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Hijab, whats in it for you sister? 5 Advantages.

Are there any sisters here who dont feel like they need to wear hijab?

            I can’t be messed with! Hijab protects me – Hijab identifies a Muslim woman as a person of high moral standards to reduce her chances of being harassed.

             “O
Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the believing women, that
they should cast their outer garments over their persons: that is most
convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested.”
[Quran 33:59]

 As Dr. Katherine Bullock (a Canadian
convert and community activist) observes, “The point to covering is not
that sexual attraction is bad, only that it should be expressed between
a husband and wife inside the privacy of the home. A public space free
of sexual tensions is seen as a more peaceful place for human beings,
men and women, to interact, do business, and build a healthy
civilization.” 

            I am liberated from slavery to ‘physical perfection’ –
Society makes women desire to become ‘perfect objects’. The multitudes
of alluring fashion magazines and cosmetic surgeries show women’s
enslavement to beauty. The entertainment industry pressures teens to
believe that for clothes, less is better. When we wear Hijab, we vow to
liberate ourselves from such desires and serve only God. 

            I don’t let others judge me by my hair and curves! –

In schools and professional environments, women are often judged by
their looks or bodies—characteristics they neither chose nor created.
Hijab forces society to judge women for their value as human beings,
with intellect, principles, and feelings. A woman in Hijab sends a
message, “Deal with my brain, not my body!” 

            I feel empowered and confident –
In contrast to today’s teenage culture, where anorexia and suicide are
on the rise, as women attempt to reach an unattainable ideal of beauty,
Hijab frees a woman from the pressure to ‘fit in’. She does not have to
worry about wearing the right kind of jeans or the right shade of
eyeshadow. She can feel secure about her appearance because she cares
to please only Allah. 

            I feel the bond of unity –
Hijab identifies us as Muslims and encourages other Muslim sisters to
greet us with the salutation of peace, “Assalamu Alaikum”. Hijab draws
others to us and immerses us in good company. 

        Source: "Hijab: Fabric, Fad or Faith?" - Latest Young Muslims Publications.

Edited by Talib_Asadullah - 07 January 2009 at 11:48am

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Talib_Asadullah Male Islam Senior Member Joined: 04 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Topic: Hijab Posted: 07 January 2009 at 11:47am
	Hijab, whats in it for you sister? 5 Advantages. Are there any sisters here who dont feel like they need to wear hijab? I can’t be messed with! Hijab protects me – Hijab identifies a Muslim woman as a person of high moral standards to reduce her chances of being harassed. “O Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the believing women, that they should cast their outer garments over their persons: that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested.” [Quran 33:59] As Dr. Katherine Bullock (a Canadian convert and community activist) observes, “The point to covering is not that sexual attraction is bad, only that it should be expressed between a husband and wife inside the privacy of the home. A public space free of sexual tensions is seen as a more peaceful place for human beings, men and women, to interact, do business, and build a healthy civilization.” I am liberated from slavery to ‘physical perfection’ – Society makes women desire to become ‘perfect objects’. The multitudes of alluring fashion magazines and cosmetic surgeries show women’s enslavement to beauty. The entertainment industry pressures teens to believe that for clothes, less is better. When we wear Hijab, we vow to liberate ourselves from such desires and serve only God. I don’t let others judge me by my hair and curves! – In schools and professional environments, women are often judged by their looks or bodies—characteristics they neither chose nor created. Hijab forces society to judge women for their value as human beings, with intellect, principles, and feelings. A woman in Hijab sends a message, “Deal with my brain, not my body!” I feel empowered and confident – In contrast to today’s teenage culture, where anorexia and suicide are on the rise, as women attempt to reach an unattainable ideal of beauty, Hijab frees a woman from the pressure to ‘fit in’. She does not have to worry about wearing the right kind of jeans or the right shade of eyeshadow. She can feel secure about her appearance because she cares to please only Allah. I feel the bond of unity – Hijab identifies us as Muslims and encourages other Muslim sisters to greet us with the salutation of peace, “Assalamu Alaikum”. Hijab draws others to us and immerses us in good company. Source: "Hijab: Fabric, Fad or Faith?" - Latest Young Muslims Publications. Edited by Talib_Asadullah - 07 January 2009 at 11:48am
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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 1069	Posted: 10 February 2009 at 8:04pm
	Interesting :) I particularly like 2, 3 and 4.
	God created Adam and Eve. . . Not Adam and Steve - Anon :p
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Talib_Asadullah Male Islam Senior Member Joined: 04 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Posted: 11 February 2009 at 8:56am
	Alhamduillah
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mariyah Senior Member Joined: 29 March 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1276	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 5:53am
	Asa: So brothers, when are you going to start being recognized as muslim and follow the sunnah and follow the prophets example? I do not see many with beards or who dress islamically. Are we not exhorted to not dress or look as non muslims? I believe in equality for men too. Edited by mariyah - 14 February 2009 at 5:54am
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Talib_Asadullah Male Islam Senior Member Joined: 04 January 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 128	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 8:26am
	Alhamduillah!!! I also totally 100% agree my sister! I dont understand when I see a man and wife. The wife in Niqab and the brother has no hair on his face. Whats the deal with this. He expects the woman to cover head to toe of course, but he doesnt do what he is supposed to do?! There is no power or might besides Allah. What do you consider dressing "Islamically"? I suspect its the tight shirts and pants worn by brothers and walking around exposed in regards the knees,etc.
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JihadX Islam Senior Member Joined: 20 June 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 5:08pm
	Mariyah: I agree with you sister. This is why I dump the western clothing and wear thobe or shalwar qameez. Because i am in my last year of High school, I wear my islamic robes on weekends only for now. I prefer them before american wears anyday. My beard is still tiny but I will never shave What do you sisters think about niqab? Hijab is good but niqab seems wonderful. It shows much modesty. It is a growing trend in my community now. Btw, I see you are from Mexico or do you just live there? My exercise partner is mexican and he is good friend. He is interested in Arabic and I am trying to to teach him of what I know. My spanish is also good, i've been learning spanish and portuguese. Spanish= 7 years and portuguese= 2 years. I also have a friend from Colombia and my spanish accent is Colombian. Now i am interested in eastern languages but my school doesn't offer so i have to use the internet and friends. Back to the subject, i think that we should all try to follow the sunnah best way possible!
	"Sins are like chains and locks preventing their perpetrator from roaming the vast garden of tawhid and reaping the fruits of righteous actions." _Bin Taymiyyah
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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 1069	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 10:40pm
	*Originally posted by mariyah* Asa: So brothers, when are you going to start being recognized as muslim and follow the sunnah and follow the prophets example? I do not see many with beards or who dress islamically. Are we not exhorted to not dress or look as non muslims? I believe in equality for men too. Good one.
	God created Adam and Eve. . . Not Adam and Steve - Anon :p
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Chrysalis Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 1069	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 10:56pm
	Mashallah brothers well said. U pass mine and sis Mariyah's 'Fair Muslim Brother' test . . . (kidding, don' be scared. no such thing) :p Jihad: Niqaab is a good option, for those sisters who can observe it easily. There is always room for improvement. I really respect my muslim sisters who do so. Also bro, no harm in wearing jeans and t-shirts (american apparel) as long as u r not exposing the parts ur supposed to keep hidden. But ofcourse you are correct that the eastern apparrel is very comfy - not to mention it has certain benefits for the men who wear them, tight clothing is not reccommended medically. And Mashallah, your linguistic skills are incredible! envious (in a good way) Edited by Chrysalis - 14 February 2009 at 10:59pm
	God created Adam and Eve. . . Not Adam and Steve - Anon :p
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semar Male Islam Senior Member Senior Member Joined: 11 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 615	Posted: 14 February 2009 at 11:04pm
	*Originally posted by JihadX* Mariyah: I agree with you sister. This is why I dump the western clothing and wear thobe or shalwar qameez. Because i am in my last year of High school, I wear my islamic robes on weekends only for now. I prefer them before american wears anyday. My beard is still tiny but I will never shave What do you sisters think about niqab? Hijab is good but niqab seems wonderful. It shows much modesty. It is a growing trend in my community now. Btw, I see you are from Mexico or do you just live there? My exercise partner is mexican and he is good friend. He is interested in Arabic and I am trying to to teach him of what I know. My spanish is also good, i've been learning spanish and portuguese. Spanish= 7 years and portuguese= 2 years. I also have a friend from Colombia and my spanish accent is Colombian. Now i am interested in eastern languages but my school doesn't offer so i have to use the internet and friends. Back to the subject, i think that we should all try to follow the sunnah best way possible! Your spirit is high, thats good. However IMHO, the value of muslim is not from what he or she wear but much depend on how she or she act. So for muslim women I support 100% if she could wear hijab. However for muslim men I don't think they have to wear shalwar qameez. Shalwar qameez is not a sunah of the Prophet pbuh. To me should be the essence not the model, as long as it cover the "aurat" will be fine. Why I support hijab, because in my understanding, hair, neck is part of the women's "aurat" based on what the quran says. The model/type/shape of hijab can be any depend on the local culture. So to me western clothing for men with ties, tuxedos, jackets, trousers are totally acceptable. Again you don't have to wear shalwar qameez to be good muslims, if as muslim we have to wear shalwar qameez, it will be no muslim CEO in wall street, because shalwar qameez is not acceptable in wall street. Edited by semar - 14 February 2009 at 11:06pm
	Salam/Peace, Semar The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full" "1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air"
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JihadX Islam Senior Member Joined: 20 June 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 15 February 2009 at 5:45am
	Chrysalis: lol 'Fair Muslim Brother' test.. I try my best. I wish I knew more languages, it's a great hobby to learn. Semar: I agree, the muslim man doesn't have to wear eastern clothing. This depends on the individual. I see many brothers who prefer Tuxedo. I personally do not like it because it reminds me of the black suit that Jews wear in USA. Also, I think that more of us should practice sunnah and grow really long beards. Talib suggested and I agree. If your wife is wearing niqab, you should be on the same level as her. A beard would be nice
	"Sins are like chains and locks preventing their perpetrator from roaming the vast garden of tawhid and reaping the fruits of righteous actions." _Bin Taymiyyah
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