Asking for Advice: Should I Leave My Master's Because of the Hijab Rule?
Assalamu alaykum - I need some honest advice, I’m really confused. I live in a European country where there's a lot of anti-Muslim sentiment. During my first year of my master’s I had an internship at a school that didn’t go well for several reasons, but I still passed that year. Back then I was already thinking about leaving or taking a gap year, but I didn’t want to lose time. The whole situation left me very depressed. I wasn’t sure what to do so I pushed on into the second year, but to be honest it’s November now and since September I haven’t felt motivated at all. I can’t do assignments, I can’t revise, my mind just won’t cooperate even though the courses aren’t hard. These studies are draining me spiritually and emotionally. On top of that, the internship requires me to remove my hijab - it’s not allowed at that workplace. It’s difficult here to work while wearing hijab; it’s rare and hijabi sisters face real hurdles in many careers. If I quit, I’m afraid I’ll regret it. I’m worried I won’t find anything else and I’ll end up at home feeling useless and falling into depression again. I only have a student job once a week, so the income isn’t enough. I also worry about disappointing my parents and feeling like a failure. I feel lost. Any suggestions on how to decide, or how to cope with this pressure and protect my faith while trying to build a future? JazakAllahu khair.