My Hijab Anniversary
Palestinian Scarf Originally Photographed by Unique Muslimah
It it my Hijab anniversary today. Many years ago I found freedom in wearing it and every day I’m happy I made that choice.
If asked what was one of the best decisions I’ve made so far in life, deciding to wear the Hijab would rank at the top of the list.
Every anniversary I take time out and reflect on the days leading up to my decision to gain freedom and independence. They were the most spiritual days of my life.
And every anniversary I ask God to keep me firm on this path I have chosen.
Alhamdulilah.
Congrats so much for your Hijab Anniv and CHEERS.
The best part is that you chose it by own and it’s not the society or the government that force you to do so. I am sure it was one of the best decisions you’ve made.
May God keep you firmly in your path of enlightenment. Inshallah..
Shahrzad
March 22, 2009 at 5:04 pm
It’s so cool that you remember the day you started wearing it. I don’t. Which is suckish.
Insha’Allah you carry on wearing it forever.
Love, Falak
falakk
March 22, 2009 at 9:21 pm
that is such a sweet way to remember the time wen u decided to wear the hijab. It is one of the most important decisions that a girl can make and its not just about wearing an extra piece of cloth, it changes the overall personality.
Leena S.
March 23, 2009 at 8:48 am
This is a beautiful post, mashaAllah, and I congratulate you for the depth of purpose and the fulfillment you’ve found in wearing hijab.
I tried to do the same once, but met with distasteful results. Perhaps freedom of choice is the key to success in this endeavor. Perhaps the degree to which hijab is associated with spirituality is also important.
In any event, outer symbols do remind one of inner realities, whether the symbol is hijab or blue jeans, long skirts or mini-skirts, etc.
I think problems arise when different people assign various meanings to those outer symbols, and do not realize that symbolic meanings are not carved in stone, nor are they always discernible by onlookers.
Marahm
March 23, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Ooh… congrats, indeed!
I started wearing hijab exactly 25 days ago. It’s such a short time, and I had to leave my job and stuff for it, yet I’m honestly thanking Allah everyday for letting me have the chance to start wearing it. Like everyone else of us, I have no idea about how long will I be on this world, and so I might’ve missed it – I feel so blessed that I didn’t. Al hamdu li Allah (:
May Allah bless you for this sweet post, Unique!
MushuThaLohari
March 23, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Aww Congrats Mushu
!!!!! May the 25 days turn into 25 years insha’Allaah 
))) I’m so proud of you. I remember the wonderful feeling I had when I started wearing it….may Allah keep you strong on this faith and your decision. It’s not an easy one and I admire you for making that independent decision to submit to God completely 
Unique Muslimah
March 24, 2009 at 9:03 am
Beautiful post. Great decision. MashaAllah.
Ali
March 24, 2009 at 6:23 am
Assalamu Alaikum,
Just wanted to say I really like your writing style. You really do make me ‘feel’ with your posts, be it any subject.
And like Shahrzad said, it’s great to know YOU made the choice of wearing hijab. I know some girls who wear it just because ‘everyone’ does it. May Allah guide us always. Take care sister.
Alisha
March 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Cool. I’ve never heard of a hijab anniversary before, but what a great idea! Congratulations, sister. May Allah accept your committment to hijab and reward you for every minute you wear it.
Umm Omar
March 24, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Thanks Shahi
Thanks Falak
Thanks Leena
Thanks Marahm
Thanks Ali
Thanks Alisha
Thanks Umm Omar
Unique Muslimah
March 25, 2009 at 12:27 am
Its been such a long time since I last read any of your posts. I think its been a year and alhamdulillah, you’re still writing fantastic posts like this one.
And ameen on the last sentence.
Adib
March 28, 2009 at 5:01 am
Very well, I am impressed with you that you remember the day you started wearing hijab…;-)
~Lis
Tudung
April 2, 2009 at 4:01 pm
lol I didn’t realise there was an annerversery for hijab! I think its prety cool
Smiley Amal !
April 18, 2009 at 8:40 pm
congratulations!!!
asoom
May 9, 2009 at 7:42 pm
i remeba the 1st day i wore it, the day i started high skoool, i didnt like it but now i luv it
tabassum
June 4, 2009 at 11:25 am