Hijab for the first time
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In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ | Peace be with you السلام عليكم
I thought I'd answer Madiha's (aka. The Diva) questions about wearing a hijab for the first time in a blog post rather than a comment, as it may inspire non-hijabis and get to a bigger audience.
So, here goes!
1- When you began to wear hijab, what did it feel like? What did *you* feel like?
When I first put on the hijab, like the first day, it was Eid Al-Adha 2008 and I was hanging out with other hijabi sisters so I didn't feel that self-conscious as others were doing it too. I felt happy, modest and pious.
2- How old were you?
I think I had just turned 17-years-old.
3- What did you wear for starters? What did you like about it? What did you not like about it?
I wore a navy-blue satin hijab - Turkish style. There is a huge Turkish community in my town so I have had a lot of influence from Turkish people in my Islamic journey.
What I liked about that particular hijab was that it was my first step to obeying the commandment of Allah (SWT) regarding a Muslim woman's modesty. I also liked that it matched the little navy blue flowers on my dress - I have some awesome colour-matching skillzzzz!
What I did not like was that it made my held feel big and the hijab was really stiff and thick satin, so it was a bit uncomfortable and "noisy".
4- What was your experience when you first went outside or to school in it?
I wasn't wearing a hijab at my school since I was attending a private Catholic school where the uniform code is very strict - white blouse, navy-blue tie with red stripes for seniors, knee-length pleated plaid (blue, white and red) skirt, long white socks with a navy-blue stripe and leather shoes. Oh, I can't forget the blue bowler's hat and the matching navy-blue backpack!
*Slaps self* Get back on topic, Kim! Anyway... The experience was cool and I got a lot of encouragement since it was Eid Al-Adha that day and I was surrounded by Muslims.
5- Why did you decide to wear hijab?
For two reasons. 1) Mainly because I want to follow Allah's orders and 2) Because I'm a white girl and nobody would think I'm a Muslim, so I also did it for religious identity... So that people would look at me and see a Muslimah, not some other typical white Australian girl.
Nobody would guess that I was a Muslim if it weren't for my hijab, and I don't want to be identified as a non-Muslim. I want the entire world to see that I'm a Muslim and proud to display it on my head.
6- Did it make you feel self confident or self conscious?
Well, it usually makes me feel self-confident but I also get a bit self-conscious sometimes when people stare at me. It's annoying. Makes me want to poke people's eyes out but I refrain from doing so, since that'd make an even worse image of Muslims.
7- Did you ever feel less pretty in hijab? If so, why?
Hijab isn't meant to make you pretty, so I do feel less pretty... I think I look better with my hair out but that's for family, women and husband only! Just a personal jihad, I guess.
By: The Australian
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Peace & respect ★
I thought I'd answer Madiha's (aka. The Diva) questions about wearing a hijab for the first time in a blog post rather than a comment, as it may inspire non-hijabis and get to a bigger audience.
So, here goes!
1- When you began to wear hijab, what did it feel like? What did *you* feel like?
When I first put on the hijab, like the first day, it was Eid Al-Adha 2008 and I was hanging out with other hijabi sisters so I didn't feel that self-conscious as others were doing it too. I felt happy, modest and pious.
2- How old were you?
I think I had just turned 17-years-old.
3- What did you wear for starters? What did you like about it? What did you not like about it?
I wore a navy-blue satin hijab - Turkish style. There is a huge Turkish community in my town so I have had a lot of influence from Turkish people in my Islamic journey.
What I liked about that particular hijab was that it was my first step to obeying the commandment of Allah (SWT) regarding a Muslim woman's modesty. I also liked that it matched the little navy blue flowers on my dress - I have some awesome colour-matching skillzzzz!
What I did not like was that it made my held feel big and the hijab was really stiff and thick satin, so it was a bit uncomfortable and "noisy".
4- What was your experience when you first went outside or to school in it?
I wasn't wearing a hijab at my school since I was attending a private Catholic school where the uniform code is very strict - white blouse, navy-blue tie with red stripes for seniors, knee-length pleated plaid (blue, white and red) skirt, long white socks with a navy-blue stripe and leather shoes. Oh, I can't forget the blue bowler's hat and the matching navy-blue backpack!
*Slaps self* Get back on topic, Kim! Anyway... The experience was cool and I got a lot of encouragement since it was Eid Al-Adha that day and I was surrounded by Muslims.
5- Why did you decide to wear hijab?
For two reasons. 1) Mainly because I want to follow Allah's orders and 2) Because I'm a white girl and nobody would think I'm a Muslim, so I also did it for religious identity... So that people would look at me and see a Muslimah, not some other typical white Australian girl.
Nobody would guess that I was a Muslim if it weren't for my hijab, and I don't want to be identified as a non-Muslim. I want the entire world to see that I'm a Muslim and proud to display it on my head.
6- Did it make you feel self confident or self conscious?
Well, it usually makes me feel self-confident but I also get a bit self-conscious sometimes when people stare at me. It's annoying. Makes me want to poke people's eyes out but I refrain from doing so, since that'd make an even worse image of Muslims.
7- Did you ever feel less pretty in hijab? If so, why?
Hijab isn't meant to make you pretty, so I do feel less pretty... I think I look better with my hair out but that's for family, women and husband only! Just a personal jihad, I guess.
By: The Australian
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Peace & respect ★
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