Cross my heart
An intermediate hijab style using two light shawls, an under-scarf and half a dozen pins. Continue reading Cross my heart
Muslim men make my hijab haraam
I’ve talked a few posts back about the experience of being female and being subjected to hoot, hollers and howling: it bothers me… a lot! More recently, a friend discussed her desire to stop wearing hijab. Her reason? She has received more unsolicited comments on her appearance from men, in the form of cat calling and overt sexual interest, since wearing it than she has without. Some people were quick to blame her attitude, stating that she must be giving signs, opening herself up to it; others told her that hijab did in fact bring more attention on her than … Continue reading Muslim men make my hijab haraam
The Bouffante
An intermediate hijab style using one light shawl, an under-scarf, a couple of pins and a brooch. Continue reading The Bouffante
Arwen
A simple hijab style based on the Lord of The Ring’s character Arwen. Uses one light shawl, an under-scarf and half a dozen pins. Continue reading Arwen
You know you don’t have to do that!
Peace and blessings. So Ramadan is right around the corner and I am, I must admit, dreading the long hours of fasting in the warmest weather of the year. Ramadan in Canada will be taking place during some of the longest days of summer averaging 17.5 hours between dawn and dusk. Yet, Ramadan was –and is– a large contributing factor to why I am a Muslim. After my first 30-day fast, I was in awe of the insight it gave me on my body, on the greatness of God’s power of creation, and God’s ability to instill a will into … Continue reading You know you don’t have to do that!
Twisted Off
An intermediate hijab tutorial using a viscose shawl, an under-scarf and half a dozen pins. Continue reading Twisted Off
Love God Diversity 