Reasons For Wearing The Hijab

[SisterJennifer]

36. Hijab is a source of confidence. Non-Muslims easily recognize you to be different and do not stare when you stand up for you Islamic rights and beliefs which are often considered strange in the western society.

Asalaamu alikum all,


Subhanallah, there are many great reasons in this list but this one stands out for me. As a Muslimah living in a smaller city with smaller Muslim population, I think hijab is great for increseing our exposure, and can be so beneficial for dawah. Maybe this was mentioned in the list, but as we are easy recognizable as Muslims for our dress, any person wishing to ask a question can identify easily this is a Muslim, and I can ask to her.


Something I think is so wonderful living here is that when I go out in niqab, I see the glances of small children at my kids school or in public, and they are so quick to inquire about why I am dressed in this way. The most amazing and special thing that happened only rescently while waiting in line at the post office, I noticed a small boy maybe two or three years old waiting with his mother some way ahead of me. He was singing a little song to himself and dancing around a bit, and as he spun his little eyes caught a glimpse of me standing there. He stopped his singing as his eyes became very wide and surprised, and he said to his mother, "OH LOOK! There is an angel in here!" Alhumdulilah, these small kids have more and more exposure to Islam, and who knows what they might become in the future??? May Allah guide them and help us all be always be strong and sincere Muslims. And May He bless us all and help us to do our best with our children, they are after all, our future.


Sorry if that got off topic, just sharing my thoughts. All things about hijab are a benefit, and the list can go on and on.


Asalaamu alikum,


Your sister, Jennifer