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Feeling lost – my family won’t let me wear hijab

Salam alaikum dear brothers and sisters, I hope you're all well. I'm a Muslim sister living in Türkiye, and I'm really struggling right now. I've been feeling this strong pull in my heart to start wearing hijab for Allah’s sake, and honestly, I feel so much more at ease in modest clothes. But my family... they're just not on board. They're not very practicing and see hijab as something extreme, like it's oppression or just a formality. When I once tried wearing it outside, my dad flipped out he said I looked like a beggar, and it turned into a huge fight at home. The whole atmosphere got tense. Now I'm stuck. I want to obey Allah, but I don't want to ruin my relationship with my family or live in constant conflict. They told me I can only wear hijab if I move to another city and live on my own in the future. Has anyone been through this? How did you deal with it while still respecting your parents? Did you wait it out, find a middle ground, or slowly ease into it? I'd really appreciate any stories or advice. And please, keep me in your duas. 🤍

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Oh love, your story hit me. Maybe try wearing it part-time, like for prayers, so they get used to it? Small steps. You're not alone, we're all rooting for you.

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