Assalamualaikum Sisters !!!
I was just thinking of something today that bothered me. FASHION, well fashion doesn't bother me, but I am upset if is so hard to find fashionable clothing that is modest. I have heard the argument that if you decide to wear the hijab there is no need to be fashionable. I disagree. As Muslim women we are still out in the work field; employers cannot require us to dress provocatively, but dressing in a presentable way is a requirement for most jobs. So is it Haram to "dress up" a hijab? Earrings here, flower pin there? I for one support fashionable hijabs. I feel like it is a link connecting Islam and America. We keep our modesty, but are much more approachable to the average american that might be miss informed about Muslims and find a all black abaya and hijab daunting. I have noticed when I am out shopping, in school, or anywhere crowded people respond to me better when I am wearing colors or a little bit of jewelry. I will not compromise my modestly, but I do enjoy being a little fashionable from time to time.
I was just thinking of something today that bothered me. FASHION, well fashion doesn't bother me, but I am upset if is so hard to find fashionable clothing that is modest. I have heard the argument that if you decide to wear the hijab there is no need to be fashionable. I disagree. As Muslim women we are still out in the work field; employers cannot require us to dress provocatively, but dressing in a presentable way is a requirement for most jobs. So is it Haram to "dress up" a hijab? Earrings here, flower pin there? I for one support fashionable hijabs. I feel like it is a link connecting Islam and America. We keep our modesty, but are much more approachable to the average american that might be miss informed about Muslims and find a all black abaya and hijab daunting. I have noticed when I am out shopping, in school, or anywhere crowded people respond to me better when I am wearing colors or a little bit of jewelry. I will not compromise my modestly, but I do enjoy being a little fashionable from time to time.
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