Posted on October 30, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
For many female converts who grew up in America, namely those who had lifestyles that were very “American” or different from an “Islamic lifestyle”, most tend to share the same issues when they first embrace Islam. Do I have to stop plucking my eyebrows? Can I still wear nail polish? Is hijab mandatory? I cant see myself wearing it all the time! [...]
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Posted on October 10, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
What do you see when you look at me
Do you see someone limited, or someone free?
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can’t see my hair.
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated.
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like [...]
Filed under: Hijab, Inspiration, Islam, Liberation, Poetry, Women, Women's Rights in Islam | 1 Comment »
