In the beginning how do you rearrange your wardrobe......I am failing miserably I felt so embarrassed when I went to by a new scarf and the lady asked if i was going to cover up my bottom.... (I had on wide leg slacks),I spend 30 min just trying to make sure all my clothing is laying properly and did I mention I leave in Texas....ITS HOTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
Sister, for hijabs did you see kamanionline.com and shukronline.com [shukr is kinda expensive I feel]
plus hijabs should be such that - I mean the fundamental idea behind the hijab is to not just cover up but nobody should be able to know if the woman wearing the hijab is a young woman or an old woman [as far as possible]...
Last edited by Urban Turban; 01-30-2013 at 03:30 PM.
Imam ash-Shafi`i said:
"Whoever takes knowledge from books loses the regulations."
(man akhadha al-`ilma min al-kutubi Dayya`a al-aHkaama). [Reported by Nawawi in the introduction to "al-Majmu"]
at cosmic we can do that I went to the Ross monday and there wasn't a scarf in sight . I agree about the heels i wore a pair yesterday to a job interview and I felt I might need a niqab the way some males looked at me.(but they were platforms) I also figured out how to wear earrings with my hijab (WOOT) so slowly I'm getting there does anyone a site they would recommend for ordering online????
PM me so we can make plans insha Allah. For hijabs online, you can try ebay, and get more for your money. The online islamic clothing stores can get pricey. There's places in town to get stuff, so if we go shopping I can tell you where we can go, depending the side of town ur in insha Allah. I do prefer to shop online myself, but for this stuff, you just really have to try it out first imo.
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That's strange I thought it wasn't allowed to wear ears etc cos drew attention am I wrong?
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plus hijabs should be such that - I mean the fundamental idea behind the hijab is to not just cover up but nobody should be able to know if the woman wearing the hijab is a young woman or an old woman [as far as possible]...
Replying to both at the same time. Hijab takes time to understand, so long as the intention is there, as Imaan, knowledge and understanding is increased, the form is hijab will change. At the beginning, when islam first came to the people, women didn't wear a veil (perhaps the followers of Isa (A.S) did I'm not certain, but I'm speaking of the people of jahaliya). Nor did they begin to wear it immediately either. Change was introduced slowly, and the focus shouldn't be on the small things like wearing earings or not. So long as the intention is there, which is clear that sister Lynn has the intention to cover up, that's all that really matters. Bro urbanturban, although I think I understand where ur coming from I have to say the point isn't to hide the woman completely. The point is to keep modest, to hide that which makes her attractive to the opposite gender, so that she may be valued as a person, not by her beauty.The list goes on really...
Replying to both at the same time. Hijab takes time to understand, so long as the intention is there, as Imaan, knowledge and understanding is increased, the form is hijab will change. At the beginning, when islam first came to the people, women didn't wear a veil (perhaps the followers of Isa (A.S) did I'm not certain, but I'm speaking of the people of jahaliya). Nor did they begin to wear it immediately either. Change was introduced slowly, and the focus shouldn't be on the small things like wearing earings or not. So long as the intention is there, which is clear that sister Lynn has the intention to cover up, that's all that really matters. Bro urbanturban, although I think I understand where ur coming from I have to say the point isn't to hide the woman completely. The point is to keep modest, to hide that which makes her attractive to the opposite gender, so that she may be valued as a person, not by her beauty.The list goes on really...
- cOsMiC
No problem, sis, I was speaking generally, shouldn't have quoted sis lynn.
Imam ash-Shafi`i said:
"Whoever takes knowledge from books loses the regulations."
(man akhadha al-`ilma min al-kutubi Dayya`a al-aHkaama). [Reported by Nawawi in the introduction to "al-Majmu"]
Salam Sister! I am also a convert, and also living in Texas First, let me say that after converting, it has taken me twoyears to get to the point I am at now, which I believe to be proper hijab. Forthe first 6 months or so, I was really clueless and didn't make many changes,except to never again wear something showing my legs (no shorts, capris, etc--I used to wear capris a lot-- was never real comfortable with shorts!). Anyway,as I learned more about what was proper, I began slowly changing my wardrobe.First, always wearing long sleeve. Then wearing looser pants. Adding someskirts to the mix. Then looser, longer shirts. Then tunics/ shirt-dresses thatcome to my knees. It's a very gradual process. Regarding clothing suggestions, my first is, especially inTexas: wear BREATHABLE clothing! Especially cotton, viscose, etc. Stay awayfrom polyester. Next thing: try to keep layering to a minimal. I know this ishard to do and still dress modestly, but it will help. For example, I tend towear long-sleeve tunics that are cotton, with loose linen pants. Make sure theyare not see-through-- the point is to not have to wear anything except maybe acami underneath. For hijab, again, cotton or viscose; silk is also an excellentoption. It may be expensive, but it will outlast any other material you have,so to me it is worth it to have a few silk scarves. They keep you very cool inthe summer, and in the winter they also keep you warm. I personally like towear the Turkish style silk hijabs; you can find some at online at mymodefa -- check their clearance/ sale section, they usually have some nice ones at great prices. They also have on their site arm 'sleeves' which you can wear under shirtsthat have 3/4 sleeves. This is useful since it's very hard hear to find tunicsthat are completely long sleeve. As far as tunics, now is probably the best time to try andlook for them in local malls and stores. In the middle of summer it's hard tofind anything with sleeves, but now you have all kinds of spring tunics/dresses-- I like to wear the 'dresses' as tunics. You can also find nice long-sleeved tunics online at shukronline -- they are expensive but I've heard the qualityis very good (I have yet to order from them myself). May Allah help you sister; inshallah you will not have toomuch hardship this summer-- maybe try to stay indoors in the ac I've foundthat in Texas, it's hot no matter what you're wearing. Covering your skin willactually protect your body from direct sun rays which make your skin very hot. Again, the key is in breathable materials.
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(I had on wide leg slacks),I spend 30 min just trying to make sure all my clothing is laying properly and did I mention I leave in Texas....ITS HOTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
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so we can make plans insha Allah. For hijabs online, you can try ebay, and get more for your money. The online islamic clothing stores can get pricey. There's places in town to get stuff, so if we go shopping I can tell you where we can go, depending the side of town ur in insha Allah. I do prefer to shop online myself, but for this stuff, you just really have to try it out first imo.
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