This week in Lenasia a Muslim female in hijaab(outer covering of Muslim (Females) withdrew cash from an ATM. Unknown to her a counterfeit note was present in this withdrawal. The then went to the Lenasia Checkers store situated in Lenasia Ext.1 Signet Terrace and purchased whatever she needed to and presented this note to pay for it. She was then arrested by Checkers staff and handed over to the SAPS. That made it worse is allegations that she was held in the Checkers store, handcuffed to a chair and mocked/jeered at by the employees for wearing the Hijaab for over an hour. Even if she used a note, was there a need to arrest a female who is in full cloak in public and humiliate her further by mocking/jeering at her? For a store of this nature who has millions of Rands of turnover daily, could they have not dealt with this in a less harsh manner? it is obvious that they were out to target her(with the mocking) and most probably found it a joke. We should all stand together as a Muslim Community, and defend her rights as she is one of our own sisters who did not know of her mistake when they took her away from the pay point.

This company  is a perfect example of racism Islamaphobia in South Africa! Furthermore the arrogance with which Shoprite Checkers has handled this issue is astonishing. They feel that they had every right to arrest this lady (maybe they feel counterfeiters usually are ladies that are fully covered and dressed as Muslims). Shoprite Checkers issued a very weak apology stating they will investigate further, however, in an interview with their Customer Service they clearly state "WE SYMPATHIZE WITH OUR STAFF!!" They feel what they did was right and will not apologize for this clear attack on our community.

Know Islam visited them on Friday morning and spoke to the manager who refused to comment. He was made aware of a boycott against this store and all other stores!

We, the Muslims call for a BOYCOTT of Checkers until they issue an apology to the offended parties and make the means to educate their ignorant staff of proper policies and procedures. We also demnad that they issue an apology on CII and other Islamic media. For the record...usually if one pays with a counterfeit note, the store at which the note is presented at returns it politely informing you it is fake.
May ALLAHÂ’s curse be on those who handcuffed and tormented this sister. Aa’meen.

Get involved today! Join the boycott & forward us your names, surnames and contact numbers if you will boycott them. Also, log a complain ton their website, www.shoprite.co.za and telephone, fax, and email them.
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