Saturday, December 20, 2008

Wearing Niqab Again

Alhamdulillah, Ive made the decision to wear niqab again. And I feel great about it. Since I moved, I'm in a bigger Muslim community so I don't have to worry about scaring anyone or being the only one. I think most of the sisters here do wear it, so I'll fit in just perfectly. I went to the masjid this Friday here and 9 outta the 10 sisters wore it. Masha'Allah, Ive never really seen that. Usually its just one or two here and there.
Also since I bought a few more to add to the one I had. I have 2 flip styles, one single layer, and a 2-layer flip style. I actually like the 1-layer style. I think it suits me best. I'm actually surprise that I bought a Velcro band niqab and it fits my big head-lol. The only thing I don't like about it is that you need to be careful when your putting it on because the Velcro can stick to your hijab and could mess it up, depending on the material.
I went out yesterday and I actually didn't get any weird stares. People were actually friendly. The cashier at the supermarket smiled at me and said have a good day. Maybe people are just used to seeing it nowadays. They weren't fearful at all. Thats a good thing I guess. We'll see what happens, but regardless, Im not taking it off this time around. My niqab is here to stay lol. I never knew why I took it off to begin with. I guess I cared more of what other people thought than what I wanted. Now screw what anyone thinks. If you don't like it you can kick rocks.

10 comments:

lala said...

masAllah!!! I'm so happy for you, sister!!!

Empress Anisa said...

LOL... good for you Yasmin! I like-"you can kick rocks!"
MashaAllah sister, I'm happy for you- there's nothing like fitting in and being comfortable in your new community- I hope you make lots of friends, InshaAllah (Ameen)

Lazeena Umm Yusuf said...

mashaAllah sis, mubarak! so happy for you that you've entered niqaabhood happy =) i dont like the velcro ones either but nice to see you got one that worked alhamduillah.

Shukran UmmIsmail Webb, May Allaah azz wal Jaal Reward you. Ameen said...

Masa allah Welcome back I love Single layer Tie Backs /w head bands i have a Few of Elastic ones they hurt my poor Ears. But not use to layers yet but i wear the same one i have the simgle tie back with Head Band. since thats the most comfortable for me. I have to use to styles of niqab only been wearing got 5 months lol

Umm Hasan said...

Masha'Allah its great to hear you can wear niqab with comfort in your new community. I love my niqab too, and would have to be able to wear it 'i feel naked without it' lol

Safiyyah said...

Salaams Sis:

Mabrook! I think it's great!

Inspired Muslimah said...

Mubarak sis!!

Fikerz said...

YOU GO SISTER!

=].

man i love reading stories like this!

you should check out my blog sometime:

themuslimkid.blogspot.com

salams, take care.

-The Muslim Kid-

Naimah said...

Assalamu alaykum, sister

Masha'Allaah good to hear you put the niqab back on, I actually stopped wearing mine for a while ,but really missed it and it felt great putting it back on alhamdulillaah.
And that's right, we shouldn't worry what other people think/say, just remind ourselves we're doing it for Allaah's sake and put our trust in him insha Allaah.

Unknown said...

As salaamu alaikum sister, I am truly happy for you. I new to your blog, and I thank Allah ( SWT) for allowing me to find it, Alhamdulliah. reading this post is quite inspirational, I am very , very interested in wearing niqab very soon, insha Allah. I will make istikarah, and pray that Allah ( SWT) guides and protects me in the direction I wish to go in, insha Allah. Ameen. Take care, As salaamu alaikum ( smiles)