The disappearing language of joy around the hijab
The disappearing language of joy around the hijab
A recurring narrative has emerged across social media: hijab is often described as “hard.” While this is true in the sense that any act of devotion in Islam will encounter trials, the discourse increasingly emphasizes hardship at the expense of joy. This reflection is not about spiritual reward, but about the experiential pleasure, presence, and delight that can accompany wearing the hijab.
I Tried to Be a Niqabi for 10 Days: Here’s What I Learned
During my recent trip to Tangier, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try something that’s often controvertial in the west: wearing the niqab. As a French Muslim, where wearing the niqab is literally illegal, and someone whose school of thought doesn’t consider it mandatory, I’ve always been curious about this practice. So, I took the opportunity to explore it for 10 days while travelling to Morocco. What I discovered was an experience that was both challenging and rewarding.
This is the Hijab fabric French Hijabis are *obsessed* with
French girls are known worldwide to have this mystical ability to look effortlessly chic. Unlike many things in France, this doesn’t exclude Hijabis. From their large choice of modest brands, unique and rare hijab fabrics, French Hijabis are holding on to their hijabs with style.