The less I show, the more respect I get

 By Sis Noor Suzanne (Singapore)

I am a single mom of four lovely children ranging from 3 to 19 years old and currently working full-time as a Curriculum Specialist with an international publishing firm. I was previously teaching English and Culture to foreign students in a language centre and now I conduct training for teachers in the region.

I wear the hijab not because my late husband told me to or because it was a fashion trend. To me, it was something I did to bring myself closer to the Creator and to make others appreciate who I am and see beyond the physical beauty.

Putting on the hijab is never a hindrance to my work because above all, people trust that I am driven and efficient. In fact, some non-Muslims find it attractive and are fascinated by the hijab I am wearing and how I have always looked professional. I do not have to show more of my skin to grab the attention of others. In fact, the less I show, the more respect I get. I have been wearing the hijab for more than 2 decades now and it was a meaningful decision that I have never regretted.

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