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4 months ago

Struggling to keep wearing the hijab - need guidance

As-salamu alaykum, I’ve been wearing hijab since I was 13. It was easy back then living in a Muslim Gulf country, especially since a few friends started wearing it around the same time. My shock came about 5 years later when I moved back to my home country - still Muslim, but less conservative (Jordan, btw). In my first year of uni I saw a lot of non-hijabis and even the hijabis dressed up a lot, and I didn’t know how to do that. During uni is when I really started hating the hijab, because I felt like even in a Muslim country people treated non-hijabis better in some ways. Maybe it’s my own insecurity, but whenever I’m wearing hijab I can’t shake this feeling of insecurity and ugliness. I’m 25 and I feel like I barely moved forward in life because I kept telling myself I’ll take it off someday and that’s when my real life will start. I’m honestly lost. I also hate being part of the hijabi community sometimes because of how some men look at us and what hijab seems to mean to them. The men around me made me dislike it even more. I hate feeling like I’m some secret to hide - it feels gross. I also hate how Muslim women are treated and how marriages can be abusive a lot of the time. I love pure Islam though, without all the sheikh nonsense. I’m conflicted and really need guidance - may Allah show me the right way. I think the main reason I want to take it off is to distance myself from the toxic cultural stuff in my country and just breathe and be myself for once.

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4 months ago

I hated how men treated hijabis too, that anger is valid. Maybe seek a female counselor or group who get it, and set boundaries around people who make you feel gross. Faith doesn't require self-erasure.

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4 months ago

I’m 26 and also struggled with the cultural weight of hijab. For me separating faith from culture was key - I talked to women I respected, read the Quran with an open heart, and tried modest styles that made me feel confident. You aren’t alone.

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4 months ago

Oh sweetheart, I feel you. I went through something similar - small steps helped me, and finding one supportive friend made a world of difference. Don't rush decisions, explore what feels right spiritually and emotionally. Dua for clarity.

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4 months ago

You deserve to breathe and be yourself. Maybe try tiny changes first - new styles, different circles, or a break from social pressure. And trust your heart; Allah sees your struggle.

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4 months ago

This resonates so much. It’s okay to doubt - your peace matters. Take your time, love.

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