Hijabs - The Contemporary Faces Behind the Muslim Head Scarf

Written by Abraham Kone Tuesday, 10 May 2011 02:58

Muslim lady started wearing hijabs or other head coverings centuries ago in order to keep in action with the modesty taught by their religion.

Muslim lady started wearing hijabs or other head coverings centuries ago in order to keep in action with the modesty taught by their religion.

Though, with the passage of time, people started embracing the westernized way and covering the head no longer remained the center of focus for a number of Muslim woman. Several named it liberation, others named it modernization. Though, when a few years ago the Non Muslim world produced a misconception concerning hijabs symbolizing radicalism. At that point, a vast majority of Muslimahs become more conscious of restoring their religious too as ethnic identities and reverted back to the use of head coverings for themselves. Today regardless of what country they are in, Muslim women globally have embraced more modest ways of dressing including the use of jilbabs, abayas and most of all hijabs.

There are a number of well-known Muslim woman that also endorse the fact that covering the head is not a sign of oppression or fundamentalism. In truth, these woman cover their heads to please Allah swt, who is the creator of the entire mankind. From news anchors to political activist, scholars to scientists, a huge number of famous Muslim lady proudly wear their hijabs in public and appears more some whilst covering their heads.

Islamic beacons such as Khadeejah, who was a popular businesswoman during the prophet's time and later became his wife; Fatimah, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); Asma bint Abu Bakr, the daughter of one of the closest friends of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), are the paragons for Muslim girl. But, they were significantly later followed by powerful woman such as Zaynab-al-Ghazali, who is an Egyptian Islamic Activist. She strongly supports the rights of Muslim lady including their right to outfit conservatively. Maryum Jameelah is one other prime example of the modern girl supporting headscarves. Maryum was the preliminary American Jewish girl to convert to Islam. She afterward followed the teachings of Islam to the core and in addition wrote several books concerning the concepts of Islam. The girl's work is well read and appreciated equally by Muslims and non Muslims around the world. The former president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Mrs. Elkadi, is one other prime example of a contemporary day muslimah who is never seen without jilbabs. She actively worked for ISNA and promoted modesty and decency for the young Muslim lady living in America.

These are only a few examples of the existing day Muslim women who are neither afraid nor ashamed to wear jilbabs in all circumstances. In truth they wear them with pride and might seem honored to be educated and successful woman that can make an impact on others also as lead by example. As more success stories are publicized regarding lady in jilbabs, it will have got a perfect and positive impact on the next generation, promoting the feelings of morality and uprightness concerning Islam!