well this is another of my threats which i will put in my questions.
Let's face it islam is now view in the world in many ways ( good and bad) with people having this misconseption, have you ever felt discriminated? as in view that you might be "dangerous" or that "you dont belong there">? as a reverted muslim i love wearing my kufi (not sure if its written correctly) i do that because i love to represent my religion,makes me feel good that i am a muslim,but then there comes time when i think that if i might go to a job interview (let;s say that) with my kufi on,can i be rejected due to the fact that i am muslim? or in other situations?
just last week i went to a fair,a big fair on jamaica street (new york ,queens),and it was full of muslim people and it was great many wore things that represents them (as i also did) it felt great,without speaking i crossed looked with some other folks and we shook head (in a polite way of soluting each other),i feel i am getting everyday deeper in this,and i love it.please write your thoughts thank you so much.
Don't mind the haters bro, just be sure to remember to be on the best of behaviour as muslims it is important for us to seek knowledge in the religion so that we can correct misconceptions but also more importantly to make firm our hearts and be closer to Allah.
Hehe you spelled kufi correctly, it's good that you want to be recognised as a muslim
I have say I get dirty looks actually the other day I walking down the street with my two children went this boy I think he was round ten said to me in some Asian accent( mocking by the way) " there's 2 for 1 special on condoms" I was soo annoyed I just said I was Greek Cypriot u idiot sometimes I can't help but get angry sometimes like just cos I wear hijab that means I'm Asian? But not only that he was saying that cos he know I modest I hate living Dagenham there so racist. But I should have just walk way I guess. Yea there r some people that don't understand but there some that say I love ur hijab wanna know more so just have brush it off the should sometimes. That being Sad I love being Muslima ��
Don't mind the haters bro, just be sure to remember to be on the best of behaviour as muslims it is important for us to seek knowledge in the religion so that we can correct misconceptions but also more importantly to make firm our hearts and be closer to Allah.
Hehe you spelled kufi correctly, it's good that you want to be recognised as a muslim
You said it great. People are too concerned what other people think, good or bad. Just be humble, smile and be patient if someone is behaving bad towards you. I know it is NOT easy and you get so angry, but remember what Allah want from us. If a person behave bad towards you, either ignore him/her or do something better.
I have say I get dirty looks actually the other day I walking down the street with my two children went this boy I think he was round ten said to me in some Asian accent( mocking by the way) " there's 2 for 1 special on condoms" I was soo annoyed I just said I was Greek Cypriot u idiot sometimes I can't help but get angry sometimes like just cos I wear hijab that means I'm Asian? But not only that he was saying that cos he know I modest I hate living Dagenham there so racist. But I should have just walk way I guess. Yea there r some people that don't understand but there some that say I love ur hijab wanna know more so just have brush it off the should sometimes. That being Sad I love being Muslima ��
The boy was 10 years old and he said that? Wow, I didnt have such a dirty mind when I was that young. Sick world.
Anyway, ignore it or be good to him. Be patient sister. See this as a test from Allah.
The boy was 10 years old and he said that? Wow, I didnt have such a dirty mind when I was that young. Sick world.
That sounds like something he has heard elsewhere - possibly at home.
It's clearly a dig at Muslim families often having more children than non-Muslim families.
That sounds like something he has heard elsewhere - possibly at home.
It's clearly a dig at Muslim families often having more children than non-Muslim families.
Could be so. That is just sick. I feel sorry for the children who dont grow up in a pure enviroment. The parents should know better, but I guess not.
His comments are especially ridiculous, because with two children you clearly don't fall into the 'large family' category. Which probably shows that the boy in question didn't actually understand what his comments meant ...
Peace glo
Here I stand.
I can do no other.
May God help me.
Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker
[Psalm 95]
well this is another of my threats which i will put in my questions.
Let's face it islam is now view in the world in many ways ( good and bad) with people having this misconseption, have you ever felt discriminated? as in view that you might be "dangerous" or that "you dont belong there">? as a reverted muslim i love wearing my kufi (not sure if its written correctly) i do that because i love to represent my religion,makes me feel good that i am a muslim,but then there comes time when i think that if i might go to a job interview (let;s say that) with my kufi on,can i be rejected due to the fact that i am muslim? or in other situations?
just last week i went to a fair,a big fair on jamaica street (new york ,queens),and it was full of muslim people and it was great many wore things that represents them (as i also did) it felt great,without speaking i crossed looked with some other folks and we shook head (in a polite way of soluting each other),i feel i am getting everyday deeper in this,and i love it.please write your thoughts thank you so much.
May allah be with you.
Waleekum Assalam.
Being a Muslim woman convert, I do not have the choice to remove hijab for a job interview. The one time I thought I would never get hired for this job being that I wear hijab, unknown to me the owner was Muslim and I was hired on the spot and it ended up being a great job which I had for five years! Alhamdollilah but I was discriminated against recently in July 2012 when I went to a Motel 6 in Bakersfield CA I was denied a room. And I saw another couple get the room I requested. I was very upset but I drove away to another Motel 6 in another city with no issues. Just sometimes there are people whom do not fully understand Islam well enough and walk around naive and stupid.
I think my family is one is which makes be feel I should not be in Islam clothing. They wish I take it off. They do not mind I am Muslim but they do not like the fact I wear hijab.
Most Muslims do not wear kufi, its not required. But its good for you to know how your wife would feel since she doesn't have the same options as you do!
I have say I get dirty looks actually the other day I walking down the street with my two children went this boy I think he was round ten said to me in some Asian accent( mocking by the way) " there's 2 for 1 special on condoms" I was soo annoyed I just said I was Greek Cypriot u idiot sometimes I can't help but get angry sometimes like just cos I wear hijab that means I'm Asian? But not only that he was saying that cos he know I modest I hate living Dagenham there so racist. But I should have just walk way I guess. Yea there r some people that don't understand but there some that say I love ur hijab wanna know more so just have brush it off the should sometimes. That being Sad I love being Muslima
Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmat Allaahi wa barakaatuh,
Once you accept Islam you will notice how people treat you differently. Some people are just ignorant and they will try to taunt you and make you feel inferior just because you are following a way of life which is different to them. Remember the masses of people are brain washed by the zionist owned media into thinking that Islam is an evil religion.
Always remember that you are on the path that Allaah is pleased with and as long as you are alive you will have to bear up with some ignorants from time to time. Just be patient and try not to let them make you angry. Sometimes ignoring them is the best thing because that way you show them you they can't affect you.
Sometimes it's necessary to say something if what they're saying or doing is going beyond the limits. But every situation needs to be dealt with according to it's merits.
BTW in Islaam it is encouraged to have many children and that's not something we should be ashamed of. There's a hadeeth on this:
Abu Dawood (2050) narrated that Ma’qil ibn Yasaar said: A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said, “I have found a woman who is of good lineage and is beautiful, but she does not children. Should I marry her?” He said, “No.” Then he came again with the same question and he told him not to marry her. Then he came a third time with the same question and he said: “Marry those who are loving and fertile, for I will be proud of your great numbers before the other nations.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 1784.
You can read an explanation of why it's encouraged to have many children here.
Last edited by Mustafa2012; 10-27-2012 at 09:50 PM.
well this is another of my threats which i will put in my questions.
Let's face it islam is now view in the world in many ways ( good and bad) with people having this misconseption, have you ever felt discriminated? as in view that you might be "dangerous" or that "you dont belong there">? as a reverted muslim i love wearing my kufi (not sure if its written correctly) i do that because i love to represent my religion,makes me feel good that i am a muslim,but then there comes time when i think that if i might go to a job interview (let;s say that) with my kufi on,can i be rejected due to the fact that i am muslim? or in other situations?
just last week i went to a fair,a big fair on jamaica street (new york ,queens),and it was full of muslim people and it was great many wore things that represents them (as i also did) it felt great,without speaking i crossed looked with some other folks and we shook head (in a polite way of soluting each other),i feel i am getting everyday deeper in this,and i love it.please write your thoughts thank you so much.
May allah be with you.
Before I answer your question, I want to touch up on some fundamentals of Islam which will be a part of the basis of my reply.
The Arabic word " 'aqeedah" in Islam is the plural of the word of the word " 'aqaa'id", which means to believe in a concept, belief or something that one accepts as true without any taint of a doubt. It revolves around adherence, certainty and affirmation. Anything that contradicts this is not aqeedah but is only mere speculation in one's heart. This is the total opposite of the English equivalent of the word "faith", which (the word "faith" in English) specifically means to "accept something without proof". This is not the case with the Arabic language and is the total opposite in Arabic.
However, after having the correct 'aqeedah and accepting Islam based upon proofs, it is not really aqeedah that is praised in Qur'an. In Qur'an Allah praises eemaan. And eemaan is the manifestation of your 'aqeedah through the intentions of the heart, speech and actions.
In Islaam, eemaan is described as a good, strong tree that is firmly rooted in good, pure soil (this soil being aqeedah) with its branches reaching up into the sky, bearing abundant fruit and producing its fruit for everyone by the grace of its Lord. Thus eemaan is the tree, 'aqeedah is rooted deeply in the heart and its trunk, branches and fruits are deeds and actions.
So when the reality of aqeedah and eemaan is clear, it should be noted that Muslims don't have a special dress by which they need to represent themselves, as the best dress is taqwa (all of righteousness put together). Allah says in the Qur'an:
O children of ’Adam, We have sent down to you the dress that covers your shame and provides adornment. As for the dress of Taqwa (piety), that is the best. That is one of the signs of Allah, so that they may learn a lesson. (Quran 7:26)
The kufi, thowb and other dresses which Muslim men commonly wear are Arab dresses and not something Islam has specifically pointed out to wear. These clothes don't necessarily make a Muslim more righteous nor do they form the true identity of a Muslim. What is obligatory for you as far as physical appearance is concerned is to grow a beard, keep your trousers above your ankles and (this is not obligatory but a sunnah) to wear beautiful and modest clothing.
What a Muslim must be known for are his actions and speech and not so much the traditional dresses. Nothing will distinguish a Muslim more than having certainty in Allah and acting according to His religion. If one really wants an identity then know that only Allah is truly aware of the belief and intentions in your heart as all of your aqeedah and a part of your eemaan is in the heart. This internal belief coupled with speech and actions is your identy and nothing else. If this is missing then the outward appearance will not save you from the hell fire nor will it raise you in the eyes of Allah or the people in this life.
As far as your work is concerned, if a Muslim is required to dress professionally for work (without wear tight clothes, trousers kept above the ankles and following all the dressing etiquettes set by Allah) then there is nothing wrong with dressing formally.
You are however required to work as a righteous Muslim. This includes being punctual, working where your earnings do not become haram by working in haram places and to fulfil your job to the best of your ability – all as an Islamic right that Allah has placed upon you. You will be asked on the day of judgement how you earned your money and what you did with it so make sure who you work for and what role you do are all Islamically permissible.
Finally, do not feel lonely because of the bad treatment from the ones whom Allah has not guided. Do not seek their acceptance because these are not the people whom Allah loves. Their acceptance of you will not bring you closer to Allah, increase you in your eemaan or give you a level of security that only Allah can provide.
If you are true to Allah then He will be pleased with you and He will make the creation be pleased with you. This is proven during the life of the Messenger who was praised by the polytheists of Makkah for being "as-saadiq al ameen" (The truthful and the honest) among many other traits, even though they fought him and wanted to kill him.
Last edited by 'Abd-al Latif; 10-29-2012 at 08:47 PM.
And verily for everything that a slave loses there is a substitute, but the one who loses Allah will never find anything to replace Him.” [Related by Ibn al-Qayyim in ad-Dâ' wad-Dawâ Fasl 49]
I have say I get dirty looks actually the other day I walking down the street with my two children went this boy I think he was round ten said to me in some Asian accent( mocking by the way) " there's 2 for 1 special on condoms" I was soo annoyed I just said I was Greek Cypriot u idiot sometimes I can't help but get angry sometimes like just cos I wear hijab that means I'm Asian? But not only that he was saying that cos he know I modest I hate living Dagenham there so racist. But I should have just walk way I guess. Yea there r some people that don't understand but there some that say I love ur hijab wanna know more so just have brush it off the should sometimes. That being Sad I love being Muslima ��
What in the world are you doing in Dagenham?? That's like the central area for the BNP and EDL! There is hardly any Muslim presence there, very few mosques and generally a no-go area for Muslims.
And verily for everything that a slave loses there is a substitute, but the one who loses Allah will never find anything to replace Him.” [Related by Ibn al-Qayyim in ad-Dâ' wad-Dawâ Fasl 49]
Actually there a few mosques I prefer barking to be honest but yes there are lots racist in Dagenham but work with wot ur got. In shaa Allah we will move soon
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as muslims it is important for us to seek knowledge in the religion so that we can correct misconceptions but also more importantly to make firm our hearts and be closer to Allah.
Don't mind the haters bro, just be sure to remember to be on the best of behaviour
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who was praised by the polytheists of Makkah for being "as-saadiq al ameen" (The truthful and the honest) among many other traits, even though they fought him and wanted to kill him.
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