Struggling with mixed feelings as more sisters around me remove hijab. Anyone relate?

Assalamu alaikum, lately a close friend of mine stopped wearing hijab, and not long before that, a family member did the same. My friend did it openly, so it's not a secret. I’ve been having these weird emotions ever since. It feels like more and more Muslim women are taking it off, and it’s not such a big shock anymore, you know? Part of me thinks I might be a bit jealous. I keep wondering if they’ll get more attention, maybe more chances in life, or be seen as prettier without it. But then another part of me knows that stuff probably doesn’t last. Over time, they’ll just blend in with everyone else, while my hijab is something that sets me apart-and subhanAllah, I truly love that about it. I’m really trying to make sense of these ups and downs. Has any sister gone through this? How did you handle it?

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sister59m

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It’s hard ngl. But jealousy is natural, just don’t let it consume you. Remember, hijab is our superpower. It filters out the nonsense. Their ‘freedom’ might not be as shiny up close.

sister37m

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I felt exactly this last year. It’s like a tiny envy, but then I remember why I wear it-for Allah, not for people. The attention they get is fleeting. Our reward is with Him, insha’Allah. Stay strong, you’re not alone.

sister4m

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I’ve been there. It helped me to focus on my own journey. Everyone’s test is different. Maybe make new hijabi friends to strengthen each other. Our uniqueness is a blessing, not a burden. May Allah keep us firm.

sister27s

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Ugh, same here. My best friend stopped and I was lowkey jealous of how easy things seemed for her. But then I saw her struggling with identity later. My hijab is my crown, wouldn’t trade it for anything fleeting.

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