This I Believe–Dunia
Posted by jefferson8 on December 19th, 2007
I believe the scarf I wear makes me a better Muslim. Islam is my religion and I intend on following it. I remember the first time I wore the scarf. People gave me these dirty looks that I’ve never seen before. They had such hate in their eyes. And at the time I didn’t exactly understand why. I don’t mean everybody, but I do mean most. It made me hate wearing the scarf. I felt like I was being watched every minute I wore it. People would just rip my heart out. I believe the scarf was a command from God not a choice. I believe I will wear the scarf for life no matter what anybody says or does. After a while that all changed. People realized it was the same old me. I didn’t get those looks anymore. Though I still do get random questions like do I wear it at home, at parties, in front of my relatives…etc. That doesn’t really bother me. I believe I still am the same person just following Gods order. People sometimes ask if I ever feel different that I stand out from others. I say I know I’m not alone. It’s hard being the only one in my school that wears a scarf. I do sometimes get comments and remarks. I don’t mind standing out. As long as it is in a good way, then I don’t get bothered, but when people start talking that’s when I get bothered. I believe there are many other young Muslim ladies who wear the scarf and feel the same way. I hate when people ask me to take the scarf off. I feel like I’m dealing with people that don’t understand. Even after I explain to them that it is not possible for me to take my scarf off, the same people still come and ask me to take it off, again. I believe no one can make me take it off. Not now, not ever. Many people think I have changed. I say all that really changed was my clothing, but that’s not even it. All I did was add an extra accessory. Some people get that and some people don’t. I believe that now it is who I am. And no one can change that.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 am
I am not a religious person or anything, but I know how you feel. There are people who treat me differently because of the way I dress. Most of my clothing is dark and I do often wear heavy eye make up. People always tell me to throw on some more colorful and stylish clothes and to lay off the make up. When I wear band shirts to support bands I listen to they ask me why I listen to that kind of music. It’s all just who I am. I dress the way I do because I just wear the clothing I like and feel comfortable in. People try to convince me wear over priced and more stylish clothing like Hollister and Abercrombie, but it would make me feel so fake if I did. Anyways, I liked your essay and I can relate in a way.
May 15th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
dunia this is really goood. :]