قصة حجاب منة شريف

When did you start wearing the hijab?

I started wearing the hijab 11 years ago. It was a bit difficult because I played several sports, and swimming was the one I felt wouldn't work with the hijab..

Who encouraged you the most to wear it?

I didn't have much support from those around me, but I talked to a friend and told her I wanted to wear the hijab, but it was difficult. I had many questions, like how I would continue with sports, and what I would wear to events or weddings. But my friend had answers to all these questions and helped me a lot.

So, what did you do next?

I made the decision suddenly! I woke up that day, I was going out to buy some things, I put on the hijab and went out! That's it!

Did you ever think of taking it off?

Yes, sometimes I felt like I wanted to take off the hijab, or I would think that I looked better without it. And sometimes I felt that my clothes weren't suitable with the hijab, so it would be better to just take it off!

How did you deal with these thoughts?

I tried to think differently, that beauty is not just about appearance and doesn't diminish when a girl covers a part of herself. On the contrary, beauty is also in one's personality and how they interact with themselves and those around them.

And I also thought that instead of taking off the hijab, I could wear clothes that are suitable for the hijab. One of the things that encouraged me the most was when EMMA contacted me at that time and greatly encouraged me to hold onto my hijab even more.

And when my pictures were posted, the girls' comments and feedback greatly encouraged me and made a difference during that period in holding onto my hijab and getting closer to God.

What would you like to say to any girl who has had a similar experience?

When you stand in front of the mirror, don't feel that you are not enough. On the contrary, love yourself as you are and know that you are beautiful in everything about you.

And there is no single standard for beauty. Every girl is beautiful with her different details, and know that beauty is not just about appearance; your beauty is also in your personality and soul. So always invest in yourself and develop it, and you will shine from inside and out.