Finding a Job While Wearing Niqab

Assalamu alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh!

dear, only you and Allah SWT know what you need, so I'm going to do my best to assist you! Alhamdulilah! In America, we have opportunities where you get to commute to work or work from home! I worked in numerous fields in hijab, but i've never worn niqab. Of course you may be discriminated against, but at least here you are given a chance to prove your work ethics.

I don't have brothers, uncles, or a father to work for me, but most American muslimahs don't-- we work.

I would say
  • try customer service call center jobs. Many Muslim women work in call centers. Call centers are comprised of mostly women employees.
  • try working for a daycare. Another place where mostly women work.
  • try working for your local school system. Don't allow fear of the unknown to hinder you. Allah is all powerful!
  • try working from home! Try this website: www.liveops.com there is an initial background check fee, but you'll earn that money back quickly! You can choose your hours. There is a lot of flexibility in working from home!
I can relate because this was a challenge for me. I have had other sisters try to pressure me to give up my jobs, but you see-- they live a different life from me, so they can't relate to my need to work, nor are they providing for me and my family!

Just know that Allah SWT provides and opens doors! I live in the South USA and was really afraid at first when i became a Muslim. I was afraid that people would try to hurt me or cause me harm. I performed duas about my concerns and Alhamdulilah, the exact opposite happens! Most people are respectful and nice: if that is what you project.
 
salamoalaykom, dear sisters
i'm the hr director of a company which does not mind the employment of montakibat. i'm wearing nikab myself.

unfortunately, i can't post the link to my vacancies. i receive errors.

alternatively, you may wish to register in the freelancer site
 
Dreamin said:
Easier said than done. Marriage is in fate. You will get married when God wants, no matter what you do. While one should always have the intention to get married and not delay it or refuse it unnecessarily, it's best for a woman to focus on her career. Otherwise a time may come when you have neither marriage nor a career. That doesn't mean that a woman should refuse marriage because she wants to build her career. But rather, continue working on building their career.
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If you become a hermit in the mountains you will not get married unless to a yeti. The choice is always yours. So you believe women should focus on a career, to gain wealth and security? Family comes later, procrastinate until you are rich and secure and old. So why bother being a Muslim? Why submit to your role of mother and homemaker by Gods decree, as you don't trust Allah to provide for you a good husband.
 
~Zaria~ said:
:wasalam: sister,

When we perform any action solely for the sake of seeking Allah (subhanawataála)s pleasure, and when the goal becomes Al-aakhirah (and not this dunya), then the answers to these questions become so much easier. SubhanAllah.

We should always remember, that obedience to Allah Taa'la comes before the obedience/ desires of mankind.
And that any disobedience to Allah Taa'la is just going to distance us further away from Him.

No doubt, the path of those who choose to walk the road 'less travelled', and who are willing to forsake anything and everything in this dunya - seeking Allahs pleasure, will be a path that will be more difficult than others.

There will certainly be periods of doubt and uneasiness that may creep into your thoughts from time to time.
There will be people who will criticize, mock and try to discourage you from following the true path (including fellow muslims).
You may be stared at.
And you may even be rejected for job interviews and promotions at work.

The question to ask is: does it really matter?

The difficulties that lie on the path leading to Allah azza wajjal, will only make the rewards that much greater in shaa Allah.

And the sweetness of imaan that one experiences, from knowing that they have chosen ALLAH over and above this dunya, wipes away any pain from our worldly and temporary losses.

So, do not worry about the reactions of the creation to your niqaab.
In shaa Allah, worry about the reaction of your Creator, should you chose His creation over Him.

My sister, our rizq/ sustenance has been decreed by Allah (subhanawataála).
Our duty is to strive in obedience to Allah, to make the necessary efforts and then to trust in His plan in all things.

If you are turned away from a job - it may be such that your niqaab was an influencing factor.
But, it is likely that the job did not belong to you in any case (with/ without the niqaab).
The only difference is, gaining Allah (subhanawata'la)s pleasure/ displeasure at that point in time, and at all times.

May Allah (subhanawataála) guide us towards all that is beloved to Him and keep us steadfast in His deen.
Ameen


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MashaAllah perhaps the only tauheedistic taqwaesque post and sisters, if you have faith in Allah ta'ala its a matter of time before He opens up other doors - remember sustenance has been guaranteed - it depends on how you seek it, halaal or haraam. May Allah ta'ala grant us all absolute faith in His promises. Summa aameen.
 
Karl said:
If you become a hermit in the mountains you will not get married unless to a yeti. The choice is always yours. So you believe women should focus on a career, to gain wealth and security? Family comes later, procrastinate until you are rich and secure and old. So why bother being a Muslim? Why submit to your role of mother and homemaker by Gods decree, as you don't trust Allah to provide for you a good husband.
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When did God decree such a thing?
 

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