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General Fiqh The Majlis Vol 21 No 05, p.3

In Gambia we, Muslims are required to remove our Islamic headdress when in court.

Question

In Gambia we, Muslims are required to remove our Islamic headdress when in court. Is it permissible to do so?

Answer

It is surprising that in Gambia which is an almost 100% Muslim country, Muslims are required to remove their Islamic headgear in court. South Africa, India, Britain, etc. are non-Muslim countries where Muslims are allowed to wear their Islamic headgear in court. If Muslims are compelled to remove their headgear in court, then they should not attend courts unnecessarily merely to listen to court cases. Only if they are forced by circumstances to go to court, should they do so. When forced to remove their headgear, they should recite Istighfaar. The Islamic leaders in Gambia should protest and demand that this kufr requirement be changed.

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