A beautiful piece subhanallah, it’s definitely opened my eyes a bit further and maybe it’s provided me with a push to think of things more deeper. Sometimes I find it difficult to wear the hijab when I know I would like prettier without it but, like you mentioned, I remind myself that’s the whole purpose of it! Thank you for your reminder 🫶🏽
Jazakallahu khairan, it makes me so happy that you enjoyed the blog as much as I did writing it🫶🏾💕 I honestly believe one of the things that would way heavily on a Muslim woman's scale is the hijab because it demands we fight ourselves (nafs), family, and society. So, keep trying, keep doing your best, and talk to sisters who would uplift you (my chat is always available). Allah sees it all, and will reward you for doing the hard thing when others couldn't.🫂
such a beautiful post subhanAllah. it so accurately encapsulates everything i’ve also ever felt towards the hijab ever since i started wearing it - having to come to terms with the fact that the hijab’s main purpose is to veil your beauty was such a hard step but it taught me the wisdom behind what Allah SWT commands us and showed me that modesty can be beautiful too. i feel like a very big thing is social media since there are many more “hijabi influencers” nowadays and in my experience i was subconsciously comparing my hijab to theirs, causing me to feel insecure and “not pretty enough”. but in doing that i realised that hijab was starting to become more of an aesthetic and more “performative” for other people when that wasn’t what had been taught at all; hijab should be for Allah SWT. over the years i have grown to love wearing the hijab alhumdulilah as i have finally learnt that it doesn’t take away from my beauty but only adds to it, it has now become such an integral part of my identity for me. may Allah SWT allow us all to honour the hijab and make it easier for us all, ameen. 🤍 thank you for such a beautiful and relatable post.
I love your comment❤️🫶🏾 you are so right about the 'hijabi influencers' and how, regardless of their intention, they might be adding to the insecurity and issues with vanity that hijabis would feel. I think also, many of them have made the hijabi seem like an accessory rather than a framework for becoming closer to Allah. However, we are all on our journeys, and I pray He guides us and solidify the path towards Him for us.
P.s. with all that said, we can still agree that hijabi fashion is the best aesthetic in the world💅🏾
This is a beautiful post. May Allah increase your love for hijab and bring you closer to Him with gentleness and ease 🤍 Jazaki Allah khairan for posting exactly what’s on so many of our minds and in so many of our hearts.
Barakallahu feeki. This is a beautiful piece Subhanallah. Possibly the best piece I’ve read on this app honestly. I find it deeply relatable and inspiring. I was literally having a debate in my head about my appearance/outfit as my graduation is a couple months away and this? I’m gonna come back and read it again to help strengthen my mind and confidence. May Allah increase you in beneficial knowledge and may He truly bless abundantly🩷 Thank you so much. JazakhAllah khair🌸
'Possibly the best piece I’ve read on this app.' Omg!!!! Halima💕 I truly love that you love the post. Thank you so much, namesake😉 Ameen ya rabbi... may we all be rewarded for our efforts for His pleasure. Also, feel free to chat with me if you ever need someone to talk to. It's amazing how much comfort talking to a sister can bring.
This is so beautiful Subhanallah. Something I and so many I know have experienced, the atampa under the abaya, feeling invisible and all. You articulated it all so well. Barakallahu feeki 💕
thank you so much. Wa feeki. Indeed it is a journey to hold the complete and complex truth of the Hijab and how it shapes our lives. My sister said something that stuck with me which i'll share with you as well:
" i think all hijabis have to come to terms with it (hijab) to properly honour Allah's commandment as he intended it... because it is much more than that (a scarf), you sacrifice everyday to be a hijabi... but to review life and say i, as a woman, forfeited vanity for no one but Allah's sake is rewarding. and that is the strength that keeps me going". May Allah reward us for trying our best in all the ways we struggle for His and only His pleasure.
Um... hey. I'm not Muslim but this post even from the first paragraphs touched me in inexplicable ways. I've been thinking about... well, Christian veiling. I'm not sure when I should start. I'm worried about how people would react. I'm worried that Muslims would be upset. But this post was a subtle "hey, I see you" so thank you
Oh my... your comment is a unexpected gift, truly. as sisters from similar faiths it does make sense how some of our challenges in practicing our faith will also intersect. Thank you for reading my post. Thank you for sharing your comment. I am honored that you felt seen- and I pray your journey leads you to God's absolute love💕
It resonates with me so much. These days I keep wondering how I am trying hard to make my Hijab more beautiful. Living in Northern Nigeria where beauty is also a very big part of the culture does not help me but it is assuring reading this as I know I am not alone. May Allah make it easier for us to uphold proper hijab (Ameen)
Thanks you💕🫰🏾 sis, i am from northern Nigeria as well. i grew up watching my mom dress up like she had a wedding to go to every day even when she is just doing house chores. so believe me i know the struggle of covering up when the culture is all about looking 💯day in and day out.
something that comforts me is that the more effort i put into practicing the hijab in a culture that is complete opposed to it, the more i gain Allah's pleasure (and reward). and that makes me so happy and strengthens my commitment. May Allah make it easier for us all, ameen.
I'm particularly relieved that you didn't center the piece on the basics if hijab(as there are lots of articles on that). Rather, you shared your lived experience with us and still made your point.
Just like your sisters, I would have gushed at how beautiful you and your outfit was. This has made me realise that wearing the hijab has re-invented my idea of beauty without even realising it.
The hijab is so simple yet is surrounded by so many complexities.
Thank you for sharing once again.
May Allah allow us to adhere to the hijab as he pleases and eases it for us.
Jazakallahhu khairan. yeah, i'm fed up on having to reintroduce the basics of our lives again and again, whenever we want to talk about our realties. so, i try to limit it even in my personal life. i would rather people be curious and ask questions rather than having to give an introduction every time i want to talk hijab or something relating to my deen or culture.
thank you so much. i would have definitely appreciated the compliment. i think we don't compliment/appreciate hijabis enough unless they beautify themselves in conventional ways- something even i would like to be better at in sha Allah.
It’s so refreshing to see something written from this angle, both recognising our human weaknesses, desires and insecurities, but making a conscious decision to stick to Islamic principles and truth regardless.
Honestly stellar writing sis, may Allah always make us proud in His obedience and committed to proper hijab despite the struggles 🫶🏾
wa iyyaki and ameen thumma ameen💕🫰🏾🫶🏽even though Allah settled my heart that same night, I couldn't let go of wanting to document the feeling because writing has always helped me processed my thoughts and feelings. so, i'm over the moon that this honest piece that i wrote to help myself also seems to be resonating with so many other sisters.
A beautiful piece subhanallah, it’s definitely opened my eyes a bit further and maybe it’s provided me with a push to think of things more deeper. Sometimes I find it difficult to wear the hijab when I know I would like prettier without it but, like you mentioned, I remind myself that’s the whole purpose of it! Thank you for your reminder 🫶🏽
Jazakallahu khairan, it makes me so happy that you enjoyed the blog as much as I did writing it🫶🏾💕 I honestly believe one of the things that would way heavily on a Muslim woman's scale is the hijab because it demands we fight ourselves (nafs), family, and society. So, keep trying, keep doing your best, and talk to sisters who would uplift you (my chat is always available). Allah sees it all, and will reward you for doing the hard thing when others couldn't.🫂
such a beautiful post subhanAllah. it so accurately encapsulates everything i’ve also ever felt towards the hijab ever since i started wearing it - having to come to terms with the fact that the hijab’s main purpose is to veil your beauty was such a hard step but it taught me the wisdom behind what Allah SWT commands us and showed me that modesty can be beautiful too. i feel like a very big thing is social media since there are many more “hijabi influencers” nowadays and in my experience i was subconsciously comparing my hijab to theirs, causing me to feel insecure and “not pretty enough”. but in doing that i realised that hijab was starting to become more of an aesthetic and more “performative” for other people when that wasn’t what had been taught at all; hijab should be for Allah SWT. over the years i have grown to love wearing the hijab alhumdulilah as i have finally learnt that it doesn’t take away from my beauty but only adds to it, it has now become such an integral part of my identity for me. may Allah SWT allow us all to honour the hijab and make it easier for us all, ameen. 🤍 thank you for such a beautiful and relatable post.
I love your comment❤️🫶🏾 you are so right about the 'hijabi influencers' and how, regardless of their intention, they might be adding to the insecurity and issues with vanity that hijabis would feel. I think also, many of them have made the hijabi seem like an accessory rather than a framework for becoming closer to Allah. However, we are all on our journeys, and I pray He guides us and solidify the path towards Him for us.
P.s. with all that said, we can still agree that hijabi fashion is the best aesthetic in the world💅🏾
I love this beautiful piece❤️
Thank you💕🫰🏾
a beautiful piece <33
thank you so much, i appreciate you reading it💕
This is a beautiful post. May Allah increase your love for hijab and bring you closer to Him with gentleness and ease 🤍 Jazaki Allah khairan for posting exactly what’s on so many of our minds and in so many of our hearts.
Ameen ya rabbi- may He increase our love for hijab and make it weigh heavily on our scales.
Barakallahu feeki. This is a beautiful piece Subhanallah. Possibly the best piece I’ve read on this app honestly. I find it deeply relatable and inspiring. I was literally having a debate in my head about my appearance/outfit as my graduation is a couple months away and this? I’m gonna come back and read it again to help strengthen my mind and confidence. May Allah increase you in beneficial knowledge and may He truly bless abundantly🩷 Thank you so much. JazakhAllah khair🌸
'Possibly the best piece I’ve read on this app.' Omg!!!! Halima💕 I truly love that you love the post. Thank you so much, namesake😉 Ameen ya rabbi... may we all be rewarded for our efforts for His pleasure. Also, feel free to chat with me if you ever need someone to talk to. It's amazing how much comfort talking to a sister can bring.
i tried to wear it too,i truly admire u for wearing it because i know how hard it is. <3
and i admire you for trying. i hope it becomes easier and easier for us all to wear and act accordingly💕🫶🏾
This is so beautiful Subhanallah. Something I and so many I know have experienced, the atampa under the abaya, feeling invisible and all. You articulated it all so well. Barakallahu feeki 💕
thank you so much. Wa feeki. Indeed it is a journey to hold the complete and complex truth of the Hijab and how it shapes our lives. My sister said something that stuck with me which i'll share with you as well:
" i think all hijabis have to come to terms with it (hijab) to properly honour Allah's commandment as he intended it... because it is much more than that (a scarf), you sacrifice everyday to be a hijabi... but to review life and say i, as a woman, forfeited vanity for no one but Allah's sake is rewarding. and that is the strength that keeps me going". May Allah reward us for trying our best in all the ways we struggle for His and only His pleasure.
That is so true, ‘for no one but Allah’s sake’. We should always remember the magnitude of ‘ajr we are getting.
Ameen ameen, may He ease all your affairs too. Jazakillahu khair 🤍
Ameen ya Allah. Wa iyyaki❤️
I loved this ❤️ Thank you for putting into such beautiful words a universal hijabi experience 🥹
Thank you💕 we are in this together
Um... hey. I'm not Muslim but this post even from the first paragraphs touched me in inexplicable ways. I've been thinking about... well, Christian veiling. I'm not sure when I should start. I'm worried about how people would react. I'm worried that Muslims would be upset. But this post was a subtle "hey, I see you" so thank you
Oh my... your comment is a unexpected gift, truly. as sisters from similar faiths it does make sense how some of our challenges in practicing our faith will also intersect. Thank you for reading my post. Thank you for sharing your comment. I am honored that you felt seen- and I pray your journey leads you to God's absolute love💕
AlhamduliLah. Thank you so muchh💕
Jazakallahu Khairan 🫶🩷
this most recent eid, i experienced this exactly and your post perfectly encapsulates this experience
thank you💕 i am glad this essay gives words to something we all struggle/struggled with
Lovely post Halima.
It resonates with me so much. These days I keep wondering how I am trying hard to make my Hijab more beautiful. Living in Northern Nigeria where beauty is also a very big part of the culture does not help me but it is assuring reading this as I know I am not alone. May Allah make it easier for us to uphold proper hijab (Ameen)
Thanks you💕🫰🏾 sis, i am from northern Nigeria as well. i grew up watching my mom dress up like she had a wedding to go to every day even when she is just doing house chores. so believe me i know the struggle of covering up when the culture is all about looking 💯day in and day out.
something that comforts me is that the more effort i put into practicing the hijab in a culture that is complete opposed to it, the more i gain Allah's pleasure (and reward). and that makes me so happy and strengthens my commitment. May Allah make it easier for us all, ameen.
Ameen ❤️
Beautiful piece, Allahümme barik.
I'm particularly relieved that you didn't center the piece on the basics if hijab(as there are lots of articles on that). Rather, you shared your lived experience with us and still made your point.
Just like your sisters, I would have gushed at how beautiful you and your outfit was. This has made me realise that wearing the hijab has re-invented my idea of beauty without even realising it.
The hijab is so simple yet is surrounded by so many complexities.
Thank you for sharing once again.
May Allah allow us to adhere to the hijab as he pleases and eases it for us.
Jazakallahhu khairan. yeah, i'm fed up on having to reintroduce the basics of our lives again and again, whenever we want to talk about our realties. so, i try to limit it even in my personal life. i would rather people be curious and ask questions rather than having to give an introduction every time i want to talk hijab or something relating to my deen or culture.
thank you so much. i would have definitely appreciated the compliment. i think we don't compliment/appreciate hijabis enough unless they beautify themselves in conventional ways- something even i would like to be better at in sha Allah.
Jazaaki Allahu khairan for such an honest piece!
It’s so refreshing to see something written from this angle, both recognising our human weaknesses, desires and insecurities, but making a conscious decision to stick to Islamic principles and truth regardless.
Honestly stellar writing sis, may Allah always make us proud in His obedience and committed to proper hijab despite the struggles 🫶🏾
wa iyyaki and ameen thumma ameen💕🫰🏾🫶🏽even though Allah settled my heart that same night, I couldn't let go of wanting to document the feeling because writing has always helped me processed my thoughts and feelings. so, i'm over the moon that this honest piece that i wrote to help myself also seems to be resonating with so many other sisters.
Beautiful- I love this!
thank you💕🫰🏾🫶🏽