💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Five types of stares you may receive as a "niqabi"
Or "muntaqaba" who lives to serve Allah Only,
Whether you're often stared at in some malls, in the streets,
At work, or there are some critics in your family
Who disagree with your choice to value modesty:
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One - the disgusted stare that declares "What a pity!
It's a shame Muslim females are treated unfairly."
React by dismissing their ignorance, fallacies,
And disdain which displays their low self-esteem is real.
Decline their invites to drama. Move on patiently.
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Two - the worried stare that wishes to share sympathy,
Wrongly guessing Muslimahs are under tyranny.
Ease their worries with your confidence, being friendly
Or clearly happy if they guess you're in misery,
And inwardly for their misbelief you feel sorry.
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Three - the amused stare that follows jokes, hilarity,
And remarks which show they're immature, massive babies
Who've never traveled abroad or went to school really,
Or their lousy upbringing with ill-bred families
Or self-hate is why they deride strangers easily.
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Four - the natural stare that comes with curiosity,
Eagerness to decipher why your outfit is weird.
Simply mind your business. Keep moving confidently.
Let good manners reveal inner contentment and peace,
As you courageously do Da'wah indirectly.
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Five - the impressed stare that felt attracted instantly,
The kind of look which says "I see you, please notice me",
Amazed by your strong personality, bravery,
Uniqueness, oddity, or sticking to your beliefs.
Lower your gaze. Ensure your interactions are brief.
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Even if scorned upon by "modern" society
And laughed at sometimes by friends, neighbors or enemies,
Muslimahs who strive to please Allah the Almighty
Stay steadfast. Don't worry about people's mockery,
As on Judgment Day they'll earn the rewards of their deeds.
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📖 Abu Udhaynah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best of your women are loving, fertile, suitable, and comforting, if they fear Allah. The worst of your women unveil their beauty, take pride in their appearance, and they are hypocrites. None of them will enter Paradise except as rarely as you see a red-beaked crow."
Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 12480
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 'Urwah reported: Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha said, "May Allah have mercy on the foremost women of the Muhaajirun. When Allah revealed the verse, ‘Let them draw their cloaks over their bodies,’ (The Noble Qur'an 24:31) they cut their sheets and veiled themselves with them."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4481
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
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