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Blogging Trend: Islamic Headscarf Blogs

By thomascrampton ⋅ March 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

A blog out of Norway, Hijablog, is leading a blogging trend for Islamic women writing about their experiences and feelings about wearing a headscarf. Others include Muslima Maria, Is there food on my Niquaab, Hijab Style, Hijabee and Hijabi Couture

<<– In this video Paintyourworld, a US-based video blogger, explains why she started wearing a Hajib (”I want to clarify something, it is not culture”).

- Norway’s debate over whether women police can wear a Hajib  (final decision “No”).

A huge part of the negative opinions on the use of hijab in the police was not opinions that restricted themselves to this in particular. The debate displayed a frightening attitude towards the hijab itself, people’s views on the hijab is not favorable at all. The opposition to this proposal of allowing hijab in the police, and the following withdrawal of the proposal will lead to one thing only. People will have fewer scruples when it comes to discrimination on the basis of religious identity in hiring to any field, and this will result in even less opportunities for Muslim women choosing the hijab.

- The latest from Islamic designers such as Itang Yunasz .

to a posting on “Cute Colorful Wedding Gowns“.

Itang Yunasz is a designer that used to create revealing gowns but then dissappeared for some years, to return with a comeback collection designed for veiled women. His designs were featured on the latest Islamic Fashion Festival.

- Canadian blogger Muslima Maria opens with a greeting to readers: “Welcome to my Hijab journey…”

I don’t know if this is the case for all women, but i think I discovered the core issue for why hijab is hard for most women - myself included. When you put on hijab you have no where to hide. You can’t hide what you feel about yourself, all the things you dislike about yourself, all the character you feel you lack because you spend 25 years building a life revolved around beauty rather than building your character. You feel ugly, even though every woman I have seen looks better in hijab, your own feelings about your body, your face, your self esteem is laid bare before you. this is the challange a woman has when she decides to take on hijab.

- New Jersey blogger “Is there food on my Niquaab” predicts a boom in Hijab salons.

Soon you’ll see HIJAB SALONS everywhere. A sister can go and have a hijab stylist come and wrap their hijab for them if they have a wedding or aqeeqah to go to, if they aren’t practiced in tying a hijab in a fancy manner. Heck, you’ll probably be able to go there and rent a hijab with a perfectly matching hijab pin! You can wear it out and then return it to the salon where it will be thoroughly washed and waiting for the next customer.

Hat tip to Jillian York on Global Voices for her excellent posting.

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  • this is a very nice site about a the muslim people we can get information through this blog.
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  • Anabellah
    It was difficult for me to begin wearing a headscarf when I first converted to Islam,as I had a professional job that traditionally was held by men. For several years, I had been going to my work place without a scarf and then one day, all of a sudden, I began wearing it. It was an adjustment for me and my co-workers. I live in the USA in a community where it seems I am the only Muslims, but I've grown accustomed to wearing the headscarves now.

    The only time I feel apprehensive about wearing a headscarf is when I am at an affair attended primarily by non-Muslim and the focus is on me, as I am not conforming to their way of dress. I feel this way when I'm on vacation on an Island or cruise ship as well. Dressed totally covered up on a tropical island tends to draw attention to a person. Other than that, I enjoy wearing a headscarf. You could visit me at www.polygamy411.com
  • rbary
    A few months ago, the Western countries made fun of the naqaab (Islamic Burqa/Veil).

    France President Sarcossy had issued a ban on the Viel(Naqaab)

    And what’s happening today??

    Entire world is wearing naqaab

    Allah hu Akbar



    Is such a sudden attack of swine flu a coincidence?

    No way.
  • islamicdetail
    Very informative blog.

    Islamic detail
  • Hijab fashion is nothing new, but now with the advent of the internet more women are able to share tips and tricks on how to stay current with trends while maintaining their religious requirements. Checkout my site for more details www.hijabtrendz.com
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Thomas Crampton was a correspondent for the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times for more than a decade, reporting from five continents, writing a column on Asia and covering Asian politics, economics and culture. Currently based in Hong Kong, he writes here about China, the Internet and New Media seen from Asia, while also advising companies on digital communication strategies. For more information click here...