Muslim Leaders Opine Supreme Court Was Wrong To Ban Hijab
Muslims are angry about a Supreme Court decision that Muslim students are not allowed to wear Hijabs in non-Muslim schools.
The court yesterday overturned a ruling allowing Muslim students to wear hijabs in school.
Leaders said the decision is unfair and discriminatory. The apex court’s finding means Muslim might well have to go to school without the Hijab.
The ruling gives leeway to schools to choose their rules and dress codes. It’s likely to open the floodgates for lawsuits.
The Hijab is a scarf covers the head and chest and is considered by many to be a sign of modesty and devotion.
The apex court said its decision does not shut out Muslim students or parents completely as it overturned the appeal on technicalities.
“The court however recognises that the issue as contained in the impugned cross petition is an important national issue that will provide a jurisprudential moment for this court to pronounce itself upon in future,” the court held.
The 4-1 decision was rendered by Justices David Maraga, Mohammed Ibrahim, Njoki Ndungu and Isaac Lenaola. Justice Jackton Ojwang dissented and supported the decision allowing wearing of Hijabs.
