Hijaab is an Attitude, not a Fashion (and it's for Men Too!!)
Wearing the Hijaab isn't just a matter of simply putting a piece of cloth on your head, it is an attitude, a way of thinking and behaving, and accepting yourself for who and what you are. Basically it constitutes an Islamic way of life, it is a statement which indeed should portray a certain attitude.
A woman may indeed wear a long skirt and a scarf, but if she flirts constantly, then she can't be really described as wearing the Hijaab (Indeed clothes should be long, loose and not see through, after which any style of clothing is applicable).
US Christian wears hijab for 40 days
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Jessey Eagan is a Christian and a mother of two, who works as a children's director at Imago Dei Church in Peoria, Illinois. This year during Lent, she decided to wear a hijab. She kept a diary of her experience in a blog called #40DaysOfHijab, which is sparkling a debate both in the Christian and Muslim community.
"I wanted to put myself in someone else's shoes", says Eagan who hopes her practice of solidarity and empathy with the Muslim community will foster interfaith dialogue.
The BBC spoke with Eagan about her experience and her faith.
Filmed and edited by Anna Bressanin
Originally posted on the BBC News Magazine
When I Covered My Head, I Opened My Mind
As a non-Muslim living in Western society, the idea of modesty was not exactly foremost in my mind. Like all other women of my generation and mind-set, I thought such ideas were antiquated and excessive. I felt pity for the poor Muslim woman who had to "wear all that junk," or "walk around in bed - sheets" as I used to call it.
Non-Muslims wearing Hijab
What's your opinion of non-Muslims wearing Hijab publicly? Do you think it's disrespectful to Islam and female Muslims or do you think it's something that you'd encourage? I wonder how you'd go about it. Share your views.
A Priceless Quote from a confident Muslim Woman
Nobel Peace Prize winner 'Tawakkul Karman', when asked about her Hijab by journalists and how it is not proportionate with her level of intellect and education, replied:
'Human being in early times was almost naked, and, as his intellect evolved he started wearing clothes. What I am today and what I’m wearing represents the highest level of thought and civilization that human being has achieved, and is not regressive. It’s the removal of clothes again that is a regression back to the ancient times'.
Hijab - My story
I think I’ve heard it all. People who think that it’s a must and that every female should adhere to it without fail (in a stiff upper lip sort of way).
People who believe that it’s not about what we look on the outside as it is actually undeniably, the inside that counts (Hmm, perhaps). And others still – like me, I must admit, who took a while to articulate an opinion.
A journey towards the Hijaab, here is my story.
HIJAB - Freedom or Opression
HIJAB - Freedom or Oppression
In France, they have banned the burqa, but in a democracy, where everyone has equality, is it right for France to take away the freedom of a Muslim woman. If all women have the right to wear what they want to then why shouldn’t Muslim women?
Centuries ago, most women would be expected to have modesty, worldwide. Although as time goes shamelessness is increasing. Islam is a religion where there is an attempt to maintain the modesty. Today, many Muslim women refuse to wear the hijab as they don’t want to come across as oppressed or unfashionable.
There are many reasons why it is obligatory for a Muslim woman to wear a hijab:
• Modesty –Hijab comes from the Arabic word ‘hajaba’, which means to hide or to conceal
• The hijab is a women’s identity, it is a symbol of her faith
• So people focus on personality and not appearance
• Sunnah - It is said that even the rays of the sun did not see a glimpse of Hazrat Fatima (RA) without a burqa, her modesty is incomparable and all Muslim women should follow her example.
• Wearing the hijab is the command of Allah (SWT)
Many Muslim girls choose to wear the Hijab and they see as their pride, although some Muslim refuse to wear it even though they know these reasons. Why do some Muslim women still choose not to wear the hijab and why do people see women as oppressed due to this symbol of faith?
"Sports Hijab" not just for Muslim women
The next sporty must-have is not just for Muslim women
The ResportOn, a tight-fitting hoodie covering the hair, is the new sports hijab – but it's attracting orders from non-Muslim women and men
Move over, Nigella's burkini – you are so last season. The latest addition to the modest Muslim wardrobe is the ResportOn, a sleek sports hijab designed for female Muslim athletes who like to keep their hair covered while working up a sweat.
The ResportOn, whose tagline is "Be Yourself. Unveil your performance", is the brainchild of Iranian-born French-Canadian designer Elham Seyed Javad.
She came up with the idea after five Muslim girls were banned from competing in tae kwon do tournaments in Montreal because of their hijabs (the headscarves were considered a health and safety risk). Javad, who doesn't wear a headscarf herself, heard about the ban and figured there must be a way to make it easier for hijab-wearing women to participate in sports.
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And This Is Why My Mummys A Hijabi :D
My Mummy Covers From Head To Toe
But Why She Does That, I Did Not Know
She Never Ever Shows Her Hair
What People Think She Does Not Care
Yesterday When She Came To Kiss Me Goodnight
I Asked Her The Reason, She Said With Delight
The Hijab Is What Makes Me Free
Makes Me Feel That I Can Be Me
The Hijab Is My Protector, My Corrector, My Pride
It Embellishes The Feeling That ALLAH Is By My Side
Its A Barrier For Lustful Eyes, It Separates Me From Sin
It Helps Me To Appreciate This Beautiful World I'm In
My Little Princess This World Is Not What It Seems You Shall Learn
With This Perfected Hijab, A Respected Identity You Shall Earn
When People Look At You, A Pure Muslimah They Shall See
A Woman With Self Respect, A Woman Like Me
