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My Hijab Story
Assalamu Alaikum all
Well, let me start my story off. In high school I was in all the clubs and organizations and wasn't very religious. I only read Fajr or if possible Magrib. I had many friends in which I would go to girls only parties but I'd be the one dancing with them. I only knew one sis who wore hijab and she work makeup and contacts with it and others who came to school and would take it off and when going home put it back on or the other sister who would put it halfway and strut themselves in the halls of high school. I wanted to start wearing the Hijab during my senior year but I said to myself "oh I'll wear it a little bit later when I'm older". Well time passed and I went off to college, all my friends went to different colleges and I was all by myself not knowing anyone. The first wekk of class I didn't observe hijab. I had all guys and Indian/paki girls becoming my friends. I met this brother and I was talking to him about Islamic information and I told him I felt that I might be ready to wear hijab but wasn't quite sure. I told him well I don't have a hijab just bandanna's. The next day he bought me a nice black hijab. At first I was overwhelmed by it but SubhanAllah I thanked him for it. It was a Friday and he asked when will you wear it I told him I would see. I thought about what eh said that Lifes too short to think that Oh I'll wear it when I'm older because what if you don't even reach your next birthday? You could die in a blink of an eye and what will you have to show for your deeds? so on Monday I wore it and when I was leaving my house my mother and father were in shock. They were like when did you start this???? They didn't stop me from wearing it but the challenge was in the classes. I went to my programming class and some of my so-called friends were like "hey Take off those curtains (my name)" They were like "What happend to you it looks nasty!" Right then I knew they didn't see me for who I truly am. They left and I was all alone the ppl who helped me were other hijabi sisters. I joined the Islamic club and learned so much. I started prayed five times a day and yearning to learn more about Islam. In a way I am a pioneer in my family my mothers side doesn't wear hijab or my fathers. well my Aunt of fathers side wears burqa but not the type in afganistan. Even my own cousin said whats wrong with you? I stopped hanging out with her and others who would give bad representation. I stopped watching Indian movies/songs and have halted dancing with some of my friends. Alhumdullilah I feel relieved by wearing the hijab it been 3 years now and I am so glad I made my decision before it's too late
Allah Hafiz all
I hope I didn't bore you all 
