use it to represent things that are unspeakable in society. There are other things you could use, but you chose to use the niqab. Before you come under this comment section to start throwing tantrums and telling me how it is no business of mine to make a review about this, you should see this. My issue with the use of hijab and niqab is what looks like a robbery scene that makes no sense. Hijab is not a costume; it shouldn’t be used for such. We are going through a lot already in Nigeria; there is too much hardship, and there are too many tribal problems in Nigeria. Why would you want to introduce religious war? Why can’t you maintain boundaries instead of consistently trying to disrespect people’s faith just because you want to promote what brings food to your table? There are many alternative face coverings that could be used in this scene instead of the niqab and the hijab. This is not another costume or fashion attire; it is an identity, a symbol of modesty, and a representation of somebody’s faith. The niqab is not just clothing; it is a lifetime of religious commitment, representing character and an embodiment of a righteous woman.
I am sick and tired of constantly seeing people who do not share the same values as we do use this outfit for their selfish interest in a despicable way for their selfish interest to promote immorality and a bad image for Muslims and those who adorn themselves with it.
You people have chosen to defame, diminish and belittle the entire character of Muslim women all over the world for a costume that can be improvised. When is this going to stop?”.
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