Wearing the Jihab in the south in America

[umm_huraiyrah]

Salam Alaikum Sisters!!!!

I just had to write this tid bit. And after hubbys hearing is over, inshallah i'll write a letter to the editor and he prints it. I live in the south in America. A little north of Bush country. I live in a small town of maybe 1,000. I do believe my huband and I are the first Muslims that live in this town. There is one other muslim family that owns and works at the gas station. I struggled with wheather I should wear the Jihab or not. Then I talked to the sister from the mosque we go to. She said it's a test of faith. Then it clicked to me Duh!!!! The jihab brings me closer to Allah by wearing it, I am pleaseing Allah. Yikes!!! I felt really stupid, because I had not thought that before!!!! And with my landlady/best friend judging me because i want to worship and submit myself to Allah and Allah alone!! She hates that i wear the jihab. But I think she's coming around though. She's devout catholic. i just don't believe the way she does. But I don't judge her because that's not my job. She will have to deal with that when we meet our maker. Anyways despite all this I stand strong in wearing the jihab as much as my obligatory and super obligatory prayers. People can stare. I don't care.And the evil eye's look I get. that's nothing Allah knows my intent thats all that matter. And actually i encouraged the other sister at the gas station to start wearing hers again!! Marshallah!!:up: I proudly wear my jihab and smile even with the evl eyes that stare me down. LOL This is making my faith stronger and my relationship with Allah closer!!!:lailah: :ahb: So do not be afraid to wear the Jihab it's a quite liberating expereience!!!! :D

Sister Habiba:hidban: :hidban: :hidban:

[Dante Alighieri]

Good advice for any Muslim woman. Not to insult you or anything, but the head covering is known as the "Hijab." And it is "Masha'allah!" Keep on learning! :up:

[umm_huraiyrah]

Good advice for any Muslim woman. Not to insult you or anything, but the head covering is known as the "Hijab." And it is "Masha'allah!" Keep on learning! :up:
salam alaikum! Duh me i get them confused.:rofl1: :rofl1: :2hammers: :buttkick: :banghead:

Sister Habiba :inlove:

[Nawar]

Oh Mashallah sis Habiba, subhanallah :love:

Inshallah Allah (swt) will continue to give you the strength to wear the Hijab. Subhanallah you are not only getting reward for just wearing the Hijab, but you are getting the reward of every difficulty you face with it too.

If they treat you badly, just remember that your ultimate reward is with Allah (swt), and thats what matters. All those who hurt you will be brought to justice one day :)

[neelu]

Remember you're not a doormat. If someone says nasty things because you're Muslim, show them the middle finger ;)

[Dante Alighieri]

^ I disagree with that actually. Patience even in the face of insults seems better. Not only would it probably end up impressing the person but might even interest him or her in Islam due to such impressive behaviors.

[Nawar]

Very true...

The story of our anbiya (as) and of our Rasool (saw) always have one clear message, sabr, subhanallah :)

[umm_huraiyrah]

^ I disagree with that actually. Patience even in the face of insults seems better. Not only would it probably end up impressing the person but might even interest him or her in Islam due to such impressive behaviors.
Yeah I won't give them the finger... I'll give them the finger's (peace sign). In all actuality The way the sister told me no matter how rude no matter how bad they treat you, you smile look at them and say salam alaikum.:up:

Sister Habiba

PS don't matter what they think.......it matters what Allah thinks when we go before him on our judgement day.

[Arsalan]

Sister your way of thinking and postiveness is an example to us all. I sure wish i had it too. Its a great blessing.

JazakAllah khair.

[tux08902]

Remember you're not a doormat. If someone says nasty things because you're Muslim, show them the middle finger ;)

Or do the Italian thing, you know slide the upper side of your hand under your chin and bring it forward.

Or you could always say f@$& you!

But Mashallah, sis, keep it up

And yes its a test of faith...really works too. My cousin from Pakistan was going to Great Britain last summer and he had a beard, like an Islamic beard, a whole one fist away from his chin, and he shaved it off for his interview for the Visa. Bah, the family was really mad and he got it good...so it shows your level of Imaan.

[neelu]

That reminds me of when I went on holiday to Paris about 10 years ago and my family were concerned that I might be harassed about the way I dress and there were suggestions flying around that maybe I should "adjust" what I wore (ie wear a cap or something instead of a scarf on my head). I ignored the stupid suggestions and went as I was and alhamdullilah during my trip, the Parisians were really friendly- they certainly didn't live up to the racist reputation I'd heard so much about. Me and my sister even walked through the Champs Elysees late at night on our way to our hotel just after a football match and there were literally thousands of Paris Saint Germain fans waving flags, cheering and even rocking cars and buses in the streets, but not one of them caused us any trouble.

I see your point Dana, but I couldn't keep up the smile and sabr routine for very long when I lived in a racist neighbourhood. It just causes upset for me and I refuse to let **** like that cause me to be upset. I'll give you some advice though, ALWAYS confront children if they pass a childish comment or ask questions. If they say something stupid about how you dress and you approach them and sternly ask why they speak to you like that, they have enough sense to become embarrassed and would probably think twice before trying something like that again. Adults are usually too cowardly or ignorant to warrant a polite response, but if you insist on a polite response, then at least say something to them like "you seem a little "lost" (reads "mental"), are you okay?".

[Niqaabi]

:up: mashaAllah at you wearing the hijaab sis :)
Be strong, whatever you do for Allah, Allah will remember in the akhirah.
May Allah bless you with sabr and mercy :)

[~Soul~]

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[umm_huraiyrah]

Sister your way of thinking and postiveness is an example to us all. I sure wish i had it too. Its a great blessing.

JazakAllah khair.
Salam Alaikuum
I look at it as a test of faith. Plus I want to educate these dumb imbreds that what the news reports on Muslims is not accurate!! Pople do have the wrong information on Islam and whats sad is they don't wnt to know. I know of no christian that prays as if it could be thier last. Allah (swt) can take us as quickly as he made us. Just like that. This life we are living is a pion compared to our nxt life time. Yes it does take a lot of courage to wear the Hijab. But theres not many that notice nd if they do most are afraid to ask why do you wear it? And the ones that have asked was very polite to me. Like I said before this has been a liberating experience. And it bings us closer to Allah (SWT). It don't matter what others think, what matters is what Allah (swt) thinks when we meet him for our judgements. I think and this is my own personal opinion that when we wear the hijab and the islamic dress code that it pleases Allah (swt)

Sister Habiba

[umm_huraiyrah]

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Why delete this post? whats wrong with it??

Sister Habiba

[Dante Alighieri]

Salam Alaikuum
I look at it as a test of faith. Plus I want to educate these dumb imbreds that what the news reports on Muslims is not accurate!! Pople do have the wrong information on Islam and whats sad is they don't wnt to know. I know of no christian that prays as if it could be thier last. Allah (swt) can take us as quickly as he made us. Just like that. This life we are living is a pion compared to our nxt life time. Yes it does take a lot of courage to wear the Hijab. But theres not many that notice nd if they do most are afraid to ask why do you wear it? And the ones that have asked was very polite to me. Like I said before this has been a liberating experience. And it bings us closer to Allah (SWT). It don't matter what others think, what matters is what Allah (swt) thinks when we meet him for our judgements. I think and this is my own personal opinion that when we wear the hijab and the islamic dress code that it pleases Allah (swt)

Sister Habiba

Your views on the Hijab are absolutely right. You should continue to express your spiritual Jihad and continue to wear the Hijab and make worship to Allah. However, I wouldn't really say that no Christian prays as if it is their last. Perhaps you haven't see any but several of my friends are very religious Christians and spend a significant portion of their day for very involved prayer each day. Your sense of optimism and your dedication to Allah is an inspiration for any Muslim woman. Keep it up! :up: