MURIC objects to a film with Nancy Isime in niqab, labeling it ‘satanic’ and calling for its ban. Discover the details of their opposition.
MURIC has urged the federal government to prohibit a contentious film that stars Nancy Isime, an actress.
According to OBASANJONEWS, Isime posted a preview of an upcoming film named “Blood Brothers,” in which she donned a niqab and gripped onto a firearm.
Muslim women wear the Niqab, a lengthy clothing that covers their entire body and face except for their eyes.
Nonetheless, the online response to the post was overwhelmingly negative as numerous Muslims expressed their fury at the actress for wearing a niqab while depicting a robbery scene in her film.
On Thursday, Ishaq Akintola, who serves as the director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), labelled the movie satanic in response to its controversies.
Akintola urged the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) to prohibit the movie, citing its anti-Islamic content.
He claimed that a highly anti-Muslim film has made its way into Nigeria’s cinema industry. Nancy Isime recently introduced this movie, which features women in purdah who rob banks with lethal weapons. This portrayal represents an extreme aversion towards Islam and is deemed as diabolic, distasteful, and inciting hostility.
The objective behind this is to depict Muslim women as individuals who are prone to violence and criminal activities, in addition to inciting public animosity towards them.
Our conviction is that this is the effort of those who hold prejudice against Muslims, aimed at prohibiting our women from donning hijab and niqab.
A long time ago, the plot was devised and implemented in schools. Muslims fearlessly fought against this plan in Nigerian courts until a verdict was announced by the highest court of law. The latest move in the attack on hijab is evidenced through this diabolical movie.
If prompt action is not taken by relevant authorities, this hate film could ignite Nigeria. Consequently, we urge the NFVCB to conduct an inquiry and enforce a swift prohibition on its release.
Nigerian Muslims, who have flooded our communication channels with voice notes, video clips and other messages are urged to remain tranquil and nonviolent. Your message has been received loud and clear; therefore it is recommended that you let relevant authorities take appropriate measures.
