A very hilarious, yet rude question that Muslimahs get asked is, "Are you bald under that scarf?" Now, first of all, this is a very personal question for someone who might be terminally ill and undergoing chemotherapy. Second, I would imagine that it's obvious how we are always trying to hide stubborn hair that keeps sticking out from under the scarves. We try wearing these little bandannas under the scarves so that the hair can stay put. We try many things, now why would we do that if we were bald? Okay, I am going to answers this in a direct way now, no we are not bald. We have hairs of all colors and sizes; we just hide this beauty for those we love.
Another question is, "Do you wear the scarf inside the house or do you sleep with it?" This can fall into a couple of categories. First, it all depends on who is in the house with us. If it's only our father, brothers, nephews, grandfathers, uncles, sons, husband, father-in-law, stepson, children who have no understanding of sexual relations, and Muslim females amongst some others, then no, we do not wear the scarf inside the house. We can also wear whatever makes us comfortable as long as it's still modest and respectful to ourselves and those around us. However, if the people in the house include those that are not mentioned in the list such as male cousins, male friends, male neighborhoods, etc. then yes, we do wear the scarf and cover fully inside as we would outside. As far as sleeping with the scarf goes, we'll be sleeping alone, so no we don't wear it when we sleep.
That's it for now; stay tuned for part three to learn more about the way Muslim women dress.
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Maybe you could use styling gel or spray to keep your hair under control around the edges so it would not creep out.... I wear my long hair tied up in the back sometimes and I use a bit of spray around the hairline to keep the little hairs from creeping out into my face....
Angel
If hair sticking out of the tube is a problem, I fold the bottom ends over my hair, and put a safety pin in it. I guess there are also stretch 'caps' that can serve that same function, but they're kind of hard to find... See them on eBay now and then...
I have noticed that keeping the hair covered, also helps improve the condition of your hair, since it's not so much exposed to the elements. Exposure to heat, pollution, etc, is really not very good for the hair... So you could end up with a much NICER head of hair, as a result of keeping it covered when you go out. (in fact, as this world continues to get more 'caustic' and 'toxic', it may make all the difference between having or not having hair, at all! A fact which non-Muslims should perhaps take into consideration, as well... Baldness is on the increase, after all!)
GT
I hope you carry on with this series in good spirit!
Regards
May be, that's why God mentioned in the Quran which they claim for that He create Humans as different nations "in Religions, Cultures, Languages...etc." to know each other, exchange culture and that God will see who is the best to do this.
GT
I enjoy reading your article and I love your icon photo! :-) I was recently in NYC and felt a great sense of bond just passing by and being around other Muslimah's.
It's very comforting to me, as the town I live in, I have yet to see a sister in passing. It's a very small village and I am very thankful ~Al'hamdulallah~ that I have received a nice welcome from the locals, thus far.
I hope all is well with you and yours. Perhaps some day we can meet in the city!
Salaam
The word Muslim can be used for both male or female. However, Muslimah is just more specific.
Sam
Are you still in NYC? Who knows, maybe we can meet, but subhanAllah, I am actually in the process of leaving NYC. I am heading to the West Coast next month Insha'Allah.
I am glad you liked my article, I plan on writing part 3 soon Insha'Allah. I would have wrote it sooner, but I was busy with school.
And now I must go and hem my Abaya! ;-)
Salaam!