Poonam Sharma
She might look like a model, but that is not the case. This woman is the Queen of Jordan, Rania Al-Yassin. She has arrived in India upon the invitation of the industrialist Ambani family. Forget the burqa; there is no sign of even a hijab. These photos are from her visit to India, where she is seen in such modern attire. There is significant discussion surrounding these images of the Queen of Jordan.
At a time when in a 80% Hindu-majority country like India, a section of people is creating an uproar and even approaching the Supreme Court demanding the right to wear the hijab in educational institutions—what message is the Queen of an Islamic nation giving to the extremist Indian clerics by appearing in this attire?
Except for India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, the hijab and burqa are gradually disappearing in many developed Islamic nations. Conversely, in India, the push for the hijab and burqa in educational institutions is increasing.
Rania Al-Yassin is one of the most recognized and influential members of a global political family. She is highly educated and personally involved in various Islamic activities. She is world-renowned for her work in education, women’s empowerment, and refugee rights. A woman of modern outlook, she is a brilliant personality who stands above traditional Islamic dogmas.
The pro-hijab advocates in India have much to learn from this lady from Jordan. While several Islamic countries in the Middle East have progressed significantly, a section of people in India is moving backward under the veil of the burqa.
