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One of the most difficult decisions many of us face is the decision to
start wearing hijab. I have been through this whole process myself. My
sincere advice to all sisters who are considering wearing hijab is to follow
the few suggestions below.
I hope inshallah these will help you and diminish the fear that is
holding you back from observing this beautiful practice.
There are different opinions about why a woman should wear a hijab,
such as for modesty or for protection. But the real reason that we wear
hijab is for the sake of Allah subhanawatala’s love and pleasure. So never
hesitate to tell everyone that your reason for wearing this modest dress and
a head covering is for the love and pleasure of the Almighty Allah.
Allah subhanawatala is the source of everything we have, our existence,
our life and our capability. If he ever took away what he gives us, we will
not be able to survive. We could never be able to repay him even if we
worked for millions of years.
Once you make a decision to wear the hijab, then you have to set a day
and Just do it !!!!!!!!
This is the only way. Set a day and when that day comes, you have to do
it. Don't back down. Don't give it up. Just do it. Make lots of du'a. Do not
stop making du'a. Ask Allah Subhanawatala to give you strength and patience.
Ask Him to make it easy for you. Ask Him to help you. He will definitely
listen to you Inshallah. He is always there for you when you turn to Him.
Remember how much He has given you, how everything that you have, even your
very existence, is due to Him. Remember that He deserves this from you.
Remember the promise of Jannah. Remember that remaining patient and faithful
through difficulty will lead you to Jannah,
Inshallah. Even if bad things
happen, don’t keep these thoughts in your mind. Don't worry about tomorrow.
Just concentrate on getting through today, and leave tomorrow to Allah
subhanawatala.
The other thing you need to remember is that you do not need to be
perfect in iman to wear a hijab. If perfection was a qualification to wear a
hijab then who on earth do you think could wear it?
Do it even though you are still nervous and
scared, true courage is doing what's right. Don't listen to the shaytan,
ignore the worries and fears he whispers into your mind. Think that you will
not let him keep you from obeying Allah subhanawatala and rule your life.
Take one day at a time, or even one visit at a
time. Sometimes the best thing to do is to keep your mind focused on what is
immediate. Allah subhanawatal will take care of the future. If you have to
go out to the mall, then concentrate on being able to wear hijab just for
this visit. If you get through it inshallah, then give lot of thanks to
Allah subhanawatala for making it easy for you, and turn your mind to your
next visit.
You will soon realise that you have been wearing
the hijab for days and then weeks, and then months now, eventually you will
also realise that wearing the hijab was not as hard as you thought and by
now it has become a part of you. Allah subhanawatala has helped you to get
through it. Be confident about your choice. The most important thing is to
have sabr and keep your trust in Allah Subhanawatala always.
Alhamdulillah we are fortunate to live in this
beautiful country called New Zealand, where people accept hijab without a
question or a problem. My own experience tells this as I have been working
in different organisations for years now.
So sisters please make a sincere effort and make
a resolution to obey Allah Almighty he will surely help you through this. Be
positive and hope for the best.
Article by: Farzana Ahmed
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