Bright scarf....
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yeah i know.. you shouldn't wear very bright colors that would distinguish you from a crowd... that way you won't be attracting attention... but i believe in some cases it's okay, because i saw a picture of these women with bright colored hijabs and clothing (very bright green and blue) ... but everybody was wearing same colors (colours? the uk spelling)... so i would assume in that case someone that was wearing light colors would stick out.. so they would attract attention. I could be wrong though... i think best colors to wear are dark green, brown, black, white.. and colors to watch for are of course bright colors in general, yellow, deep blue, orange...but that is only if your wearing it in large amount (ie.. the entire out fit) ....
ma'salaam!!!!
ma'salaam!!!!
kayleigh
Junior Member
I once read that it depends on what culture you're from. For example, if you were in India or Pakistan, wearing a bright colored scarf wouldn't really get you noticed. However, if you were in North America or Europe, it would probably turn some heads. So if you knew it would attract attention to you, don't wear it. But if you live in a situation where it would be normal and go unnoticed, then it's OK to do so.
shaheeda35
strive4Jannah
:salam2:
I personally dont wear very bright colors, but I dont stick to very dark colors either. I'm in between. Some sisters have a all dark wardrobe, but it is not obligatory to stick to one color, because the Prophet:saw2: wore different colors. As long as it does not attract attention. Allahu Alim.:blackhijab:
I personally dont wear very bright colors, but I dont stick to very dark colors either. I'm in between. Some sisters have a all dark wardrobe, but it is not obligatory to stick to one color, because the Prophet:saw2: wore different colors. As long as it does not attract attention. Allahu Alim.:blackhijab:
assalamu aleikum
in North America no matter what color scarf u wear u draw attantion,a lots of attention.People will look at u from your feet to your head..
wa salam
in North America no matter what color scarf u wear u draw attantion,a lots of attention.People will look at u from your feet to your head..
wa salam
Hijab - Unveiling the Mystery
American Muslim women today are rediscovering the pristine Islam as revealed by Allah, (God), to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh1), more than 1,400 years ago, but without any of the contradictions of ancestral culture. Consequently they are essentially engaging in a life-long exercise of rediscovering their own selves – what it means to be a human, a Muslim, and more so, a Muslim woman. Wearing a head-covering (hijab) is an important part of their spiritual journey.
One of the most common questions today, asked by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, is: “Why do Muslim women cover their heads?” The answer is very simple - Muslim women observe hijab because Allah has told them to do so:
“O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men).That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed...” (Qur'an 33:59).
Muslims believe that their sole purpose in life is the worship of God alone, according to His instructions, as revealed in the Holy Qur’an, and through the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). As such, wearing the hijab is an act of obedience to God and, hence, forms the primary basis for wearing it.
Generalizations about Islam and Muslims are replete in today’s media. Muslim women in headscarves are frequently unfairly stigmatized. They are regarded on the one hand as oppressed, and on the other, as fanatics and fundamentalists. Both depictions are grossly wrong and imprecise. Such portrayals not only misrepresent these women’s strong feelings towards hijab, but also fail to acknowledge their courage and the resulting identity hijab gives them. There are even bans on wearing the hijab in some countries.When asked about this, Aminah Assilmi, a Christian convert to Islam, said: “To ask me to go out without my hijab would be like asking a nun to go topless. It amazes me, and I cannot help but wonder, if they would have ordered Mary, the mother of Jesus (pbuh) to uncover her hair.”
Another misconception is the belief that Muslim women are forced to wear hijab. For the vast majority of Muslim women, nothing could be farther from the truth. Indeed, deciding finally to wear hijab is often difficult.
HIJAB: A FORM OF AN INTERNAL MORAL SYSTEM
Days of meditation, fear of negative consequences and reactions from family and/or the wider American society, and ultimately, the need for plenty of courage weigh heavily in reaching the decision. Wearing hijab is a very personal and independent decision, coming from appreciating the wisdom underlying Allah’s command and a sincere wish to please Him.
“For me,the lead up to the decision to wear hijab was more difficult than actually wearing it. I found that, al hamdulillah (praise be to God), although I did receive negative comments from people, I appreciated the feeling of modesty wearing the hijab gave me, and ironically, the negative attention made me feel more proud to be identified as a Muslim,” remarked Katherine Bullock, a Canadian convert to Islam.
“To me hijab is a gift from Allah. It gives me the opportunity to become closer to Allah. Also quite importantly, (it provides me) the chance to stand and be recognized as a Muslim,” Fariha Khan of Rockville, Maryland, said.
While the hijab identifies women as followers of Islam, with it comes tremendous responsibility. Hijab is not merely a covering dress, but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. The headscarf is an outer manifestation of an inner commitment to worshipping Allah – it symbolizes a commitment to piety. Self or inner morality is what gives meaning to the external scarf. This can be perceived from the overall demeanor of any Muslim woman – how she acts, dresses, speaks, and so on. In a land where misinformation about Islam and Muslims abounds, Muslim sisters have the opportunity to portray Islam in its true light
Saba M. Baig, a graduate of Rutgers University, NJ, was 17 when she seriously started wearing hijab. She feels that she is still in the process of learning internal hijab. “My biggest realization was that hijab was not just about wearing a scarf on my head, but more of a (veil) on my heart,” said Baig. “Hijab is more than an external covering.That’s the easy part of it all. It has a lot (more) to do with modesty and just the way you present yourself.”
Imaan, a convert to Islam, adds, “Unfortunately, it also has its down side:you get discriminated against,treated as though you are oppressed… I wear it for (Allah), and because I want to. Period.”
Katherine Bullock observed that “after I started wearing hijab, I noticed that people would often behave more circumspectly with me, like apologizing if they swore. I appreciated that. I feel that wearing hijab has given me an insight into a decent and upright lifestyle.”
Hijab is an Act of Modesty. Modest clothing and hijab are precautions to avoid social violations. The following verses of the Qur’an highlight that this is not limited to women only. “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them;and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands...” (Qur'an 24:30-31)
According to Jabir ibn Abdullah, when he asked the Prophet (pbuh), about a man’s gaze falling inadvertently on a strange woman, the Prophet replied, “Turn your eyes away” (Muslim). In another tradition, the Prophet (pbuh) chided for looking again at a woman – he said, the second glance is from Satan.
So, contrary to popular belief, Muslim and non- Muslim, hijab is not worn for men; to keep their illicit desires in check – that is their own responsibility, as the above verse and Prophetic sayings show. Rather, Muslim women wear it for God and their own selves. Islam is a religion of moderation and of balance between extremes. Therefore, it does not expect women alone to uphold society’s morality and uprightness. Rather, Islam asks men and women mutually to strive to create a healthy social environment where children may grow with positive, beautiful, constructive and practical values and concepts.
In fact, for many women hijab is a constant reminder that they should not have to design their lives and bodies for men. “Before I started covering, I thought of myself based on what others thought of me. I see that too often in girls, their happiness depends on how others view them, especially men. Ever since, my opinion of myself has changed so much; I have gained (a lot of) selfrespect. I have realized whether others may think of me as beautiful is not what matters. How beautiful I think of myself and knowing that Allah finds me beautiful makes me feel beautiful,” Baig recounts.
The concept of modesty and hijab in Islam is holistic, and encompasses both men and women.The ultimate goal is to maintain societal stability and to please God.
Since Muslim women are more conspicuous because of their appearance, it is easier for people to associate them with the warped images they see in the print and broadcast media. Hence, stereotypes are perpetuated and Muslim women often seem “mysterious” to those not acquainted with the religious meanings of hijab. This aura of “mystery” cannot be removed until their lifestyles, beliefs and thought-systems are genuinely explored. And, this cannot be achieved until one is not afraid respectfully to approach Muslim women – or men for that matter. So, the next time you see a Muslim, stop and talk to them – you’ll feel, God-Willing, as if you’re entering a different world, the world of Islam: full of humility, piety, and of course, modesty!
1. (p) here stands for “peace be upon him”
American Muslim women today are rediscovering the pristine Islam as revealed by Allah, (God), to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh1), more than 1,400 years ago, but without any of the contradictions of ancestral culture. Consequently they are essentially engaging in a life-long exercise of rediscovering their own selves – what it means to be a human, a Muslim, and more so, a Muslim woman. Wearing a head-covering (hijab) is an important part of their spiritual journey.
One of the most common questions today, asked by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, is: “Why do Muslim women cover their heads?” The answer is very simple - Muslim women observe hijab because Allah has told them to do so:
“O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men).That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed...” (Qur'an 33:59).
Muslims believe that their sole purpose in life is the worship of God alone, according to His instructions, as revealed in the Holy Qur’an, and through the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). As such, wearing the hijab is an act of obedience to God and, hence, forms the primary basis for wearing it.
Generalizations about Islam and Muslims are replete in today’s media. Muslim women in headscarves are frequently unfairly stigmatized. They are regarded on the one hand as oppressed, and on the other, as fanatics and fundamentalists. Both depictions are grossly wrong and imprecise. Such portrayals not only misrepresent these women’s strong feelings towards hijab, but also fail to acknowledge their courage and the resulting identity hijab gives them. There are even bans on wearing the hijab in some countries.When asked about this, Aminah Assilmi, a Christian convert to Islam, said: “To ask me to go out without my hijab would be like asking a nun to go topless. It amazes me, and I cannot help but wonder, if they would have ordered Mary, the mother of Jesus (pbuh) to uncover her hair.”
Another misconception is the belief that Muslim women are forced to wear hijab. For the vast majority of Muslim women, nothing could be farther from the truth. Indeed, deciding finally to wear hijab is often difficult.
HIJAB: A FORM OF AN INTERNAL MORAL SYSTEM
Days of meditation, fear of negative consequences and reactions from family and/or the wider American society, and ultimately, the need for plenty of courage weigh heavily in reaching the decision. Wearing hijab is a very personal and independent decision, coming from appreciating the wisdom underlying Allah’s command and a sincere wish to please Him.
“For me,the lead up to the decision to wear hijab was more difficult than actually wearing it. I found that, al hamdulillah (praise be to God), although I did receive negative comments from people, I appreciated the feeling of modesty wearing the hijab gave me, and ironically, the negative attention made me feel more proud to be identified as a Muslim,” remarked Katherine Bullock, a Canadian convert to Islam.
“To me hijab is a gift from Allah. It gives me the opportunity to become closer to Allah. Also quite importantly, (it provides me) the chance to stand and be recognized as a Muslim,” Fariha Khan of Rockville, Maryland, said.
While the hijab identifies women as followers of Islam, with it comes tremendous responsibility. Hijab is not merely a covering dress, but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. The headscarf is an outer manifestation of an inner commitment to worshipping Allah – it symbolizes a commitment to piety. Self or inner morality is what gives meaning to the external scarf. This can be perceived from the overall demeanor of any Muslim woman – how she acts, dresses, speaks, and so on. In a land where misinformation about Islam and Muslims abounds, Muslim sisters have the opportunity to portray Islam in its true light
Saba M. Baig, a graduate of Rutgers University, NJ, was 17 when she seriously started wearing hijab. She feels that she is still in the process of learning internal hijab. “My biggest realization was that hijab was not just about wearing a scarf on my head, but more of a (veil) on my heart,” said Baig. “Hijab is more than an external covering.That’s the easy part of it all. It has a lot (more) to do with modesty and just the way you present yourself.”
Imaan, a convert to Islam, adds, “Unfortunately, it also has its down side:you get discriminated against,treated as though you are oppressed… I wear it for (Allah), and because I want to. Period.”
Katherine Bullock observed that “after I started wearing hijab, I noticed that people would often behave more circumspectly with me, like apologizing if they swore. I appreciated that. I feel that wearing hijab has given me an insight into a decent and upright lifestyle.”
Hijab is an Act of Modesty. Modest clothing and hijab are precautions to avoid social violations. The following verses of the Qur’an highlight that this is not limited to women only. “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them;and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands...” (Qur'an 24:30-31)
According to Jabir ibn Abdullah, when he asked the Prophet (pbuh), about a man’s gaze falling inadvertently on a strange woman, the Prophet replied, “Turn your eyes away” (Muslim). In another tradition, the Prophet (pbuh) chided for looking again at a woman – he said, the second glance is from Satan.
So, contrary to popular belief, Muslim and non- Muslim, hijab is not worn for men; to keep their illicit desires in check – that is their own responsibility, as the above verse and Prophetic sayings show. Rather, Muslim women wear it for God and their own selves. Islam is a religion of moderation and of balance between extremes. Therefore, it does not expect women alone to uphold society’s morality and uprightness. Rather, Islam asks men and women mutually to strive to create a healthy social environment where children may grow with positive, beautiful, constructive and practical values and concepts.
In fact, for many women hijab is a constant reminder that they should not have to design their lives and bodies for men. “Before I started covering, I thought of myself based on what others thought of me. I see that too often in girls, their happiness depends on how others view them, especially men. Ever since, my opinion of myself has changed so much; I have gained (a lot of) selfrespect. I have realized whether others may think of me as beautiful is not what matters. How beautiful I think of myself and knowing that Allah finds me beautiful makes me feel beautiful,” Baig recounts.
The concept of modesty and hijab in Islam is holistic, and encompasses both men and women.The ultimate goal is to maintain societal stability and to please God.
Since Muslim women are more conspicuous because of their appearance, it is easier for people to associate them with the warped images they see in the print and broadcast media. Hence, stereotypes are perpetuated and Muslim women often seem “mysterious” to those not acquainted with the religious meanings of hijab. This aura of “mystery” cannot be removed until their lifestyles, beliefs and thought-systems are genuinely explored. And, this cannot be achieved until one is not afraid respectfully to approach Muslim women – or men for that matter. So, the next time you see a Muslim, stop and talk to them – you’ll feel, God-Willing, as if you’re entering a different world, the world of Islam: full of humility, piety, and of course, modesty!
1. (p) here stands for “peace be upon him”
kayleigh
Junior Member
That is true. In some cases I've seen a headscarf and a modestly dressed woman attract much more attention than a girl with a low-cut shirt and short skirt.
But my point is that if you live in a culture where "drab" colors are the norm, then a bright yellow scarf wouldn't be such a good idea.
its true sometimes a woman wtih a hijab attracts more attention then a half-naked woman. but never in the same way.... sometimes when half naked women become so common it becomes "normal" and all of a sudden here comes this woman covered from head to toe: all eyes on her. but when ppl look at her its different, its either because of its strangeness or innocent curiosity (you know like... why is she so different than the others?)
Dogu_kizi
Junior Member
:salam2:
I love black coloured hijab & niqab...but of course I can`t wear it here in US,coz everyone stares at u as sis Aisha1114 said. By the way just yesterday I shoked one ukrainian woman,when she saw me,she said that I looked HORRIBLE & so UGLY in this clothes and with a covered head,although I wasn`t in a black one,but that didn`t offend me,not at all,just opposite,she made me laugh I don`t know why,may be coz of her unintelligence,I said that I wear it proudly & just walked away
I love black coloured hijab & niqab...but of course I can`t wear it here in US,coz everyone stares at u as sis Aisha1114 said. By the way just yesterday I shoked one ukrainian woman,when she saw me,she said that I looked HORRIBLE & so UGLY in this clothes and with a covered head,although I wasn`t in a black one,but that didn`t offend me,not at all,just opposite,she made me laugh I don`t know why,may be coz of her unintelligence,I said that I wear it proudly & just walked away
abou haytam
Junior Member
salam oalikom
it s a woman topic i think but maybe you need a man`s opinion lol. as a man what ever the color you wear, the presence of a woman attarct me, but when the body is all covered it s ok. so sisters don t bothera lot about colors but make sure you hijab is covering all your body and in LARGE size DON T show your cureves in jeans or stuff like that...AND don t put perfume,
Question:
We have noticed at Taraaweeh prayers that some women come to the mosque wearing perfume that has such a strong fragrance that men can smell it if they walk behind or beside them. Some women tried to advise them, but they said that they wore perfume when coming to the mosque out of respect for the mosque. What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The point of reference for Islamic rulings must be the texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah, not one’s own opinion, mood, desire or ideas about what is nice. Concerning this very issue many reports have been narrated which strictly forbid this (women wearing perfume when they go out). These reports include saheeh ahaadeeth in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade women to wear perfume when they go out of their houses:
Abu Moosa al-Ash’ari said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Any woman who puts on perfume then passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance, is an adulteress.”
Zaynab al-Thaqafiyyah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If any one of you (women) goes out to the mosque, let her not touch any perfume.”
Abu Hurayrah said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Any woman who has scented herself with bakhoor (incense), let her not attend ‘Ishaa’ prayers with us.”
Moosa ibn Yassaar said that a woman passed by Abu Hurayrah and her scent was overpowering. He said, “O female slave of al-Jabbaar, are you going to the mosque?” She said, “Yes,” He said, “And have you put on perfume because of that?” She said, “Yes.” He said, “Go back and wash yourself, for I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: ‘If a woman comes out to the mosque and her fragrance is overpowering, Allaah will not accept any prayer from her until she goes home and washes herself.’”
The reason for this prohibition is quite clear, which is that women’s fragrance may cause undue provocation of desires. The scholars also included other things under this heading of things to be avoided by women who want to go to the mosque, such as beautiful clothes, jewellery that can be seen, excessive adornments and mingling with men. See Fath al-Baari, 2/279.
Ibn Daqeeq al-‘Eed said:
This indicates that it is forbidden for a woman who wants to go to the mosque to wear perfume, because this causes provocation of men’s desires. This was reported by al-Manaawi in Fayd al-Qadeer, in the commentary on the first hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah quoted above.
Having examined all this saheeh evidence, there can be no room for debate or argument. Muslim women have to understand the seriousness of the issue and the sin involved in going against this shar’i ruling. They should remember that they are going out to seek reward, not to fall into sin. We ask Allaah to keep us safe and sound.
By the way, we recently read that biologists have discovered a sexual gland in the nose, i.e., there is a direct connection between the sense of smell and the provocation of desire. If this is true, then it is one of the signs that prove even to the kuffaar how precise are the rulings of this sharee’ah which came to preserve chastity and to block the ways that lead to immorality.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
it s a woman topic i think but maybe you need a man`s opinion lol. as a man what ever the color you wear, the presence of a woman attarct me, but when the body is all covered it s ok. so sisters don t bothera lot about colors but make sure you hijab is covering all your body and in LARGE size DON T show your cureves in jeans or stuff like that...AND don t put perfume,
Question:
We have noticed at Taraaweeh prayers that some women come to the mosque wearing perfume that has such a strong fragrance that men can smell it if they walk behind or beside them. Some women tried to advise them, but they said that they wore perfume when coming to the mosque out of respect for the mosque. What is the ruling on this?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The point of reference for Islamic rulings must be the texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah, not one’s own opinion, mood, desire or ideas about what is nice. Concerning this very issue many reports have been narrated which strictly forbid this (women wearing perfume when they go out). These reports include saheeh ahaadeeth in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade women to wear perfume when they go out of their houses:
Abu Moosa al-Ash’ari said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Any woman who puts on perfume then passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance, is an adulteress.”
Zaynab al-Thaqafiyyah reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If any one of you (women) goes out to the mosque, let her not touch any perfume.”
Abu Hurayrah said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Any woman who has scented herself with bakhoor (incense), let her not attend ‘Ishaa’ prayers with us.”
Moosa ibn Yassaar said that a woman passed by Abu Hurayrah and her scent was overpowering. He said, “O female slave of al-Jabbaar, are you going to the mosque?” She said, “Yes,” He said, “And have you put on perfume because of that?” She said, “Yes.” He said, “Go back and wash yourself, for I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: ‘If a woman comes out to the mosque and her fragrance is overpowering, Allaah will not accept any prayer from her until she goes home and washes herself.’”
The reason for this prohibition is quite clear, which is that women’s fragrance may cause undue provocation of desires. The scholars also included other things under this heading of things to be avoided by women who want to go to the mosque, such as beautiful clothes, jewellery that can be seen, excessive adornments and mingling with men. See Fath al-Baari, 2/279.
Ibn Daqeeq al-‘Eed said:
This indicates that it is forbidden for a woman who wants to go to the mosque to wear perfume, because this causes provocation of men’s desires. This was reported by al-Manaawi in Fayd al-Qadeer, in the commentary on the first hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah quoted above.
Having examined all this saheeh evidence, there can be no room for debate or argument. Muslim women have to understand the seriousness of the issue and the sin involved in going against this shar’i ruling. They should remember that they are going out to seek reward, not to fall into sin. We ask Allaah to keep us safe and sound.
By the way, we recently read that biologists have discovered a sexual gland in the nose, i.e., there is a direct connection between the sense of smell and the provocation of desire. If this is true, then it is one of the signs that prove even to the kuffaar how precise are the rulings of this sharee’ah which came to preserve chastity and to block the ways that lead to immorality.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
:salam2:
I love black coloured hijab & niqab...but of course I can`t wear it here in US,coz everyone stares at u as sis Aisha1114 said. By the way just yesterday I shoked one ukrainian woman,when she saw me,she said that I looked HORRIBLE & so UGLY in this clothes and with a covered head,although I wasn`t in a black one,but that didn`t offend me,not at all,just opposite,she made me laugh I don`t know why,may be coz of her unintelligence,I said that I wear it proudly & just walked away
assalamu aleikum sister.
Don't mind those people.I grew up among russians and Ukranians and Russia is the last place where I want to be in this Earth.Even though its my country.For russians to show the beauty,means be proud of it,its a pride,Its a tradition.
Alhamdulillah Allah guided me to Islam....
wa salam
revertmuslimah
Junior Member
Asalaamu alaikum sisters oh and brother too if there are any here
Inshallah this message finds you all in good health,
I think that there isnt a problem with women wearing colourful or patterned hijabs, in fact I think it shows the identity of the woman wearing it and her individuality. I personally love wearing colourful scarves and as a teacher I think it helps as well it gives people a way into talking about Islam. For example "Miss I like your headscarf its very pretty" "thank you" "oh and Miss why do you wear it?" Also colourful headscarfs are cheap and make me feel happy. I dont feel guilty spending 2-5 pounds on one. It's like a little treat, also they make good gifts too which inshallah also get reward. Islam doesnt say we cant beautify ourselves by wearing nice clothes. If I wear a black jilbab its nice to wear a pretty scarf just to cheer me up. Also depends how you wear it, mine are all long scarfs which cover my chest shoulders and most of my back so its very modest. This is just my opinion by the way!! Surely it is better to wear the scarf on your head rather than round your neck!! Also there is no point wearing a black see through/ transparent headscarf it defies the point. As long as I cover my head I will wear colourful scarves. Oh I just love it when people look shocked when I speak normal english just because I cover my head always makes me laugh
And lets be fair black hijabs attract just a smuch attention as colourful ones, black ones even more so I think sometimes, it can get a bit like a uniform.
even the icons have non black scarves on hehe
May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) have mercy on us for our sins, ans keep up on the straight path.
your sister in Islam
revertmuslimah
Inshallah this message finds you all in good health,
I think that there isnt a problem with women wearing colourful or patterned hijabs, in fact I think it shows the identity of the woman wearing it and her individuality. I personally love wearing colourful scarves and as a teacher I think it helps as well it gives people a way into talking about Islam. For example "Miss I like your headscarf its very pretty" "thank you" "oh and Miss why do you wear it?" Also colourful headscarfs are cheap and make me feel happy. I dont feel guilty spending 2-5 pounds on one. It's like a little treat, also they make good gifts too which inshallah also get reward. Islam doesnt say we cant beautify ourselves by wearing nice clothes. If I wear a black jilbab its nice to wear a pretty scarf just to cheer me up. Also depends how you wear it, mine are all long scarfs which cover my chest shoulders and most of my back so its very modest. This is just my opinion by the way!! Surely it is better to wear the scarf on your head rather than round your neck!! Also there is no point wearing a black see through/ transparent headscarf it defies the point. As long as I cover my head I will wear colourful scarves. Oh I just love it when people look shocked when I speak normal english just because I cover my head always makes me laugh
And lets be fair black hijabs attract just a smuch attention as colourful ones, black ones even more so I think sometimes, it can get a bit like a uniform. even the icons have non black scarves on hehe May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) have mercy on us for our sins, ans keep up on the straight path.
your sister in Islam
revertmuslimah
amyaishazouaoui
Junior Member
Inshallah this message finds you all in good health,
I think that there isnt a problem with women wearing colourful or patterned hijabs, in fact I think it shows the identity of the woman wearing it and her individuality. I personally love wearing colourful scarves and as a teacher I think it helps as well it gives people a way into talking about Islam. For example "Miss I like your headscarf its very pretty" "thank you" "oh and Miss why do you wear it?" Also colourful headscarfs are cheap and make me feel happy. I dont feel guilty spending 2-5 pounds on one. It's like a little treat, also they make good gifts too which inshallah also get reward. Islam doesnt say we cant beautify ourselves by wearing nice clothes. If I wear a black jilbab its nice to wear a pretty scarf just to cheer me up. Also depends how you wear it, mine are all long scarfs which cover my chest shoulders and most of my back so its very modest. This is just my opinion by the way!! Surely it is better to wear the scarf on your head rather than round your neck!! Also there is no point wearing a black see through/ transparent headscarf it defies the point. As long as I cover my head I will wear colourful scarves. Oh I just love it when people look shocked when I speak normal english just because I cover my head always makes me laugh
May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) have mercy on us for our sins, ans keep up on the straight path.
your sister in Islam
revertmuslimah
:salam2:
The kids were doing a similar thing with me today!!! one lad said that he was having his hair cut tonight becuase its too long and wont stand up with gel. I said to him i have the same problem............ didnt get the joke, oh well!!!
I thought i was going to have probs with the kids but mashallah they are such open minds and are really thrilled to have a muslim teacher who isnt "steriotypical".
Dawah opportunities everywhere, and now ive fond out they are studying islam at the moment, i may just gate crash some of their lessons!!! hehehehee
Dogu_kizi
Junior Member
:ma: :ma: sister
Dogu_kizi
Junior Member
Inshallah this message finds you all in good health,
I think that there isnt a problem with women wearing colourful or patterned hijabs, in fact I think it shows the identity of the woman wearing it and her individuality. I personally love wearing colourful scarves and as a teacher I think it helps as well it gives people a way into talking about Islam. For example "Miss I like your headscarf its very pretty" "thank you" "oh and Miss why do you wear it?" Also colourful headscarfs are cheap and make me feel happy. I dont feel guilty spending 2-5 pounds on one. It's like a little treat, also they make good gifts too which inshallah also get reward. Islam doesnt say we cant beautify ourselves by wearing nice clothes. If I wear a black jilbab its nice to wear a pretty scarf just to cheer me up. Also depends how you wear it, mine are all long scarfs which cover my chest shoulders and most of my back so its very modest. This is just my opinion by the way!! Surely it is better to wear the scarf on your head rather than round your neck!! Also there is no point wearing a black see through/ transparent headscarf it defies the point. As long as I cover my head I will wear colourful scarves. Oh I just love it when people look shocked when I speak normal english just because I cover my head always makes me laugh
May Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) have mercy on us for our sins, ans keep up on the straight path.
your sister in Islam
revertmuslimah
U r right sis that black one attracts much more attention than others,especially in non-muslim countries, which is so sad..
As for myself I would just love to live in one of that arabic I mean muslim countries,where women wear niqabs,covered from head to toe with a wide dress,which most of it is of black colour & though I know that it`s not a point,but still I`m so sorry that I don`t have this opportunity.
Once I saw TV show about women in one of the arabic countries and some women told that black was mainly worn by married or older women,than not married or young ones,however most of married or not married wmn prefer black hijabs or niqabs,I don`t know may be that`s kind a tradition of that country.But colourfull scarves r not forbidden in Islam,they just should not attract ppls attention,must be modest
WaAllahu A`lam
Sorry if I did offend:shymuslima1:
Salaam,
It is written that the Holy Prophet (swas) did not like patterns or images on material. Think of the curtain ( Bukhari ). Second, the Prophet (swas) stated that white was a good color.
In the end, if a poor woman can only wear the brightest scarf , as this is the only one she has, who are we to judge?
It is written that the Holy Prophet (swas) did not like patterns or images on material. Think of the curtain ( Bukhari ). Second, the Prophet (swas) stated that white was a good color.
In the end, if a poor woman can only wear the brightest scarf , as this is the only one she has, who are we to judge?
:salam2:
I am wearing a white hijab now
Do you have any evidence regarding white colour sis?