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Although I’ve been convinced about the covering need for some time, the courage hasn’t come. I live in a society where the hijab most of the time is viewed as an humiliating instrument used by dominant fathers and husbands to control their daughters/wifes. Muslim women wanting to use the hijab may face difficulties in getting a job, as employers ban hijab use on their workplace, and attracts negative public attention from others. Of course som muslim women are dominated by their fathers/husbands, as are some women from all religions, the hijab it self isn’t the problem. (more about that later) I admire the hijabis as they have the courage to display to everyone their faith and in doing so, distinguish themselves from the main feminine styles of the western world. To me they portray modest femininity beautifully.
When choosing among the various head-covering styles, this (picture on left) is my favourite. It’s called the Dutch Crown and is shown at www.tznius.com (a jewish headcover webshop). The picture at the top is from the same site and is called a snood. It would be my number 2 favourite. Probably more practical as it is a headband with a “bag” to put ones hair in. The Dutch Crown is made of a large scarf and is probably more likely to fall off during the day.
I have a lot of scarfs at home, in different styles, sizes and colors. I can easily picture myself using them everyday. But, I really need the courage… I get discouraged when thinking about all the attention I would get… people asking me or simply assuming I’ve become a muslim. All the explanation I would have to do. I’m afraid I can’t see it happening in the near future… 
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I know what you mean. Praying for your courage and strength – pray for the rest of us who are going through these decisions too whom you do not know. Blessings to you
I have been covering most every day, though I am not ‘convinced’ it’s for everyone or even a really religious choice for me. So … I can’t say I know your struggle.
However, I bet a lot of people think I do it for purely religious reasons … no way to tell.
It’s a dignified thing to do, but in my opinion not a necessary one. Can you give yourself permission to think along those lines and try covering with that attitude and see how it goes?
Praying for you!
Cheers!
You should not care about what people think.Do what you think is best
Have you thought about starting with something that doesn’t look obviously like a “covering” like a scarf across the front of your head? And then “grow” from there. Perhaps those little hats like that lady from ABBA used to wear? And then as you get used to it, you can branch out.