I am a Muslim revert from the Philippines. I was almost 17 when I reverted to Islam last year during the last day of Ramadan, alhamdullilah. Before I became a Muslim, I had faith issues. I stopped believing in Christianity due to many questions that popped up in my head that nobody could answer. I eventually gave up the idea of religion. I was almost at the edge of being an atheist until I found Islam, Alhamdullilah.

My family is devout Christian. I can say that my father is really against Islam, so I really have to hide it from them or else something might happen. Eventually, my family (except for my father) confronted me if I became a Muslim because they caught me praying at some occasions while wearing the hijab. I told them that I became a Muslim. They were so upset and told me so many bad things. They threatened me that they will tell my father if I don’t leave Islam. I was very afraid of that time so I told them that I will stop practicing Islam, but it is only to avoid any danger inshaAllah. Alhamdullilah, after what had happened, Allah has helped me to get through it. I only pray secretly as much as I can so they wouldn’t find out that I’m still a Muslim.

I’ve never been this happy and complete during my jahaliyyah (days of ignorance). Alhamdullilah Islam answered all of my questions. Knowing Allah is such a great honor to me and I couldn’t be more grateful to be one of His servants.

I am planning to wear the hijab in my university, insha’Allah. I know that this won’t be easy for me as it is my first time to wear it in front of everyone. I will be removing it when I go home, so my family won’t know it. Please keep me in your dua’a (prayer) that I can do it for Allah’s sake.

May Allah guide my family and the other non-Muslims as well to Islam, Ameen.

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I grew up in a Catholic family in a non-Islamic Country. I had everything and yet I felt my life was empty and meaningless. It’s been 2 years now since I accepted Islam and words can’t explain the feeling of happiness in my heart. It was a challenge to wear hijab but because I believe in Allah (swt) and the Prophet Muhammad (saw) nothing stood my way. I always thought it’s great blessing, as if Allah is telling us that amongst many people who doesn’t believe in Him, He chose us and lead us to the right path.

I am a proud Muslimah!

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I am a revert to Islam. Even before reverting, I started wearing hijab simply because I am fascinated by the beauty of it. Until one day, I started reading and researching about Islam and finally read the Holy book, Qur’an, especially the first surah (chapter) on it. I cried and I can’t explain how I felt that day. The next thing I knew I embraced Islam and it’s been four years now that I’m a Muslim! Alhamdulillah (praise be to God).

I wear hijab at work. Everyone at work asks: what’s the essence of wearing one? They even make fun of it. I answer them back saying “this is obeying the Creator by veiling oneself.” However, I firmly wear it every day. Those scary looks became friendly. I have hard time wearing it from the first day since I’m the first Muslim who wears Hijab at work.  Alhamdulliah, Allah (SWT) gives me strength to continue wearing it with head high beyond the discriminating remarks.

In the coming February 1^st, I will support World Hijab Day by asking some of my officemate to wear one. InshaAllah (if Allah wills), this activity will help others realize that hijab is not just a religious covering but a way of maintaining purity and modesty.

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