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Styles of Hijabs and the fight to wear them

Do you wear a hijab?

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AminahsHijabs

New Member
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:
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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?



 
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almifkhar

Active Member
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.
 
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shipwreck72

New Member
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!
AminahsHijabs said:
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?



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thuban

thuban

Member
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
[SIZE=+2]: hamster : [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]OBSERVATIONS ON HIJAB[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]We now move to my favorites:[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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".[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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".[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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?".[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE][SIZE=-1][/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]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.[/SIZE]
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Laila

Laila

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

TashaN

Veteran Member
Premium Member
Laila said:
I am a practising muslim and I don't wear a head scarf, and neither is it a necessity of the religion.
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Well, that's your personal belief only aside from the belief of the majority Muslims.
 
TashaN

TashaN

Veteran Member
Premium Member
Radiant_Light said:
hijab translated means "covering" and not head scarf.
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You are right, hijab is not just a head scarf but also covering the body as well with a proper clothes. :)
 
Laila

Laila

Active Member
The Truth said:
Well, that's your personal belief only aside from the belief of the majority Muslims.
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No, this is not my personal opinion this is the truth. So what if the majority of muslims think the contrary? Just because the majority think something is correct it doesn't make it correct.
 
TashaN

TashaN

Veteran Member
Premium Member
Laila said:
No, this is not my personal opinion this is the truth. So what if the majority of muslims think the contrary? Just because the majority think something is correct it doesn't make it correct.
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Yep, the majority are wrong and the minority (Laila) is right. No question about that.
:rolleyes:

Amazing how people can go so far in their imaginations.
 
Laila

Laila

Active Member
The Truth said:
Yep, the majority are wrong and the minority (Laila) is right. No question about that.
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Yep, you said it - too right!
You cannot claim any credible Islamic scriptural basis for the archaic Byzantine and Persian inspired dress modes.
 
TashaN

TashaN

Veteran Member
Premium Member
Laila said:
Yep, you said it - too right!
You cannot claim any credible Islamic scriptural basis for the archaic Byzantine and Persian inspired dress modes.
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You are bluffing.
 
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Sahar

Well-Known Member
Laila said:
No, this is not my personal opinion this is the truth. So what if the majority of muslims think the contrary? Just because the majority think something is correct it doesn't make it correct.
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Just because you think something is wrong it doesn't make it wrong!
Aaaaaaaaah! I think the issue of hijab is being discussed more than wat it deserves and in a very exaggerated way, there are more important things than the head scarf issue!

This reminded me with that controversy which was started by the Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosny in the last few days; he made anti-veil comments in which he said wearing of Islamic veils was a "regressive" trend.
"women with their beautiful hair are like flowers and should not be covered up",
"There was an age when our mothers went to university and worked without the veil. It is in that spirit that we grew up. So why this regression?" he said.
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Farouk Hosny
(P.S. Farouk Hosny still holds the same position since 1987 i.e. before i was born!)

And i was wondering why Egypt is a thrid world country, but i guess i found the answer in these silly remarks that have no benefit except keeping the public's mind busy with such silly issues instead of finding solutions for poverty, corruption, unemployment ....etc and obviously our minister of culture didn't find any problem made him suffer insomnia other than the increasing numbers of veiled women; Egypt is free of problems except the veil problem....this is really interesting!!!
I am wondering; doesn't the word "priorities" mean anything to us?!


 
Yasin

Yasin

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

Sister i respect your views, but if we read The Holy Quran there is a direct command to women, after Allah The Most High addresses men.

And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.
(Surah Nur 24:31)

But then again if you choose not to wear it it is your right, we all have to answer to Allah:

Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.
(Surah Bakarah 2:256)

Kind Regards,
Your Brother in Islam, Yasin.
 
jamaesi

jamaesi

To Save A Lamb
This rudeness is making me ashamed to call this my DIR.

If you think someone might not be following Islam correctly (and I doubt any human knows what G-d thinks) then polite and compassionate and gentle suggestions are in order. If you can't manage to be nice to your fellow brothers and sisters in the Ummah then just say "peace" and be on your way.
 
neves

neves

Active Member
Khalila said:
This rudeness is making me ashamed to call this my DIR.

If you think someone might not be following Islam correctly (and I doubt any human knows what G-d thinks) then polite and compassionate and gentle suggestions are in order. If you can't manage to be nice to your fellow brothers and sisters in the Ummah then just say "peace" and be on your way.
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Good advice... hardened hearts doesn’t absorb much...
 
ayani

ayani

member
sometimes i wear hijab (as in scarf), sometimes not. depends on how i'm feeling and where i'm traveling to. but i always wear hijab as in modest dress, jeans or long skirt, long sleeves. i agree with laila, that hijab as in headscarf specifically is not spelled out in the Quran. modest dress and modest intentions / behavior, however, is clearly commanded.
 
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