Billboard Campaign about Hijab in Chicago
The campaign's purpose is to provide an opportunity for Americans to look at hijab, the modest clothing of Muslim women, not as a sign of subjugation or oppression but as a symbol of empowerment, strength and freedom.
The billboards connect the modest clothing and Hijab with Mary (SA), the mother of Jesus (AS), who also wore similar clothing and is taken as a symbol of chastity, modesty and strength by the world's 2.2 billion Christians and 1.7 billion Muslims.
The billboards also include a phone number to the GainPeace organization: 800-662-ISLAM. A caller to GainPeace's outreach phone line can ask any question about Hijab, Muslim women, and request a free copy of the Quran and brochures on Hijab and women.
The group also desires people of other faiths to learn the peaceful teachings of Islam, contrary to what's portrayed by some media outlets. The group has also hosted in many Mosques exhibits portraying women in Islam, women in sports, women in politics and women in America.
"Hijab is in the news with some positive, but mostly negative stereotypes about Hijab and Muslim women," said Dr Sabeel Ahmed, executive director of the GainPeace Project. "The Hijab campaign desires to educate that the Hijab stands as a symbol of strength and not as an attire of subjugation. Previous educational campaigns of GainPeace have generated numerous calls of support and building of alliances with interfaith groups, minority groups, and neighbors."
Source: Beach Wood Reporter
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