A Common Misconception

Although the following might disturb a lot of people but I hope those who read are
ones who are able to accept one another's opinions. If you are reading this, please
do not assume my words are offensive, they're not at all. They're nothing but an
explanation for some social media fuss that's been disturbing me lately. Let us proceed.

Sorry to say this, but I totally believe that banning hijabis from having a swim in their
so-called burkini or not allowing them into a bar/club should NOT be considered Islamphobia.
To begin with, these regulations are not new to us. In fact, they're international regulations
set in many countries around the globe, not only in our beloved country. Being fully dressed
in a pool is strictly banned all around the world for hygiene issues not for discrimination
nor racism. And with all due respect, this burkini is not even Islamic in any way or another.
As an alternative, you can go to a ladies-only beach or pool and wear whatever you want.
Moving on to the whole fuss about not being allowed into bars and clubs. Most of these
places do not allow hijabis at all, why did we just notice this now? Is it because of the
recent incidents in the North Coast's very popular clubs? I can't find any reason why
they'd want to be in a club. And to be honest, I can't see any wrong with them being 

unwanted there either. I'm definitely not saying that girls who go to clubs are sluts, 

or at least not all of them. Some go to party and have some fun not for having a few 

drinks and flirting with some drunk jerks. In fact, I do go to clubs occasionally.
Let me predict your next question, "Don't we have the right to have some fun like everyone
else does?"  Well yes of course you do, but just don't forget that this choice comes with
a little bit of compromise. You shouldn't be proud of your hijab because you're being
exposed to discrimination as others falsely claim. Instead, you should be proud of your
hijab and your own selves because you are strong enough to resist all the luxuries of life.
So no, you're not like everyone else. You're special, and that's what you really need to be
proud of.

This brings us to the real question we need to be asking ourselves, what is Islamphobia?
Islamphobia is predujice against or fear of Islam and Muslims that may lead to any
unreasonable attitude that is unusually resistant to rational influence. A mere example can
be the very famous story of the Muslim woman who was denied an unopened diet coke on
United Airlines, allegedly over fears she'd use the can as a "weapon".
How can this in a way or another compare to a woman upset just because she wasn't allowed
into a club? Unfortunately, here in Egypt we have several misconceptions concerning several
terms such as one being open-minded, democracy and more. And apparently, Islamphobia
was on top of the list.

At the end of the day, let the hijabi wear skinny jeans or burqa or whatever she wants to wear.
Let the other girl wear a bikini, let others wear nothing at all if they wish. Live and let others live
and let's leave the judgment to God. We only have the right to respect each other’s' opinions
and the free will to do whatever that pleases us.