By Samantha Aaliyah McDonald (South Africa)
I was always “scared” to wear Hijab. Worried about what friends, family and co-workers would say played a big role in my decision. I have a fellow revert friend whose been my best friend for years and she reminded me that on the day of Judgement we would have to answer to Allah (Swt) for ourselves, none of those friends, family members or co-workers would be with us. What would my excuse then be for not wearing hijab? I was scared? But how could I NOT be scared of my Creator? This opened my eyes, gave me a wake-up call. The day I started wearing hijab, I felt confident, free, not preyed upon like a piece of meat. Even though I live in a small town where people aren’t used to seeing reverts and especially wearing hijab, I was afraid of the comments I would get but, surprisingly I’ve been told I look beautiful. Of course, I get the odd look or two but I now wear my hijab with pride and I wouldn’t take it off for anybody! Alhamdulilah (Praise be to Allah), I am so blessed to be a Muslim!
Asalamu alikum
Born as a Muslim,I started to wear Hijab at early age, because everyone wore in my family and as Muslim women are expected to wear Hijab,but I think, wearing Hijab was more about culture than my faith.
Now,as I am learning about Islam,I understand that ,it is the command of Allah swt to wear Hijab,how can we deny His command,we should obey His command and fulfil our duties.
I myself haven’t experienced any dissemination about wearing Hijab, but I understand other sisters went through it.
I suggest to my Muslim sisters,to stay strong in faith,purify your intention,do any act of worship for only the sake of Allah,do not lose your Islamic identity,do not care how people or society judge you,know that everything is test from Allah,have good character and contribute positively to the society and be a role model for all people.
To non Muslims,I will say,do not judge,try to understand and show respect.Study Islam if in doubt.
May Allah strengthent our Iman and do that is pleasing to Allah swt.Aameen