To Hijab Or Not To Hijab

5:00 AM

faceless-hijabi-2-hiSo I have been a hijabi for a little over seven months now.  I have had my ups and downs with wearing it.  I wear it at my own free will and by my choice.  I find it very beautiful, not just on myself, but on all who wears it.  I love everything about it and what it stands for.  Though sometimes I question myself on if I might be in over my head.

I don't live in the best place to be wearing it.  I have not seen any other hijabi's  at all.  I'm starting to think they aren't existing here.  I have seen a few at the mall up in the city, but that is a two hour drive from my home.  I was only up there because sometimes Bubba {my son} has doctor/dentist appointments up that way.  So when/if he does, we make it a plan to hang out since we don't get the opportunity often.

I really hate being here alone.  Alone as in not knowing other sisters.  I have been on the verge of just not wearing it at all and then once I move, go ahead and start over.  I do plan on moving and where I will be moving had a huge Muslim community.  I get really sad a lot just thinking bout it all.  I feel like maybe I just into it so quickly. Wearing the hijab I mean.  I hear other stories of sisters taking their Shahadah (declaration of faith) in a Mosque and with other people around.  I took mine at home by myself with no witnesses.  I had to turn to the internet for help and to get questions answered, only to find out that I was given wrong information.

So what's the point in trying when you have no one to turn too.  I have regular "Facebook friends" but that's where it stops.  I can't call them with questions, or even go hand out with them. They all live too far away.  All I can do is leave them a post on Facebook but even then, the answers I get are criticizing and judgmental half the time.

Anyway, I'm gonna sleep, think and pray on this for a few days to see what happens.

 

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  1. I love your honesty. Yes, as a convert it is very hard. Especially when you are the only one in your family or community. But you are not alone. You can ask me anything, any time. I am here for you. I don't know all the answers but will do my best to find an accurate answer to your question. I am going to try to see if I can find some local contacts for you. I know it may not be possible but I will try my best. Being a convert can be overwhelming. It is best to take it one step at a time. Allah will make sure you learn at the pace that is best for you. He will reveal what you need, when you need it. And as far as "facebook" friends go, I have met some really amazing people. You would be one of them. No worries. It will be ok. All things in time. No rush!

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  2. I have met some awesome people on Facebook as well, including of course. You're the only one that I really truly talk too. At the same time. I'm really frustrated because I can't sit down one on one with anyone, if that makes sense. I'm just really in a place right now.

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  3. Asalamu Aleikum sis.

    I pray Allah gives you the strength to keep wearing and striving to wear hijab dispute the difficulties. I know its hard and what it's like when you have no other sisters to turn to for one on one advice and support. May Allah make all your difficulties easy!

    Alhamdulilah you have sister Brenda who is looking out for you and someone you can contact. That is beautiful!

    Try not to think about other people, and what you don't have, although its hard. I hope you are in a better place. InshaAllah!


    You are stronger than you know!

    Peace and blessings to you.

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