Here we have another example of the ‘know-all’ Mullahs and miscredents of core Islamic beliefs who disseminate sensational and irrational interpretations as speaking for the collective ulema on what a ‘modest’ girl should or should not wear!
As we all know, renowned activist for women education, Malala Yousafzai has just recently and successfully commenced her studies at the prestigious Oxford University – five years from the day she was shot by the Taliban for championing girls’ empowerment through education.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate attended her first lecture at Oxford last week, tweeting a picture of her first day at college on the microblogging platform.
5 years ago, I was shot in an attempt to stop me from speaking out for girls’ education. Today, I attend my first lectures at Oxford. pic.twitter.com/sXGnpU1KWQ
— Malala (@Malala) October 9, 2017
All hell broke lose when the 20-year-old was spotted strolling casually around in a pair of jeans and full-sleeved top, her head covered with a dupatta by all means.
and here is the new topic for Pakistanis #Malala pic.twitter.com/bxZO88L1c0
— اَحمد🐨 (@twit_bruh) October 15, 2017
While some bashed Malala for her ‘shocking choice’ of wardrobe, others went as low as calling her a foreign conspiracy yet again, merely based on her dressing.
At “Oxford” bravo @Malala pic.twitter.com/eTqoGDN0Ep
— Ahmad Kamal Hakeem (@shephered1) October 15, 2017
want a nobel prize and getting admission into Oxford University? Step 1: get shot 😛 #MalalaYousafzai. so much for women rights advocacy lol
— Mr Nobody (@byhramkhan) October 10, 2017
That was the reason the bullet directly targeted her head long time ago.#MalalaYousafzai #UK pic.twitter.com/M1DGEhLwho
— Muhammad Waqas Awan (@Waqas6671) October 15, 2017
#Malala
Future President!
Future PrimeMinister!
Future COAS!
The complete package being groomed by the West and coming to Pakistan SOON!!! pic.twitter.com/1iXEn7qdCV— Sadaf Khan Nawaid (@sadafnawaid) October 15, 2017
#Malala on her way to Oxford. Can’t help but think of this song, “Sala mein tu sahab ban gya”. pic.twitter.com/YeOPU8BYD3
— Murad Baloch (@Murad2008) October 15, 2017
@Malala look at this stupid #Malala say I love Pakistan & enjoy life in USA #ShameMalala pic.twitter.com/XfyEWFZQk8
— Muhammad SA Khan (@ShehzadAshraf5) October 15, 2017
It seems to be ironic that even in this day and age where women tend to share as much or even more responsibilities than most men, where they may even be the sole bread-winners of the family, where they may even achieve their dreams at a far better pace than men, they are miles away from being seen as equals or eluding judgement calls in a society that can still not fathom out all the reasons behind forever being shackled by age-old beliefs and limitations.