This should make us think...
The author of this article "Observations on Hijab" is unknown.
It is however, thought to be written by a brother.
Funny as it is, there are a number of lessons to be learnt...
It has been my personal observation that some Muslim girls and women do not realise the significance of hijab. Hijab is Arabic for protection and cover. Some people put a lot of effort into their hijab, yet it serves no purpose. I am referring to the pointless hijab that some girls wear.
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!
The second pointless hijab is the dupatta, 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!
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!
We now move on to my favourites - the yo-yo hijabs:
The first yo-yo 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!
The second yo-yo hijab is also referred to as the convertibe 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 "SadaqAllahu Atheem." I'm not sure, but apparently in some cultures that translates to "OK sisters, you may take off your scarves."
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 surprized to see a woman 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 dropped 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 of it was hijab or 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."
And, people should remember that hijab is not just a protection from guys, but from a girls' 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 colour, or did you dye it"?
Well the point is that some people make an effort to wear hijab, but it is futile, because it is not fulfilling its 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.
2007-08-23 06:50:22 · 16 answers · asked by Muslimsister_2001@yahoo.co.uk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-08-23 07:04:33 · update #1
Yeah that is funny. Sad how some Muslim sisters refuse to read the Qur'an and use their own interpretation of hijab to get by like that will save them from the Hell fire. It's also funny how some Muslim sisters will refuse to read Sura 33 verse 59 and verse 55 in regards to how they should dress. I feel sorry for them. Sura 33 verses 55 and 59 refer to all Muslim women not just the Prophet's(PBUH*) wives and the women of the Prophet's(PBUH*) life. I plan on making my daughters wear hijab when they turn 2 years old as well as the Abaya. I wear the hijab and will wear the Abaya and Niqab when I get the money to buy them. I'm kind of nervous about wearing Niqab but I will do so because it is a commandment from ALLAH(SWT). ALLAH(SWT) knows what is best for men and women.
2007-08-23 10:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Salaam Sister,
I read this article on your website too...its great...it also said that it is however, thought to be written by a brother. Funny as it is, I was amazed and there are a number of lessons to be learnt...
I have been taking hijaab since the time a girl is suppose to start taking it. Over a period of time I was distracted by other girls who took hijaab which is not really called a hijaab...and became the same way. Wearing ones with dark bright colors with so much glitter and stuff on it, covering only the head and not the neck, trying to show of earrings etc etc.
I know so many people who want to take it and say they'll start at that certain time but can't. And I know so many who just take it to school but not anywhere else like stores, others houses and parties etc. Also I know so many who when they are about to get married there about to be husband want a wife who does hijaab, and they just start taking it then and after marriage lie that they always did hijaab and then keep on taking it.
But as I learnt more and more now I try my best to take it the way one Muslimah is supposed to. I think what happened to me was a result of my friends because only some used to do hijaab and some who did was not the right way.
As according to the popular saying that 'you are known best by the one who you have as a friend ' so always have good friends as one can choose...
"The best of persons in God's sight is the best amongst his friends; and the best of neighbors near God is the best person in his own neighborhood".
I hope this opens more muslimahs eyes.....
GREAT ARTICLE...=)
2007-08-23 10:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Ash 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thank you for the article on the hijab. Although it is not something that my religion calls for after watching the CNN specials on the past two nights, I can certainly appreciate how it contributes to the focus on religion in some Muslim women and agree that it should not be simply a "fashion accessory"
I have seen similar things at church services in certain more conservative Christian sects so this may not be as foreign as some here would think.
2007-08-23 07:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anne Hatzakis 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think what this has to say is interesting, and makes some good points in regard to modesty and ego. But, I have always wanted someone to explain to me about the women who wear hijab, but have flashy long colored nails. Or tight jeans, or sandals that are full of jewels, or large diamonds on their hands. Yes, not all countries or cultures wear these with hijab, but it just seems some decorate more elsewhere. So isn't it kind of the same thing? Shouldn't the modesty be all over. Don't tight jeans and long brightly colored fingernails attract a certain kind of attention too? I have never understood this, so please help me to appreciate the difference.
2007-08-23 07:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
By bringing all this up, I am assuming you watched this video..if not, it is exactly what yo are saying and it's funny as well. Watch it!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F4jQi0Gjy3M
About your question..LMAO!! Those examples made me laugh pretty hard. Especially how creative these women can be. Hahahaha dinner napkins, the purse, coffee saucer, LOL! That was funny. Some "Muslim" women can be so fake, it's a shame.. HAHAHAHA "Shalom Alaikum, sister" LOL.
Thanks for the reminder, sister. I am not a woman, but I have witnessed some pretty hilarious fake Hijabs as well. Good sense of humor :). I enjoyed reading this.
wuzzle665:
Lol, thanks for sharing. That's funny too (not in an offensive way).
2007-08-23 07:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Omer 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
I do not wear Hijab, being a non-Muslim... but that article really made me laugh!
Unfortunately every culture has something similar... like the Christian girls that go to church camp and pack several bathing suits, lots of shorts and tank-tops... but NOTHING that they can wear to CHURCH or prayer service!
Vanity is something we all fall prey to now and then. It's great when we can laugh at it as well as learn from it.
Thanks for the giggle!
2007-08-23 06:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 1⤋
LOL, that was cute... good point though.
On a serious note though, i do not wear hijab, but i don't make excuses either. Maybe i am just weak in my deen, but i don't feel as comfortable with it as i do without it...
God willing i'll get to that point soon
2007-08-23 06:59:24 · answer #7 · answered by Katrina 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Very good! This reminds me of the little lace doilies we used to have so a Catholic woman could be said to "cover her head" in church. Of course, it was only symbolic, not modesty at all. In fact, they looked very pretty, which was the point, of course.
2007-08-23 06:59:30 · answer #8 · answered by auntb93 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
yes,you are right!! now a days some people are wearing hijab for fastion not for covering their hair!!when we wear hijab it should not be too much designed that makes others to attract towards it.to wear hijab that means only our face should be appeared even our neck should be covered.&also we have to take care of our body it shoulds not be also appeared...specially now a days most of the women are not care of this.
2007-08-23 07:19:23 · answer #9 · answered by Rare girl 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
lol..this is funny yet true. I am no Muslim but I agree with everything this "brother" says. but then again, i cant point fingures at these Muslim girls since there are hypocrates in every religion.
2007-08-23 06:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋