Beyond The Veil

Sharing the unheard yet profound & poignant success stories of sisters who chose to wear the niqaab (face veil).

[thebeyondtheveil]

"For me my niqaab is a sign of my submission to Allah and a way to increase my Sabr (patience). It is my jihad, something that I want to strive for out of my love for Allah. (That sweet struggle under the heat of Dubai gives me a sense of tawakkul and reminds me that Hell is hotter.)

During my Hajj in 2012, I was inspired by a sister from my own hometown who used to cover her face. Usually in our place wearing an abaya or loose clothing was not appreciated, rather it was seen as a sign of backwardness. It was a challenge for me.

Since I am staying now in the middle east it was easier for me to start covering myself and Alhamdulillah after my Hajj, around 2014 I started wearing the niqab, but it was on and off until I have gradually develop the need to start wearing it constantly and to perfect it.

My niqaab helps me feel more relaxed whenever I go out and not worry about the stares of people. It is a sign of strength of character that does not make a woman deficient in her practical life. She still is same woman she was before but it is just the perfection in her belief that she choose (by wearing the niqaab) out of submission to her Lord.

Indeed, with this, I can truly say that the most beautiful thing that (wearing the) niqaab has contributed in my life is having freedom and patience, Alhamdulillah."

Sister Aysha Bint Abrar Dubai, UAE _____

Sister Aysha is a student of 'ilm living with her parents in UAE. She loves to help educate sisters on the beauty of Islam and is striving to be a good example. Sister Aysha is the founder of The Muslimah Network, an online home for muslim women and youth that aims on bringing out an interactively connected community across the globe.

[thebeyondtheveil]

"The greatest part of wearing niqaab for me is that whenever I could give that silent dawa'ah.

Every once in a while as I go to my workplace, I get to sit beside random sisters who are not yet wearing the hijab and whenever that happens, they seem to feel very comfortable with me and start to open up saying: "I want to wear the hijab also it's just I'm really shy on doing so."

And that's when I know, the door of dawa'ah just opened for me, because the niqaab itself speaks and invites people to come to Islam. Alhamdulillah. Allahu'akbar."

Sister Fatima General Santos, Philippines

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Sister Fatima is an agricultural engineer that works as a division chief for special projects of provincial planning and development in her local province

[thebeyondtheveil]

"I am always in love with women who cover their face and even fell in love deeper when I begun to subscribe to the Niqab Ban in France and issues forcing women to remove their niqab. I am always telling myself that these women might be blessed with bunch of bravery in themselves that they were able to tell the world “this is who I am and this is what I want”, I have in mind that if this issue is only a little thing why these women keep on insisting the niqab and choose to be treated harshly by those who hate niqab. From there I begun reading stories and watching videos of women who wears the niqab and finally did lots of Tahajud to prepare myself from going out wearing the FLAG of LIBERATION. My first day of niqab is very memorable that I cannot stop my eyes from shedding tears and I cannot stop my heart from feeling very contented. Niqab journey is really challenging, but it is really worth fighting for.

The Flag of Liberation is somewhat stupid to others, but BRAVE WOMEN always finds a way to do what will make her happy and will not let anybody dictate her."

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Sister Norhata Cotabato City, Philippines

[thebeyondtheveil]

"I always become emotional whenever I am asked about the niqaab.

For me, wearing it is a form of Da'waah because we remind people about Allah Azza Wa Jall and the hereafter. It elevates my imaan because it helps me become more patient and steadfast Alhamdulillah. Covering my body everyday is a constant reminder of death for me, as soon, it will be my family that will cover me at the time of my death."

Sister Jamaleah Marawi City, Philippines _____

Sister Jamaleah is a married sister and resides in Philippines. She is amongst the students of the Qur'an and is holding an ijaza as a hafidah (one who memorized the Qur'an). She is also a Shariah graduate that owns an islamic bookstore in Marawi City.