The Hijab and I
Writing by muslimama on Thursday, 24 of January , 2008 at 10:13 pm
Well, I think, it will be a year that I’ve started wearing the Hijab with a cloak, in April.It was something that I had put off for a long time for want of support from the family and a bit of dilly dallying on my part as well.Alhamdulillah, I am happy that I took the necessary step towards this, and feel much more protected and comfortable with myself now.
I did just cover my head previously, but realised that this just was not enough anymore.Certain incidents brought to my consciousness what I felt being”exposed” somewhat. And, Masha Allah 
what a feeling it is to wear the Hijab in totality.No I do not wear a Niqab, and am not sure if I ever will.
I do get the odd stare at times, but, I think the world is much more exposed to our culture these days and so most of it comes in the form of curious stares from little Chinese kids! Which is acceptable.I don’t think I’ve ever been sided out because of what I wear, much. It could well be because of my different ethnicity too.but, hardly something that I could grumble about! Though on a bad day, I do tend to mistake rude people as being prejudiced against me for my culture, which may or may not be true!
Any how, airports are still a funny experience .I look more or less middle eastern with the garb on, but without it you would know I’m actually Indian! Yet, the long hard looks at the picture in the passport and one’s face, the longer body searches and being asked to step aside if your shoe buckle beeps, et al adds to the hilarity!
Well, you win some, you lose some, but I sure would not trade it for the world!
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Comment by Farhana
Made Saturday, 26 of January , 2008 at 10:52 am
As-salaamu’alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister,
Masha’Allah ! :D
May Allah Most High continue to give us the strength to follow His commandments. Ameen.
Wa’alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
Comment by 
muslimama
Made Saturday, 26 of January , 2008 at 10:40 pm
As salamu alaykum, sister Farhana!Jazhakh Allah , my sister!And May Allah be our guide and protector always, Ameen! :)!!!
Comment by mummyjaan
Made Sunday, 27 of January , 2008 at 4:39 am
Assalam alaikum.
It’s funny how I get mistaken for all different nationalities with the hijab and overcoat. When people first try to guess where I’m from, it goes like this: “Arab”? I shake my head and then it’s, “Malysian?” Another shake of the head. “Pakistani?” Nope. “Bangledesh?” No, again. They give up and I tell them I’m Indian.
“IN-dian?! Ohhh!” And then another round of impressions starts if the questioner wants to know more.. “North India, probably?” No, no, I smile, “I’m from the South”.
As regards the airport searches, they seem to be getting more and more thorough now, aren’t they?
Thanks for visiting my blog :)
Comment by muslimama
Made Sunday, 27 of January , 2008 at 10:19 pm
As salamu alaykum mummyjaan! Hilarious isn’t it.By the way I’m from the south too!!!Thanks for dropping by!
