Salaam everyone
I am a Muslimah in the deep south, USA. I recently, due to Ramadan and some amazing things thst occurred in Ramadan, have grown closer to Allah and am so thankful.
I've wanted to start wearing hijab but have already experienced aggressive behaviors from people and its making me so afraid to go outside.
for context, I am a single parent and none of my family is Muslim and they definitely do not appreciate hijab and wouldn't feel comfortable being seen in public with me wearing it.
all this to say... I feel scared and I do not have any support navigating amd building strength to begin wearing it outside of masjid events and praying. I would sincerely love to. however I am so fearful and afraid for my safety that I no longer want to go outside and I am extremely hypervigilant of my surroundings when I do wear it, for my safety.
the women I know who are successful in wearing hijab fall into several categories that make it possible for them
wealthy wives who dont need to work
medical professionals - society has no choice but to accept them due to extreme need
professors-- around educated people
recipients of Social security income, so they do not need to work or try to find work while observing hijab
I am looking for a middle ground and support to begin the process of becoming a full time hijabi who works and can become fearless wearing hijab in the Bible belt deep south.
thanks in advance. jazak Allah khairan
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