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[ldwheel40]

Hi.

I'm a young Catholic Woman, but have always been interested in Islam.

In the area I live, they are a few Muslim families, and one of the families have challenged me to wear a Hijab for the whole year. I love all the colours and designs that are available for the Hijabs.

I started the challenge on the 1st January 2018.

[sister herb]

Hi to you and welcome to forum

Hopely this place and it´s many discussions makes you to understand Islam better and good luck also to your hijab year. :hijab2:

[Zzz_]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

a more beneficial challenge would have been to read the Quran. Few years ago, it was the #1 seller item on amazon for xmas.

[eesa the kiwi]

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[azc]

Welcome to islamicboard. Feel free to ask any Q

[Butterfly]

Hi.

I'm a young Catholic Woman, but have always been interested in Islam.

In the area I live, they are a few Muslim families, and one of the families have challenged me to wear a Hijab for the whole year. I love all the colours and designs that are available for the Hijabs.

I started the challenge on the 1st January 2018.

Hi and welcome!

So, you took on a challenge to wear Hijab for the entire year! Check in and let us know how its going? I'm assuming you live in a western country? The scarves are keeping you nice and cozy during our winter, eh? :D

[Umm Malik]

Asslamo alaykum and welcome to islamic board
And good luck for your challenge
hijab is somthing to call us that covering your beauty is because you are priceless.
Its very powerful challenge mashallah
Sorry for my english.

[ldwheel40]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

a more beneficial challenge would have been to read the Quran. Few years ago, it was the #1 seller item on amazon for xmas.

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I already have the Quran, as I read through last year.

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Although I'm a young Catholic woman, a few weeks each month, I help out a Methodist Church and this morning, I was at the Methodist Church where a few people moaned and told me to take the Hijab of. I didn't take it of as for two reasons, First I was challenged to wear a Hijab for the year and secondly it's up to me with the way I dress.
Both the Minister at the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church priest are very supportive of me wearing the Headscarves.
Also, around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear Headscarves.

[azc]

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I already have the Quran, as I read through last year.- - - Updated - - -Although I'm a young Catholic woman, a few weeks each month, I help out a Methodist Church and this morning, I was at the Methodist Church where a few people moaned and told me to take the Hijab of. I didn't take it of as for two reasons, First I was challenged to wear a Hijab for the year and secondly it's up to me with the way I dress.Both the Minister at the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church priest are very supportive of me wearing the Headscarves.Also, around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear Headscarves.

Your post is informative...!

[Zzz_]

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I already have the Quran, as I read through last year.

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Although I'm a young Catholic woman, a few weeks each month, I help out a Methodist Church and this morning, I was at the Methodist Church where a few people moaned and told me to take the Hijab of. I didn't take it of as for two reasons, First I was challenged to wear a Hijab for the year and secondly it's up to me with the way I dress.
Both the Minister at the Methodist Church and the Catholic Church priest are very supportive of me wearing the Headscarves.
Also, around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear Headscarves.

that's good to hear. and Yes wearing the veil is part of the bible as well. In medieval times, across the western world married women normally covered their hair outside the house.

1 Corinthians 11:5, says that “Every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonours her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved.”


How has your personal experience been while wearing the hijab? by personal i mean internally how have you been feeling ?

[ldwheel40]

that's good to hear. and Yes wearing the veil is part of the bible as well. In medieval times, across the western world married women normally covered their hair outside the house.

1 Corinthians 11:5, says that “Every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonours her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved.”


How has your personal experience been while wearing the hijab? by personal i mean internally how have you been feeling ?

Hi. My personal experience so far is that I do feel closer to God while I'm wearing the Hijab.

[Zzz_]

Hi. My personal experience so far is that I do feel closer to God while I'm wearing the Hijab.

hi. that's good to know. what state are you in and how is the atmosphere towards Islam there?

fun fact: elderly americans have confused hijabis in black with nuns. And why not, both are veiling as ordained by God.

[ldwheel40]

hi. that's good to know. what state are you in and how is the atmosphere towards Islam there?

fun fact: elderly americans have confused hijabis in black with nuns. And why not, both are veiling as ordained by God.

I live in a small town called Cirencester in Gloucestershire in England. There are two or three Syrian families living in the town and most of them are happy with me wearing the Hijab. There is one Syrian family that say that me wearing the Hijab offends them as I'm not a Muslim.

Most people in my town don't have any problems with the Syrian families.

[Zzz_]

There will be some who say they will be offended but most will not be. So what got you interested in Islam and reading the Quran? what were your thoughts while reading the Quran?

[azc]

I live in a small town called Cirencester in Gloucestershire in England. There are two or three Syrian families living in the town and most of them are happy with me wearing the Hijab. There is one Syrian family that say that me wearing the Hijab offends them as I'm not a Muslim.

Most people in my town don't have any problems with the Syrian families.

Your act of wearing hijab may inspire other Christian girls as well

[ldwheel40]

There will be some who say they will be offended but most will not be. So what got you interested in Islam and reading the Quran? what were your thoughts while reading the Quran?

Around four years ago, I originally planned to become a Methodist Lay Preacher and spoke to the Minister at my local Methodist Church. He asked me to first study the different religions and to prepare a talk on two different religions. I choose Catholic and Islam for the talks, and that's why I'm interested in Islam.

During the last two years, Syrian families come to Cirencester and I loved seeing the different colours and designs of the Hijab and as I knew that around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear a Headscarf in church, I wondered what it would be like.
When the Syrians first arrived, an International Café was set up for the Syrians to meet and make friends with the town residents. Just before Christmas last year, one of the Syrian families challenged me to wear Hijab for the whole year.

While reading the Quran, I thought a lot of it is similar, but with a few differences for example Jesus is a prophet in Islam where in the Christian faith, he is the Son of God.

In both faiths, we say Peace be with you or Peace be upon you.

Around ten minutes ago, I received an email challenging me to learn Arabic with online technology, like my Mobile Phone v(Cell phone), which I'm starting tomorrow.

[Revert01]

Around four years ago, I originally planned to become a Methodist Lay Preacher and spoke to the Minister at my local Methodist Church. He asked me to first study the different religions and to prepare a talk on two different religions. I choose Catholic and Islam for the talks, and that's why I'm interested in Islam.

During the last two years, Syrian families come to Cirencester and I loved seeing the different colours and designs of the Hijab and as I knew that around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear a Headscarf in church, I wondered what it would be like.
When the Syrians first arrived, an International Café was set up for the Syrians to meet and make friends with the town residents. Just before Christmas last year, one of the Syrian families challenged me to wear Hijab for the whole year.

While reading the Quran, I thought a lot of it is similar, but with a few differences for example Jesus is a prophet in Islam where in the Christian faith, he is the Son of God.

In both faiths, we say Peace be with you or Peace be upon you.

Around ten minutes ago, I received an email challenging me to learn Arabic with online technology, like my Mobile Phone v(Cell phone), which I'm starting tomorrow.

Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
I'm a new convert to Islam and I've been wearing hijab for a couple of months, so it is interesting for me to know that it makes you feel closer to God as well! I appreciate the fact that you are so open minded! I believe that if we ask God to guide us to the truth He will make sure that we are guided. I respect you a lot and as it is natural, I wish for you to be guided to what I believe to be true! I wish you all the best in this world and in the hereafter, may Allah protect you in this year and make you feel even closer to Him!

[Revert01]

Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!
I'm a new convert to Islam and I've been wearing hijab for a couple of months, so it is interesting for me to know that it makes you feel closer to God as well! I appreciate the fact that you are so open minded! I believe that if we ask God to guide us to the truth He will make sure that we are guided. I respect you a lot and as it is natural, I wish for you to be guided to what I believe to be true! I wish you all the best in this world and in the hereafter, may Allah protect you in this year and make you feel even closer to Him!

If you are curious to find out new informations about Islam, don't hesitate to ask. It's always good to know, even if it is just for culture purposes.

[Zzz_]

Around four years ago, I originally planned to become a Methodist Lay Preacher and spoke to the Minister at my local Methodist Church. He asked me to first study the different religions and to prepare a talk on two different religions. I choose Catholic and Islam for the talks, and that's why I'm interested in Islam.

During the last two years, Syrian families come to Cirencester and I loved seeing the different colours and designs of the Hijab and as I knew that around 40 years ago, Catholic woman had to wear a Headscarf in church, I wondered what it would be like.
When the Syrians first arrived, an International Café was set up for the Syrians to meet and make friends with the town residents. Just before Christmas last year, one of the Syrian families challenged me to wear Hijab for the whole year.

While reading the Quran, I thought a lot of it is similar, but with a few differences for example Jesus is a prophet in Islam where in the Christian faith, he is the Son of God.

In both faiths, we say Peace be with you or Peace be upon you.

Around ten minutes ago, I received an email challenging me to learn Arabic with online technology, like my Mobile Phone v(Cell phone), which I'm starting tomorrow.

Thank you for sharing all that. Given your experience and education of other faiths, do you still want to become a preacher or do you feel you may have other options now? (btw, i'll ask the same question in 6months to see if you feel differently).

It's great you are taking all these initiatives and challenges. I just hope you are not the type to take on a challenge just because someone issued a challenge. People are taking tide challenges here in the US and are ending up in the ER (emergency room).

[ldwheel40]

Thank you for sharing all that. Given your experience and education of other faiths, do you still want to become a preacher or do you feel you may have other options now? (btw, i'll ask the same question in 6months to see if you feel differently).

It's great you are taking all these initiatives and challenges. I just hope you are not the type to take on a challenge just because someone issued a challenge. People are taking tide challenges here in the US and are ending up in the ER (emergency room).

Currently,, I'm happy being Catholic and I'm not interested in becoming a preacher any more. The reason I receive challenges is because I ask for them as I love to be challenged and I make sure that when I accept an challenge, that I won't get hurt.

Also the reason that I'm open minded is that in both the Catholic Faith and in Islam, there is always more to learn.

[Zzz_]

a pleasure chatting with you, do come back to this thread often and share your experiences throughout this challenge.

[cinnamonrolls1]

Oh wow an entire year!! I started wearing it last year and its been one heck of a journey!

[cinnamonrolls1]

Thank you for sharing all that. Given your experience and education of other faiths, do you still want to become a preacher or do you feel you may have other options now? (btw, i'll ask the same question in 6months to see if you feel differently).

It's great you are taking all these initiatives and challenges. I just hope you are not the type to take on a challenge just because someone issued a challenge. People are taking tide challenges here in the US and are ending up in the ER (emergency room).

Oh my gosh iv seen all the tide pod memes.. Cant believe ppl are actually doing it man!!

[A786]

Hi.

I'm a young Catholic Woman, but have always been interested in Islam.

In the area I live, they are a few Muslim families, and one of the families have challenged me to wear a Hijab for the whole year. I love all the colours and designs that are available for the Hijabs.

I started the challenge on the 1st January 2018.

I am glad that you are taking this challenge seriously. I hope that this deed helps change you in a better way :)
Are you enjoying it so far?

[Zzz_]

Oh my gosh iv seen all the tide pod memes.. Cant believe ppl are actually doing it man!!

yes, stupidity has no bounds.

[ldwheel40]

Hi.

Last Tuesday, I was at the International Café were residents of my town regularly meet up with the Syrian families. We ended up talking about what the Hijab means. The Syrian families said as well as wearing them for modesty and being closer to God, they also said that it makes them safe.

Coming to think of for myself, as well as making me closer to God, I do feel more protected by wearing the Hijab.

[Zzz_]

I know some non-Muslim girls have worn hijab for self protection from sexual harassment, especially those well endowed.

[cinnamonrolls1]

Okay i want to say smthing. The hijab doesnt protect from harassment. Its a sign of modesty and commitment to god. But to say the hijab prevents harassment is a stretch tbh, i mean look at sisters who are covered head to toe and still get harassed?

[Zzz_]

While your point is valid, however, the Quran does state that you will be recognized as Muslimah and will not be harassed.

"...That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed..." [33.59]

And that was the case for most of history. People knew you do not mess with a Muslim woman (recognized by her hijab). And even today, while it may not be true for 100% of the time, but for the most part it does deter others from acting undignified before a hijabi as opposed to a non hijabi. For example, how many hijabis do you see being "checked" out and being hit on?

Of course, it doesn't always deter and there are reasons for that.

1. the hijabi's own attitude and behavior. Is it just a cloth on her head or does she wear the hijab in her actions as well?

2. the islamphobia and hate of Muslims. Such are the times today that the islamphobes single out hijabis and attack them because they are too cowardly to mess with a Muslim man.

3. the lack of Muslim body to protect the Muslims. When the europeans tried mocking the prophet :saws: or Islam, the Islamic caliphate warned of invasion if they don't stop. And they did for fear of retaliation. And today? one country prints cartoons, the others follow suit to "support" their so called "freedom of speech".

Even with the given above situation of the Muslims, the hijab still offers protection and deterrence from unwanted attention for many Muslims and non-Muslims who implement it and see the results of it themselves.

[cinnamonrolls1]

While your point is valid, however, the Quran does state that you will be recognized as Muslimah and will not be harassed.

"...That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed..." [33.59]

And that was the case for most of history. People knew you do not mess with a Muslim woman (recognized by her hijab). And even today, while it may not be true for 100% of the time, but for the most part it does deter others from acting undignified before a hijabi as opposed to a non hijabi. For example, how many hijabis do you see being "checked" out and being hit on?

Of course, it doesn't always deter and there are reasons for that.

1. the hijabi's own attitude and behavior. Is it just a cloth on her head or does she wear the hijab in her actions as well?

2. the islamphobia and hate of Muslims. Such are the times today that the islamphobes single out hijabis and attack them because they are too covered to mess with a Muslim man.

3. the lack of Muslim body to protect the Muslims. When the europeans tried mocking the prophet :saws: or Islam, the Islamic caliphate warned of invasion if they don't stop. And they did fear of retaliation. And today? one country prints cartoons, the others follow suit to "support" their so called "freedom of speech".

Even given the above situation of the Muslims, the hijab still offers protection and deterrence from unwanted attention for many Muslims and non-Muslims who implement it and see the results of it themselves.

Sure but lets not all put the blame on what a woman's wearing for her being harrassed. At the end of the day we should all lower our gaze from each other.

[ldwheel40]

While your point is valid, however, the Quran does state that you will be recognized as Muslimah and will not be harassed.

"...That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed..." [33.59]

And that was the case for most of history. People knew you do not mess with a Muslim woman (recognized by her hijab). And even today, while it may not be true for 100% of the time, but for the most part it does deter others from acting undignified before a hijabi as opposed to a non hijabi. For example, how many hijabis do you see being "checked" out and being hit on?

Of course, it doesn't always deter and there are reasons for that.

1. the hijabi's own attitude and behavior. Is it just a cloth on her head or does she wear the hijab in her actions as well?

2. the islamphobia and hate of Muslims. Such are the times today that the islamphobes single out hijabis and attack them because they are too cowardly to mess with a Muslim man.

3. the lack of Muslim body to protect the Muslims. When the europeans tried mocking the prophet :saws: or Islam, the Islamic caliphate warned of invasion if they don't stop. And they did for fear of retaliation. And today? one country prints cartoons, the others follow suit to "support" their so called "freedom of speech".

Even with the given above situation of the Muslims, the hijab still offers protection and deterrence from unwanted attention for many Muslims and non-Muslims who implement it and see the results of it themselves.

Very good and informative post.

Also today, I saw the Syrian Family the that said they were offended by my wearing the Hijab. Once I had explained that I was Catholic and that Catholics used to wear Headscarves around 40 years ago and that I was challenged by another Syrian family to wear a Hijab for year, this changed their attitude to me.

I was also asked about how often a Catholic prays. Catholics are taught to pray as often as they can during the day whenever I can.

I like to pray when I get up, just before a meal and at night. Sometimes I pray four prayers in a day, sometimes five prayers and sometimes more.

[ldwheel40]

Hi. Just recently, another refugee family arrived and this family is completely against me wearing the Hijab, even though I told them the reason I was wearing one. This means that when I go to the International Café, I won't be able to wear the Hijab as it will completely offend the new refugee family.

Personally, I don't want to give the challenge, but with this new refugee family, I can't wear the Hijab locally. I can still wear when I travel to different towns and cities.

Also, I don't feel right when I'm not wearing the Hijab as I feel that something is missing and also not as close to God as I would like.

The Syrian Family that originally challenged me are impressed for who long I've been wearing the Hijab.

[cinnamonrolls1]

Hi. Just recently, another refugee family arrived and this family is completely against me wearing the Hijab, even though I told them the reason I was wearing one. This means that when I go to the International Café, I won't be able to wear the Hijab as it will completely offend the new refugee family.

Personally, I don't want to give the challenge, but with this new refugee family, I can't wear the Hijab locally. I can still wear when I travel to different towns and cities.

Also, I don't feel right when I'm not wearing the Hijab as I feel that something is missing and also not as close to God as I would like.

The Syrian Family that originally challenged me are impressed for who long I've been wearing the Hijab.

I dont see why theyre getting offended. All religions have some form of head covering so why should a hijab be unnaceptable on a non muslim woman.

[Zzz_]

Hi. Just recently, another refugee family arrived and this family is completely against me wearing the Hijab, even though I told them the reason I was wearing one. This means that when I go to the International Café, I won't be able to wear the Hijab as it will completely offend the new refugee family.

Personally, I don't want to give the challenge, but with this new refugee family, I can't wear the Hijab locally. I can still wear when I travel to different towns and cities.

Also, I don't feel right when I'm not wearing the Hijab as I feel that something is missing and also not as close to God as I would like.

The Syrian Family that originally challenged me are impressed for who long I've been wearing the Hijab.

Tell them hijab is part of many different religions and culture and not just Muslims. Even Mary, mother of Jesus, wore hijab.

And print out this picture and take it with you if you want ;)

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9d/46...d-cultures.jpg