From Sister to Sister

Right now all over social media we see our fellow Muslim sisters taking off their hijab. May Allah protect us from that and strengthen our Iman. Ameen.

I’m here to offer some encouragement. This is a judgement free zone where people from all walks of life can be free to learn and express themselves. With that being said I totally understand how difficult wearing hijab can be for some people. Not everybody has support from others or have the strength from within to be able to withstand everything that comes with wearing the hijab. Living in the west and wearing hijab is so incredibly difficult. ESPECIALLY if you’re a revert like myself. I think it’s important we know why we wear hijab. So let’s start there.

We wear hijab for the sake of our Lord. That is it that is all. Hijab isn’t about looking pretty nor is it about standing out and looking different. Our hijab is our protection. Hijab is how we identify physically as Muslim. Hijab is a way to be connected to our Lord.

There’s a question about if hijab is even mandatory or not. And then there’s the conversation about hijab being a journey. Let me start by saying, I agree with hijab being a journey. However I disagree with it not being mandatory. Some will argue that Allah gave us free will. That is correct, we do have free will. That doesn’t mean choosing to do something that’s incorrect doesn’t have consequences. We’ve seen that in Quran time & time again. Where people are ignoring the commands of Allah and them getting wiped away. Where in the Quran does it say anything about having to wear hijab? Well, the Quran doesn’t use the word “hijab”. If you take the time to read & comprehend Surah Nur there is an ayah about covering. Allah tells the Prophet

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity, and not to reveal their adornments except what normally appears.” 24:31. After that it explains who we can reveal our adornments to. This is a clear indication that covering is commanded by Allah. With having clear prof from the Quran itself I do not believe this is something to debated.

Usually when we see people removing the hijab it’s an indication that their iman is very low. What should we do if our iman is low? My first answer is read Quran. My second answer is to pray. Speak to your Lord. Ask him to guide you and strengthen your iman. There is nothing in this dunya that will heal the heart. You need Allah. Remember that Allah is the Most Forgiving Most Merciful. Ask him to rectify all of your affairs. Allah loves the one who repents. Cry out to him for He is Ash-Shaafee .

What can we do for our sisters who are struggling? Do not judge them. Do not make them feel less than or guilty. Do not shame them. These actions aren’t Islam. Islam teaches us to be kind and understanding to one another. We should be offering a little compassion for our fellow sisters. Make duaa for them, keep them in the remembrance of Allah. Ask them if they’re ok. Ask if they need anything. Listen to them. Keep them encouraged. I believe this would be the most helpful.

I hope this was informative and I hope this is read with love in mind.

To my sisters in Islam, stay strong. Stay prayed up. Stay in the remembrance of Allah and surround yourself with people of the ummah.

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