This is ridiculous.
People calling this “performative” - she’s merely respecting of the cultural and religious norms of the brand she’s representing.
People saying she made a video about “choices” and are calling this hypocritical - choosing to wear hijab is also a CHOICE.
Deepika Padukone has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after appearing in an Abu Dhabi Tourism ad wearing a hijab while visiting a mosque. While some criticised her choice, calling it hypocritical, many fans defended the actor, saying her attire was a gesture of cultural respect. Supporters pointed out that all tourists are required to dress modestly at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, calling the trolling “unnecessary insecurity.”
India had been losing its democracy slowly. Now its happening all at once. This is a classic move in the elected autocrat playbook: use a pliant justice system to make your most powerful opponents ineligible to run against you. https://t.co/fC9NTxOh9K
i’ve noticed the most effective people i know move with a certain *slowness* that is distinct from others.
their slowness is a result of presence, care and intention. they don’t rush decisions. they take their time. they don’t move in haste, they move at a pace that feels right.
Only you need to know regarding the “Muslim World”:
Of the 14 Muslim-majority or -plurality members of the UN body, ONLY ONE (Somalia) has voted “YES” in favor of a draft resolution targeting China’s persecution of (Muslim) Uyghurs
BREAKING: Russia is bombing a civilian European international airport.
Now that I got your attention, it is Israel bombing Aleppo international airport in Syria again, endangering the lives of thousands and the safety of civilian passengers. No sanctions or condemnations.
The retained amount yet not released after a month of witholding it. No communication from @AvisFrance since 5 working days. The car was driven back & returned to parking so clearly no major issue exists
Ticket no: 6271797825 @Avis please look into it urgently & release the amt.
[QT: TRANSLATING THE QUR'AN]
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For a good 700 years between the 8th and 15th centuries, Spain was a majority Catholic land under a minority Muslim rule.
The Church’s attempt to reverse the equation is called the Reconquista or the reconquest.
In the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an a chapter is dedicated to the bee, called An-Nahl. This literally translates to ‘The Bee’ & it describes the bee’s way of life, & how Muslims should be more like them.
For #WorldBeeDay we are celebrating the bee in Islam 🐝
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