Amal Hijazi Sparks Controversy: “Hijab is Just a Piece of Cloth”
Lebanese artist Amal Hijazi stirred wide debate with shocking remarks about removing her hijab, emphasizing that it’s just a “piece of cloth” and does not affect her faith in God
Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi caused a stir after a televised interview where she discussed her decision to remove her hijab. She said:
"I removed a piece of cloth, it doesn’t matter to me. Maybe it matters to others, but it didn’t change my faith in God" 💬.
🎵 “Your Hijab is Not Your Crown”
Hijazi also referred to her previous song encouraging girls to wear the hijab, stating:
"I no longer perform it, I removed 'Your Hijab is Your Crown' from my record, because a girl is beautiful with or without hijab, and hijab is not her crown" 🌸.
📖 Her Current Religious Approach
During an interview with journalist Nidal Al-Ahmadiyah, she revealed her personal journey with religious texts, affirming that she follows the Quran only, not the Hadiths:
"I don’t believe in Hadiths and follow only what is in the Quran" 🕋.
💇♀️ Latest Instagram Appearance
In July, Amal shared recent photos showing curly hair and soft makeup, marking her first public appearance after removing the hijab, which she had worn for 7 years 💖.
📹 Social Media Controversy
In March 2024, a video of Hijazi without a hijab in a shopping center went viral while singing her hit “Zaman”, sparking debate among supporters and critics.
✍️ Response to Critics
She clarified on Facebook:
"I didn’t remove my love for God, my humanity towards the poor, or my principles that I am proud of.. and I didn’t remove my dignity. This is my religion, and this is how I will meet God" 🕊️💜.
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