# Thinking About Taking Your Hijab Off?

**Author:** Yaqeen Institute
**Series:** Originals
**Published:** 2024-09-17
**YouTube:** https://youtu.be/mUpTNrZMKB8
**URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/originals/the-truth-about-wearing-hijab
**Topics:** Acts of Worship, Sharia

## Description
Hijab can sometimes feel difficult. Some women choose to step away from from it, and that reality deserves an honest conversation. The hardship is real, and it’s time we talk about it openly. Many Muslim women face internal and external battles when it comes to hijab. Whether it’s doubts about...

## Transcript
**[0:00]** Allah doesn't really care about the scarf on your head. There are worse sins than not wearing hijab. Can you hear that? Can you hear the whispers of your nafs?

**[0:17]** The whispers of your inner self? Allah does care. Or He wouldn't have commanded it. The challenge is proof that Allah chose you for this. And He doesn't burden the soul more than it can bear.

**[0:33]** Belittling disobedience is Shaytan's favorite tactic. And it's a sign of arrogance. Remember, Shaytan rejected Allah. So Allah rejected him. You can wear it whenever you're ready. You don't have to do it right now.

**[0:52]** But when will that be? Are you guaranteed next year? The next month? The next moment? What if death comes before you wear it? Shaytan loves to delay you in good deeds.

**[1:09]** Is your intention real? Or is it muddled by your desires? But you're so much prettier without it. Yes, you are pretty without it. That's the point. Whether you see it right now or not,

**[1:24]** you have a natural beauty gifted to you by your Creator. The hijab is meant to cover the beauty so you can honor and appreciate it as He commands. If you feel unattractive in hijab, perhaps that very struggle is what brings you closer to Him.

**[1:44]** Girl, you're acting like you're religious, but we know that's not true. Hijab isn't all or nothing. You can work on your other obligations while fulfilling this one. Shaytan will always use your insecurities and the perception of others against you.

**[2:04]** Your hijab is always closing doors for you at work. You might as well just take it off. I mean, but is this true? Every bit of money you earn and every title you achieve is only by Allah's will.

**[2:20]** If advancing in your career means disobeying Allah, is it truly in your best interest? What is a title and a little more wealth compared to an everlasting home in Jannah? I just don't feel myself anymore when I wear hijab.

**[2:36]** I just want to take it off. But who are you, really? Are you defined by your identity? By your worldly self? Or your soul? Hijab is hard, and there are many struggles along the way.

**[2:52]** But with every difficulty comes ease, or barakah, or reward. The struggle between the two is what makes you a servant of Allah. And there's no title more honorable than that. Once you have made that decision,

**[3:07]** Allah puts so much ease and barakah into every decision moving forward. Your feelings towards hijab may fluctuate, but being a Muslim means trusting that Allah didn't give a blanket commandment without knowing what's best for your soul.

**[3:23]** Allah prescribed hijab out of His abundant mercy and wisdom, beyond what we can fully comprehend. Hijab might be someone's most difficult jihad or inner struggle, but the reward for this act of obedience to Allah is resilience in this life

**[3:38]** and infinite reward in the next. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm not sure if I can do this.

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