I almost choked of laughter when you were telling about how you told your mom. Seriously I *LOVE* your way of telling stories, the same as the labor story
I reverted in June, and started wearing hijab straight away, but didn't wear it full time until about a month later, as I had a volunteering job at a charity shop with a college and it was about the end so I waited until it was over to save myself from all the awkward explanations, ive been wearing it since july/August and I was 18 years old, ive turned 19 now. Got to admit it's hard when youve got your life established but already in such a short time theres no money or anything in the world that could get me to take it off!
I grew up with a convert mother and there's not much difference than if you were to grow up with a Muslim-born mother, other than the fact that your family is very mixed i.e. You have many non-Muslim relatives on your mum's side
+orangein acup I imagine it would be more interesting for her to talk about living in a multi-cultural family. My dad's mom was a White convert and his experience growing up was more influenced by having parents from two different cultures rather than his mom being a convert and dad being raised Muslim
I'm 15 and a convert and have just started wearing the hijab, this video has made me so much more confident to carry on wearing it no matter what anyone says or thinks x
Good for you! I'm 15 and started wearing it at 13 I think. I can barely remember going out without it or imagining myself in public without it. When you learn about it it becomes such a beautiful thing
I am christian and I do not wear a hijab but i have so much respect and admiration for women who do. I think its a beautiful act of worship and modesty. It really shows that this woman loves her God.
How does covering the hair suddenly act as a magic shield from male attention and show someone is 'devout' and 'modest', when she wears make up? I've seen women on TV with high heals, short leggings showing the ankles and calves, make up and yet wearing a hijab! Doesn't that defeat the whole idea of covering up modestly? Personally, I'm deighted that some muslim women try to get away with as much as they can and dress and make-up as they please. However, others will be vilified for doing it and in muslim countries would be accosted by the morality polilce.
I'm glad some muslim women in the west are able to compromise in how far they take 'modest' dressing and I'm glad they can do it. But it still depends on their husbands or families allowing them to wear make-up, high heals or whatever. Women should dress as they please. It is men who want to control them, the first being the so-called prophet (what did he ever prophesy, btw??) who became jealous and insecure about his young wives as he got older. I will wear what I like - I don't care if my husband doesn't like it!
+LondonJo wearing a hijab is an act of worship...i worship God in many different ways from how a muslim woman would but i still admire the act of wearing a hijab and why they wear it. Sure, maybe in some households men can be controlling (in any country), but i admire the women who chose it for themselves. its a public display of worship and thats what i admire. And thats great that you chose to wear what you want regardless of what your husband thinks, i wear whatever i want regardless as well. I do have very different beliefs from muslim beliefs but theres bits i do admire. I think its important to find admirable aspects about cultures and customs that defer from your own.
I don't like any religion because they all treat women as inferior, they stop progress (particularly true of Islam), they interfere in education and government, they give men power over women and they involve superstitious beliefs that we know are based on ignorance of science. However, I find it interesting to live in a city where people come from all over the world, on the whole live peacefully together and have interesting customs, clothing and food traditions. Unfortunately, when ethnic minorities live together in one area and do not mix with other people this causes tensions and clothing is one way in which they seem to set themselves apart. We need to encourage integration but that is not easy with muslims because they are sure that the rest of us are inferior and a bad influence and they want to impose their Sharia (law) on the rest of the society.
+LondonJo i highly doubt that sid would ever put dina down like that, watch more of their videos and you would see that. stop generalizing a group of people as a whole and assuming that they practice the same rituals and all have the same beliefs.
Im not muslim but my husband is.. i know haram and all .. but few month ago we went to his family and they ask me to cover my hair so a I did that . i was covering my hair for 3 days and must say It was really difficult is just scarf but non muslim was looking at me and i was feeling really strange it wasnt "nice look" from their eyes but muslim girl they were so nice for me outside even tho, smile !! everyday muslimah they dont smile even if i do haha ;) So for girls who wearing hijab everyday very big 👍👍👍 .. btw. u are my fav muslim youtuber and live ur video 😊
Sadly that's just how people are. When you wear a hijab they will judge you, and when you take it off they will keep on judgeing you for different reasons. Follow your heart. If you like wearing the hijab, then do it and don't stop for anyone. I would also recommend you to detox your life for toxic people that make you feel bad. Surround your self with people that accept you and are happy for you, because if you have good people close to you then the rest don't matter. 😊
+Katarzyna Witkowska milo przeczytac Twoje spostrzezenia na temat hijabu, I ze masz takie podejscie do tematu. Polacy z reguly maja negatywne nastawienie 😌 ja z reguly w Polsce hijabu nie zakladam.
Muslim men can marry any person of the book, christian jew or muslim. It's not haram dear😊 for muslim women you can only marry muslim men because children take their fathers name and religion in most societies, aslong as you raise your children muslim there is no wrong dpings. May Allah guide you 😊 we'd love to have you as a sister and im sure your husband and husbands family would love it too
Don't worry if you don't. God cares about the inside more than the out, so as long as you are a nice person to others and hold nice intentions towards others, then this is what God will be seeing and judging you for. I have many non-hijabi friends but they are nicer than many other hijabi girls.
There's so many things that people can judge you on.. "Hi jabs are bad" ect, but as a 25 year old white girl from Surrey UK with absolutely no religion, I can relate to you so much. This is totally a free stand for people to do/wear what they think is best for them. A lot of love from me
That's very liberal and kind. Personally, I don't mind what people wear but with the hijab the niqab and the burkha, often women are bullied into wearing them or conditioned to think they will be shunned or at least disapproved of by their communities.
We are not, actually. It's quite the opposite in most countries (Pakistan, Senegal, Turkey, Egypt, etc); some husbands don't want their wives to wear hijab or in my case my mom didn't want me to wear it, etc. In the west, it's way worst ! But hey it's my choice, leave me alone, I believe in Islam, I choose tp submit to the Creator (not the creation) so it's logical to follow His rules which are for my best interests anyway. & I find hijab such a beautiful sign of modesty, I choose to show my body to who I want and I refuse to be "an object for the pleasure of this male-dominated society" sooo yeah what a freedom =D
That's fine. Its nice that you feel you have a choice. However, even in Britain there are many muslim women who are not allowed to leave their houses unless dressed as their husbands or families dictate. Why the hijab, though? Couldn't you wear a western-style hat? The hijab is a religious symbol, just as a Christian crucific or a Sikh turban are. Don't these symbols give the message that the wearers want to be seen as separate from the mainstream society?
LondonJo I don't think so, firstly it's only a small minority of muslim women who wear the veil & it's deeply haram (unlawful) in Islam to force your daughters/wife to do something against their will; otherwise it's called "thulm" (oppression) & they would do it because of you and not because of Allah Who commanded it; while on the day of Judgement our actions are judged by our intentions. ex: you pray to show off that you are "pious" (you get 0 reward) VS you pray to have a link with Whoever created you - which is logical - & to worship Him & to seek His assistance (you are rewarded)! Hope it makes sense lol I speak french not english! It's not a symbol, we have nothing to prove to you, we don't care (no offence, really), *it's a religious obligation just like praying, fasting, giving 2.5% of our annual income to the poor, etc. It's part of the islamic laws, I'm not **_really_** practicing Islam if I don't practice hijab, and why on earth wouldn't I practice the Way of the Creator duuh =D !* &Hijab is actually inherently spiritual, I'm a student of the Quran and the ayaat (I guess you could call it verse)(ugh but it's not a verse lol)) where Allah *commands* the muslim women to wear hijab is one of the most spiritual ayaat in the Quran (it ends with something like "come back to Me, o you believers, so that you may be successful", so beautiful"). Hijab directly affects our spiritual heart (the one that Allah preprogrammed to recognizes Truth from falsehood, injustice from justice, etc... a non-muslim wouldn't understand, it's fine my english sucks so lol). *Anyway, long story short: it's a religious obligation like praying and stuff, it's not a symbol, it is part of "practicing my religion" (a freedom that I have, right :D)* edit: &by the way, most of us are more "hardcore" than our husband lool. My sister started wearing the NIQAB - which is not even obligatory in Islam, it's more than hijab - a few days before marrying her husband and he was like "that's all kind of messed up" and started laughing, loool because he didn't even know (but don't worry they didn't argue about it or anything, he told me that he loves her even more because women like her are hard to find, they are very in love, he is obsessed with her actually haha. our husbands are cuuute).
I dont know what to said really. I guess she can do what ever she want with her life . I just feel like i bing scam , is like when u go buy a gold neckles and u end up getting a silver Neckles. I dont know if u get me . her channel was base on Hijab and life of a modern Muslim woman . I just think society can make u change ur mind about almost anything if u dont kip strong in what u believe. !! Any ways Egyptians have change alot. Alot of egyptiand don't use Hijab so is not so shoking to me . I spect her taking her hijab off long time ago sence she start showing her hear throw her turban . thats why I stop fallowing her sence almos a year. No offence to any one.!
sofia la pajira australiana yeah she can do what she likes but she has a following and her movement is telling other Muslims to do what they want and take the hijab off
sofia la pajira australiana sooo with this comparison of with hijab gold without silver that a women’s worth is based on the way she dresses? Interesting
MashAllah sister! Very proud. Keep doing you, forget all the haters. I'm supporting you along with all the millions of Muslims around the world. We're all supporting you. Much love x
thank you for making this video 😢😊❤ I am a muslim (born into the religion) and have been testing the hijab for the last months of 2015 trying to find what flatters me. so as soon as it hits 2016 I shall be a full on hijabi. I come from a mixed background so it was really hard to finally have the confidence to wear one plus I really want to please Allah. thankyou again 😊❤❤❤
Thank you for opening up Dina! I don't wear the hijab but as a fellow African who also wears other things which are considered unusual I totally get you. I hope this video will encourage women to talk more openly about wearing the hijab and get a some encouragement.
I have been feeling more inclined than usual towards wearing the hijab recently and I actually prayed for Allah to guide me towards the Hijab last night, and then this appeared in my subscription box. *Subhanallah*
I've been wearing hijab since december 2012. It was difficult cause like you said i was used to fix my hair, make up, non modest clothing. i thought about hijab during one year before to put it. it was very difficult at the beggining. i'm living in France and its forbidden to wear it at work at school people sees you as terrorist etc.. i think that i would never wore hijab at 11. i was mindless. thanks for sharing take care ❤
+heilamessy you don't even know me, yet I'm a jihadist and a freak? Wow. thankyou. You're a freak considering you post hateful comments. stop spreading hate!
In the most respectful way possible, what is the attitude towards makeup in terms of modesty? Because in my (non religious) household, makeup was way more focused on in terms of sexuality than hair etc. Like if I wore too much, my mum would tell me I looked cheap, or like someone who sells their body.. I know you said that Allah expects Muslims to present themselves well and I can see how makeup can fit into this too, however.
+Jessica Aldridge Attitude towards makeup is to be modest i.e wear it down. You see many people who wear hijab yet put 100 tonn of make up or wear tight clothing that reveals their curves. The whole point of Hijab is to cover your beauty from others except first family i.e husband, sister etc. I am afraid alot of people are quiet hypocrtical when it comes to Hijab.
+Jessica Aldridge You're right, normaly wearing make up is forbidden but there's a lot of hijabi girl who wear it anyway.. Every one, understand the rules of the hijab as they want, that's a problem but it's also a work to know how to wear hijab, you have to do you research and respect the rules as much as you can.. For me hijab is mooore than just cover your hair, you have to cover all your body (jilbeb, long skirts, dresses no trousers or jeans), don't wear any make up and have the most perfect behaviour with yourself and people. I hope, it will help you to understand. Kiiiss :*.
Thank you both very much for your responses. Very helpful! I love learning about other religions and cultures, I feel it helps me to stay grounded, especially with all the nonsense in the news at the moment. I think wearing hijab is a beautiful expression of devotion to your religion and I thank you for sharing your views :) x
+Maya Couldn't agree more! I think a lot of people tend to forget that religion is ALL about interpretation, and the context of current time. Its silly to be judging other people becaue you think they arent doing things the way they should be doing, for all you know you could be the one doing it wrong! My dad always says that as long as your intentions are good and your heart is pure there is no need to be worrying about the little silly details that people argue over :)
Great video, Dina! I definitely agree with you on how it is much easier to wear hijab at a younger age. I started wearing it when I was 14 and I'm glad I did-elhamdulillah. I always feel very confident and connected to Allah with my hijab. Like you said, it is a constant reminder of who I really am for both myself and the people around me. May Allah make it easier to the sisters who want to start wearing it-inshallah.
Thank you for explaining that to those of us who are not educated in your customs. I thought it was more comparable to our American Amish & Mennonite women who "have to" wear hair coverings or else they are shunned by their church.
The national news here in the U.S. covered this story last night. They showed police on the beach & a woman in lavender. I would be appalled if we did that to our Amish friends & neighbors. We have so many problems right now in our country. We need leaders who have the country's best interest & not personal agendas and we do not have that on any level. It's sickening.
thank you for addressing that it is not only something muslim woman do but also woman of other faiths cause i myself am christian and wear a headscarf and most people immediately think i am muslim
+SomethingEls The Bible says to only wear a head covering when praying in a Church, not everyday like Muslims. So, i have no idea why you're wearing it outside of the Church.
+Aksum Princess For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. ◄ 1 Corinthians 11:6 Maybe you need to read the bible.
Hey Dina, I am a Christian girl living in South Africa. I stumbled across your videos and wanted to comment and tell you how much I enjoyed you positive energy and particularly how much I learned from this video. I am roughly the same age as you but basically do not know anyone who is Muslim as I went to a traditional Christian girls school growing up. It was great to hear your personal experiences around wearing the hijab.I had no idea when or how a girl chooses to wear it, nevermind any kind of social pressure at school. It made me really understand and respect it despite having a different faith. Continue to do what your doing! :) :)
I am reverted since july2015 and it was a secret for couple of months that i am musoim I was do scared bout reaction of my family and everyone. with time my knowledge aboutbislam,the enefotsnof hijab amd Iman grownth up I felt fed up with being scared of what people will think about me.I was scared what Allah swt would think about me, I wanted to fully submit so I put trust in Allah that I will be safe and it will only benefit me. In europe its the biggestn challenge to claim to the world "yes I am muslim".But subhanallah When I wore it for the first time to school I was not afraid.I was super proud and happy. It was even a kind fun of me seeing these looks. I feel like itsbthe bestndecdion of my lifenand there was bo moments I would regret. do IT in the sake of Allah, then its blessed
I have recently started covering my hair and your my main inspiration as I wear the turban/bun style a lot. Thank you so much for your videos - not just the ones that address the topic of hijab directly (like this one or your tutorials) but even your vlogs and random tag videos help me to remember that I can still be a normal person and live a normal life whilst being covered and trying to come closer to God. ❤️
Hey I just found this channel and I'm definitely not Muslim (not religious at all actually) but I find your videos very informative and entertaining to watch. Ironically, I love learning about different religions and their beliefs even though I'm agnostic. I just find Islam to be a beautiful religion full of beautiful people
Alhamdulillah 8 years of wearing a Hijab (also since I was 12)! Ma shaa Allah to those that have found it difficult but have stuck through it, keep going and ask for sincere duas! In shaa Allah to those that are looking into the hijab and will soon wear one! I will keep everyone in my duas, everyone has their own journey, refrain from judgement! May Allah SWT make it easier for everyone on their own journey in shaa Allah, ameen! Congrats Dina for the 300,000 subscribers, you deserve every credit because you are an absolute humble human being! Allahumma Barik! Hope you and your family are well in shaa Allah
I started wearing hijab like three days ago and I'm 19 in my second year of u and omg I love wearing it. It truly has brought out my identity and who I am. I can style myself everyday not worrying about my hair or makeup! I feel so good and refreshed and I'm loving it!
FYI: being a feminist means advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men :) sadly people think nowadays its something bad about being a feminist :( don't forget, the feminist fought for the right we have now, we should thank them all. And I will pray for you that one day you become one too :)
I'm not against hijab wearing at all, but perhaps instead of the women going out of their way to be modest, we should be teaching boys not to only focus on a woman's sex appeal. Why do women in society always have to change their lives to suit the lives of men? Truly mean nothing but respect and love dina, just wondering.
Islam teaches both women and men be modest and have distance when it comes to contact with opposite gender. Men also have “modest regulations” such as wearing pants lower than knee area etc. so hijab is not about forcing women to change for the sake of men, but just a “modest regulation” related to female. I am sorry for my english and I hope you understand the idea. Best of luck :)
I understand if the head covering is for God, but the modesty bit i dont get. If its about modesty, why do a see so many women in hijabs wearing such bright heavy makeup? Im not hating I'm just confused because I've tried to ask why the makeup is not included in modesty with the hair and clothes but no one has ever explained :(
@@annika9348 I understand your meaning. But as there are different styles of clothing or wearing a hijab, everyone wants to be different in there own way. I agree with u that putting lots of make-up and putting a hijab is also attracting to somebody's face. But innitally they will be more attracted if you're also not wearing a scarf. Atleast it covers your boozem and behind. Perhaps also women wants to make-up to cover some pimples or to just look fresh then as they wake up and have to deal with dark under eye circles. So everyone has her own reason why, some have to go to there job and the rules at work are maybe to be neat and representive. So hijab makes not a reason to not wear make-up. Only in my opinion I rather want to wear it amongst familie or a wedding than daily massive around ma face on the streets or while getting something from the groceries shop/market you know what I mean. For me it will be time wasting and somehow I will get tired of repeating it daily. Make-up means for me on special occasions. Those are the moments It makes it special for me, rather without I will be fine.
Loved the informative beginning. Its funny because before Islam I wore mini shorts with my boobs half out of my tops haha...my grandma used to say I dress too sexy. The other day I was wearing a sweater maxi dress with my scarf on and my grandma says..."Chelsey you look sexy in that dress!" haha my moms like "Shes fully covered head to toe!" She said..."Well shes just sexy I guess" Omgeesh grandma!....its so true we can only guard ourselves so much. Female sexuality is just so strong.
love how you included an explanation in the beginning. I know why I wear hijab, but sometimes it's hard to explain to people who don't understand it. now when someone asks why I wear "that thing on my head," I'll be able to explain it a little better. ☺️
I’m so sad after I just watched this,really don’t know what to say, I hope everything goes to the best Dina, you were a role model not only for muslim girls like some people say, you were a role model to all of us, and you still a great person, I’m really so sad about this, but try to think this way, am I really affecting the people who like me with what I do? What if you were wrong Dina? Imagine you didn’t get the fame that you currently have, you think you will take your hijab off?
tbh I'd rather she show that little bit of hair while wearing her scarf rather than her completely discarding the scarf altogether. We should be encouraging her for wearing her scarf not tearing her down bc she's not wearing it "correctly" . Honestly, what's wrong with you people?
In truth, her wearing improper hijab was the gateway to her disregarding it. Her ignoring the reminders of her fellow sisters and (more importantly) the command of Allah is a result of her shayateen. I hope that one day she comes out of her sin and all sisters and brothers who are struggling.
Tbh it’s her choice between her and Allah she’s the one who’s going to be judged for what she does BUT we can’t deny the fact that satan works in steps little by little till he leads you to huge sins so that’s why Allah commanded us to remember him always and pray and etc. Allah doesn’t command us nor does he forbid us from something just cuz. it’s all for a reason life’s a test and may Allah help us all pass this test peacefully Ameen.
@@jomc20 im not sure but i think women have to wear it to prevent adultery. men usually find it more beautiful when a womens hair is not covered up which can lead to potential adultery, so women cover their hair in public and only show it to their husband at home to appreciate. i think thats somewhat the principle of it but im not 100% sure
Hi Dina, I just want to say thank you for all your help....I was 26 years old when I started wearing the hijab. I decided to start after watching some of your tutorial videos. It's been almost 5 years now and I'm still going strong. I do have those days when I feel like I really don't want to wear it but I push thought it and just go on. Funny enough I had some really terrible comments from friends and family when I started wearing the hijab....most ppl said I was going through a phase and others just wondered how long it would last but alghamdulilah I'm still wearing it and love it, most of the time. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials. They give me life when I'm bored and need a hijab change in style. Keep up the awesome work. Love from Cape Town, South Africa. 😘
I'm a christian and I'd like to say thank you for posting this. Extremely informative and has answered questions I've always wanted to ask about the Hijab
Sad you got bullied for it :( I started wearing Hijab recently. .. I Did it for the reason most people Don't want to wear it for.. I might make a "Hijab story/journey" video but im scared of hate .. Insha'Allah i will try too ! You inspire me. Hopefully i want too stop the hate and our people to not be afraid anymore and for everyone to live in peace ..
I'm not muslim but I love watching your videos and find you so inspiring. I respect your religion and everything that comes with it. I love learning more about it and this video was so informative! God bless you and your family :)
Watching this in 2018. How beautiful does Dina look here with her hijab on properly. She is explaining the meaning of hijab, sadly today the hijab is gradually coming off.
I think this was your best video, Dina! You didn't just talk about yourself, but you talked about the hijab in such a broader scope and its relevance today. I really appreciated it.
Hhhah the triangle at the back of the scarfs omg I still remember looking so stupid !! My scarf used to fall all the way near my eyes I don't even know how I used to see 😂😂😂😂 #90skids 😎
Lovely video with an informativ intro for people who might not know anything about it :) I'm 20 and just started wearing hijab in april. It is kinda hard changing your appearance after being hijabless all your life and also I'm the only hijabi at my school (there arent many muslims where i live) so i was really scared of the resposibility that came with it. But I thought it through & was convinced I wanted to do it so I did alhamdulillah. So thanks for the shout-out for recent hijabis, and props to you for being so consitent and keeping it on for so long. You look lovely and probably also influenced me a little :) Bless you love.
I'm a Christian woman who covers my hair and dresses modestly, and I appreciate this video. Thank you for acknowledging there are other women who cover too, as many people don't realize this and assume the only religion who cares about modesty is Islam. Thank you again, you're beautiful and I love your style!
+Dina Tokio actually I've read that a woman doesn't have to wear a hijab in front of a man who's not going to be sexually attracted to her (like, an asexual person or i'm assuming someone gay etc) but yeah you never know other's intentions so. By the way, I'm a HUGE fan and you're amazing and I love you!! (sorry had to share)
+uzair ahmed What makes you think you can speak on behalf of Muslim women? I am a Muslim women and throughout school my best friend was gay. So yeah, stop speaking for people as if you have ANY sort of authority.
Islamically, the hijab is not just for your hair.. It is for your hair, neck and chest area. So there is no use wearing a turban because your neck and chest would not be covered. I love how she does say that it is to mainly cover your hair (which is wrong) and her hair isn't even covered at the front 😭 Not hating, Dina i love you :)
You're not a Islamic scholar love so you are in no position to be saying what is and isn't right hijab. Dina is doing the best she can to inform ppl the positive light of Islam pls don't make it seem as if she's a scholar herself as she told people to do their own research on hijab using reliable sources and to come to a conclusion
+Zaiinab.xo modesty is in the eye of the beholder. If she thinks she is dressed modestly then she is dressed modestly. It also depends in the culture or area she is living in. If you look at the population of england you would say she is dressed modestly. So just because you neck or chest is not covered doesnt mean you are not dressed modestly. Same thing goes for the hair being exposed. It is also a cultural thing. The jilbab and niqab wasn't even a thing in my culture until saudi arabia started pushing for it. when my mum was a kid in somalia, the Hijab was non existent but we still considered ourself muslim. So you have to take all these other factors into account before you judge someone because they really do affect how someone behaves, dresses and speaks.
+Zaiinab.xo actually you are wrong. the hijab is supposed to cover the whole body. that is what is meant by the term. just like she said in the video it is not to just cover your hair which is the main conception of what a hijab is but it is also about your inner self not just the exterior or the hair part, also a turban would count as a hijab as long as you are wearing modest clothing and covered i.e arms or most of your skin isnt showing, therefore the part where you said 'her hair isnt even covered at the front' isnt even valid sweetheart. instead of putting a label onto what you think 'hijab' means maybe you should do a bit more research.
+Sally Wally the turban is not considered as a hijab. like you said the Hijab is to cover the body the turban style covers the head. even if you wear something to cover the body it would still defeat the point of wearing the hijab!
+Lysa ali thats what i said. Hijab is about what you wear to keep yourself modest e.g baggy clothing not just wearing some cloth to cover your head as long as you are wearing appropriate clothing then i dont see why a 'turban' wouldnt also be appropriate and considered as hijab
Awesome story! In the Quran it's called a Khimaar, which literally means a head covering that drapes over the neckline of your clothing (jayb). Surah Al Noor Ayah 32 :)
Dina, I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU!!!!!! After discovering you approx. 2 years ago, you and 3 other You Tubers influenced me in such a positive way. I had wanted to wear hijab for some time but felt too scared to do so. You guys made me feel more comfortable with the idea and 1 year ago I started to wear it every day! I am so thankful for your inspiration and just being yourself x
Dina, you really impress me. As a non-hijabi Muslim I struggle through the identity change and am not quite sure if I will do it. But certain sisters like you set such good examples and I applaud you for your willingness to wear hijab. It fascinates me. May Allah bless you for your good deeds and worship to Him. Amin.
I'm 14 I wear a hijab when I go out and do anything but I've been hesitant about wearing the hijab at school. I don't know when I should start wearing it to school because I'm worried people are going to treat me differently...
Sister the rewards you get for wearing hijab and being obedient to Allah are immense. It doesn't matter if people oppose it, people are not going to be their for u on the day of judgement. Everyone is for themselves, so why does it matter if they do? Dont shaytaan manipulate you
hi! I started wearing mine at 10. I remember it was October too! I went to a school that was pretty judgemental, so I was extremely scared of wearing it! But one day, I took the hijab, put it on my head, and walked around. I got alot of stares from the other fifth graders,but as days went on, everyone started to like it! They always asked me to wear different colours and always compliment me! I say you go for it!!!! The first day wearing to school will be hard, but after that you will be more and more comfortable in it. Now when I look back to my first time wearing it, I should have acted liked nothing was different so that way people could not be as curious to what was on my head.
Hi darling, I was also really nervous about wearing it in school and in public, but in my experience if you put the effort in and are sincere God will make it easy for you. Alhamdulillah I never had a problem with wearing it in public/school even though I was so nervous about it lol
+Stumpy Patrick Firstly, congratulations! Love the way you are and do not, at any circumstance, worry about the opinions of others. I know it is easier said than done, but please try to think about what is more important for you yourself. So what if they treat you differently? If there is going to be a difference in their behaviour towards you at all, it should only be a better one, not worse. Besides, if someone treats you badly because of your religion, it proves that they are not worthy of your friendship. Lots of love from Istanbul, Turkey sister. I hope that Allah will make it easier on you. Like Dina used to say: keep it covered!
Thanks for your video. I am french and christian and i really love learning "ting" about muslims. I like muslim, and we love God. I absolutely like the modest's muslim ways. Yeah I'm 16. I think one day I would try to cover my head, InshAllah ! Kiss ! 😘 Maybe you will answer back, Dina Tokio ! ❤️
love your videos. I really appreciate your turban and head wrap tutorials. I am jewish and I have been trying to tie my hair for a while now. for both religious and actually head ache reasons. head wraps help. so your funny videos and tutorials help too. Now I am addicted to watch all of them. :))))
Thank you for this video. I am a Christian who grew up around Muslim women and always admired their fortitude in their religion and their confidence even in their modesty. I decided this year to live that way because of my own beliefs and life experiences. (Modestly and wearing scarves and or hijabs.) This video reaffirmed that for me. Thank you and I hope you have an amazing year.
Khadija bintu Khuwaylid was a great example for women! it was a very independent and intelligent women. the first wife of The Prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him.
how a woman styles their hijab is often times based on culture. so if you live in a country that mostly has women covering all their face that's fine and good for you but please be mindful and respect other cultures in which the women just cover their head and chest. Also the other way around. If you don't want to wear niqab because it's not common in your culture, that's fine but don't disrespect those who chose to wear it. Everyone should just be respectful of different cultures. One is not "better" Muslam than another ^_^
Dina! I've started to wear the hijab exactly 3 years ago and couldn't be happier with it, alhamdulillah. Just wanted to let you know that I've also ben following you for the past 3 1/2 years and you have without a doubt encouraged me more to just do it. I was 20 at the time and just got into uni, so it wasn't the easiest decision to make. But watching your videos, your confidence and the way you simply pull of your personal style has motivated me incredibly. Jazaki Allah khairan, lots of love from a Syrian-German living in Spain!
Hi Dina! I'm new to your channel and I LOVE IT. Im very interested in religions and social experiments. So I was wondering if would be offensive if I wore a hijab for a day just to see how people in my area would react? Whould that be offensive to the Islamic religion? Thanks so much!
I love how you said "a lottle" haha I do that. My hijab story is basically that I went mosque after my favourite Aunty died and saw how beautiful and modest and humble they were and how religion had changed them and I loved it and I wanted that so a day later I told my mum I wanted to wear my hijab and then that day she brought me scarves and under scarves and I became more religious Alhamdulillah and now I've worn it for.... 3/4 years so yay! I'm happy Alhamdulillah. 💕💪🏽 #ProudHijabiAlhamdulillah
I started wearing hijab at 17 and I came one random Monday to school in the middle of the semester. this was the best decision of my life. Alhumduiallah
Actually, the word used in Quran is Khimar not hijab, which is a piece of cloth that covers the upper part of the body (chest) along with the hair. Wearing the hijab with not covering up your chest doesn't do anything. The whole purpose of modesty is lost then. just wanted to put it out there!
there is a whole surrah called surrah Al hijab...then how is the word hijab not used in the quran...I used to live in saudi arabia growing up there I used to wear hijab but then I started wearing niqab because basically everyone one wears it there and you feel more comfortable wearing it there...but when I came to turkey I only wear hijab because of the problems and the conditions of muslims and people here don't cover their face at all it's hard to wear a niqab in a country that wearing a hijab is weird...but if the person can cover their face it'd be great...
+Maya Oh no, I'm not talking about Dina. I was putting it out there since i have classmates who would wear a proper hijab with no hair showing, but they'd wear it with a short shirt and a pant. That kills the whole purpose of it. One should dress modestly first and then wear a hijab.
Having your period at the age of 11 is late? I thought it is super early. Most girls had it when they were 12-13, I was 16 when I had mine (but I also grew up slower and was too thin before). I'm wondering if it i genetic difference between different areas. I remember that at the age of 11 most children looked like small children, first few girls started to develop and grow when they were 12 and it was like 2 girls in the whole class.
I respect your decision to were one but it makes me sad because I think a woman's hair is such a part of her beauty and I always think what dose there hair look like what would they look like with there hair showing
There is enough ugliness in the world. Women's beauty can make everyone's life more pleasant. I think most men would say a woman's face is more interesting than her hair, anyway.
so you cover your hair, but you follow fashion, hijab fashion, and make up? yeah such a logic way to see things. because if a man sees a woman's hair he would be so overwelmed from passion and he could not control himself like what? start masturbating in the corner? really now? so little respect for men, and a really strange point of view. Like inner modesty should be determined by your exterior. Do muslim women and men have so little faith in themselves? I will never understand it.
So inspiring! I started wearing the hijab just this past April, at the age of 19, and a lot of my influence came from you! Times get hard especially since all my friends were used to me being without it, but Alhamdullilah it has become easier over time.
Girls who wear hijab how do you find it liberating? I was recently asked this question at university and replied that people judge me for my personality rather than looks, and i am not pressured to act sexy or in a certain way like Western women sometimes feel. What do you girls think? Any comments?
Actually the concept of being liberated is not quite the point of Islam. I dont get why ppl are so obsessed with it. In life, liberation is not the goal. Why make it one for hijab? Everything we do has to have its limits for our own good. If we aimed for liberation in all we do, we will all end up with nothing as everybody will tend to follow their innermost desires without set boundaries meant to protect and uphold. A hijab is for identity and a way we show submission to Allah. Males have hijabs too. Life as a Muslim means so much more than liberation.
+Saleha Seedat to a certain degree i agree, although i must also say, when before people were judging you in attractive or not attractive, there are still some people who just shift you in category hjiab, not wanting to see you having a own personality. However you can't help these ignorant people. They are mostly small minded, prejudiced and unable to accept different people. When you wear hijab, these kind of people stay automatically away from you. This also help in finding good friends, who are open, tolerant and friendly as headscarf works like a filter in not letting bad people come close to you. Even bad guys with no serious intentions stay away. I started to wear hijab, because i consider it as duty for muslims. God told us to wear it that we are recognizable as muslims. And soon after wearing it, i realized how wise this actually is. You really get recognized as a muslim. And it gets much easier to be accepted the way you practice your religion. Before I always got asked, why I wear long sleeves in summer, why I never do sexy, why I don't have a bf, why I don't drink alcohol and so on. The answer got never understood. However if there are good or bad effects, should not convince us to wear or not to wear it. At the end God knows best for us. Still we can not deny that it has effects of course :)
i did hijab at the age of 18 and it was actually quiet hard especialy none of the girls in my family are wearing it and with all the fashion and hair looks u get influenced but u just remind urself that Allah is testin u and u r doing this for Him! So to every girl who s hesitating to wear the hijab go for it and Hamdoulilah it s the best decision i ve made even tho i didn't get that much support and everyone was like "u still young, u got beautiful hair, don t hide it!" just don t listen to this go for it!
Thank you Dina for posting this. Videos like this will hopefully make it easier for people to understand and to be more accepting of other people's cultures and beliefs. Too often I think people are scared by things they just don't understand, and you've broken it down to what it is: a personal choice.
In your opinion, how many women want to wear a hijab, and how many are forced to but do not want to? I think its beautiful, and you wear them with style
in my experience in my country. I have dozens of friends who wear the hijab and it was their choice. my cousin one year decided to do it. she was 16. she wore it for two year but she struggled when all of us would go to the beach in our bikinis. her mom sat down with her and had a conversation about why she decided to wear the hijab and after that she said to her that her reasons weren't right and she can take it off if she wants to. she did. he mom is a hijabi. im sure there are some girls who wear it because they're oppressed to do it. but in my personal experience I have never encountered one. some of my friends are the only ones wearing it in their whole families.
+Yamishtar thank you for the answer :) i learned something new. I live in israel, i have an israeli friend who got married to a muslim guy, she is wearing a hijab in the muslim community out of respect and wanting to dress more modestly, but when she visits her family in tel aviv or goes to less arab populated areas she takes it off.
Alhamdulillah through the word of quran and our prophet sister. I hope people can see the good person you are regardless to how you look..the hijab is between you and allah swt. We can only pray for all the Muslims to follow the deen.. and not criticize or say nasty things this will only be gunnah for us.
N Ali from uk that’s why we don’t get inspired by human beings as well all make mistakes but nevertheless you can definitely still be inspired by her as remember this is probably a test from Allah swt to her always think good of people!!
I love this channel! I just discovered Dina and Sid and I really enjoy their personalities and morals. I'm not Muslim but I love learning about the culture and hearing her say Mash'allah.
I love watching your videos, but just a couple of interesting contradictions. You say the hijab means "liberation" but it's literally a constraint. Even the literal definition you gave is "barrier" or "screen." That means the opposite of liberation. I agree that we live in a Misogynist, sexualized society, but many (including myself) would say that your religion and many religions, are also misogynist. The woman is expected to protect her modesty but not the man right? Misogynist double standard that is being legitimized right there.
+HARMONY LING LING in Islam there is a certain level of modesty for men too! as for example a man belly button is part of the body that should be covered from all other women till his knees so it is not double standard as you may thinkg specially that you are not forced to wear it you take part in it by your choice =] and as in other practices some people proudly wear a bindi or a turban its a proud thing muslim par take in by free will
+HARMONY LING LING in Islam there is a certain level of modesty for men too! as for example a man belly button is part of the body that should be covered from all other women till his knees so it is not double standard as you may thinkg specially that you are not forced to wear it you take part in it by your choice =] and as in other practices some people proudly wear a bindi or a turban its a proud thing muslim par take in by free will
+HARMONY LING LING as Ibrahim have said, men also have a level of modesty, and the obligation to not stare at women with desire. women also in their way have a level of modesty in order to help mutually to construct a society with no sex before marriage, and where family only take place versus temporal relationship. Indeed this goes against individual materialistic freedom, but probably not against commune (society) freedom.
I wore a scarf ever since I was 6 and i've never felt pressured or scared to wear it alhamdulilah because where I live in London is so accepting mashallah.
Super love this video because I learned a lot too! I am a Shia Ismaili Muslim and no women in our religion wear hijab. I know some other sects of Islam do not require hijab either and I think non-Muslims and Muslims should be aware of that because a lot of people look at me and assume I am a bad Muslim for not wearing a hijab, when in reality it is not required for me. Wearing a hijab is not specified in the Quran! That being said, I have so much respect for those Muslim women who do wear the hijab or any other covering. We live in such a sometimes scary and judging world, and hijabi women carry themselves with such confidence and look so good at the same time! :) Thank you for this Dina!
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I almost choked of laughter when you were telling about how you told your mom. Seriously I *LOVE* your way of telling stories, the same as the labor story
hahahaha
+Zainab same here lmaoo
I reverted in June, and started wearing hijab straight away, but didn't wear it full time until about a month later, as I had a volunteering job at a charity shop with a college and it was about the end so I waited until it was over to save myself from all the awkward explanations, ive been wearing it since july/August and I was 18 years old, ive turned 19 now. Got to admit it's hard when youve got your life established but already in such a short time theres no money or anything in the world that could get me to take it off!
Salaam sis, may Allah give you strength to be the best muslimah that you can, and keep you steadfast. x
Omg I hope to be like you I'm also gonna revert when I'm 18 and plan to wear it straight away
Well done ! So motivating and inspiring to hear such stories, you go gurllll ! Lol
+Hanifa Howell youre so pretty!
Wow that's amazing 👌👌
I wish u would do a video on your mother's convert. or how things were growing up with a convert mother.
I grew up with a convert mother and there's not much difference than if you were to grow up with a Muslim-born mother, other than the fact that your family is very mixed i.e. You have many non-Muslim relatives on your mum's side
+orangein acup I imagine it would be more interesting for her to talk about living in a multi-cultural family. My dad's mom was a White convert and his experience growing up was more influenced by having parents from two different cultures rather than his mom being a convert and dad being raised Muslim
+orangein acup .. there's a massive difference
I'm 15 and a convert and have just started wearing the hijab, this video has made me so much more confident to carry on wearing it no matter what anyone says or thinks x
Wow so young !!! Masha'Allah :) I wish you the best and confidence ♡
Mashallah
Good for you! I'm 15 and started wearing it at 13 I think. I can barely remember going out without it or imagining myself in public without it. When you learn about it it becomes such a beautiful thing
+Laura Ray. Thats so great!!:) MashAllah:)
Way to go! Being a convert is already a struggle; yet alone wearing a hijab. Stay strong sis!
I am christian and I do not wear a hijab but i have so much respect and admiration for women who do. I think its a beautiful act of worship and modesty. It really shows that this woman loves her God.
How does covering the hair suddenly act as a magic shield from male attention and show someone is 'devout' and 'modest', when she wears make up? I've seen women on TV with high heals, short leggings showing the ankles and calves, make up and yet wearing a hijab! Doesn't that defeat the whole idea of covering up modestly? Personally, I'm deighted that some muslim women try to get away with as much as they can and dress and make-up as they please. However, others will be vilified for doing it and in muslim countries would be accosted by the morality polilce.
I'm glad some muslim women in the west are able to compromise in how far they take 'modest' dressing and I'm glad they can do it. But it still depends on their husbands or families allowing them to wear make-up, high heals or whatever. Women should dress as they please. It is men who want to control them, the first being the so-called prophet (what did he ever prophesy, btw??) who became jealous and insecure about his young wives as he got older. I will wear what I like - I don't care if my husband doesn't like it!
+LondonJo wearing a hijab is an act of worship...i worship God in many different ways from how a muslim woman would but i still admire the act of wearing a hijab and why they wear it. Sure, maybe in some
households men can be controlling (in any country), but i admire the women who chose it for themselves. its a public display of worship and thats what i admire. And thats great that you chose to wear what you want regardless of what your husband thinks, i wear whatever i want regardless as well. I do have very different beliefs from muslim beliefs but theres bits i do admire. I think its important to find admirable aspects about cultures and customs that defer from your own.
I don't like any religion because they all treat women as inferior, they stop progress (particularly true of Islam), they interfere in education and government, they give men power over women and they involve superstitious beliefs that we know are based on ignorance of science. However, I find it interesting to live in a city where people come from all over the world, on the whole live peacefully together and have interesting customs, clothing and food traditions. Unfortunately, when ethnic minorities live together in one area and do not mix with other people this causes tensions and clothing is one way in which they seem to set themselves apart. We need to encourage integration but that is not easy with muslims because they are sure that the rest of us are inferior and a bad influence and they want to impose their Sharia (law) on the rest of the society.
+LondonJo i highly doubt that sid would ever put dina down like that, watch more of their videos and you would see that. stop generalizing a group of people as a whole and assuming that they practice the same rituals and all have the same beliefs.
Im not muslim but my husband is.. i know haram and all .. but few month ago we went to his family and they ask me to cover my hair so a I did that . i was covering my hair for 3 days and must say It was really difficult is just scarf but non muslim was looking at me and i was feeling really strange it wasnt "nice look" from their eyes but muslim girl they were so nice for me outside even tho, smile !! everyday muslimah they dont smile even if i do haha ;) So for girls who wearing hijab everyday very big 👍👍👍 .. btw. u are my fav muslim youtuber and live ur video 😊
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Sadly that's just how people are. When you wear a hijab they will judge you, and when you take it off they will keep on judgeing you for different reasons. Follow your heart. If you like wearing the hijab, then do it and don't stop for anyone. I would also recommend you to detox your life for toxic people that make you feel bad. Surround your self with people that accept you and are happy for you, because if you have good people close to you then the rest don't matter. 😊
+Katarzyna Witkowska it's not haram for your husband to marry you as long as you're a practicing Christian woman with good values
+Katarzyna Witkowska milo przeczytac Twoje spostrzezenia na temat hijabu, I ze masz takie podejscie do tematu. Polacy z reguly maja negatywne nastawienie 😌 ja z reguly w Polsce hijabu nie zakladam.
Muslim men can marry any person of the book, christian jew or muslim. It's not haram dear😊 for muslim women you can only marry muslim men because children take their fathers name and religion in most societies, aslong as you raise your children muslim there is no wrong dpings. May Allah guide you 😊 we'd love to have you as a sister and im sure your husband and husbands family would love it too
I have 26 n still not wearing the hijab , may Allah guide me to the straight path , thank u for sharing ur story 😘
+Aneesah Alyas inshallah
Me too. I'm gathering up the courage to wear hijab in a couple of months. been watching a lot of hijab tutorials. InshaAllah, I'll wear it soon!
+Thatgirl345 May Allah give you strength and Imaan to wear the hijab sis, in sha allah
Don't worry if you don't. God cares about the inside more than the out, so as long as you are a nice person to others and hold nice intentions towards others, then this is what God will be seeing and judging you for. I have many non-hijabi friends but they are nicer than many other hijabi girls.
Why do you assume you're not on the straight path?
i love when u say HI GUYS! i always emitate it 😂
Me toooo lol 😭
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+Amy edited thank you
+Imanes88 you are welcome ❤
😂😂 SAME
OMG CONGRATS ON 300,000 subscribers 🙌🏽 YOU DESERVE IT 💜
+Modesty Prevails she deserves more
+Naz H Definitely!!
She obviously deserve wayyyy more she is amazing
+Naz 100% more!! She's showing the world us Muslim women can do what we love and still maintain modest Mashallah 🙌🏽
+Nona Honey Waiting to see the millionth... I'A
There's so many things that people can judge you on.. "Hi jabs are bad" ect, but as a 25 year old white girl from Surrey UK with absolutely no religion, I can relate to you so much. This is totally a free stand for people to do/wear what they think is best for them. A lot of love from me
That's very liberal and kind. Personally, I don't mind what people wear but with the hijab the niqab and the burkha, often women are bullied into wearing them or conditioned to think they will be shunned or at least disapproved of by their communities.
We are not, actually. It's quite the opposite in most countries (Pakistan, Senegal, Turkey, Egypt, etc); some husbands don't want their wives to wear hijab or in my case my mom didn't want me to wear it, etc. In the west, it's way worst ! But hey it's my choice, leave me alone, I believe in Islam, I choose tp submit to the Creator (not the creation) so it's logical to follow His rules which are for my best interests anyway. & I find hijab such a beautiful sign of modesty, I choose to show my body to who I want and I refuse to be "an object for the pleasure of this male-dominated society" sooo yeah what a freedom =D
That's fine. Its nice that you feel you have a choice. However, even in Britain there are many muslim women who are not allowed to leave their houses unless dressed as their husbands or families dictate. Why the hijab, though? Couldn't you wear a western-style hat? The hijab is a religious symbol, just as a Christian crucific or a Sikh turban are. Don't these symbols give the message that the wearers want to be seen as separate from the mainstream society?
LondonJo I don't think so, firstly it's only a small minority of muslim women who wear the veil & it's deeply haram (unlawful) in Islam to force your daughters/wife to do something against their will; otherwise it's called "thulm" (oppression) & they would do it because of you and not because of Allah Who commanded it; while on the day of Judgement our actions are judged by our intentions. ex: you pray to show off that you are "pious" (you get 0 reward) VS you pray to have a link with Whoever created you - which is logical - & to worship Him & to seek His assistance (you are rewarded)! Hope it makes sense lol I speak french not english!
It's not a symbol, we have nothing to prove to you, we don't care (no offence, really), *it's a religious obligation just like praying, fasting, giving 2.5% of our annual income to the poor, etc. It's part of the islamic laws, I'm not **_really_** practicing Islam if I don't practice hijab, and why on earth wouldn't I practice the Way of the Creator duuh =D !* &Hijab is actually inherently spiritual, I'm a student of the Quran and the ayaat (I guess you could call it verse)(ugh but it's not a verse lol)) where Allah *commands* the muslim women to wear hijab is one of the most spiritual ayaat in the Quran (it ends with something like "come back to Me, o you believers, so that you may be successful", so beautiful").
Hijab directly affects our spiritual heart (the one that Allah preprogrammed to recognizes Truth from falsehood, injustice from justice, etc... a non-muslim wouldn't understand, it's fine my english sucks so lol).
*Anyway, long story short: it's a religious obligation like praying and stuff, it's not a symbol, it is part of "practicing my religion" (a freedom that I have, right :D)*
edit: &by the way, most of us are more "hardcore" than our husband lool. My sister started wearing the NIQAB - which is not even obligatory in Islam, it's more than hijab - a few days before marrying her husband and he was like "that's all kind of messed up" and started laughing, loool because he didn't even know (but don't worry they didn't argue about it or anything, he told me that he loves her even more because women like her are hard to find, they are very in love, he is obsessed with her actually haha. our husbands are cuuute).
Votre anglais est très impressionnant ! Il est intéressant de connaître votre avis.
And now that story has come to an end lol.
@ms wpwm I didn't comment on her modesty, I commented on her hijab that she took off. :)
I dont know what to said really. I guess she can do what ever she want with her life . I just feel like i bing scam , is like when u go buy a gold neckles and u end up getting a silver Neckles. I dont know if u get me . her channel was base on Hijab and life of a modern Muslim woman . I just think society can make u change ur mind about almost anything if u dont kip strong in what u believe. !! Any ways Egyptians have change alot. Alot of egyptiand don't use Hijab so is not so shoking to me . I spect her taking her hijab off long time ago sence she start showing her hear throw her turban . thats why I stop fallowing her sence almos a year. No offence to any one.!
bonbonheur... 🤣🤣🤣🤣
sofia la pajira australiana yeah she can do what she likes but she has a following and her movement is telling other Muslims to do what they want and take the hijab off
sofia la pajira australiana sooo with this comparison of with hijab gold without silver that a women’s worth is based on the way she dresses? Interesting
New niqabi here 😊...yh it is hard wen you are much older thumbs up to all the new hijabis 👍👍👍Allah is always with u 😘
Ameen, may Allah reward you and protect you sister! Hopefully soon i become a niqabi too (:
+Hafsah ' ameen mashallah thats a great intention inshallah you will soon ameen
MashAllah sister! Very proud. Keep doing you, forget all the haters. I'm supporting you along with all the millions of Muslims around the world. We're all supporting you. Much love x
Mansha'Allah
GOALS 😭
thank you for making this video 😢😊❤ I am a muslim (born into the religion) and have been testing the hijab for the last months of 2015 trying to find what flatters me. so as soon as it hits 2016 I shall be a full on hijabi. I come from a mixed background so it was really hard to finally have the confidence to wear one plus I really want to please Allah. thankyou again 😊❤❤❤
***** thankyou so much 😊❤❤❤❤
+Maya thankyou ❤❤❤
+PlainJay thankyou ❤❤❤
hamdulillah 👏👏👏💪
i'm happy for u !!its great
Thank you for opening up Dina! I don't wear the hijab but as a fellow African who also wears other things which are considered unusual I totally get you. I hope this video will encourage women to talk more openly about wearing the hijab and get a some encouragement.
I have been feeling more inclined than usual towards wearing the hijab recently and I actually prayed for Allah to guide me towards the Hijab last night, and then this appeared in my subscription box.
*Subhanallah*
I've been wearing hijab since december 2012. It was difficult cause like you said i was used to fix my hair, make up, non modest clothing. i thought about hijab during one year before to put it. it was very difficult at the beggining. i'm living in France and its forbidden to wear it at work at school people sees you as terrorist etc.. i think that i would never wore hijab at 11. i was mindless. thanks for sharing take care ❤
+Be Hijab change your user name to " be stupid and brain-washed"
+heilamessy shut up.
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+heilamessy you don't even know me, yet I'm a jihadist and a freak? Wow. thankyou.
You're a freak considering you post hateful comments. stop spreading hate!
Cherry Dropss ugly? are you talking about yourself?
In the most respectful way possible, what is the attitude towards makeup in terms of modesty? Because in my (non religious) household, makeup was way more focused on in terms of sexuality than hair etc. Like if I wore too much, my mum would tell me I looked cheap, or like someone who sells their body.. I know you said that Allah expects Muslims to present themselves well and I can see how makeup can fit into this too, however.
+Jessica Aldridge Attitude towards makeup is to be modest i.e wear it down. You see many people who wear hijab yet put 100 tonn of make up or wear tight clothing that reveals their curves. The whole point of Hijab is to cover your beauty from others except first family i.e husband, sister etc. I am afraid alot of people are quiet hypocrtical when it comes to Hijab.
+Jessica Aldridge You're right, normaly wearing make up is forbidden but there's a lot of hijabi girl who wear it anyway.. Every one, understand the rules of the hijab as they want, that's a problem but it's also a work to know how to wear hijab, you have to do you research and respect the rules as much as you can.. For me hijab is mooore than just cover your hair, you have to cover all your body (jilbeb, long skirts, dresses no trousers or jeans), don't wear any make up and have the most perfect behaviour with yourself and people. I hope, it will help you to understand. Kiiiss :*.
Thank you both very much for your responses. Very helpful! I love learning about other religions and cultures, I feel it helps me to stay grounded, especially with all the nonsense in the news at the moment. I think wearing hijab is a beautiful expression of devotion to your religion and I thank you for sharing your views :) x
Jessica Aldridge i don't feel like wearing some makeup ( not to much) doesn't creates sexual attraction just my opinion
+Maya Couldn't agree more! I think a lot of people tend to forget that religion is ALL about interpretation, and the context of current time. Its silly to be judging other people becaue you think they arent doing things the way they should be doing, for all you know you could be the one doing it wrong! My dad always says that as long as your intentions are good and your heart is pure there is no need to be worrying about the little silly details that people argue over :)
You are so insperational and funny i love every video of yours! 😍😂 May Allah bless you and your family ❤️
Ameen.
Ameen
ameen
ameen ^^
Tugba Ay I agree ,😅 she is soo sweet and lovely
Great video, Dina! I definitely agree with you on how it is much easier to wear hijab at a younger age. I started wearing it when I was 14 and I'm glad I did-elhamdulillah. I always feel very confident and connected to Allah with my hijab. Like you said, it is a constant reminder of who I really am for both myself and the people around me. May Allah make it easier to the sisters who want to start wearing it-inshallah.
Thank you for explaining that to those of us who are not educated in your customs. I thought it was more comparable to our American Amish & Mennonite women who "have to" wear hair coverings or else they are shunned by their church.
religious jews also cover they're hair too :) either by scarf similar to some styles Dina wears in her videos or by wig!
The national news here in the U.S. covered this story last night. They showed police on the beach & a woman in lavender. I would be appalled if we did that to our Amish friends & neighbors. We have so many problems right now in our country. We need leaders who have the country's best interest & not personal agendas and we do not have that on any level. It's sickening.
+Carolyn Ravinsky oh yes I notice that ... I even thought some jews's women were Muslim .. Thanks for telling us
Lovin'Life2016 A woman in Saudi Arabia only this week has been arrested for not wearing a veil! She is called a 'rebel'.
thank you for addressing that it is not only something muslim woman do but also woman of other faiths
cause i myself am christian and wear a headscarf and most people immediately think i am muslim
wow that's interesting
+SomethingEls The Bible says to only wear a head covering when praying in a Church, not everyday like Muslims. So, i have no idea why you're wearing it outside of the Church.
+Aksum Princess
For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head.
◄ 1 Corinthians 11:6
Maybe you need to read the bible.
+coco fina 🔥🔥👏👏👏
+Uzair have u even READ the quran fam?
Hey Dina, I am a Christian girl living in South Africa. I stumbled across your videos and wanted to comment and tell you how much I enjoyed you positive energy and particularly how much I learned from this video. I am roughly the same age as you but basically do not know anyone who is Muslim as I went to a traditional Christian girls school growing up. It was great to hear your personal experiences around wearing the hijab.I had no idea when or how a girl chooses to wear it, nevermind any kind of social pressure at school. It made me really understand and respect it despite having a different faith. Continue to do what your doing! :) :)
I am reverted since july2015 and it was a secret for couple of months that i am musoim I was do scared bout reaction of my family and everyone. with time my knowledge aboutbislam,the enefotsnof hijab amd Iman grownth up I felt fed up with being scared of what people will think about me.I was scared what Allah swt would think about me, I wanted to fully submit so I put trust in Allah that I will be safe and it will only benefit me. In europe its the biggestn challenge to claim to the world "yes I am muslim".But subhanallah When I wore it for the first time to school I was not afraid.I was super proud and happy. It was even a kind fun of me seeing these looks. I feel like itsbthe bestndecdion of my lifenand there was bo moments I would regret. do IT in the sake of Allah, then its blessed
Mashallah ❤️
Mashallah 😀❤️
Mashallah, im 😭 rn because you have soo Beatyful words i hope allah respect it (im sorry if my english is bad but im comming from Netherlands ❤️
I have recently started covering my hair and your my main inspiration as I wear the turban/bun style a lot. Thank you so much for your videos - not just the ones that address the topic of hijab directly (like this one or your tutorials) but even your vlogs and random tag videos help me to remember that I can still be a normal person and live a normal life whilst being covered and trying to come closer to God. ❤️
Wait, YOURE A TWIN? How did I not know this?
Hahaha yeah!!
+Wander lust her twin doesnt like to be in alot of videos
+Wander lust is she in any video pls tell me of she is thnx.
They did a twin tag a while back
They're not identical lol
Mashalllllah I have converted to.islam and I'm muslim since 2012 and I love hijab
Hey I just found this channel and I'm definitely not Muslim (not religious at all actually) but I find your videos very informative and entertaining to watch. Ironically, I love learning about different religions and their beliefs even though I'm agnostic. I just find Islam to be a beautiful religion full of beautiful people
Clicked so fast! I can't wait for your videos Dina!
Alhamdulillah 8 years of wearing a Hijab (also since I was 12)!
Ma shaa Allah to those that have found it difficult but have stuck through it, keep going and ask for sincere duas!
In shaa Allah to those that are looking into the hijab and will soon wear one!
I will keep everyone in my duas, everyone has their own journey, refrain from judgement! May Allah SWT make it easier for everyone on their own journey in shaa Allah, ameen!
Congrats Dina for the 300,000 subscribers, you deserve every credit because you are an absolute humble human being! Allahumma Barik! Hope you and your family are well in shaa Allah
I started wearing hijab like three days ago and I'm 19 in my second year of u and omg I love wearing it. It truly has brought out my identity and who I am. I can style myself everyday not worrying about my hair or makeup! I feel so good and refreshed and I'm loving it!
FYI: being a feminist means advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men :) sadly people think nowadays its something bad about being a feminist :( don't forget, the feminist fought for the right we have now, we should thank them all. And I will pray for you that one day you become one too :)
thank you it annoyed me when she said that everyone should be a feminist🙌🏿
I'm not against hijab wearing at all, but perhaps instead of the women going out of their way to be modest, we should be teaching boys not to only focus on a woman's sex appeal. Why do women in society always have to change their lives to suit the lives of men? Truly mean nothing but respect and love dina, just wondering.
She didn't answer because she can't answer with anything other than the repulsive Islamic truth... that Muslim women are subordinate to men.
Mariam Jafer you can go and try and teach boys that but hit me up when you do
Islam teaches both women and men be modest and have distance when it comes to contact with opposite gender. Men also have “modest regulations” such as wearing pants lower than knee area etc. so hijab is not about forcing women to change for the sake of men, but just a “modest regulation” related to female. I am sorry for my english and I hope you understand the idea. Best of luck :)
I understand if the head covering is for God, but the modesty bit i dont get. If its about modesty, why do a see so many women in hijabs wearing such bright heavy makeup? Im not hating I'm just confused because I've tried to ask why the makeup is not included in modesty with the hair and clothes but no one has ever explained :(
@@annika9348 I understand your meaning. But as there are different styles of clothing or wearing a hijab, everyone wants to be different in there own way. I agree with u that putting lots of make-up and putting a hijab is also attracting to somebody's face. But innitally they will be more attracted if you're also not wearing a scarf. Atleast it covers your boozem and behind. Perhaps also women wants to make-up to cover some pimples or to just look fresh then as they wake up and have to deal with dark under eye circles. So everyone has her own reason why, some have to go to there job and the rules at work are maybe to be neat and representive. So hijab makes not a reason to not wear make-up. Only in my opinion I rather want to wear it amongst familie or a wedding than daily massive around ma face on the streets or while getting something from the groceries shop/market you know what I mean. For me it will be time wasting and somehow I will get tired of repeating it daily. Make-up means for me on special occasions. Those are the moments It makes it special for me, rather without I will be fine.
Loved the informative beginning. Its funny because before Islam I wore mini shorts with my boobs half out of my tops haha...my grandma used to say I dress too sexy. The other day I was wearing a sweater maxi dress with my scarf on and my grandma says..."Chelsey you look sexy in that dress!" haha my moms like "Shes fully covered head to toe!" She said..."Well shes just sexy I guess" Omgeesh grandma!....its so true we can only guard ourselves so much. Female sexuality is just so strong.
I love how you explained the hijab in the first five minutes. Its nice to hear other people explain it! Thanks for thattt
love how you included an explanation in the beginning. I know why I wear hijab, but sometimes it's hard to explain to people who don't understand it. now when someone asks why I wear "that thing on my head," I'll be able to explain it a little better. ☺️
I’m so sad after I just watched this,really don’t know what to say, I hope everything goes to the best Dina, you were a role model not only for muslim girls like some people say, you were a role model to all of us, and you still a great person, I’m really so sad about this, but try to think this way, am I really affecting the people who like me with what I do? What if you were wrong Dina?
Imagine you didn’t get the fame that you currently have, you think you will take your hijab off?
tbh I'd rather she show that little bit of hair while wearing her scarf rather than her completely discarding the scarf altogether. We should be encouraging her for wearing her scarf not tearing her down bc she's not wearing it "correctly" . Honestly, what's wrong with you people?
Look now
In truth, her wearing improper hijab was the gateway to her disregarding it. Her ignoring the reminders of her fellow sisters and (more importantly) the command of Allah is a result of her shayateen. I hope that one day she comes out of her sin and all sisters and brothers who are struggling.
Tbh it’s her choice between her and Allah she’s the one who’s going to be judged for what she does BUT we can’t deny the fact that satan works in steps little by little till he leads you to huge sins so that’s why Allah commanded us to remember him always and pray and etc. Allah doesn’t command us nor does he forbid us from something just cuz. it’s all for a reason life’s a test and may Allah help us all pass this test peacefully Ameen.
Why should women cover up their hair and men don't have to?
@@jomc20 im not sure but i think women have to wear it to prevent adultery. men usually find it more beautiful when a womens hair is not covered up which can lead to potential adultery, so women cover their hair in public and only show it to their husband at home to appreciate. i think thats somewhat the principle of it but im not 100% sure
Can everyone just appreciate this video and how fabulous dina is? And stop complaining, gosh
Hi Dina, I just want to say thank you for all your help....I was 26 years old when I started wearing the hijab. I decided to start after watching some of your tutorial videos. It's been almost 5 years now and I'm still going strong. I do have those days when I feel like I really don't want to wear it but I push thought it and just go on. Funny enough I had some really terrible comments from friends and family when I started wearing the hijab....most ppl said I was going through a phase and others just wondered how long it would last but alghamdulilah I'm still wearing it and love it, most of the time. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials. They give me life when I'm bored and need a hijab change in style. Keep up the awesome work. Love from Cape Town, South Africa. 😘
I'm a christian and I'd like to say thank you for posting this. Extremely informative and has answered questions I've always wanted to ask about the Hijab
Sad you got bullied for it :(
I started wearing Hijab recently. ..
I Did it for the reason most people Don't want to wear it for.. I might make a "Hijab story/journey" video but im scared of hate ..
Insha'Allah i will try too !
You inspire me.
Hopefully i want too stop the hate and our people to not be afraid anymore and for everyone to live in peace ..
I'm not muslim but I love watching your videos and find you so inspiring. I respect your religion and everything that comes with it. I love learning more about it and this video was so informative! God bless you and your family :)
Watching this in 2018. How beautiful does Dina look here with her hijab on properly. She is explaining the meaning of hijab, sadly today the hijab is gradually coming off.
I think this was your best video, Dina! You didn't just talk about yourself, but you talked about the hijab in such a broader scope and its relevance today. I really appreciated it.
I loved your hijab story, and especially the way you explained what the hijab is at the beginning. Beautifully done Dina!
Hhhah the triangle at the back of the scarfs omg I still remember looking so stupid !! My scarf used to fall all the way near my eyes I don't even know how I used to see 😂😂😂😂 #90skids 😎
Masha´allah ukhti your hijabstyle is beautifullllllll you just need to cover those little hairs x :)
does ukhti mean sister ?🔆🌟🔆
+Aisha Ashfaq yess
Lili Oudriss ok thanks now I can annoy my sisters by saying ukhti ukhti
+Aisha Ashfaq yeah
+sm_xm._ she can do whatever she wants....get your priorities straight mate.
Although I'm not Muslim I really enjoyed this video and love what it stands for, you Sid and hanna deserve all the love I the world!
Lovely video with an informativ intro for people who might not know anything about it :)
I'm 20 and just started wearing hijab in april. It is kinda hard changing your appearance after being hijabless all your life and also I'm the only hijabi at my school (there arent many muslims where i live) so i was really scared of the resposibility that came with it. But I thought it through & was convinced I wanted to do it so I did alhamdulillah.
So thanks for the shout-out for recent hijabis, and props to you for being so consitent and keeping it on for so long. You look lovely and probably also influenced me a little :)
Bless you love.
I'm a Christian woman who covers my hair and dresses modestly, and I appreciate this video. Thank you for acknowledging there are other women who cover too, as many people don't realize this and assume the only religion who cares about modesty is Islam. Thank you again, you're beautiful and I love your style!
THANK GOD Dina blessed my subscriptions with a new VIDEO!!! Can't get enough of such stunning content.💟🌸🙌🏽🙈✨
I'm obsessed with your face, MSĀ😍
I wonder.... Let's say you got a gay friend (maybe you do, who knows?)... would you wear a hijab infront of him or not? I have always wondered... :P
Yep, he's still a man, gay or not :)
+Dina Tokio actually I've read that a woman doesn't have to wear a hijab in front of a man who's not going to be sexually attracted to her (like, an asexual person or i'm assuming someone gay etc) but yeah you never know other's intentions so. By the way, I'm a HUGE fan and you're amazing and I love you!! (sorry had to share)
+Fatima S But it is impossible to know what a person feels , even if they tell you one thing they may feel something else.
+Dina Tokio I LOVE U your a super youtuber ♥ ♥ ♥! !!
+uzair ahmed What makes you think you can speak on behalf of Muslim women? I am a Muslim women and throughout school my best friend was gay. So yeah, stop speaking for people as if you have ANY sort of authority.
Thank you so much for this chat! I appreciate you talking about subjects that transcend religion and speak to the struggles all women can face.
I started to wear hijab when I was like 32 years. You were and are one of my inspiration! You are amazing!
Islamically, the hijab is not just for your hair.. It is for your hair, neck and chest area. So there is no use wearing a turban because your neck and chest would not be covered. I love how she does say that it is to mainly cover your hair (which is wrong) and her hair isn't even covered at the front 😭 Not hating, Dina i love you :)
You're not a Islamic scholar love so you are in no position to be saying what is and isn't right hijab. Dina is doing the best she can to inform ppl the positive light of Islam pls don't make it seem as if she's a scholar herself as she told people to do their own research on hijab using reliable sources and to come to a conclusion
+Zaiinab.xo modesty is in the eye of the beholder. If she thinks she is dressed modestly then she is dressed modestly. It also depends in the culture or area she is living in. If you look at the population of england you would say she is dressed modestly. So just because you neck or chest is not covered doesnt mean you are not dressed modestly. Same thing goes for the hair being exposed. It is also a cultural thing. The jilbab and niqab wasn't even a thing in my culture until saudi arabia started pushing for it. when my mum was a kid in somalia, the Hijab was non existent but we still considered ourself muslim. So you have to take all these other factors into account before you judge someone because they really do affect how someone behaves, dresses and speaks.
+Zaiinab.xo actually you are wrong. the hijab is supposed to cover the whole body. that is what is meant by the term. just like she said in the video it is not to just cover your hair which is the main conception of what a hijab is but it is also about your inner self not just the exterior or the hair part, also a turban would count as a hijab as long as you are wearing modest clothing and covered i.e arms or most of your skin isnt showing, therefore the part where you said 'her hair isnt even covered at the front' isnt even valid sweetheart. instead of putting a label onto what you think 'hijab' means maybe you should do a bit more research.
+Sally Wally the turban is not considered as a hijab. like you said the Hijab is to cover the body the turban style covers the head. even if you wear something to cover the body it would still defeat the point of wearing the hijab!
+Lysa ali thats what i said. Hijab is about what you wear to keep yourself modest e.g baggy clothing not just wearing some cloth to cover your head as long as you are wearing appropriate clothing then i dont see why a 'turban' wouldnt also be appropriate and considered as hijab
To be honest every type of scarfs suites you, you're so pretty!!! 😊😀🙂😉
Awesome story! In the Quran it's called a Khimaar, which literally means a head covering that drapes over the neckline of your clothing (jayb). Surah Al Noor Ayah 32 :)
Dina, I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU!!!!!! After discovering you approx. 2 years ago, you and 3 other You Tubers influenced me in such a positive way. I had wanted to wear hijab for some time but felt too scared to do so. You guys made me feel more comfortable with the idea and 1 year ago I started to wear it every day! I am so thankful for your inspiration and just being yourself x
Dina, you really impress me. As a non-hijabi Muslim I struggle through the identity change and am not quite sure if I will do it. But certain sisters like you set such good examples and I applaud you for your willingness to wear hijab. It fascinates me. May Allah bless you for your good deeds and worship to Him. Amin.
You addressed this topic beautifully. ❤️
I'm 14 I wear a hijab when I go out and do anything but I've been hesitant about wearing the hijab at school. I don't know when I should start wearing it to school because I'm worried people are going to treat me differently...
Sister the rewards you get for wearing hijab and being obedient to Allah are immense. It doesn't matter if people oppose it, people are not going to be their for u on the day of judgement. Everyone is for themselves, so why does it matter if they do?
Dont shaytaan manipulate you
hi! I started wearing mine at 10. I remember it was October too! I went to a school that was pretty judgemental, so I was extremely scared of wearing it! But one day, I took the hijab, put it on my head, and walked around. I got alot of stares from the other fifth graders,but as days went on, everyone started to like it! They always asked me to wear different colours and always compliment me! I say you go for it!!!! The first day wearing to school will be hard, but after that you will be more and more comfortable in it. Now when I look back to my first time wearing it, I should have acted liked nothing was different so that way people could not be as curious to what was on my head.
I'm 12 and I wear hijab out and at school no one actually insults me or something in fact they respect me more than other girls who doesn't wear it :)
Hi darling, I was also really nervous about wearing it in school and in public, but in my experience if you put the effort in and are sincere God will make it easy for you. Alhamdulillah I never had a problem with wearing it in public/school even though I was so nervous about it lol
+Stumpy Patrick Firstly, congratulations! Love the way you are and do not, at any circumstance, worry about the opinions of others. I know it is easier said than done, but please try to think about what is more important for you yourself. So what if they treat you differently? If there is going to be a difference in their behaviour towards you at all, it should only be a better one, not worse. Besides, if someone treats you badly because of your religion, it proves that they are not worthy of your friendship. Lots of love from Istanbul, Turkey sister. I hope that Allah will make it easier on you. Like Dina used to say: keep it covered!
Thanks for your video. I am french and christian and i really love learning "ting" about muslims. I like muslim, and we love God.
I absolutely like the modest's muslim ways.
Yeah I'm 16. I think one day I would try to cover my head, InshAllah !
Kiss ! 😘
Maybe you will answer back, Dina Tokio ! ❤️
love your videos. I really appreciate your turban and head wrap tutorials. I am jewish and I have been trying to tie my hair for a while now. for both religious and actually head ache reasons. head wraps help. so your funny videos and tutorials help too. Now I am addicted to watch all of them. :))))
Thank you for this video. I am a Christian who grew up around Muslim women and always admired their fortitude in their religion and their confidence even in their modesty. I decided this year to live that way because of my own beliefs and life experiences. (Modestly and wearing scarves and or hijabs.) This video reaffirmed that for me. Thank you and I hope you have an amazing year.
Dina what are ur thoughts on feminism? WOuld love if you made a vid about it
Zeynep Bahar Heeeyyyyy
Khadija bintu Khuwaylid was a great example for women! it was a very independent and intelligent women. the first wife of The Prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him.
Yes please do! Especially cos you made the feminism comment so I'm wondering if you're against it- thanks 😊
islam is feminism
+frabjous urbane not if the person doesn't identify as as a feminist
"Except in the garden, I let it air innit" 😂
how a woman styles their hijab is often times based on culture. so if you live in a country that mostly has women covering all their face that's fine and good for you but please be mindful and respect other cultures in which the women just cover their head and chest. Also the other way around. If you don't want to wear niqab because it's not common in your culture, that's fine but don't disrespect those who chose to wear it. Everyone should just be respectful of different cultures. One is not "better" Muslam than another ^_^
Dina! I've started to wear the hijab exactly 3 years ago and couldn't be happier with it, alhamdulillah. Just wanted to let you know that I've also ben following you for the past 3 1/2 years and you have without a doubt encouraged me more to just do it. I was 20 at the time and just got into uni, so it wasn't the easiest decision to make. But watching your videos, your confidence and the way you simply pull of your personal style has motivated me incredibly. Jazaki Allah khairan, lots of love from a Syrian-German living in Spain!
Has to be one of your best videos yet! Scarily enough my hijab story is practically the same! 👍🏽
Your lip colour is gorgeous
Hi Dina! I'm new to your channel and I LOVE IT. Im very interested in religions and social experiments. So I was wondering if would be offensive if I wore a hijab for a day just to see how people in my area would react? Whould that be offensive to the Islamic religion? Thanks so much!
Go for it darling, it's not offensive as long as you behave suitably 😍
No it's not offensive 😊
its not offensive at all
it is not offensive.You can try .
Serious question: when you pray the five daily prayers do you move your hijab/khimar forward over the front hairs?
I love how you said "a lottle" haha I do that. My hijab story is basically that I went mosque after my favourite Aunty died and saw how beautiful and modest and humble they were and how religion had changed them and I loved it and I wanted that so a day later I told my mum I wanted to wear my hijab and then that day she brought me scarves and under scarves and I became more religious Alhamdulillah and now I've worn it for.... 3/4 years so yay! I'm happy Alhamdulillah. 💕💪🏽 #ProudHijabiAlhamdulillah
I started wearing hijab at 17 and I came one random Monday to school in the middle of the semester. this was the best decision of my life. Alhumduiallah
When your watching this as a Muslim who doesn't wear a hijab💜
Actually, the word used in Quran is Khimar not hijab, which is a piece of cloth that covers the upper part of the body (chest) along with the hair. Wearing the hijab with not covering up your chest doesn't do anything. The whole purpose of modesty is lost then.
just wanted to put it out there!
there is a whole surrah called surrah Al hijab...then how is the word hijab not used in the quran...I used to live in saudi arabia growing up there I used to wear hijab but then I started wearing niqab because basically everyone one wears it there and you feel more comfortable wearing it there...but when I came to turkey I only wear hijab because of the problems and the conditions of muslims and people here don't cover their face at all it's hard to wear a niqab in a country that wearing a hijab is weird...but if the person can cover their face it'd be great...
I don't mean wearing hijab in turkey is weird I mean in other non muslim countries
If the topis loose then the scarf does not have to cover the chest.
Read the aya properly
+Maya Oh no, I'm not talking about Dina. I was putting it out there since i have classmates who would wear a proper hijab with no hair showing, but they'd wear it with a short shirt and a pant. That kills the whole purpose of it. One should dress modestly first and then wear a hijab.
Having your period at the age of 11 is late? I thought it is super early. Most girls had it when they were 12-13, I was 16 when I had mine (but I also grew up slower and was too thin before).
I'm wondering if it i genetic difference between different areas. I remember that at the age of 11 most children looked like small children, first few girls started to develop and grow when they were 12 and it was like 2 girls in the whole class.
That's a good question. I got mines later as
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I'm middle eastern/ american and got mine pretty early, and so did most of my ancestors. I do think it is where you come from or just genetics.
ojjamajjasajja she meant late as in late in the year of being 11 if you get what i mean, obviously 11 is super early lmao
This is the best explanation of the Hijab I've ever heard. Thank you.
Dina! Can you please do a few "Story Time" videos? I love the way you tell stories (your period story and labour story were both HILARIOUS!)
Why do people say hoojab instead of hijab? Is it just different arabic dialects?
+Tahira Akhtar thanks for replying :) I did pick it up from her. Cheers
I respect your decision to were one but it makes me sad because I think a woman's hair is such a part of her beauty and I always think what dose there hair look like what would they look like with there hair showing
That's exactly why we cover our hair, because to avoid showcasing our beauty to the world.
There is enough ugliness in the world. Women's beauty can make everyone's life more pleasant. I think most men would say a woman's face is more interesting than her hair, anyway.
that's the beauty of the hijab
so you cover your hair, but you follow fashion, hijab fashion, and make up? yeah such a logic way to see things. because if a man sees a woman's hair he would be so overwelmed from passion and he could not control himself like what? start masturbating in the corner? really now? so little respect for men, and a really strange point of view. Like inner modesty should be determined by your exterior. Do muslim women and men have so little faith in themselves? I will never understand it.
+Jessica Raj don't deny that hair beautifies the face...it does
wait WHAT?! I've been following you for years and no one told me you were a TWIN!
She's made videos with her twin sister
There's a twin tag video
her sister in her video is her twin but theyr nt identical
my mind is blown right now. how have i never known?? cool points to dina now haha
Then you never really looked at her videos....
Soooo cool that you made this video :)) I actually worn hijab for the first time today and I am so proud
So inspiring! I started wearing the hijab just this past April, at the age of 19, and a lot of my influence came from you! Times get hard especially since all my friends were used to me being without it, but Alhamdullilah it has become easier over time.
I miss the old Dina...
no one cares
2 years later.. sad sad sad 😢
Allah got killed in hell recently 😂
@@CD-123 Dat makes no sense, u ain't funny. Idk y u laughing.💀
Girls who wear hijab how do you find it liberating? I was recently asked this question at university and replied that people judge me for my personality rather than looks, and i am not pressured to act sexy or in a certain way like Western women sometimes feel. What do you girls think? Any comments?
Actually the concept of being liberated is not quite the point of Islam. I dont get why ppl are so obsessed with it. In life, liberation is not the goal. Why make it one for hijab? Everything we do has to have its limits for our own good. If we aimed for liberation in all we do, we will all end up with nothing as everybody will tend to follow their innermost desires without set boundaries meant to protect and uphold. A hijab is for identity and a way we show submission to Allah. Males have hijabs too. Life as a Muslim means so much more than liberation.
+Saleha Seedat to a certain degree i agree, although i must also say, when before people were judging you in attractive or not attractive, there are still some people who just shift you in category hjiab, not wanting to see you having a own personality. However you can't help these ignorant people. They are mostly small minded, prejudiced and unable to accept different people. When you wear hijab, these kind of people stay automatically away from you. This also help in finding good friends, who are open, tolerant and friendly as headscarf works like a filter in not letting bad people come close to you. Even bad guys with no serious intentions stay away. I started to wear hijab, because i consider it as duty for muslims. God told us to wear it that we are recognizable as muslims. And soon after wearing it, i realized how wise this actually is. You really get recognized as a muslim. And it gets much easier to be accepted the way you practice your religion. Before I always got asked, why I wear long sleeves in summer, why I never do sexy, why I don't have a bf, why I don't drink alcohol and so on. The answer got never understood. However if there are good or bad effects, should not convince us to wear or not to wear it. At the end God knows best for us. Still we can not deny that it has effects of course :)
i did hijab at the age of 18 and it was actually quiet hard especialy none of the girls in my family are wearing it and with all the fashion and hair looks u get influenced but u just remind urself that Allah is testin u and u r doing this for Him! So to every girl who s hesitating to wear the hijab go for it and Hamdoulilah it s the best decision i ve made even tho i didn't get that much support and everyone was like "u still young, u got beautiful hair, don t hide it!" just don t listen to this go for it!
Thank you Dina for posting this. Videos like this will hopefully make it easier for people to understand and to be more accepting of other people's cultures and beliefs. Too often I think people are scared by things they just don't understand, and you've broken it down to what it is: a personal choice.
In your opinion, how many women want to wear a hijab, and how many are forced to but do not want to? I think its beautiful, and you wear them with style
in my experience in my country. I have dozens of friends who wear the hijab and it was their choice.
my cousin one year decided to do it. she was 16. she wore it for two year but she struggled when all of us would go to the beach in our bikinis. her mom sat down with her and had a conversation about why she decided to wear the hijab and after that she said to her that her reasons weren't right and she can take it off if she wants to. she did.
he mom is a hijabi.
im sure there are some girls who wear it because they're oppressed to do it. but in my personal experience I have never encountered one. some of my friends are the only ones wearing it in their whole families.
+Yamishtar thank you for the answer :) i learned something new. I live in israel, i have an israeli friend who got married to a muslim guy, she is wearing a hijab in the muslim community out of respect and wanting to dress more modestly, but when she visits her family in tel aviv or goes to less arab populated areas she takes it off.
Hijabs are beautiful! I wonder why men do not wear them too?
Because men's bodies aren't as sexualized as women's bodies.
Aech I’m forced to
I miss this Dina ❤️
I was inspired by you...has all this belief of yours changed now that you do not wear hijab? May allah swt guide us in the deen inshaAllah
Alhamdulillah through the word of quran and our prophet sister. I hope people can see the good person you are regardless to how you look..the hijab is between you and allah swt. We can only pray for all the Muslims to follow the deen.. and not criticize or say nasty things this will only be gunnah for us.
Fuck Allah.... Allah for dumb people
N Ali from uk that’s why we don’t get inspired by human beings as well all make mistakes but nevertheless you can definitely still be inspired by her as remember this is probably a test from Allah swt to her always think good of people!!
@@CD-123 fuck YOU you sad loser 😡
I really love the way she explained hijab! I would recommend this video to any friend wondering what hijab is. Good job mashAllah!
I love this channel! I just discovered Dina and Sid and I really enjoy their personalities and morals. I'm not Muslim but I love learning about the culture and hearing her say Mash'allah.
I love watching your videos, but just a couple of interesting contradictions. You say the hijab means "liberation" but it's literally a constraint. Even the literal definition you gave is "barrier" or "screen." That means the opposite of liberation. I agree that we live in a Misogynist, sexualized society, but many (including myself) would say that your religion and many religions, are also misogynist. The woman is expected to protect her modesty but not the man right? Misogynist double standard that is being legitimized right there.
+HARMONY LING LING in Islam there is a certain level of modesty for men too! as for example a man belly button is part of the body that should be covered from all other women till his knees so it is not double standard as you may thinkg specially that you are not forced to wear it you take part in it by your choice =]
and as in other practices some people proudly wear a bindi or a turban its a proud thing muslim par take in by free will
+HARMONY LING LING in Islam there is a certain level of modesty for men too! as for example a man belly button is part of the body that should be covered from all other women till his knees so it is not double standard as you may thinkg specially that you are not forced to wear it you take part in it by your choice =]
and as in other practices some people proudly wear a bindi or a turban its a proud thing muslim par take in by free will
It's their choice. It's not because Islam is a misogynistic religion. That's something taught by western nations.
+HARMONY LING LING as Ibrahim have said, men also have a level of modesty, and the obligation to not stare at women with desire. women also in their way have a level of modesty in order to help mutually to construct a society with no sex before marriage, and where family only take place versus temporal relationship. Indeed this goes against individual materialistic freedom, but probably not against commune (society) freedom.
Men are prescribed to keep beards and wear loose clothing.
And unfortunately you end this story😢😢hope you put your hijab on ancestors Aday
you must proud of being a Muslim.
I wore a scarf ever since I was 6 and i've never felt pressured or scared to wear it alhamdulilah because where I live in London is so accepting mashallah.
Super love this video because I learned a lot too! I am a Shia Ismaili Muslim and no women in our religion wear hijab. I know some other sects of Islam do not require hijab either and I think non-Muslims and Muslims should be aware of that because a lot of people look at me and assume I am a bad Muslim for not wearing a hijab, when in reality it is not required for me. Wearing a hijab is not specified in the Quran! That being said, I have so much respect for those Muslim women who do wear the hijab or any other covering. We live in such a sometimes scary and judging world, and hijabi women carry themselves with such confidence and look so good at the same time! :) Thank you for this Dina!