Has the hijab lost its meaning?

I'm a muslim and I wear a hijab.

I've come across muslim women via the internet (especially youtube and instagram) who wear a hijab, but appear to not understand the purpose of it. Same with some of my muslim friends.

I wouldn't say I am a very religious person, but I am aware that wearing A LOT of make-up and being so conscious of one's own facial appearance completely diminishes the point of wearing a hijab.

The hijab is meant to be a symbol of modesty, but now it seems to be "trendy". I have no problem with people who do simply wear a scarf around their head as a fashion statement, but when it is for religious reasons..

that's where people are getting it so wrong.

What are your views on the hijab and what it stands for?
If you agree or disagree with my points, I would love to hear feedback regardless of your religious status.

yeah I understand, it takes a lot of guts taking off a hijab permanently after wearing it for a long time. i feel like muslim girls need to realise before they decide to put it on, why they are doing it. it's definitely not properly emphasised. And that's where the issue lies. People simply think its a garment showing pride to identify oneself as a muslim. While that is true, there is so much more.

In 2005 I have done 9 months long ESOL class (English for foreigners). I was in a class of 14. I was the only man there. And a female teacher from Iran. There were 12 Muslim women in a different level of cover, 4 didn't wear any cover at all. I didn't know they were Muslim until they mentioned it. 2 wear some veil now and then, mostly as an accessory. One from Bangladesh began the course being 7 months pregnant and left 3 months pregnant again. We spoke about hijabs quite a lot. The most fanatical one had a serious issue with one of those wearing hijab as an accessory. But in general, they did agree that it is not necessary, it's just an unnecessary symbol.

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i do agree that the hijab is supposed to cover your however, the fact that you said "completely diminishes the point of wearing a hijab" like was it really necessary to say that there isn't a point in wearing a hijab at least those YouTubers or whatever have chosen to wear it yes ok they may not wear it in the correct manner but at least they're wearing it and when people make remarks about how "oh you might as well not wear a scarf" or "what's the point" it makes them not want to wear it and it's just being really negative. lots of girls wear makeup so what. And if you have an issue with your "friends" wearing too much makeup you can be a good islamic sister and talk to them about it if you really cared.

Wearing a hijab is actually pretty immodest.

In 2005 I have done 9 months long ESOL class (English for foreigners). I was in a class of 14. I was the only man there. And a female teacher from Iran. There were 12 Muslim women in a different level of cover, 4 didn't wear any cover at all. I didn't know they were Muslim until they mentioned it. 2 wear some veil now and then, mostly as an accessory. One from Bangladesh began the course being 7 months pregnant and left 3 months pregnant again. We spoke about hijabs quite a lot. The most fanatical one had a serious issue with one of those wearing hijab as an accessory. But in general, they did agree that it is not necessary, it's just an unnecessary symbol.

Anyone else thinking of Dina Tokio?

I wear it to show people i'm muslim mainly

I'm a muslim and I wear a hijab.

I've come across muslim women via the internet (especially youtube and instagram) who wear a hijab, but appear to not understand the purpose of it. Same with some of my muslim friends.

I wouldn't say I am a very religious person, but I am aware that wearing A LOT of make-up and being so conscious of one's own facial appearance completely diminishes the point of wearing a hijab.

The hijab is meant to be a symbol of modesty, but now it seems to be "trendy". I have no problem with people who do simply wear a scarf around their head as a fashion statement, but when it is for religious reasons..

that's where people are getting it so wrong.

What are your views on the hijab and what it stands for?
If you agree or disagree with my points, I would love to hear feedback regardless of your religious status.

Hello everyone,

This forum is very interesting and I've always been interested in this topic. Obv just to better myself as a muslim. I started wearing the hijab about 4 years ago and I'm attached to my hijab. I have never wanted to take it off in public and I even wear it at home lol (only because I'm too lazy to take it off after every prayer). But I do admit, I don't wear it appropriately. I think it is because I feel insecure with the way I wear my hijab, however I feel insecure without a hijab. I cover my hair, ears and neck, but my hair is in a doughnut bun, to give my head a bit of layer (camel hump D: i know) and I do wear lose clothing, but wouldn't consider it to be too lose (eg - wear leggings but make my top half until my bottom very lose).

I already am aware that I do not wear it properly, but my reason behind wearing a hijab was 'do it today, cause what if there is no tommorow'. Before, I used to wear the hijab I always used to think about it but never considered because of the area I was bought up in (very few ethnic minorities), thus I felt very insecure then. But one day I just decided to wear the hijab, without thinking anything of it and never took it off ever since. Even before wearing the hijab I was very into my religion, still used to wear lose and covered clothing, do daily prayers, read the quran etc, but I felt like wearing the hijab was the last step. I always think of it like, atleast I have the courage to wear the hijab and I'm glad I started wearing it now. Even when I started wearing the hijab, I started gaining respect from non-mahrams and they lower their gaze (even non-muslims) which I really liked. My life has changed for better when I started wearing the hijab. Maybe wearing one is just so powerful, I don't consider it to just be a cloth on my head.

But I agree with the last sister that claimed its all about your inner self - wearing a hijab means more than covering yourself. It's all about how you are as a person and what would please allah, and how your following islam. Not everyone is perfect, if you wear the hijab its not always going to be perfect either. I'm so inspired by those who cover themselves top to bottom, with a clean soul and are trying their best for the hereafter. You have to be beautiful on the inside before you think about your outer apperance. What do you think about my hijab story?

Hm, if you dont mind could you tell me why you wear a hijab? It seems more of a traditional thing rather than religious and something that girls are not necessarily pressured into doing, but do it because they feel like they 'have' to.

Hm, if you dont mind could you tell me why you wear a hijab? It seems more of a traditional thing rather than religious and something that girls are not necessarily pressured into doing, but do it because they feel like they 'have' to.

Anyone else thinking of Dina Tokio?

thank you for your reply, it's inspiring to hear that there are muslim girls like you who do understand the hijab's purpose and significance - i thoroughly enjoyed reading your story in wearing the hijab. May Allah reward you for that. And I agree, ever since I wore the hijab I felt more powerful in the sense that people would be more respectful and focus on what really matters, my inner beauty (personality). What's on the inside tends to get overlooked by people's appearance, and that frustrates me. The hijab is so much more than a piece of clothing, and it makes me happy that you feel the same way.

I'm a muslim and I wear a hijab.

I've come across muslim women via the internet (especially youtube and instagram) who wear a hijab, but appear to not understand the purpose of it. Same with some of my muslim friends.

I wouldn't say I am a very religious person, but I am aware that wearing A LOT of make-up and being so conscious of one's own facial appearance completely diminishes the point of wearing a hijab.

The hijab is meant to be a symbol of modesty, but now it seems to be "trendy". I have no problem with people who do simply wear a scarf around their head as a fashion statement, but when it is for religious reasons..

that's where people are getting it so wrong.

What are your views on the hijab and what it stands for?
If you agree or disagree with my points, I would love to hear feedback regardless of your religious status.