Amasa Firdaus, the University of Ilorin law graduate who was not called to bar for failing to remove her hijab has said that Allah used her to break barriers for Muslims whose rights have been violated for long.

Firdaus who is now a barrister said that she does not feel special but Allah personally used her as an instrument to give other Muslim hijab wearing lawyers victory.

Recall that the UniIlorin graduate was in December denied access into the hall for the ceremony, which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, for refusing to remove her hijab.

Firdaus had insisted that wearing the hijab does not contradict the dress code set by the law school while describing the action as “a violation of her rights”.

In June, the body of benchers responsible for calling law graduates to bar approved the use of hijab, and Firdaus was called to bar on Tuesday, June 10, 2018.

Speaking to TheCable, Firdaus said;

“I don’t feel any special.

“I feel grateful to my Lord. A Muslim will always be hopeful. It was not something I did myself. A lot of people were involved. I believe it is something that Allah has personally designed, I was just used as an instrument.

“A lot of people were in hijab. I feel grateful to Allah, it is not something I did. It is what Allah did Himself.

“I don’t feel any special. I just believe Allah decided to use me for it.”

Meanwhile, some Twitter users have congratulated Firdaus on her victory after seven months.

Many congratulated her persistent determination in standing for her belief over the news story that had sparked outrage and generated controversies in 2017.

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See some tweets:

Monster Firdaus Amasa! Why can’t people comply with set rules???

— Ugochi Jane Trumpet (@TheTrumpetNaija) July 12, 2018

Congratulations BARRISTER Amasa Firdaus who was called to bar today with her Hijab. That didn’t come so easy, her victory is one of the many good advantages of Social Media. She fought not only for herself but for the generation to come. History will surely be kind to her. pic.twitter.com/GzFTGvm4eh

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) July 10, 2018

For every Hijabi who wears Hijab for call to bar in Nigeria as from today, Firdaus Amasa will be rewarded by Allah. Subhannalah!

— King Sola (@Solar_unique) July 10, 2018

Congratulations to Amasa Firdaus who has now been called to the Nigerian Bar with her hijab. I am proud to have stood on the side of honour in her case. I am proud that I don’t bay with the mob or run with the herd. The truth will always prevail. https://t.co/dRcgr3UPqm

— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) July 10, 2018

Congratulations Amasa Firdaus on your victory and your call to bar. Baaroka lahu fihi. pic.twitter.com/7cGBWgzett

— Olatunji Fatimoh Idowu (@idowu_fatimoh) July 10, 2018

Congratulations to Amasa Firdaus on your call to Bar. I was one of those that blasted her rebellion last December but now that the Body of Chambers has approved the use of hijab there’s a lesson to learn. We must challenge status quo passed down to us by the oyibos. She’s a hero

— Mischief Maker D 1st (@88ideass) July 10, 2018

Please read the comments below the quoted tweet and note that Amasa Firdaus has now been called to the Bar WITH HER HIJAB! The comments are a cocktail of ignorance, bigotry, partisanship and intolerance. These are what has come to define our discourse in Nigeria. Painful. https://t.co/VZ4Y1sazQ6

— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) July 10, 2018

So I’m at my CDS and we’re discussing Firdaus amasa. Only 2 of us are happy for her. Imagine. Everyone else is angry. Muslim/ Christians together. I’m in shock.

— Safiyya (@safiyyahrm) July 12, 2018

Congratulations to Firdaus Amasa. She will be remembered as someone who stood her ground and brought about much needed discussions, and also paved the way for other Hijabis to come. Support all the way ??

— Bilkis (@bilsal) July 10, 2018

I send this vedio☝in honour of firdaus Amasa who has just been called to the Bar,for her resilience, patience and steadfast. It is evidence that muslim ummah in Nigeria can achieve more within constitutional framework. Alhumma aizzal islama walmuslimeen pic.twitter.com/3J4LKaOO0l

— Al-ameen Abkar A (@alameenabkar) July 10, 2018

Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Barrister Amasa Firdaus has now been called to Bar WITH HER HIJAB and history will never forget her! pic.twitter.com/XXOEkd5Cq0

— Bhadmus Hakeem (@Bhadoosky) July 11, 2018

Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Barrister Amasa Firdaus has now been called to Bar WITH HER HIJAB and history will never forget her! pic.twitter.com/XXOEkd5Cq0

— Bhadmus Hakeem (@Bhadoosky) July 11, 2018