Why the Shame ?

Why the Shame ?!



Poem written by : Maryam Elbenhawy

I'm eyeballed from head to toe

I notice this everywhere I go

I look different because I am so

I am a Muslim, and that's for you

To know...

I cover myself, including my face

Others may see it as strong faith

I follow what the Quran says, and

desire to appear

As the Mothers of the Believers did

People still see me as weird

Even the Muslims, they hide in fear

But why feel ashamed from something

That dignifies women of your faith?

Why exploit the beauty that Allah has
Ordained?

True this is a kafer country,

But should I fear not?

Only from the One True Allah

Who created me from a clot