I never grow up receiving compliments like "your beautiful" so I ended up with some sexy clothing to gain appreciation. Alhamdulilah! When I reverted to Islam and my ways of living have change and right away i put on my Hijab. It was then I received an amazing appreciation "you look like a princess" even more than the word beautiful. When our intentions are good in putting it, Allah (swt) will make it easier for us..
Sister Nye, I am so happy to hear your story of coming out to your friends and family. This is my biggest fear and it was really great to hear the story of a fellow caucasion American (I'm assuming)
@24075725 if you wear hijab with the right intention, Allah will help you with everything else like clothing, etc. I have a friend who works in a law firm and she wears hijab and dresses modestly too, like those fancy plain black pants, theyre loose, and then you can always just wear a blazer with a plain loose top or a nice ruffled top, it doesn'T really matter, and just put the hijab on top, alsoooo you could wear those long pencil skirts :)
Pffft, fajita. I love it. And I wear headscarves in Oklahoma. In summer. Where the heat index is 110F+. Ohhh, do I sympathize with going to India in April.
Salamu Alaikum, I actually started wearing hijab in US half way through 8th grade. I was the only one at my school and I remember getting on the school bus, and my friend said 'Oh my God Doa, did you shave your head?' I am 33 years old now and have had it on ever since. I started because my sister and I promised my mom we would start the first day of Ramadan, and we had to keep our word.
Great video! I really needed to watch this as I am thinking to start Hijab and thinking to tell my relatives I'm a Muslim real soon. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone in it but it's good to know I'm not the only one going through this xP Inshallah it won't be as hard as I am thinking. Thanks for uploading this video. I'm sure a lot more sisters need to feel they're not the only ones going through this and the awkward stares won't be there forever. Salam :)
I have been so torn about hijab..I have so many wonderful hijabs that have been given to me for support and since I was a brand new Muslim several people were so very giving and helped me acquire more. I'm so scared to wear it when I start college at the age of 41 this August. I wear it to the Mosque every Friday and have even worn it in public. This will also be my first Ramadan and Inshallah I will find my heart and find a way to honor Islam without fear of Hijab.
dang that boy is cute!!!! love your hijab Amena. my relatives were surprised but they are living with it. I wear hijab in their presence even if only the women are present, I do it to remind them I'm Muslim. I hid my Islam for several months before "coming out", once I let the truth come out they are occasionally asking questions and saying stuff I have to debunk
I have to say, everything both of you ladies talked about was EVERYTHING I went through. My own family we like...hijab isnt necessary etc. I recently went to a wedding and I was the ONLY cousin wearing a hijab!! I felt a teeenssssy bit singled out but I know my self-respect told me to keep my head high - as I am Allah's creation and I do this only for Allah and Allah alone. InShaAllah this video will inspire more of those that aspire to wear hijab - its been 2 months for me :)
@123sophsoph This video and your comment has definitely inspired me, I am still building up courage and finding myself as you could say, but I know someday soon I will be a full time hijabi :)
I hope you are still going strong, support always <3
Sister Nye, meshaAllah you made me laugh so much with your gesture when you said once you knew, it was on :) I loved your commentary illustrating hijabis as ambassadors to Islam. InshaAllah I look forward to your future videos.
I did do a video about my experience. I remember following the strong feeling in my heart and also a dream that I had the night before I wore hijab. It moved my heart and soul. I just knew that this was the right thing for me to do. I felt nonetheless guided by Allah (swt).
They day I became Muslim, I didn't even plan on it. I was just going to a lecture with a revert Muslim and wanted to learn more. That night, I just knew this was the faith for me. It sure did shock my family and they made jokes about it, when I came home with a Pakistani traditional outfit on(sorry, forgot the name). I started wearing hijab full-time 18 days afterward. It sure did shock my co-workers and some regular customers.
@learina I just keep on giggling at the phrase "coming outta the closet". But, yeah, you're right. It is more acceptable to be gay than Muslim. I have heard some stories from Muslimahs, where their parents had wished they were gay or an atheist instead of a Muslim.
salam amena lol my family members approve but got anoid when i wor it evrywher e.g the garden lol my mums like "youre gonna get relli hot in dat " lol but i wear it and i love it but yeh sum of my family dnt wear it but i ges i like the fact i can be a sutable role model lol i wasnt presured at all but at the point when i first strtd to wear it my mum sat me down and sed "you can wear it buh once u do you cant take it off understand" i hant taken it off since and ive gaind alot more respect x
also, could you do a video on who you pull yourself out of low imaan? what are your methods? who do you watch/ listen to- i'm pretty sure amena is going to say sheikh abdul haki mourad, but i could be wrong!! ;) mashallah thank you ladies
great video ladies thank you. i'm still not wearing hijab and one of my major issues is the reaction of my family (which i guess is a common thing for reverts). it's also general hijab, hijab in life- would i still go to the gym? would i never have a "beah holiday" again? could i travel safely in certain countries?also being that symbol for islam. do you guys feel the pressure of that? of feeling people's prejudice and judgements? could you guys do i follow on video about this?
Great videos, sisters! :) I wore mine on my last semester of high school [when stress levels were already at max], but I couldn't hold in the urge to wear it anymore. Most of the reactions were pleasant but there were a couple of people who were unpleasant. The thought of taking it off never crossed my mind though. I love that I am recognized as a Muslim now. I LOVE being greeted by other Muslims I don't even know. :) Makes me feel like part of an invisible bond.
Jazakallah khair for this, you have NO idea how much I needed this right now. As a revert I'm so scared and worried, but I really want to do this for the sake of Allah (swt) as well as for myself. And I can really relate to what Nye said about not even knowing you're gravitating towards Islam!
LOL Fajita...hahaha..when I started wearing hijab it was back in high school and the rumor for a few weeks at school was that I got married and the husband made me put it on....how ppl came up with it is beyond me...
SISTER AMENA I WANT C UR SON CAN I ??
precious7162 1 month ago
I never grow up receiving compliments like "your beautiful" so I ended up with some sexy clothing to gain appreciation. Alhamdulilah! When I reverted to Islam and my ways of living have change and right away i put on my Hijab. It was then I received an amazing appreciation "you look like a princess" even more than the word beautiful. When our intentions are good in putting it, Allah (swt) will make it easier for us..
alia28ardab 1 month ago
Sister Nye, I am so happy to hear your story of coming out to your friends and family. This is my biggest fear and it was really great to hear the story of a fellow caucasion American (I'm assuming)
Thank you :)
MsElizabethAkana 2 months ago
@24075725 if you wear hijab with the right intention, Allah will help you with everything else like clothing, etc. I have a friend who works in a law firm and she wears hijab and dresses modestly too, like those fancy plain black pants, theyre loose, and then you can always just wear a blazer with a plain loose top or a nice ruffled top, it doesn'T really matter, and just put the hijab on top, alsoooo you could wear those long pencil skirts :)
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ThePero20111 3 months ago
You have the best laugh ever! =)
xmybubbles23 4 months ago
hahahahahhahahhahahaha Fajita!i started laughing so much!
krisra23 5 months ago
Pffft, fajita. I love it. And I wear headscarves in Oklahoma. In summer. Where the heat index is 110F+. Ohhh, do I sympathize with going to India in April.
Rock on, ladies! :D
SewardWriter 7 months ago
lol i feel i i live in florida and i started to wear it in june one of the hottest months here lol
missbollywood1 7 months ago
Salamu Alaikum, I actually started wearing hijab in US half way through 8th grade. I was the only one at my school and I remember getting on the school bus, and my friend said 'Oh my God Doa, did you shave your head?' I am 33 years old now and have had it on ever since. I started because my sister and I promised my mom we would start the first day of Ramadan, and we had to keep our word.
bg18539 8 months ago
GREAT VIDEO! and i love that scarf so much!!!
lsawa08 8 months ago
I started in April too!
786YaMahdizamana 8 months ago
Masha Allah Amena you look so beautiful in that color! And Nye you are so funny I can relate to you a lot!
JazmineBeauty 8 months ago
@MultiDoofis
U r Nt alone...I'm in kinda same situation...N I thought I'm alone...:-)....bt there r propably loads of sisters out there who feel the same....
MeenaShehzadi 8 months ago
Great video! I really needed to watch this as I am thinking to start Hijab and thinking to tell my relatives I'm a Muslim real soon. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone in it but it's good to know I'm not the only one going through this xP Inshallah it won't be as hard as I am thinking. Thanks for uploading this video. I'm sure a lot more sisters need to feel they're not the only ones going through this and the awkward stares won't be there forever. Salam :)
MultiDoofis 8 months ago
awesome video you guys :D sister nye had me cracking up aswell :)
zeysalvatore 8 months ago
ma'shallah both great!!!
again and again i'm amazed of the thought how many girls and woman can benefit from what iHip is doing.
i am loving those video series, keem em coming :D
Noor2388 8 months ago
this was a really great video... as i sipped my morning coffee, i was doing the head nod and getting really into this. You girls are fantastic!
umhasoomi 8 months ago
I have been so torn about hijab..I have so many wonderful hijabs that have been given to me for support and since I was a brand new Muslim several people were so very giving and helped me acquire more. I'm so scared to wear it when I start college at the age of 41 this August. I wear it to the Mosque every Friday and have even worn it in public. This will also be my first Ramadan and Inshallah I will find my heart and find a way to honor Islam without fear of Hijab.
queenjewels5 8 months ago
LOL... got your fajita... LOL mashallah :)
kittycatstef 8 months ago 2
dang that boy is cute!!!! love your hijab Amena. my relatives were surprised but they are living with it. I wear hijab in their presence even if only the women are present, I do it to remind them I'm Muslim. I hid my Islam for several months before "coming out", once I let the truth come out they are occasionally asking questions and saying stuff I have to debunk
StrainSop 8 months ago
Assalaam Alaekom.
I have to say, everything both of you ladies talked about was EVERYTHING I went through. My own family we like...hijab isnt necessary etc. I recently went to a wedding and I was the ONLY cousin wearing a hijab!! I felt a teeenssssy bit singled out but I know my self-respect told me to keep my head high - as I am Allah's creation and I do this only for Allah and Allah alone. InShaAllah this video will inspire more of those that aspire to wear hijab - its been 2 months for me :)
123sophsoph 8 months ago 12
@123sophsoph This video and your comment has definitely inspired me, I am still building up courage and finding myself as you could say, but I know someday soon I will be a full time hijabi :)
I hope you are still going strong, support always <3
MsElizabethAkana 2 months ago
Sister Nye, meshaAllah you made me laugh so much with your gesture when you said once you knew, it was on :) I loved your commentary illustrating hijabis as ambassadors to Islam. InshaAllah I look forward to your future videos.
talktothehandroid 8 months ago 10
I did do a video about my experience. I remember following the strong feeling in my heart and also a dream that I had the night before I wore hijab. It moved my heart and soul. I just knew that this was the right thing for me to do. I felt nonetheless guided by Allah (swt).
Jewelize444 8 months ago
They day I became Muslim, I didn't even plan on it. I was just going to a lecture with a revert Muslim and wanted to learn more. That night, I just knew this was the faith for me. It sure did shock my family and they made jokes about it, when I came home with a Pakistani traditional outfit on(sorry, forgot the name). I started wearing hijab full-time 18 days afterward. It sure did shock my co-workers and some regular customers.
ichigo8504 8 months ago
Fajita lol its so true u really feel like ur "coming outa the closet" lol sad part is that's more accepted than being a Muslim these days
learina 8 months ago
@learina I just keep on giggling at the phrase "coming outta the closet". But, yeah, you're right. It is more acceptable to be gay than Muslim. I have heard some stories from Muslimahs, where their parents had wished they were gay or an atheist instead of a Muslim.
ichigo8504 8 months ago
LOL... Fajita!!
ichigo8504 8 months ago
salam amena lol my family members approve but got anoid when i wor it evrywher e.g the garden lol my mums like "youre gonna get relli hot in dat " lol but i wear it and i love it but yeh sum of my family dnt wear it but i ges i like the fact i can be a sutable role model lol i wasnt presured at all but at the point when i first strtd to wear it my mum sat me down and sed "you can wear it buh once u do you cant take it off understand" i hant taken it off since and ive gaind alot more respect x
glisten789 8 months ago
also, could you do a video on who you pull yourself out of low imaan? what are your methods? who do you watch/ listen to- i'm pretty sure amena is going to say sheikh abdul haki mourad, but i could be wrong!! ;) mashallah thank you ladies
dotorabedouina 8 months ago
great video ladies thank you. i'm still not wearing hijab and one of my major issues is the reaction of my family (which i guess is a common thing for reverts). it's also general hijab, hijab in life- would i still go to the gym? would i never have a "beah holiday" again? could i travel safely in certain countries?also being that symbol for islam. do you guys feel the pressure of that? of feeling people's prejudice and judgements? could you guys do i follow on video about this?
dotorabedouina 8 months ago
i always put on my earphone for these videos! Like it has to be an intimate convo xD Love it!
hereisyourusername 8 months ago
Great videos, sisters! :) I wore mine on my last semester of high school [when stress levels were already at max], but I couldn't hold in the urge to wear it anymore. Most of the reactions were pleasant but there were a couple of people who were unpleasant. The thought of taking it off never crossed my mind though. I love that I am recognized as a Muslim now. I LOVE being greeted by other Muslims I don't even know. :) Makes me feel like part of an invisible bond.
HaikoIqbal 8 months ago
Jazakallah khair for this, you have NO idea how much I needed this right now. As a revert I'm so scared and worried, but I really want to do this for the sake of Allah (swt) as well as for myself. And I can really relate to what Nye said about not even knowing you're gravitating towards Islam!
azyeennekun 8 months ago
LOL Fajita...hahaha..when I started wearing hijab it was back in high school and the rumor for a few weeks at school was that I got married and the husband made me put it on....how ppl came up with it is beyond me...
moonk44 8 months ago