☆ღUmm Uthmanღ☆
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My life as a Muslimah (17 yrs old)
First and foremost I must say without any hesitation that I’m a Muslimah since birth, Alhamdulillah. I was born and raised in a very strict and Islamic home. Growing up in such environment I find no difficulties in practicing my Deen. I with my own desire and encouragement from my parents started to wear Hijab when I was about seven (7) years. At that time I was only attending my primary school and at the age of eleven (11) I wrote my exams to enter into the secondary level. With the help of Allah and the good advising words from my parents and brothers, I did NOT attend secondary school. Many people including my relatives do not appreciate this, as I am the only girl in the entire family who is deprived of her education, as they say. Never the less my parents were very well sure and understood their decision. Wallahi, being so young I obeyed my parents even though I didn’t knew much what it was all about. One of the main reasons why I didn’t attend secondary school was because of free mixing between males and females. I must be proud to say today that I NEVER regret the pathway of seeking knowledge which was chosen for me. Likewise with a few kind words I would like to encourage each and every parent to think wise and make proper decisions, especially when it comes to the upbringing of their girls. It might be quite difficult for many to make such decision in this MODERN time, but it’s worth it with no regret whatsoever.
I will give you numerous reasons and advise for saying so in an Islamic point of view, as I wasn’t deprived from seeking the knowledge of my Deen. Many people must’ve surely heard of a word called *MODESTY*, well in Islam it’s known as *Haya*. There is a very short and beautiful Hadith concerning Haya in which the Prophet (sas) said: ‘’MODESTY brings nothing but GOOD.’’ The proof for faith and the guide for all mankind are to attain goodness and guidance; as such qualities are highly being respected in an Islamic society. Modesty is also a branch of Faith and a man who has no modesty really has no Faith. On the other hand, modesty prevents a man from doing anything disgraceful. It is a great virtue! The Prophet (sas) said: ‘’ Verily, every religion has a nature and the nature of Islam is MODESTY.’’ It was narrated on the authority of Qurrah Bin Iyas (ra) that he said: ‘’We were with the Prophet (sas) when he mentioned Al Haya.’’ The companions said, ‘O Messenger of Allah (sas) is modesty apart of Religion?’ The Prophet (sas) replied: ‘’Rather it is the whole religion.’’ From those Hadith it states clearly how important it is to have modesty in general for both men and women. Even though many says that Islam oppress women, I must say personally that Islam liberates me from being oppressed by the worldly act as of being tempted by the vulgarity of most women of today, especially in the West. Being a Muslimah who strives in the path of Allah (swt) and lives in the west, I am compelled to address few more things in accordance to the Qur’aan & Sunnah as well as the life I live. I have noticed women traveling by themselves. This is NOT permissible in Islam as the Prophet (sas) forbade women to travel alone without a Mahram. It’s recorded that the Prophet (sas) said: ‘’It is NOT permitted for a woman who believes in Allah (swt) and the Last Day to travel the walking distance of three days without a Mahram.’’(Sahih Muslim, 9/103, Kitab Al Hajj, Bab Safar Al Mar’ah ma’a Mahram)
A true Muslimah is one who adheres to the teachings of Islam and bears with patience any difficulties that maybe involved in obeying Allah (swt). Such Muslimah is filled with hope and will ultimately be successful and victorious, as the Qur’aan states: ‘’By (The Token of) Time (through the ages) Verily, man is in a loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy’’ (Qur’aan 103:1-3)
A great virtue of being a Muslimah is to always be keen in doing good and hastens to do it. The Prophet (sas) said: If a woman prays regularly five times a day, fast the month of Ramadan, guards her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her ‘’Enter Paradise from whichever gate you wish.’’ (Narrated by Ibn Hibban). Be aware that when it comes to practicing Islam and being an ideal Muslimah, who is highly respected in the Islamic society doesn’t mean that you should have the title of being a Doctor or a Judge, as every human being will be answerable to Allah (swt) on the Day of Reckoning, note that having such qualifications will be of no use.
O people! Iman is not acquired by wishing and hoping. Rather Iman is that which resides in the heart and is implemented by actions. ‘’Allah is not such that anything in the Heavens or in the Earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All Knowing, All Omnipotent.’’ (Qur’aan 35:44)
First and foremost I must say without any hesitation that I’m a Muslimah since birth, Alhamdulillah. I was born and raised in a very strict and Islamic home. Growing up in such environment I find no difficulties in practicing my Deen. I with my own desire and encouragement from my parents started to wear Hijab when I was about seven (7) years. At that time I was only attending my primary school and at the age of eleven (11) I wrote my exams to enter into the secondary level. With the help of Allah and the good advising words from my parents and brothers, I did NOT attend secondary school. Many people including my relatives do not appreciate this, as I am the only girl in the entire family who is deprived of her education, as they say. Never the less my parents were very well sure and understood their decision. Wallahi, being so young I obeyed my parents even though I didn’t knew much what it was all about. One of the main reasons why I didn’t attend secondary school was because of free mixing between males and females. I must be proud to say today that I NEVER regret the pathway of seeking knowledge which was chosen for me. Likewise with a few kind words I would like to encourage each and every parent to think wise and make proper decisions, especially when it comes to the upbringing of their girls. It might be quite difficult for many to make such decision in this MODERN time, but it’s worth it with no regret whatsoever.
I will give you numerous reasons and advise for saying so in an Islamic point of view, as I wasn’t deprived from seeking the knowledge of my Deen. Many people must’ve surely heard of a word called *MODESTY*, well in Islam it’s known as *Haya*. There is a very short and beautiful Hadith concerning Haya in which the Prophet (sas) said: ‘’MODESTY brings nothing but GOOD.’’ The proof for faith and the guide for all mankind are to attain goodness and guidance; as such qualities are highly being respected in an Islamic society. Modesty is also a branch of Faith and a man who has no modesty really has no Faith. On the other hand, modesty prevents a man from doing anything disgraceful. It is a great virtue! The Prophet (sas) said: ‘’ Verily, every religion has a nature and the nature of Islam is MODESTY.’’ It was narrated on the authority of Qurrah Bin Iyas (ra) that he said: ‘’We were with the Prophet (sas) when he mentioned Al Haya.’’ The companions said, ‘O Messenger of Allah (sas) is modesty apart of Religion?’ The Prophet (sas) replied: ‘’Rather it is the whole religion.’’ From those Hadith it states clearly how important it is to have modesty in general for both men and women. Even though many says that Islam oppress women, I must say personally that Islam liberates me from being oppressed by the worldly act as of being tempted by the vulgarity of most women of today, especially in the West. Being a Muslimah who strives in the path of Allah (swt) and lives in the west, I am compelled to address few more things in accordance to the Qur’aan & Sunnah as well as the life I live. I have noticed women traveling by themselves. This is NOT permissible in Islam as the Prophet (sas) forbade women to travel alone without a Mahram. It’s recorded that the Prophet (sas) said: ‘’It is NOT permitted for a woman who believes in Allah (swt) and the Last Day to travel the walking distance of three days without a Mahram.’’(Sahih Muslim, 9/103, Kitab Al Hajj, Bab Safar Al Mar’ah ma’a Mahram)
A true Muslimah is one who adheres to the teachings of Islam and bears with patience any difficulties that maybe involved in obeying Allah (swt). Such Muslimah is filled with hope and will ultimately be successful and victorious, as the Qur’aan states: ‘’By (The Token of) Time (through the ages) Verily, man is in a loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy’’ (Qur’aan 103:1-3)
A great virtue of being a Muslimah is to always be keen in doing good and hastens to do it. The Prophet (sas) said: If a woman prays regularly five times a day, fast the month of Ramadan, guards her chastity and obeys her husband, it will be said to her ‘’Enter Paradise from whichever gate you wish.’’ (Narrated by Ibn Hibban). Be aware that when it comes to practicing Islam and being an ideal Muslimah, who is highly respected in the Islamic society doesn’t mean that you should have the title of being a Doctor or a Judge, as every human being will be answerable to Allah (swt) on the Day of Reckoning, note that having such qualifications will be of no use.
O people! Iman is not acquired by wishing and hoping. Rather Iman is that which resides in the heart and is implemented by actions. ‘’Allah is not such that anything in the Heavens or in the Earth escapes Him. Verily, He is All Knowing, All Omnipotent.’’ (Qur’aan 35:44)
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