Time and again, there are bound
to be people asking me why I don the hijab (in layman terms: putting a piece of
cloth wrap around my head).
Of course, the main reason has to
be because of my religion. However, if I were to explain base on that context,
it’s long winded and complex. So I usually asked them back: “Why do you
purchase a handphone cover?”
Wearing the hijab is similar with
purchasing the handphone cover. It acts as a protection; basically to maintain
modesty for women.
“How do you withstand the heat?”
Tricky question indeed. I
remembered clearly how I was practically drenched in sweat when I first wore it.
No kidding. Well I couldn’t avoid it given that Singapore’s weather is humid
and sunny all year round except for the occasional monsoon season.
But hey like they say, it gets
better with time. I guess I got use to
it. No doubt I still feel hot and stuffy. That’s usually why I opt for bright
colours instead of all black since wearing the latter will absorb more heat.
“So...Why is it some wore it
while others don’t?”
First and foremost, I do not speak
for the majority. Truth to be told, all Muslim ladies are forced to wear when
they reach puberty.
Personally for me, I was brought
up in an almost “Hitler-Like” family. And yes, after reaching the puberty age,
as you might have guess it, I was told to wear it. You can practically say that
I was being forced into wearing the hijab.
However, as the time passes, I developed
an immense love for my hijab. I take special care from the choice of fabric to
the little gritty details on the choice of hijab style.
So...there you have it; some of
the popular questions that were frequently asked.
With that I shall leave you, readers,
with this: while the hijab allows majority to know what my religion is, it
doesn’t define who I truly am. Indeed, do not judge the book by its cover
because there is more that meets the eye. :)
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