Muslim women in UK told to hide hijabs, stay indoors ahead of 'Punish a Muslim Day'

According to WhatsApp messages, people will be 'rewarded' for carrying out racist and violent actions against...

Ahead of 'Punish a Muslim Day', women in the United Kingdom have been warned to hide their hijabs and avoid going alone to pick up their children from school, reported the Daily Mail.

Several WhatsApp messages circulating in Islamic communities have warned people about going outside and are encouraging them to lock their doors properly as April 3 is the day chosen to carry out acts of violence against Muslims.

WhatsApp messages circulating in the Islamic community are warning Muslim women to avoid leaving their homes as sick 'Punish a Muslim Day.' PHOTO: DAILY MAIL

Last month counter-terrorism police in the UK began an investigation after people across the country reported receiving an anonymous letter advocating violence against Muslims.

The letter, pictured, was sent to people in London, the Midlands, and West Yorkshire and declared April 3 the 'Punish a Muslim Day'. PHOTO: DAILY MAIL

One WhatsApp message explained the shocking propaganda letter in full, including details about the 'points system,' encouraging torture, acid attacks, arson of mosques and assaults reported the Mirror.



"This is not a joke its sick plan they have a pointing system where they will be giving points and reporting on a site with videos etc punishments include taking off hijabs...beating up and even acid throwing," the message read.

The points system detailed in the original letter said 10 points would be awarded if you "verbally abuse a Muslim", or 2500 points for "nuking Makkah."

Other sickening acts included 50 points for throwing acid in a Muslim's face and 1000 points for bombing or burning a mosque.

The full letter details rewards based on a points system which ranged from 10 points for verbal abuse to 2,500 for 'nuking Makkah. One of the messages circulating warned women to cover their hijab with a hat or coat. PHOTO: DAILY MAIL

The WhatsApp message further read, “even though police say they are acting on it.. leaflets have been posted through doors in east London and kids have heard about it.”



In another WhatsApp message, Muslim women were advised to walk in groups of three or four when taking their children to school. They were also asked to try and hide their hijab with a hat or coat as one act on the 'list' is pulling hijabs off women, the Mirror reported.

"Try as much as you can to hide the hijab with hats," the message said, adding that they should "avoid stopping if someone asks a question, in particular if it is out of public view."

Twitter was abuzz with reactions and here is what some people shared:

https://twitter.com/hxlding16/status/981114547519000576

Anyone that takes part in this "Punish a muslim day" isn't human. Even if you 'hate' people from a certain religion, it is no reason to. 'punish' these. Please remember they are humans and you're supposed to be one too.

— Missha (@squadra55) April 3, 2018

So very sad to see many of my friends and family scared to go out for fear of Punish a Muslim Day. I can totally understand why they are scared but it also means the people behind this sick letter win.

— Northern Rover (@Northern_Rover) April 3, 2018

 

This article originally appeared on Daily Mail.