I work with mostly Non-Muslims and as I was brought up in England I mostly have Non-Muslim friends; therefore I get asked several questions one being:
Another question I have been asked A LOT is 'Do you go to sleep in it?' I always laugh at this. Do they really think that?
NO I do not sleep in it
NO I do not wear it in the shower
YES I do have hair and YES I do brush my hair
NO I am not hot because I am wearing it, who isn't hot in 40 degrees?
NO I am not forced to wear it
NO I do not have alopecia (true story)
Moving on... my 10 reasons why I love my hijab...
I actually do work with a nice bunch of people who always compliment my hijabs. One elderly lady told me how her daughter works in a reception and was told that she is not allowed to wear her hijab. I was so shocked that this would happen in Dubai! Anyway she was telling me how she liked my hijabs and how I cover up, and basically I think I inspired her daughter to fight for her right to wear her hijab. A couple of days ago her company finally agreed to let her wear it, Alhamdullilah!
'Why do you wear that thing on your head? Why do you cover your hair?'
Usually I ramble on about protection, religion and so on. I read a great response to this question by another sister. She replied 'Why do you wear clothes?' This led to a discussion about covering up and modesty etcAnother question I have been asked A LOT is 'Do you go to sleep in it?' I always laugh at this. Do they really think that?
NO I do not sleep in it
NO I do not wear it in the shower
YES I do have hair and YES I do brush my hair
NO I am not hot because I am wearing it, who isn't hot in 40 degrees?
NO I am not forced to wear it
NO I do not have alopecia (true story)
Moving on... my 10 reasons why I love my hijab...
1. I am worshiping Allah
2. Wearing the hijab makes me feel protected and safe in Allah's hands
3. Men know that it is not appropriate to approach me most of the time *rolls eyes*
4. I look different everyday as I can experiment with different hijab styles and colours
5. My hijab is a badge that shows I am Muslim and proud
6. Hijabs are cheaper than hair products - 10 dirham at Naif souq, haggle and you will get them even cheaper
7. No more bad hair days, however some days there can be bad hijab days HAHA
8. I feel respected and confident when I am wearing my hijab
9. It is a good topic to talk to Muslims and Non-Muslims about
10. I look and feel beautiful because of my hijab!
WOW! only if there was a like button. This is amazing and i can relate to it so much.
ReplyDeleteI am surrounded by Muslims, and all of them keep asking me the same questions .___. Many of them find it useless to do hijab especially in the right way. Hope they follow the right path.
i just wanted to say, this made me really happy that i am not the only one who have to face such questions. Stay Blessed ^_^