Styles of Hijabs and the fight to wear them (tradition, bless)

[AminahsHijabs]

I live in the US right now, but have spent time several months living in Kuwait with my husband’s family.



After converting to Islam in 1995, I had trouble wearing hijabs, because they would slip down and show the front of my hair. So during my search I found a two piece hajab, one that pulls your hair back tight and a second part that covers the rest of your hair.

A Short story about:

My fight to wear a hijab after becoming Muslim:

I didn't wear a hijab when I first became Muslim, because I didn't feel comfortable. In fact I was told by my boss at the time if I came in with a hijab on she would fire me. After chatting on the internet I was told that if she fired me, that he would help me sue them.



The next day, I went to work with a hijab on and was told I was fired by the store Manager, the Asst. Manager was standing there and before the Store Manager could say another word she said "Don't worry you aren't fire." I guess the Asst Store Manager knew what would have happen if I was fired. After that day they didn't say another word about me wearing a hijab, also I have worn a hijab since that day.



Please let me know if you are wearing a hijab.



If you are wearing a hijab, not why?



If so what kind is your favorite?

[almifkhar]

me i wear hijab and niqab (90%of the time niqab). there are many reasons why i don the hijab and niqab. the first reason above all is that god asked for us to dress modestly and lets face it wearing the hijab and also with the niqab is the ultamte in modesty. i feel more free and i don't have to deal with cat calls which is nice, however i have ran into much racism while wearing these things. i don't have a favorate, but i did find that if you wear somthing underneth the hijab, it wont slip, and if you use the niqab, they really wont slip.

[shipwreck72]

I live in Pakistan and we pakistani women wear "Chadar"(its an extra covering )other than the dress shalwar and kamez.Normally we wear Chadar by not hiding our faces but in some areas or in some situations the women hide their faces also with the help of same Chadar.Our traditional(indo-pak)Chadar usually covers all the body (from head to knees) and I think it very comfortable to use.In western countries usually the new muslims(women) wear what they see in Arabic countries.I have seen some of them wear hijab with tight pants which is not a proper way of covering yourself.One has to wear a loose dress also, with hijab.Anyway its the responsibility of the Muslim Community there to tell the new muslim women about the right way to cover themselves.But personally Amina I think in Islam there is no place for extremism.Islam always takes the middle way.So if you are dressed up properly and wears a headcovering then dont think about the minor things like "slipping down of hijab" or "exposure of hair" etc..You must also take care of your heart,soul and thoughts.There is also a kind of hijab "Hijab of Eyes" in which one must have shame in his/her eyes(meaning heart,soul and thoughts)!
May Allah bless you!

Originally Posted by AminahsHijabs

I live in the US right now, but have spent time several months living in Kuwait with my husband’s family.



After converting to Islam in 1995, I had trouble wearing hijabs, because they would slip down and show the front of my hair. So during my search I found a two piece hajab, one that pulls your hair back tight and a second part that covers the rest of your hair.

A Short story about:

My fight to wear a hijab after becoming Muslim:

I didn't wear a hijab when I first became Muslim, because I didn't feel comfortable. In fact I was told by my boss at the time if I came in with a hijab on she would fire me. After chatting on the internet I was told that if she fired me, that he would help me sue them.



The next day, I went to work with a hijab on and was told I was fired by the store Manager, the Asst. Manager was standing there and before the Store Manager could say another word she said "Don't worry you aren't fire." I guess the Asst Store Manager knew what would have happen if I was fired. After that day they didn't say another word about me wearing a hijab, also I have worn a hijab since that day.



Please let me know if you are wearing a hijab.



If you are wearing a hijab, not why?



If so what kind is your favorite?

[Radiant_Light]

hijab translated means "covering" and not head scarf.

[thuban]

salaam
the following is an article from the modern religion website, which i remember reading and have been dying to post it (paste it), it seems quite appropriate now,

to all the sisters enjoy

OBSERVATIONS ON HIJAB

It has been my personal observation that some Muslim girls and women do not realize the significance of hijab. Hijab is arabic for protection and cover. Some people put a lot effort into their hijab, yet it serves no purpose. I am referring to the pointless hijab that some girls wear.
The first pointless hijab is referred to as the headband hijab. It is a band of fabric approximately 4 inches wide. It covers the back of the head and allows all the hair to be exposed. It doesn't serve much in terms of modesty, but at least it comes in handy in case of an unexpected tennis match.
The second pointless hijab is the dupetta, also known as the Saran wrap hijab. It covers all the hair, but it is totally transparent. Again it doesn't serve much in terms of modesty, but it keeps the hair nice and fresh.
The third type of hijab is known as the Mickey Mouse Hijab. It is when a girl wears a black scarf and tucks it behind her ear, so that her ears stick out.
We now move to my favorites:
The yo-yo hijabs. The first yo-yo hijab, also known as the Benazir Bhutto hijab, is the scarf that keeps falling down and needs to be constantly pulled back up....up, down, up, down, just like a yo-yo.
The second yo-yo hijab is also referred to as the convertible hijab. This type of hijab is predominant at any type of social event, i.e. an Aqeeqah, Bismillah party, Ameen party, wedding, etc. This is when an Imam or Qari comes up to the microphone and starts to recite Qur'an. At this point, all the convertible hijabs come up...until he says "Sadaqallahul atheem". I'm not sure, but apparently in some cultures that translates to "ok sisters, you may now take off your scarves".
I'm sure this may seem odd, but what's even funnier is when people do not anticipate the recitation of Qur'an at a social event, and are forced to be creative and use accessories such as a purse to cover one's hair. I was surprised to see a women hold her purse over her head as "hijab"..as if the multitudes of men surrounding her are not a good enough reason to wear hijab, but some guy reciting du'a compels her to hold a purse over her head. Her friends were more creative...one friend used her dinner napkin.

I was also laughing when I saw the communal hijab -- two or more girls draped under one dinner napkin during the recitation of Qur'an. Her other friend was still more creative. She used her coffee saucer on the back of her head. I wasn't sure if it was hijab or a Yamaka. I didn't know if she was a Muslim or a Jew. I felt like going up to her and saying "Shalom alaikum, sister".
And, people should remember that hijab is not just a protection from guys, but from a girl's nafs (ego) as well. It should prevent girls from having to spend hours in front of the mirror doing her hair. But, unfortunately, you see girls in front of the mirror for hours doing their hijab as they would do their hair, with all sorts of elaborate braids and the like. I wanted to go up to a sister and say "Is your hijab naturally curly?" I also felt compelled to go up to another girl and say "pardon me, but is your hijab naturally that color, or did you dye it?".
Well, the point to remember is that some people make an effort to wear hijab, but it is futile, because it is not fulfilling it's purpose. It's like using an umbrella with holes in it. Hijab is used for protection from guys as well as from the girl herself, and should not be used as an accessory or for beautifying one's self. Anyway, that's it. If anyone disagrees with me or is offended, then you are disagreeing with the teachings of Allah subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

[ALI JAAN]

i think some muslims are taking the issue of hijaab to extremes

[Laila]

I am a practising muslim and I don't wear a head scarf, and neither is it a necessity of the religion.

[Laila]

Originally Posted by Radiant_Light

hijab translated means "covering" and not head scarf.

finally!

[TashaN]

Originally Posted by Laila

I am a practising muslim and I don't wear a head scarf, and neither is it a necessity of the religion.

Well, that's your personal belief only aside from the belief of the majority Muslims.

[TashaN]

Originally Posted by Radiant_Light

hijab translated means "covering" and not head scarf.

You are right, hijab is not just a head scarf but also covering the body as well with a proper clothes.