The burkini is not an Islamic item of clothing but a modern-day invention for ladies who wish to cover themselves for whatever reason.
Source/Credit: Evening Standard
By Meliha Hayat | August 31, 2016
When President François Hollande declared that France was at war with Islamic State he stated that the nation’s democracy was at risk and that citizens should stand united “because our unity is our strength”.
But is France in danger of putting such unity at risk? When we witness four armed officers ordering a woman to undress on a public beach, one must ask how this helps promote national unity, which by definition must include people of all faiths and of no faith?
The burkini is not an Islamic item of clothing but a modern-day invention for ladies who wish to cover themselves for whatever reason. It may even be seen as a political statement but the French government’s reaction will do little to tackle extremism.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has spoken out against the ban, saying that positive change can only come about through “shared values and integration”. Politicians, rightly, should be focusing on social stability, better education and working alongside communities to improve national security and eradicate extremism. They should be breaking down barriers — not encouraging exclusion.
Meliha Hayat, Ahmadiyya Muslims Community UK
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