If you had a beautiful, shiny diamond, how would you take care of it? Would you run around the street showing it off to everyone or flaunt it about? Only if you were crazy right? The sane person would take great care of his expensive stone and make sure no one got their hands on it. Making sure it was safe and protected at all times and if he had to take it out from its haven, he would wrap it up tight and hide it from everyone, because we see how people fight over wealth.
In Islam women are seen like these valuable, precious and rare stones. And our hijab is our protection and cover from society. You would only show your diamond to those you loved and trusted dearly and this is how Muslim sisters are. We are only to be seen by those dear to us, those who we trust and know won’t hurt us. This is all in Allah’s love and mercy for us. No matter how independent a woman may be, she still loves to be taken care of and cherished and that is an innate feeling, and how Allah has created us. So who better than our creator to ensure we get this love and are not mistreated? He has set these guidelines in place, not to oppress or make things difficult for us but for our own benefit and to make things easier for us. If we follow these guidelines and understand the wisdom behind the hijab then we will be protected. We will not have to deal with being hurt or abused by men. We won’t get into relationships where we are unappreciated or treated disrespectfully. And we will never be in a situation where we are left with a baby and an unknown father or one who doesn’t care.
The hijab is liberation and independence. Freedom of speech and freedom of choice is spoken about freely when it comes to every other matter but when a Muslim woman wants to cover, we can’t even defend ourselves. If a woman can walk around virtually naked or dressed in the punk fashion or any other fashion, she ‘is free’. A nun can walk around covered and no one would dare speak up but when a Muslim woman wants to cover and dress modestly, everyone has a say and she is ‘oppressed’. Where is the sense in that? Most non-Muslims don’t understand the role and liberation of women in Islam. Before this perfect religion, women had no rights. They were mistreated by society and sold into slavery and prostitution. However, Allah removed all this real oppression and gave women roles and rights in society. The right to work, to have an education, to own property, and the right to her own wealth (which is solely hers). She also has the right to a husband to provide for her and the freedom to choose him. However, these things are forgotten and in many cases, it is our own fault, as we don’t know the history of our religion and the beauty and perfection within it. But worst of all we don’t defend it. Is it that we are ashamed or just don’t know?
There is nothing to be ashamed. Allah has completed this Deen for us for our sake. For our benefit and for our protection. He knows women are fragile and emotional and therefore he has also ensured that this is not abused by anyone. Just as non-Muslim women can dress how they want so should we. The hijab is our identity and our protection and most of all our freedom of choice. And by the way which Muslim actually finds the cross offensive? This is rubbish that they make up themselves so that they can attack our religion and things that represent it. If I want to freely practice my religion then so should everyone else! Islam teaches respect for others and opposite to the misguided belief, Islam does promote peace. Anyone who is not doing this is
going against the teaching of Islam and will be accountable.
So if you wear Hijab remember why. We are only hear to worship and please Allah, if we correct our intention we will be rewarded every time we put it on inshallah. If you are a girl who wears hijab but dresses immodestly, remember the reason of the hijab. It is here to hide our beauty from those who may harm us and to protect us so wear it properly inshallah, we are diamonds so care for yourself as you would your diamond. And if you are a sister who doesn’t wear hijab then may Allah increase you imaan and give you the strength to follow this command inshallah.
In Islam women are seen like these valuable, precious and rare stones. And our hijab is our protection and cover from society. You would only show your diamond to those you loved and trusted dearly and this is how Muslim sisters are. We are only to be seen by those dear to us, those who we trust and know won’t hurt us. This is all in Allah’s love and mercy for us. No matter how independent a woman may be, she still loves to be taken care of and cherished and that is an innate feeling, and how Allah has created us. So who better than our creator to ensure we get this love and are not mistreated? He has set these guidelines in place, not to oppress or make things difficult for us but for our own benefit and to make things easier for us. If we follow these guidelines and understand the wisdom behind the hijab then we will be protected. We will not have to deal with being hurt or abused by men. We won’t get into relationships where we are unappreciated or treated disrespectfully. And we will never be in a situation where we are left with a baby and an unknown father or one who doesn’t care.
The hijab is liberation and independence. Freedom of speech and freedom of choice is spoken about freely when it comes to every other matter but when a Muslim woman wants to cover, we can’t even defend ourselves. If a woman can walk around virtually naked or dressed in the punk fashion or any other fashion, she ‘is free’. A nun can walk around covered and no one would dare speak up but when a Muslim woman wants to cover and dress modestly, everyone has a say and she is ‘oppressed’. Where is the sense in that? Most non-Muslims don’t understand the role and liberation of women in Islam. Before this perfect religion, women had no rights. They were mistreated by society and sold into slavery and prostitution. However, Allah removed all this real oppression and gave women roles and rights in society. The right to work, to have an education, to own property, and the right to her own wealth (which is solely hers). She also has the right to a husband to provide for her and the freedom to choose him. However, these things are forgotten and in many cases, it is our own fault, as we don’t know the history of our religion and the beauty and perfection within it. But worst of all we don’t defend it. Is it that we are ashamed or just don’t know?
There is nothing to be ashamed. Allah has completed this Deen for us for our sake. For our benefit and for our protection. He knows women are fragile and emotional and therefore he has also ensured that this is not abused by anyone. Just as non-Muslim women can dress how they want so should we. The hijab is our identity and our protection and most of all our freedom of choice. And by the way which Muslim actually finds the cross offensive? This is rubbish that they make up themselves so that they can attack our religion and things that represent it. If I want to freely practice my religion then so should everyone else! Islam teaches respect for others and opposite to the misguided belief, Islam does promote peace. Anyone who is not doing this is
going against the teaching of Islam and will be accountable.So if you wear Hijab remember why. We are only hear to worship and please Allah, if we correct our intention we will be rewarded every time we put it on inshallah. If you are a girl who wears hijab but dresses immodestly, remember the reason of the hijab. It is here to hide our beauty from those who may harm us and to protect us so wear it properly inshallah, we are diamonds so care for yourself as you would your diamond. And if you are a sister who doesn’t wear hijab then may Allah increase you imaan and give you the strength to follow this command inshallah.
Your Sister in Islam x
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