So I have a bit of a problem.
Yes Aminah.
Well, I don't know how to say this,
but it's kind of about my Hijab.
Look, that's fine.
Please feel free to talk to me.
Well, I've just been having these doubts,
and I feel like it's getting harder
to wear the Hijab every day.
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It's not like
I want to take it off or anything.
It's just getting more difficult.
You know what?
I can really understand that.
Aminah,
when did those thoughts
that happening to you?
Well, really,
only recently
I've been getting these thoughts
about six months ago,
and they've just been building up.
Yeah.
I'm feeling more self-conscious,
and maybe I'm just over exaggerating.
It's just been getting tough.
SubhanAllah. You know what?
I can really understand
what you must be going through.
I really do believe that
It must be a real challenge,
especially for the youth right now.
In this time we live
in, there's just so much pressure on us
to look our best, to have the best image.
And, I mean, everybody ultimately
wants to look their best right.
And I actually want to ask you,
if you don't mind me asking that,
you know, what does Hijab mean to you?
Well, from what I know,
it's an item of clothing
that Allah has told us women
to wear in the Quran,
basically to cover our hair.
Look, you're so right.
But I just want explain to you as well
that Hijab is actually
so much more than that.
You know,
the Hijab is actually a sign
of your submission
to Allah (swt) commands.
At the same time,
it's a symbol of your devotion to Allah.
What if I'm not that devout?
Wouldn't that just make me hypocrite?
I wouldn't want to be walking around
like I don't have flaws
because I'm not perfect.
SubhanAllah Aminah, who hasn't got flaws?
And you know who is perfect?
I mean, we've all got flaws right?
But the hijab actually shows
that you're someone who's really trying
you know, you're trying
to gain the pleasure
of Allah (swt) by implementing
what He's commanded from modesty.
Well, can't I still be modest,
even without my hijab?
Yeah, of course you can still be modest.
But then how do you define modesty?
I mean, like, as Muslims, obviously,
we look at
how does Allah define modesty, right?
And just to be clear,
modesty is a lot more than just
the clothing we wear.
You know, it's
it's the way we conduct ourselves.
It's the behavior
that we adopt
when we interact with others.
Does that make sense?
It's a lot more than just clothing.
Yeah, it does.
But it's just so overwhelming.
It's just becoming difficult.
Look, you know what?
I totally understand.
And I think it's also important
that we look
at other factors that you can
maybe focus on
to help you,
you know,
consider the friends
that you hang around,
you know, like,
try to find friends
that are supportive of you wearing Hijab
and that encourage
you and remind you of your purpose
in this life. Right.
And as well as that,
I would recommend people
try to attend Islamic lessons.
I think they really nourish
your Iman and support
you and help you in your journey
with Hijab.
But look,
there's one really important point
that I wanted
to just
raise with you, and that is,
are you on a lot of social media
by any chance?
Yeah, well, to be honest,
I do use social media quite a lot.
Yeah.
See, like,
that's what
I would probably advise you,
that you may need to limit that
because while you're scrolling
through your Instagram or whatever
platform you happen to be using,
you don't realize how subconsciously
really impacting
on the way
you view beauty, for example,
or even the way you view yourself.
And you know what, Aminah?
I've actually got this book here,
and I'm really thinking
this could be really helpful for you.
You know, this is a book
that's about the women
around the Messenger.
And when you think of it,
they are the role models
we should be seeking. Right.
Thank you so much for the book.
I mean, this genuinely means a lot to me.
Thank you so much.
You know, what Aminah, you're so welcome.
But look,
I just want you to understand
that the Hijab
is actually
going to be a lifelong pursuit.
You are going to be tested
with this Hijab that's the reality.
But we are going to get
the greatest reward
for what we go through
for the sake of Allah (swt), inshallah.
I really ask Allah (swt)
to keep you strong. Inshallah.
And I just want you to know
that I'm always here for you
when ever you want to speak.
This really means a lot to me.
Thank you so much Shaykha.
You're more than welcome, Aminah anytime.
Inshallah.
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