My Hijab Story
Tune Your Heart’s Compass
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Once upon a time, I was a little girl blessed to be surrounded by my mothers’ students, who were competing to please Allah. At a very young age, I saw them learning the holy Quran and beautifully wearing the hijab. I looked up to them and loved the way they were.
By the age of eleven, I started to feel the urge to join them. “Me too, I wish to wear the hijab “ I would plead my mother. However, my mum refused firmly on account of being too young.
For one complete year, I kept repeating and repeating my request till she accepted. We traveled to Turkey and bought tons of new hijab clothes. Oh how happy I was! It was heaven!
Until one day, I joined my family to spend some time with my extended family at the beach. It was horrible, the least to say…I spent the whole day on my own with my bike. All around were laughing girls in bikinis, with little me of course covered and feeling awkward. I was not prepared mentally to face this and totally forgot how my extended family differed than us. I froze and couldn’t mingle with my cousins. Of course, what made things worse, was every single adult present showering me and my mom with looks of discontent and cries of; “Why? What? How come? Oh, that’s ugly.” etc along with other unpleasant condemnations.
Finally alhamdu Lillah, the day was over… but was not really over in my head. I was so shook and started to think maybe they’re right. Maybe I am still young. I asked my mum that I want to take it off and wait for a while. She said “Ok ,then we’ll need to go out and buy a couple of shorts, bikinis ….etc”. I was like “NO, I don’t want to wear these, that’s not why I want to take it off!”. “So why then?” she asked. I couldn’t answer…She gently said, ” Then find out why, think and take your time, and tell me your final decision. I’m here for you”
I went back to my room puzzled, and full of mixed emotions. What happened to me? Why would I ask that? Am I that weak? Am I ashamed to cover myself as Allah likes, yet Allah is not ashamed of me at any single moment? He is taking care of me all the time, shouldn’t I care to please Him and not others?…. No, I am proud to be a servant of Allah, and I am not going to let others dictate my life, whoever they are!
Alhamdulillah, I did not take it off that day, on the contrary, I became more confident of why I am wearing the hijab. Alhamdulillah, since that day, I was set free of imitating peers and fashion styles for the sake of fitting in.
Following the crowd isn’t always the best path to take. Your compass should always be pointing towards Him, so you won’t get lost.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
« يأتي على الناس زمان القابض على دينه كالقابض على الجمر »
Here’s to meeting you on the other side, where all the firm and steady find eternal pleasure. May Allah protect us all. ❤
That was a wonderful read! اللهم ثبتنا ❤️
Ameen! ♥️
Your story is really inspiring and very nice
Thanks for stopping by ♥️
This is exactly what I needed in my life right now! ♥️ Thank you Alia!
♥️ Glad you benefited ♥️
Mashallah, you were very strong in your Iman as an eleven year old, and we as adults struggle til today. May Allah guide us all to the right path. Thank you for sharing such a lovely experience. ❤
True Masha Allah, and Ameen to your duaa ♥️
“Following the crowd isn’t always the best path to take. Your compass should always be pointing towards Him, so you won’t get lost.“ My favorite part!❤️ Masha Allah bless you!
Glad you enjoyed reading it Maya! ♥️
Thanks alot
الحمد لله الذي بفضله تتم الصالحات
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