Seeing More Sisters Taking Off the Hijab - Thoughts and Concerns
As-salamu alaykum. This might be a silly post, just my thoughts. Quick preface: I’m far from perfect and I’ve struggled (and still struggle) with hijab - keeping it on, wearing it properly, etc. Lately I feel like I’m losing my mind because so many sisters around me are removing their hijab. I don’t just mean influencers - although I’ve noticed more of that - but ordinary Muslimahs I know in my city. Does anyone else feel like this happens a lot in the early 20s? Funny enough I was talking to my cousin in her 30s who doesn’t wear hijab and she’s noticed this trend more in recent years too. Obviously this isn’t a formal study, just observation, but what do you think is behind it? For me social media is an easy answer - I blame it for half my problems, lol - but there may be other factors. Because my own commitment to hijab goes up and down, seeing this “trend” makes me anxious. May Allah protect me from those temptations and protect all of us. I really want to stay steadfast - I try daily and make dua - but I worry it won’t stop at just taking off the hijab. From what I’ve seen, once someone removes it, other sinful habits can start to feel normal or less serious. To the sisters who have stopped wearing hijab: I sincerely hope you’ve found peace, and I pray you’re safe and guided. Just a gentle reminder to be careful about drifting too far, because returning can be harder than you might expect. Would love to hear your experiences, thoughts, and duas.