MURIC Demands That Nancy Isime’s Film Be Banned Over Niqab

The National Film and Video Censors Board, or NFVCB, has been petitioned by the Muslim Rights Concern, or MURIC, to prohibit the upcoming film in which well-known actress Nancy Isime and others are seen wearing hijabs, or Islamic full-coverage garments.

In the movie’s promotional images, Isime and her co-stars, who played robbers, were depicted wielding deadly weapons and wearing niqabs.

Following criticism from the actress on social media, MURIC responded, calling the film “satanic” and claiming that it portrays Muslim women as criminals.

The Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola in a statement on Thursday, said their portrayal of Muslim women incites the public against them.

The statement read; “An extremely anti-Muslim film has been released into the Nigerian movie industry. The upcoming film, which was recently unveiled by Nancy Isime, shows women in purdah brandishing dangerous weapons and robbing banks. It is Islamophobia taken to the highest level. This film is satanic, repugnant, and provocative.

“It is aimed at portraying Muslim women as criminals with a violent proclivity. The film is capable of inciting the public against Muslim women. It may also expose Muslims in general to public ridicule and opprobrium.

“We believe that the film is the handiwork of Muslim-haters and part of the plot to stop Muslim women from wearing hijab and niqab. The plot was hatched a long time ago, and its execution began in the schools. This plot was boldly and diligently confronted in Nigerian courts by Muslims until the highest court in the land made a pronouncement on it. This Satanic film is the latest effort in the war against hijab.

“To Nigerian Muslims who have inundated our communication channels with video clips, voice notes, and other types of messages, we have this to say: please remain calm and peaceful. You have spoken loud and clear.

“We have received your messages and action is being taken right now. Our religion brought a message of hope and peace to the world. We will not allow anyone to paint our women, our mothers, our wives, our daughters and sisters in the colours of Shaytan. Be good ambassadors of Islam. Don’t take the law into your hands. Allow the authorities to take necessary action”.

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