tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post6964990768517643101..comments2023-06-25T11:25:37.908-04:00Comments on Inquisitive Muslimah: Dressing ModestlyAalyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02962364965528539568noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-35585679692307224382009-01-07T13:15:00.001-05:002009-01-07T13:15:00.001-05:00Aishah, actually the 'hijab' issue has been on my ...Aishah, actually the 'hijab' issue has been on my mind for a while now - after my blog I some how came across yours :)<BR/><BR/>It always facinates me - these 'hijab' issues are so common everywhere - take careAalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962364965528539568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-48198333031934340212009-01-07T13:14:00.001-05:002009-01-07T13:14:00.001-05:00"I wear my covering for me. In ways that strengthe..."I wear my covering for me. In ways that strengthen me and helps me in challenging situations. "<BR/><BR/>That is so nice to hear...truly I admire those who are able to be strong in faith - I hope I can be one of those one day!<BR/><BR/>Just as an aside...I saw a program on saturday where they were interviewing a muslim woman about how she had started a montosori school... I just sat there and waited when the topic of hijab would come up ...and sure enough a bit into the interview the man asked 'so has hijab been a hinderance to you?" Well the woman answered that she had taken up the hijab 4 yrs ago and had not affected her badly in any way. This was nice to hear...but I just was amazed that of course that topic about covering came up. At least they did talk more about the actually school and what her struggles and strenghts were..or else I would have been a bit 'steamed'Aalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962364965528539568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-6526235459541046222009-01-07T13:14:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:14:00.000-05:00Wow you have memorized vocals of another language!...Wow you have memorized vocals of another language!<BR/>That is amazing!<BR/>I accepted Islam on what was almost my death bed. Right before I had gotten so sick that I could not go about daily activities,I had come across the Quran. I read it everyday and slept with my hand on it.<BR/>I knew it spoke the truth.<BR/>Really,I wore a covering more beore I converted than I do now.Anyway, back to what I wanted to say.<BR/>I wear a covering when I think I will be in a challening situation. For example, this past summer I met some one I liked bunches. When ever I would go around him I had my covering close by me if not wearing it. It kept me really focused.<BR/>I do think,in a way, the scarf has come to symbolize Islam in the same way as the moon and star.When I wear a long scarf tied on to my out fit in some way,to me, it is a reminder that I am Muslim. Matter of fact I keep a long scarf hanging on my mirror in my car. lol. I might never know when I might need a scarf.<BR/>When I accepted, I met my first flesh and bone muslim friend because she wore hajib.I had been seeing er and another lady in coverings, but would always be just missing them. Finally, I had a oppertunity to speek to her. I was a tad nervous. I thought "Do I put a cover on too?" She was getting in her car to go and I did not want to miss another time meeting another Muslim so I did not worry about my cover.She was and is a nice lady. I am glad I did not hesitate(at least for long).<BR/>So,in some places,if you wear a covering you should expect to be the only Muslim person many people meet knowing you are Muslim.<BR/>At first, I did not think that I had enough knowedge to wear the hajib. And if I wore it people would ask me questions I would be unsure of the answers.<BR/>Now, I want a chance to talk to people before they have a prejudged idea of me and Islam.<BR/>I wear my covering for me. In ways that streagthen me and helps me in challenging situations.<BR/>I was talking to a brother and he was saying that a full covering(burka) should not be allowed, but I thought about the many times I wished I could be in full cover and knew that many woman would never give up thier right to wear the full cover.<BR/>When I want to wear a full cover best I get here is a baseball cap,hoodie and sunglasses. That is so ugly compared to my full cover I created .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-79110798580948545962009-01-07T13:13:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:13:00.000-05:00"People do focus on this issue FAR to much when we..."People do focus on this issue FAR to much when we should be focusing on things like prayer or zakat"<BR/>Exactly - that is my point, why is that small piece of fabric going to determine what type of Muslim I am??<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reply!Aalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962364965528539568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-67088179530841963782009-01-07T13:12:00.002-05:002009-01-07T13:12:00.002-05:00I agree you should def. take your time and learn W...I agree you should def. take your time and learn WHY you do something- rather than just do it- I personally wear hijab- but at first I was like "Ok I'm muslim- but that scarf- huh uhh- no way" I didn't think it was necissary at all- but I made du'a and asked Allah(swt) what I should do and I came to the conclusion that I did infact need to wear it. But I will also say don't do anything you aren't ready to do- I tried to go from tank tops & low rise jeans to full out hijab- and it was a complete overload for me- way more than I could take- too much of a change. But about hijab- even if I wasn't completely sure it was an absolute thing- I still think it would be better to be safe than sorry- ya know? I've read some different things about how at that time women did wear something on their head and that that ayat was telling them to take their garmet (that they already had on) and rap it over their bossoms.. But I really don't have any source for this at the moment- if I find it I'll let you know insha'Allah. But yeah although I do think this is an importaint issue- the clothes you wear won't get you into Jannah- People do focus on this issue FAR to much when we should be focusing on things like prayer or zakatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-39561971348744398072009-01-07T13:12:00.001-05:002009-01-07T13:12:00.001-05:00My prayers are coming along well...still have to l...My prayers are coming along well...still have to learn more verses from Quran but I want to be able to know what I am reciting... so I'm holding off until I memorize the entire translation of the Salah ( have the arabic part memorized but I need to know what all of it means) Thanks for reading my long blog - I think its important for women to have good knowledge in all matters. I mean just because everybody is doing something does not mean that I have to do it as well...I need to have proof and a good backing before I do anything. I mean coming from a Catholic background I got sick of the 'just believe, we all believe so you must also believe attitude' Nah uh...no more of that ! And with Islam I have always so far gotten my answers even if I don't always agree with it I at least get an explanation of why and how something is done.<BR/>Take care allAalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962364965528539568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232363564912219130.post-45204822468828336372009-01-07T13:12:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:12:00.000-05:00Well said! I understand what you are saying. Btw, ...Well said! I understand what you are saying. Btw, how are your prayers? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com