Brilio.net - Camillia Laetitia Azzahra, the second child of former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil has just shared news that shocked the public. The reason is that the 19 year old girl announced that she had decided to no longer wear the hijab. This decision was taken when Zara was studying in England .
Through her personal Instagram account, she shared her feelings about her desire to remove the hijab that had been adorning her head. Although she admitted that it was difficult to decide on this matter, Zara admitted that she had made careful considerations by discussing it with her extended family.
"Hi everyone, after much consideration and a very, very long discussion with my family, I have decided to remove my veil," she wrote, quoted by brilio.net from the Instagram account @camilliazr, Friday (5/4).
photo: Instagram/@camilliazr
The sister of the late Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz explained that her decision to remove the veil was because she wanted to find her own self-confidence. This means that if she finally decides to wear the hijab again, it will come from a search for self-confidence and not based on fulfilling the demands of her family or other people.
photo: Instagram/@camilliazr
Furthermore, Zara believes that a good Muslim is one who is able to carry out religious teachings wholeheartedly and sincerely. Not just from appearance alone.
"Let me start this journey of search in my own way. Because for me, personally, a good Muslim is one who adheres to religious teachings and heart, not about appearance but about a clean heart," wrote Zara.
photo: Instagram/@camilliazr
Zara admits that she doesn't like lying to the public by pretending to be someone else. So this is an honest way for him to tell the public not to have high expectations of him.
"I don't like lying to other people because I don't like being lied to either. Therefore, this is my way of being honest. So don't have too high expectations of me," he explained.
photo: Instagram/@camilliazr
The girl, who is currently studying undergraduate majoring in Architecture at Newcastle University, England, explained that her decision was based on her own will. He also wants to be known as himself, without involving the figures in his family who have always been public role models.
Even so, Zara does not want the public to blame her parents for this tough decision she made. For him, his parents have taught him as much as possible to become a better person.
"Don't blame my parents, they raised me to be an intelligent, characterful and religious woman. This is all my own choice, I chose the moment when my parents were in a calm period in their world and also the holy month of Ramadan," she continued.
photo: Instagram/@camilliazr
As predicted, this has reaped pros and cons in society. Many regretted her decision and considered the reasons given by Zara to be weak and wrong. Not a few also pray that Zara will be given guidance again by the Creator.
"Just apologize to your father, zar, because his sins are your father's responsibility :)," said the account @abianlatifa.
"Is the European environment influenced or not," said the account @sarahasya9_.
"It's true what people say that the environment is something that really influences what goals are achieved," said the account @takdir_paris.14.
"Hopefully before this Ramadan ends, Allah will return your heart to wearing the hijab again," commented the account @athiya_ymn75.
Regarding the controversy over Zara taking off her hijab, her mother, Atalia Praratya, finally opened her voice. Via her personal Instagram, Atalia shared a photo with her daughter.
He then wrote a cool message as if giving support to the princess . Atalia indicated that she would continue to support and be by Zara's side whatever her beloved daughter chose.
"Bismillah.. Dear Zara, I will always love you, no matter what.. God willing, when mommy is not there, Allah will hug and protect you, will always guide and give you instructions," wrote Atalia.
Atalia also asked that her daughter always feel happy and strong. Atalia said her prayers as a mother would always accompany Zara's journey.
"Be happy, zaa.. the strongest girl that I ever met... mamah's prayers in every breath... -mamah yes- cc. @camilliazr," he continued.
photo: Instagram/@ataliapr
Instead of replying to the public's malicious comments, Atalia was actually grateful for the many forms of attention the princess received. He said Zara was facing a life process. Ridwan Kamil's wife also hopes that whatever the princess's decision is, the public will give her best wishes.
(brl/jad)
