Hawzah News Agency- In an op-ed for Turkey's Doğru Haber newspaper titled "Let's Move from Defense to Offense on Hijab," Muhammed Göktaş examined the rising aggression targeting veiled women and the spread of indecency across society, urging a fundamental shift in strategy.
Göktaş wrote that the greatest battle in today's world is being waged between the front of morality, decency, modesty, and chastity on one side, and the front of immorality, indecency, and corruption on the other. He noted that this confrontation unfolds without pause, with people confronting manifestations of indecency in the streets, public squares, and even their own homes.
Posing the question of whether Muslims should retreat from various spheres of life and isolate themselves under such conditions, he insisted the community must break out of its defensive shell and take to the field through cultural and social initiatives centered on hijab.
Elaborating on this approach, Göktaş stressed the importance of organizing programs and activities related to hijab, building connections with individuals and families, and striving to draw young women toward the headscarf. He added that once girls take up hijab, they should not be left to fend for themselves, but rather be embraced within a warm environment of like-minded friends and peers.
The Turkish writer and religious activist further emphasized the need to strengthen veiled women's awareness and understanding of the concept of hijab, which he described as a symbol of divine teachings. He cited verse 26 of Surah Al-A'raf, referencing the Quran's expression regarding the sending down of garments for the children of Adam.
Elsewhere in his piece, Göktaş characterized the struggle for chastity and modesty as one of the most sacred arenas of struggle, acknowledging that Islamic hijab stands as one of the most important symbols of religious identity in the face of anti-Islam currents.
He concluded by reiterating that Muslims must move beyond a defensive stance on hijab and actively take the initiative through cultural and social engagement.
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