Hijab Jokes
I received the following from a brother. Although it may seem humorous
it can serve as constructive criticism both for the sisters, and the
brothers. We learn from this that all those outward actions which Islam
requires must be done correctly and with the correct intention, ie not for
fashion or to fit into a certain group. That is it must all be solely for
the sake of Allah (swt).
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HIJAB JOKES
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It has been my personal observation that some Muslim girls and women
do not realize the significance of hijab. Hijab is arabic for protection
and cover. Some people put a lot effort into their hijab, yet it serves no
purpose. I am referring to the pointless hijab that some girls wear.
The first pointless hijab is referred to as the headband hijab. It
is a band of fabric approximately 4 inches wide. It covers the back of the
head and allows all the hair to be exposed. It doesn't serve much in terms
of modesty, but at least it comes in handy in case of an unexpected tennis
match. The second pointless hijab is the dupetta, also known as the Saran
wrap hijab. It covers all the hair, but it is totally transparent. Again
it doesn't serve much in terms of modesty, but it keeps the hair nice and
fresh. The third type of hijab is known as the Mickey Mouse Hijab. It is
when a girl wears a black scarf and tucks it behind her ear, so that her ears
stick out.
We now move to my favorites: the yo-yo hijabs. The first yo-yo hijab,
also known as the Benazir Bhutto hijab, is the scarf that keeps falling down
and needs to be constantly pulled back up....up, down, up, down, just like
a yo-yo. The second yo-yo hijab is also referred to as the convertible hijab.
This type of hijab is predominant at any type of social event, i.e. an Aqeeqah,
Bismillah party, Ameen party, wedding, etc. This is when an Imam or Qari
comes up to the microphone and starts to recite Qur'an. At this point, all
the convertible hijabs come up...until he says "Sadaqallahul atheem". I'm
not sure, but apparently in some cultures that translates to "ok sisters, you
may now take off your scarves". I'm sure this may seem odd, but what's even
funnier is when people do not anticipate the recitation of Qur'an at a social
event, and are forced to be creative and use accessories such as a purse to
cover one's hair. I was surprised to see a women hold her purse over her head
as "hijab"..as if the multitudes of men surrounding her are not a good enough
reason to wear hijab, but some guy reciting du'a compels her to hold a purse
over her head. Her friends were more creative...one friend used her dinner
napkin. I was also laughing when I saw the communal hijab --> two or more
girls draped under one dinner napkin during the recitation of Qur'ann. Her
other friend was still more creative. She used her coffee saucer on the back
of her head. I wasn't sure if it was hijab or a Yamaka. I didn't know if
she was a Muslim or a Jew. I felt like going up to her and saying "Shalom
alaikum, sister". And, people should remember that hijab is not just a
protection from guys, but from a girl's nafs (ego) as well. It should
prevent girls from having to spend hours in front of the mirror doing her
hair. But, unfortunately, you see girls in front of the mirror for hours
doing their hijab as they would do their hair, with all sorts of elaborate
braids and the like. I wanted to go up to a sister and say "Is your hijab
naturally curly?". I also felt compelled to go up to another girl and say
"pardon me, but is your hijab naturally that color, or did you dye it?".
Well, the point to remember is that some people make an effort to wear
hijab, but it is futile, because it is not fulfilling it's purpose. It's like
using an umbrella with holes in it. Hijab is used for protection from guys
as well as from the girl herself, and should not be used as an accessory or
for beautifying one's self. Anyway, that's it. If anyone disagrees with me
or is offended, then you are disagreeing with the teachings of Allah subhanahu
wa Ta'ala.
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