Hijab: Oppression or Empowerment?

Is the hijab oppression or empowerment? A symbol of choice, or a symbol of oppression? Our Executive Director, Sarah Haider, breaks down the debate. #WorldHijabDay #NoHijabDay
0:00 Intro
1:30 Modesty
6:51 Choice
10:41 Hijab in Politics
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[@lulusolomon1944]

I’m a former Muslim who grew between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Hijab was forced on me as soon as I was in 6th grade and I hated it. Today I’m baffled and disturbed by the amount of how America is romanticising over hijab while its tool of oppression. Thank you for the well balanced explanation!

[@theinngu5560]

Liberal America is undiscerning and tries to portray itself as a champion to the oppressed whilst not seeing the bigger picture,..it’s their religion and is not wisdom based.

[@retrogamingfrenzy2373]

Judgment will be absolution 😇

[@justagalwhocomments]

I mean u were clearly taught the religion way to harsh which is totally valid. Its annoying when rules are pushed on u, but its not opressing its very fair imo

[@GAMINGBLAZE]

@@justagalwhocomments that is islam written in qran, don't try to deny the truth.

[@imane6591]

لا إكراه في الدين Forcing is wrong in Islam It's not Islam, it's the people who forced it on you that are flawed sister. I've been wearing hijab since the beginning of 7th grade by choice and I love it. I hope you get to that point too with the will of Allah. I suggest learning about Islam by yourself not from people because Muslims are not perfect, no surprise there since they're human. Much love and respect to you 💕

[@ApostateAladdin]

I am baffled by how effective islamic PR has been. They have westerners wearing hijabs like it's cute This video was incredibly well done. Great job, Sarah

[@romanski5811]

Yeah, like mentioned in the video, it's a an overreaction to anti-muslim bigotry coming from conservative circles. Conservatism needs to be defeated but certainly not by elevating conservatism in other areas. Wear-a-hijab days need to stop.

[@thewatchtower8330]

Because apostate Muslims are less well organized in the Western world, I guess. They are not that good at lobbying, their message isn't picked up, their struggles are not known or seen as an urgent matter. F.e. in my country Belgium: the organization for apostates are very well educated on Mohammeds message and intellectually well "armed", but they prefer to stay anonimous and in the shade, because they fear dead threads when they would come out of their closet. But that is about to change, I hope. I see more apostates like yourself coming out, speaking up and get more organized against the ancient and backwards Titan Islam has proven itself to be during the past in the world. You make it crumble, day by day. Never give up that good, worthy fight. I wish you and the others a lot of succes. Also myself am thinking of starting to start videos to address these issues and boost the crumbling of Islam in Belgium and the Netherlands. Not sure how to montage like AP and DW, but when there is a will, there is a way.

[@liliqua1293]

Hi Aladdin :3

[@bibaolaitan5189]

Ikr!!!... disgusting..

[@mahmoodali1533]

What is well done ? Can you tell me? All this girl did is telling Muslims women dress like us or else you are Oppressed. Islam requires women to dress in certain way, where is the oppression here? Schools require certain kind of dress , certain jobs require certain kind of dress look at the army and police they require certain kind of cloth. Look at Christians nuns are required certain kind of cloth. But, when it comes to Islam , not Islam is just oppression, that why Muslims do not care about what you say because they know it does not come from valid objective , but merely a desire smear Islam nothing more.

[@Qrtuop]

Oppression. If it was empowering, men would wear it too. I've seen so many bearded Muslim men go swimming at the beach with naked torsos while the women in their families need to wear full neoprene gear with hijab included. It's infuriating and obviously an injustice.

[@maureensansburn6413]

The really hard part is to see little girls in full hijab while their brothers are cavorting about in swimming trunks or just shorts and tshirts

[@Qrtuop]

Yes, little girls break my heart. But in my country girls are mostly left alone until puberty. It's grown women who are very clearly in a subservient position.

[@israshalim9111]

You make no sense.Its like saying men should give birth. The reality is wearing hijab is good for women but they can choose not to.Forcing is not good.Some muslim countries laws is problematic. But the religion itself teaches what's the best for humanity

[@mlg1279]

@@israshalim9111 You don't make sense. What has child birth to do with modesty? I slam, the religion (more like c-ult) teaches what's good for the men.

[@israshalim9111]

@@mlg1279 Does a man have girl features.No...So having difference is normal.This is a reply to someone else not to you. Islam is 1ST RELIGION to give various rights to women.Men and women have different roles obviously.You won't understand because you choosed to be UNEDUCATED

[@sammymarry1973]

I was Christian then converted to Islam then left Islam. Hijab is like prison. I felt like I was trapped . Even when I was wearing hijab and had no loose clothing men still looked at me in a dirty way. It's not modesty it's oppression. Muslim men oversexual women's bodies. Even when covered men still don't respect you. You should be able to show you hair and face. This is your body and your style. Wearing hijab stripes your personality and who you are as a person. I am so clad I left that religion. It was such a dark time in my life. I used to defend the hijab aswell when strangers would look at me sadly .

[@mrityunjaytiwari6224]

Believe in yourself wear whatever makes one comfortable and don't care what other wear (except in certain institutions) As simple as that ....

[@dinimueter539]

There is actually more sexual harassment in islamic countries than in western countries.

[@khushikothari2440]

FULL SUPPORT FROM MY SIDE GIRLLL!!!!!!!!!!!! fuck em

[@takiyaazrin7562]

Iran Enforced 10 Discriminatory Laws 1. Women are not allowed to show their hair 2. Women are not allowed to sing 3. Women are not allowed to dance 4. Women are not allowed to divorce 5. Women are not allowed to enter stadium 6. Women are not allowed to ride motorbike 7. Women are not allowed to go overseas alone 8. Women are not allowed to join military 9. Women are not allowed to become a witness 10. Women are not allowed to become a judge

[@sadiqakhan277]

Gd I am so very happy for you ✌🏼there was a time converts like you fascinated me and your acceptance of hijab amazed me .. but now such converts shock and sadden me .

[@alisha4911]

Proud Pakistani ex-muslim 💚

[@sunniwarrior270]

You choose hellfire ⚛️

[@alisha4911]

@@sunniwarrior270 yes alhamduillah

[@alisha4911]

@@khanbro6455 that’s great! islam is so messed up, glad more are leaving. hopefully more people from pakistan will also understand they don’t need to stay in a toxic religion.

[@theinngu5560]

@@sunniwarrior270 no she chooses discernment, common sense and courage to look more deeply than the blind beliefs that Islam ‘forces’ on others. You use these words without any proof to try and either convince yourself or trying to put fear into others ..because you don’t have discernment or cling very strongly to beliefs ….usually because of unfounded fears.

[@WillScarlet1991]

OP is a hindutva masquerading as an ex-Muslim

[@KentRoads]

So what they're saying is muslim men can't control themselves? 0.o

[@sarakunb621]

Yes, its a self-fulfilling prophecy...watch out.

[@sunniwarrior270]

Every Men can't control themselves, wonder where in the world rape is highest and eve teasing?

[@KentRoads]

@@sunniwarrior270 I've never raped... 0.o I am a man, I've never considered rape...

[@sunniwarrior270]

@@KentRoads you surely bedded one of your gfs, or picked up some sl4ts in the streets.

[@KentRoads]

@@sunniwarrior270 so sex = rape?

[@Sumerianharp]

The justification of hijab is a cultural GASLIGHTING. Guys don’t need hijab for other people to know they have minds (full minds, and not half as muslim women who are half humans according to sharea law in court as witnesses, in inheritance, among other thing) Also hijab was issued for free women only so people will differentiate them from enslaved women who were harassed in public, touched and examined in slave markets and who did not have to cover up, in fact at times they were punished if they covered up because they were considered as “catfishing” pretending to be free women

[@av1421]

hmmm. I also read that only prostitutes wore hijab to hide themselves. So it was not always a garment of "modesty". IT was garment of shame too! WHat a hideous religion. Reprehensible actions by white women of UCLA to support this. Utter nonsense and stupidity

[@Lemon-tq4yp]

As a closeted ex-Muslim girl living in the west, hijab has certainly never been a choice for me as my parents would never allow me to take it off. I was never informed of the hijab mandates in countries like Iran and Saudi. Oh no! Growing up I only watched these hijabi fashionistas online claiming “hijab is a symbol of women’s liberation”. These did frustrate me though, and for some strange reason I did not relate, as I has never chosen to wear hijab. Instead, I forced myself to think the same way as them. The deep underlying pain I had when wearing hijab was so obviously wrong and disgusting. It was my choice! And a good choice it was! It protects me, and all those other little girls I was so envious of are immodest, unwrapped lollipops! Since leaving Islam, I am now aware of the feelings I always pushed away, and there are reasons for them. I feel like a careful walking private part.

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

You are the real marginalized, unprivileged group in all this, but try telling that to the woke. Good luck eventually coming out safely.

[@sunniwarrior270]

Welcome to the Sex driven culture of the freedom West 😀

[@noor1991hb]

Me too, I hate wearing it.

[@khushikothari2440]

I support you girl. If they say its a piece of cloth than other clothes are too. And why should we believe that men are like animals?? If they are educated well by mothers and fathers then they will respect every women and would never objectify them in the first place. By covering ourself more and more, and them having no knowledge of women's nature and anatomy, they would be so forbidden to such an extent that they would be more curious as they are never stopped and taught. It would be more problematic and won't prevent but rather provoke the amount of sexual assaults. WE NEED TO ACCEPT THE FEMALE ANATOMY AND ITS BEAUTY OF CREATING LIVES. I personally think that Islam is overly conservative and should be updated because earth is not flat!! FULL SUPPORT FROM MY SIDE💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@retrogamingfrenzy2373]

Judgment will be absolute!

[@Seekthetruth3000]

In free nations, Muslim women are free to dress as they wish. In Islamic nations, Muslim women do not have that freedom. What does that say about Islam?

[@valentintomberg4276]

you hit the nail on the head

[@stellawinner8487]

Then why are there so many muslim women with yt videos from all over the world defending hijab? Also, what about single muslim women and hijabis who converted to islam? This is nothing more than more smear campaign from the head of a group The main speaker) who's mission statement is: To normalize religious dissent. You're being indoctrinated with false ideas. The way out of this is to think. NOt follow .

[@Seekthetruth3000]

@@stellawinner8487 What false ideas?

[@Mariem268]

So u telling me that Muslim women outside Middle East or Islamic nations they don’t wear their hijab but they only wear it in their countries ?? How dumb are u😂😂

[@echo5935]

False indonesia has the biggest muslim population and you dont have to wear a hijab there please research before you write

[@Starrgirl99]

As a hijabi living in the U.S., I only wear hijab so that I don't face backlash from my family and be treated differently.

[@germanshepherd6638]

This is awful, people shouldn’t have to do this. Nobody should be forced into a religion

[@Anime_Oni]

Your family should allow you to change religion for there is a Quranic Quote that says there is no compulsion in religion

[@adleswim9636]

be free my friend be free.

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

I'm extremely sad to hear that, I sincerely hope you can find freedom soon and that you're safe

[@FreedomFROMReligionID]

Well done 👏 Even when I was a Muslim I felt there was something wrong with the hijab, but I couldn't say anything because it's in the religion. In Indonesia the hijab is not forced by the government, but by the intolerant society. Yes, you can still choose take off the hijab, but of course you will be bullied and looked negatively by the Muslim community.

[@israshalim9111]

I stayed in kuwait closed to 14 years .Their many muslims didn't wear hijab nor they were bullied.The people you met might are bad.Also muslims countries have different rules.The law is the problem .

[@israshalim9111]

@truthhurts yes You so blind in you hatred about islam.May Allah guide you

[@ahmadziaqanat5685]

Bro don't lie you were not Muslim and you are not and in future may Allah guide you

[@sameerasiddiqui5159]

Actually not, pro Hijab group is always more active than anti hijab group and u haven't win yet but still loosing it cuz the similar ways the things used in past by anti hijab group and still it's the same argument and pro hijabis already Debunked those portions and argument. If u wear hijab then also u look negatively more in non muslim country than taking off in Muslim country.

[@twoangels3405]

These women from the west say look I were a hijab I'm a doctor dentist a lawyer. So I tell them go back where you came from and. All your education means nothing .they make you a baby making machine. They say no I tell them go to Afghanistan. Saudi Arabia.

[@SanJava]

Hijab is part of religious paradigm that keeps women in a secondary position. Islam abounds with rules that keep women subservient. For example, at the mosque near me women are not even allowed to use the large double front door. They must go around the back of the building to the out-of-sight "sisters entrance." This is akin to the "servants" entrance, or the "coloured people" entrance of the old South. Why is there no burka or niqab or hijab for men? Hijab is a step backwards in women's equality and is a betrayal of the freedom and fairness that women strive for in the West. Hijab is never a choice, it is always submission to a sexist and misogynist paradigm that belongs in our past history, not in our future.

[@cognitiveblues]

well said!

[@cognitiveblues]

@@Sheeeshsheeehs Please look up " Thomas Alexander".

[@cognitiveblues]

@@Sheeeshsheeehs Please listen to his video evidence of all he is saying. It is not about" pronounciation". Thank you.

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

Women are not supposed to go to the moskow at all. Many moskows in my part of India have a small back entrance for "travelling women" only, because such adventurous women as might bravely venture outside their house might not find another suitable modest/private place in time for all five daily prayers.

[@JohnGeometresMaximos]

Great presentation Sarah. 😊 In regards to the hijab I would like to point out two things: People should really take into consideration what mahomet thought of women in general. We know from the sunnah that mahomet considered women deficient in mind and faith. Why would any self-respecting woman accept, let alone follow, his views and commands? Secondly, I would like to comment on what the young lady says in 4:35. The idea that a woman ought to wear a hijab in order to protect herself from (any kind of) abuse, is extraordinarily backwards since it legitimizes conditional abuse i.e. justifies abuse under certain circumstances. This is not just degrading, but also extremely dangerous to ALL women.

[@basba_qal]

In agreement with your opinion, watch this argument by Jaber. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTWhmZ6ap6LeZY

[@theinngu5560]

Absolutely..it conditions fear and inferiority in women. When women are confident, they generally won’t be subject to abuse. Perhaps the real education needed is for the men …if they can’t not behave like animals if a women’s hair is not covered, surely it says more about the men!

[@imane6591]

Assalamualaikum brother John, thank you for voicing your valuable opinion. About women being considered deficient in mind it is because women are very kind so they can lie easily to protect someone they love in the context of serving as a witness over a crime or the acts of someone they know or not. As for faith, it is because Allah SWT, out of his mercy, permitted women to stop fasting and praying while on their period as period is considered a harm which I'm sure you can understand with the cramps and the rest of its debilitating symptoms. About the idea that wearing hijab is for protection from men, while I agree with statistics showing that rape is less frequent in Muslim societies, there's a much more important reason. Hijab is to show off how proud we are of our religion and gain the favor of Allah. I give an example, Muslim women must wear hijab during prayer weather men are around or not, I believe this is enough proof that hijab is for a huge part for our creator. Also, it is important to mention that there's hijab for men and women and it includes clothes as well as attitude and behavior with other people that as Muslims we try our best to apply like treating people and ourselves with kindness and respect. For context, i am Muslim and I've been wearing hijab by choice since 7th grade. I live in Morocco where hijab is not forced by law as it should be since our prophet Muhammad peace be upon him made it clear that we should force no one in religion. Thank you for reading. May Allah grant you peace, guidance and blessings in this life and the next amen

[@archismanadhikary1548]

@@imane6591 What do you say about the Iranian regime forcing Hijab on all women? Surely you have seen pics of Iranian women throwing off their hijab?

[@imane6591]

@@archismanadhikary1548hello 👋 peace be upon you. In Islam, intentions are very important and deeds whether good or bad are recorded according to our intentions. The prophet Muhammad ,peace and blessings be upon him, made it clear that there must be no compulsion in our religion. We can only give advice then move on because Allah is the one who guides whomever he wills. Therefore, no one, female or male, must be forced to follow Islam and this applies to Iranian women as well. It's their regime that forces it upon them although there's no such thing in Islam because Allah knows our hearts. And Allah knows best. Thanks for asking 😊

[@MrSuckeragi]

if its merely a fashion choice, then why is it mandatory and/or punishable by death/stoning to go without a hijab?

[@av1421]

Sharia law!

[@echo5935]

No you are a liar that is only due to culture in indonesia which has the biggest muslim population you dont hve to wear a hijab please educate yourself before answering

[@theinngu5560]

@@av1421 🤮

[@takiyaazrin7562]

Read more. Hijabless women dont get stoning

[@Amanita._.Verosa._.]

MashaAmini ❤

[@nagoormeera1586]

In India also they enforce mandatory hijab within the family and of course we are not supposed to tell others that we are forced in public

[@vKaran12]

Thank you for sharing. I am Hindustani and did not know how common this was.

[@theinngu5560]

Thanks for being honest and sharing

[@_Asakaze_]

I'm a closeted ex-Muslim from India too and while my parents aren't particularly strict about hijab (they do ask me to wear it but never forced me and I started wearing it pretty late i.e. at 18 years of age) the societal ostracisation is very real and oppressive. I don't really mind the burka but it frustrates me when I have to cover my head every time I go out

[@noobiexodiac3394]

indian ex-muslim from assam here😊

[@lahleholivia7398]

Non Muslim woman: I am going out with friends tonight, I must decide on something to wear. Muslim woman: if I am allowed to leave the house by my husband/father/brother, I must wear my hijab or else I could be beaten or killed. Which one is empowered?

[@KentRoads]

@Benjamin Iota why would you live your life for death?

[@sarakunb621]

Obviously the hijabi. The non-muslim woman is going to attract horny men like flies 🤣🤣🤣

[@lyrixnova5663]

@Benjamin Iota how do you know? Because it's written in quran? Why you follow quran? Because it's word of God? How you know it's words of God ? - because it's written in quran

[@sarakunb621]

@truthhurts yes Yes, well said! ❤

[@Anastazka00]

Sara Kunb: Maybe yes, Maybe no. In the West, that's on her. Maybe that's exectlly what She wants ;) Cuz you know, even women can be horny And enjoy being courted :D That's what empowered women do - what they want. Even hijabi women attract horny men like flies, but in this case it Is mostly the disrespectful type who think harrasment And rape Is fault of a women 😬

[@killpridebeforepridekillsy6504]

If women were truly given a choice, that’d be fine. Little girls should never be forced to wear it let alone grown women. Every parent who has some strict rule for their kids cause their kids to feel like a fish out of water, it’s unfair and it’s unnecessary. Also, anyone who’s lived in a hot country will tell you that it is absurd for ladies to be covered the way Muslim ladies are while their men are all wearing nice comfortable clothes. Silly rule.

[@user-nb2ub9hn8s]

I'm an exhijabi exmuslim, and thank you for the critical, nuanced, and fairly unbiased view of this issue. It's hard to find opinions like these especially when both sides have a set of extreme views that they force on each other.

[@ismailmounsif1109]

You think your free? You were a slave to God now you are a slave to men desires now you are doing what they want making yourself sexual object and showing yourself to them.

[@ismailmounsif1109]

@@importantstuf8870 I will Die when God will want me to die

[@importantstuf8870]

@@ismailmounsif1109 cringe

[@takiyaazrin7562]

@@ismailmounsif1109 We captured some of the women as captives, and the long separation from our wives was pressing us hard and we wanted to release sperms outside of the women. We asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) (whether it was permissible). He said, "It is better for you to release sperms inside. No soul, (that which Allah has) destined to exist, up to the Day of Resurrection, but will definitely come, into existence." Sahih al-Bukhari 2542

[@ismailmounsif1109]

@@takiyaazrin7562 this is called marriage of enjoyment it was allowed that one time and after that it was prohibited until the day of judgment that how the prophet Mohammed PBUH said it until the day of judgment so now any one who marries for enjoyment only have committed a sin.

[@Bornonlyonce]

I think we're winning. We, the anti hijabi, crew. I see it in more places than before. The pro hijabi crowd getting more quiet. At least in the west. But then again, I might be stuck in a confirmation biased bubble.

[@Qrtuop]

I'm a feminist, used to be pro-hijab, then realized I had been lied to and conned by patriarchy. I think we might win. Solidarity to all Muslim women.

[@isthattrue]

@@Qrtuop I always wonder how feminists come to support hijab. How did it happen in your case?

[@harshgunnybear12345]

@@Qrtuop As someone who lived in a country with severe toxic modesty expectations on women witnessing first hand how women are forced to be modest or slut shamed for it, I NEVER understood how in the world were western feminists supporting the hijab. I had feminist friends in my country, and they felt betrayed by the most powerful progressive movement in the world - the western progressive movement. Curious, can you explain 1) What motivated you to support the hijab? 2) What made you finally realize its patriarchal impact?. Like western feminists would NEVER EVER allow values of Christian modesty to take over their platform, so I'm not sure why so many allow values of Islamic modesty to take over their platform.

[@ali-eve4279]

May I ask what you think of me as a Christian woman who wears a head covering in community worship and a scarf every day. I only began to wear one once the holy spirit convicted me to honour My husband(who is not Christian) and God.

[@mahmoodali1533]

Why not you be anti nuns hijab, and anti Jewish head covering? Why only Islam? Can I ask you a question? What is the difference between Islam requires women to dress in modesty and between Christianity require nuns to dress in modesty also?

[@RS-ig8fy]

absolute oppression . A tool for discrimination that puts a lot of pressure on women . That they should dress certain way to be respected It's a way to judge women and those who don't wear it are less *good* and seeking men affection. Every person saying other things is lying . As a woman living in Egypt I get so many hate comments since I took it off lately and it was a challenge to my peace of mind . MY mom first threatened not to talk to me and she didn't foe a while . My sister was forced to wear it Implicitly under the pressure of society and the school . When she was begging to take it off as it affected her confident and mental heath , she was looked down at and all the family didn't stop commenting badly . That being said we live in a tourist city considered non-religious in Egypt

[@theinngu5560]

So sorry for you. My late partner ..a non religious Muslim was bought up in Egypt. He was shocked to see how the veil had become almost mandatory there on his last return ( over a decade ago). Sadly so much of what goes in Islam is based on ignorance, fear and blind belief. I sincerely hope things change for you and Islamic society and respect your courage. Try not to hate but feel compassion if possible for these people as it the only way that some of them nay change …otherwise it’s depressing arguments or worse.

[@Miraclesofliminalspace]

Oppression is what’s forced on you. That’s culture, Muslim parents force hijab on young girls. But when you see closely that’s prohibited by Islam, you wear hijab to be protected. If you walk out naked who will be more protected and who will be more oppressed, hijabi who covers up for her own sake, less likely to be seen as a toy, or the girl that dresses like she’s on only fans, likely to be seen as an object and a toy

[@Anime_Oni]

What will you do if you see them

[@strangerperson7177]

I don't believe any woman saying she is wearing hijab by choice. I never bought the idea of hijab and i wore it even before i had my period and i still wear it till this day not by my choice. I can't wait to take it off and liberate myself but the problem is i live with my family in the middle east and i've been wearing it for about 10 years. The decision is in my mind but still thinking when i will get myself to take it off.

[@Freetoughts]

Well that’s your experience with hijab and I feel very sorry for you. I think it’s horrible to wear a hijab or anything else if you don’t want to. That is in fact oppression. You should only wear your hijab if you want too… That’s the whole value of it. If you wear it because someone or something is forcing you (husband, family, gouvernement) it is oppression and nothing else. Even the Quran quotes there should be no forcing in religion. I hope you feel peace with yourself soon Insha’Allah 🤲🏽 I do wear my hijab by choice. I grew up in a very liberal family with a very openminded mom, but she was always against Islam for some reason. I could’t wait to wear a hijab to be honest, but I was so afraid of other peoples reactions so I’ve waited years to take the step. One day I’ve decided to put my hijab on and I’ve never regretted it Alhamdulilah. Just wanted to share my story too and I wish you well.

[@gnagyusa]

It is indeed pretty ridiculous that a brutally enforced garment is a symbol of "empowerment". I don't think those women know what that word means.

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

Them and the intersectional woke fourth wave feminists

[@TheRuddster95]

​@@rexsceleratorum1632great description

[@dinamo766]

A hijab is not a garment. It is a symbol. A uniform. A flag. Represents salafi ideology and sharia law. The irony is that many women who wear it do not realise they are wearing a symbol, a flag. They dont realise they are being instrumentalized. Those who falsely claim it is part of islamic law are the ones who also claim death for apostates, stoning of adulterers, chopping hand of thieves are all islamic law.

[@israshalim9111]

In Qur'an the first word revealed was"READ".Hope you do that to increase your knowledge as you seem not to understand the point of modesty. You seem make yourself believe think muslim hijabi women are not aware what hijab represents .Yes ,hijab is a SYMBOL of modesty .We can already see people are shameless.Sex before marriage is normalised.Sex between same gender is normalised. Attracting attention to your body maybe OK for you but there are people who don't want to have such attention especially negative and creepy ones.Adultery is bad .Jews and Christians know that too. Such punishment that you mentioned of theft are given when they fulfil certain conditions.

[@wineverything7529]

Lol Salafi hhhh nowadays people like u throw words like Salafi to dodge the real question

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

Death for apostates is indeed part of Peace Religion Law (fiqh). All madhabs agree on this. Sahih hadiths report Mo saying that anyone who leaves the Peace Religion must be executed. That's a bad start to whitewashing the worst religion in the world

[@sheikfarhad8866]

Isn't that the same in the Bible? Don't mess with the abrahamic faiths. It is in the torah, bible and the quran. We just wear it loud and proud and do not selective talk. The most common forms of capital punishment in the Bible include burning at the stake, stoning, hanging, and crucifixion just to name a few. A few other punishments that were common but did not result in death include scourging, prison time, and in some cases, cutting off limbs. Simple Google searches. Dont be a hypocrite. If you are a Christian or a jew then wear it loud and proudly! They come under the umbrella of the abrahamic faiths

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

@@sheikfarhad8866 You have no idea what you are talking about. The first sign is that you separate the Torah and the Bible. The Bible is a collection of books that includes the Torah. You probably mean the Gospels (Injeel), which is a small part of the Bible. The second sign is the talk about crucifixion. Which was a pagan Roman punishment, never practiced by Jews or early Christians. Your god is confused when he claims the Jews practiced it. The Gospels do not order any kind of punishment for anyone. In fact, Christians are not told to implement any kind of theocratic state at all. Don't project the barbaric religious law system of your religion onto others who don't have a religious law system at all.

[@pigshittinginmuhammadsmouth]

I can't even post an ironic comment about the Islamic "women=candy" argument without YT ghosting it. That just goes to show you how messed up it really is... or how sh*tty YT is

[@cognitiveblues]

my comments too get ghosted by ytube censoring full force. It is really disgusting how utbe censors so much.

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

I didn't know that yt "ghosted" comments, mine would be instantly removed if I mentioned the peace religion except by euphemism

[@theinngu5560]

@@rexsceleratorum1632 total ignorance and madness on behalf of YT

[@sarakunb621]

Wonderful! Very well-done! Thank you Ex-muslims of North America for all that you do! ❤

[@RoseCustard]

This is so well articulated. I wish this debate got more attention from the Left rather than just endorsing misoginy out of fear of being called a bigot.

[@Tiger_2799]

Islam is most dengerous for humanity

[@ItsCandyindefinitely]

Its not just Islam. Religion as a whole is kinda bad. When your entire world-view and morals come from different ancient books which you cant even properly translate for some dumbass reason (no seriously dont we already have to technology to translate them properly yet?) Hate is BOUND to spawn between people

[@skullcandy9641]

Message to westerners and Latin america: just because your culture used to objectify women through lesser clothes that does not mean a culture that encourages women to cover is not objectifying

[@M.S427]

Soo truee

[@takiyaazrin7562]

@@M.S427 Abrahamic religion influence. Thai had no problem being topless

[@Nadd108]

According to what I understand based on my knowledge about Islam, this should be seen as a medieval practice as Islam came 1400 yrs ago so back then the idea & approach was such that if a muslim man is getting the sexual urges by specifically looking at the "exposed skin" of a women then he has a right to have sex with the women, in that case the consent of women is not a question as "women's opinion is lower than a Man" so some "genius" came up with this idea to resolve this issue by covering the women from head to toe. So basically if a women fails to cover herself and a muslim man gets excited seeing her exposed skin than it's her fault if he has sex with her or rape her. That's how moral Islam actually is. These ideas like Modesty & some other adjectives are thrown in just to win the argument. Then there are some low life/deplorable humans shows up wearing the same garbage bag & say Islam is a Feminist Religion just to misguide the masses who know very little or nothing about Islam.

[@Nadd108]

@@Sheeeshsheeehs I don't care what you think. Believe whatever you want to.

[@cowcolalover420]

I don't understand which side are you on!

[@Michael-yk1rd]

Lets not forget that Umar had a lot to do with forcing Muhammad to push Veil agenda in the most disgusting way. Narrated 'Aisha: The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place to answer the call of nature at night. 'Umar used to say to the Prophet "Let your wives be veiled," but Allah's Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam'a the wife of the Prophet went out at 'Isha' time and she was a tall lady. 'Umar addressed her and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda." He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of Al-Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of "Al-Hijab" (A complete body cover excluding the eyes). Sahih Bukhari 1:4:148

[@SethAndrews111]

Great video! We need a lot more of these educational videos from an Ex-Muslim perspective.

[@stellawinner8487]

She never practiced islam. She is the head of a group who's mission statement reads: "To normalize religious dissent" and you're taking her word as truth? This is nothing more than more of their smear campaigns and you are being mentally destroyed with hate indoctrination. Be better than this.

[@commonsense5182]

Love you guys for the content you make and promote. Being a good human comes first everything else is secondary.

[@takiyaazrin7562]

Iran Enforced 10 Stupid Laws 1. Women are not allowed to show their hair 2. Women are not allowed to sing 3. Women are not allowed to dance 4. Women are not allowed to divorce 5. Women are not allowed to enter stadium 6. Women are not allowed to ride motorbike 7. Women are not allowed to go overseas alone 8. Women are not allowed to join military 9. Women are not allowed to become a witness 10. Women are not allowed to become a judge

[@romanski5811]

You are exactly right. Conservatism in Islam (which is somewhat inherent to Islam, I'd argue) and conservatism in western countries present a big problem regarding the discrimination and mistreatment of (social) minorities. Whenever I see somebody being critical of the hijab, often times it comes from a right wing chud, or even worse maybe even a far right figure. Being supportive of that makes me fear to elevate their other reprehensible causes. Progressives need to emphasize the fact that it's not necessary for a Muslim woman to wear a hijab and push against people (and conservatives on both sides) who say otherwise. This has to become part of advocacy against anti-muslim bigotry. Wear-a-hijab days need to stop. Wear-a-hijab-or-don't-wear-a-hijab-while-being-a-muslim-and-recognize-for-most-muslim-women-in-the-world-it's-not-simply-a-free-or-even-a-feminist-choice day or something might be better, but I don't know how to market something like that.

[@av1421]

wish it was just hijab. Look at what is stacked against women in Islam 1) They have half brain vs a man 2) One man=two women in testimony 3) Cannot enter heaven 4) FGM 5) Child Marraige/pedophillia 6) share husband with 4 other women 7) Triple Talaq 8) Halala 9) Aurat (word for woman) itself is derogatory 10) Hijab: black tent in 100+ degree heat. 11) no education. Produce kids!

[@edwardelric5019]

I agree 👍🏼

[@stellawinner8487]

What's worse than conservatism: A global smear campaign aimed at grooming women to go against their values.

[@Adel-Adel1]

This is exactly my experience! Everything I have witnessed growing up and all my thoughts perfectly explained in a 15:13 minute video you get it you definitely get it. It was never a “choice”

[@Anime_Oni]

In the Quran it says “There is no compulsion in religion”

[@zied6456]

The paradoxe of tolerance, Karl Popper.

[@abdulmoiz2242]

fun fact : none of the women in this video in favor of the hijab were wearing a proper hijab .

[@riyaansheikh7470]

😂😂

[@flatboyashaf]

More people should see this. You explained really well.

[@boarhog1979]

It certainly is not empowering. It's not like many have a choice, and if they do so be it, but we all know how it goes

[@oweneldridge]

Love this!! Thanks for bringing this perspective more into light.

[@sadiqakhan277]

Who decided that covering the hair was decent and uncovering not 🤔

[@mrprasad4ever]

Extension of slavery.

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

How can it be a free choice if it is _demanded_ by god, the highest authority?

[@stellawinner8487]

"Demanded" by an abstract object one cannot feels, see, hear or touch. Are you that brainwashed to believe muslim women do so out of fear and cannot accept when they explain they are accepting good advice that they firmly agree with? To say a woman has to be forced and intimidated into showing high levels of self-respect is insulting to all women and shows how poorly you view the female gender. We're stronger than that!

[@oliverschlesinger6744]

@@stellawinner8487 From whom they got that "good" advice?

[@lyrixnova5663]

Why you wear hijab? -becaz it's written in quran. Why you follow quran ? - becaz it's words of God. How do you know it's words of god ? - it's written in quran 😅

[@murata.9847]

Not only that. 2 books. The Quran and the book of the universum.

[@khar3118]

Circular logic!

[@XnonTheGodd]

Lolz

[@thebabyhumanist1964]

Wonderful video, Sarah! I know that my fellow American Liberals' hearts are in the right place by showing "solidarity" with Muslim women - as you pointed out, Muslims in the U.S. are an often-stereotyped minority. And tolerance and diversity are what Liberalism's all about; every person deserves respect. The problem, though, is that it's become taboo to criticize anything about the religion and ideology of Islam in a way that applies to no other group. People deserve respect, ideas do not. We have no problem condemning toxic Christian beliefs; in the atheist community, some of us do it all day, every day. But simply mentioning legitimate problems of Islam gets you branded "ignorant" (no matter how much you may have studied the topic) or "racist" (which is really weird, since Islam is not a race). The ironic result of not being allowed to discuss this is that the REAL victims of Conservative Islam - Muslim women and children in parts of the world where they lack the most basic freedoms of speech and self-determination - are invisible to us.

[@stellawinner8487]

ARe you aware Sara's group's mission statement is "To normalize religious dissent" ? That means this and all she says is part of a smear campaign. Not something any decent person with good values could support. It's a open hate group.

[@thebabyhumanist1964]

@@stellawinner8487 The definition of "dissent" is "the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held." Dissent isn't hatred, persecution, or oppression; it's simply having one's own view. It's your view that endangers humankind, not hers.

[@theinngu5560]

Sadly those liberalists who won’t condemn Islam, are acting out of ignorance. If they read the Qu’aran, they would see how it’s author advocates hatred of non believers and violence towards them as well as women of its own faith. So they really are not acting out of wisdom.

[@justagalwhocomments]

Whilst I am Muslim u do have great points

[@mohammedallah8083]

The symbol of Oppression

[@adud5475]

ite not forced

[@Amanita._.Verosa._.]

Absolutely.

[@Cruz8R]

Hijab is out there because Umar was spying on Sawdah 🤣🤣😂

[@brainman67]

Yeah didn't the,story go she was taking a leak and he saw her and then told mohammaed that he should cover his women so that something bad couldn't happen to them

[@annegreengables6367]

Umar and his rape gang wanted to differentiate between the wives and daughters of Muslims versus the slaves. They wouldn't touch the Muslim wives and daughters, but right then harassed the slaves at will. Umar caught a slave girl wearing the veil and beat her.

[@ace.of.space.]

fantastically nuanced and thoughtful and honest.

[@thinkoutsidethebox5345]

What a great talk! It’s rare today to see something that unbiased, shining light on all aspects of a problem. Especially considering the difficult situation you come from where you receive so much hostility from your former communities and so little support from the west.

[@Athanasia2009]

Very good video and points made thank you. The fact of the matter is that all western societies (to different degrees ) do indeed expect the woman to look sexy and attractive but at the same time the woman must maintain a certain degree of modesty as well. A woman who sleeps around is not taken seriously even in the west. And this expectation as a whole is creating the objectification of women. Wearing the hijab shows conforming to that society to the extreme, not going against it.

[@Anastazka00]

Exectlly, modesty Is not unknown to the West, especially among Christien communities. And US Is very religious. But even in countries that ar atheistic, there Is still some cultural influence of the past religion. And on the opposide, women ar supposed to be attractive in muslim communities as well. All those make-ups, brand clothers, cosmetic procedures, etc. Is this to "cover the beauty"? Muslim women Is not judged if She Is fat or hairy? Going out reveiled but "ugly" would drive less attention. It Is definitelly not opposing, it Is just diffrent level, with nobody being totally free of these norms yet.

[@rexsceleratorum1632]

@@Anastazka00 "it Is just diffrent level" /// understatement of the century, speaking from a country highly influenced by the Peace Religion's modesty culture

[@Anastazka00]

@@rexsceleratorum1632 :D It Is very different level, if there ar 10 levels, then Europe Is 1 And muslim countries 5-10, OK? :D But it Is based on the same idea. That's what I meant. But the difference Is huge for sure.

[@theinngu5560]

Once you say ‘must’ you are dictating your views onto others and as such will not be heard by many.

[@lilyegin6051]

Thank you soo much for this video I particularly love the conclusion of the video about the possibility to both support muslim community AND fight against the oppression perpetrated by muslims themselves In Europe (especially in France), we lack of balanced opinions like you have. Again, thank you for this interesting and well-constructed video ! An ex-muslim from France :)

[@theinngu5560]

Yes ..except for the last bit ..why would any non Muslim support Muslim charities ( when there are so many charities to support) when Muslims preach ( its in the Qu’aran) hatred of non Muslims ? It would be like self abuse. Please think about this before hitting out.

[@esdet105]

'If you don't want to wear it, you must, but if you want to wear it, you may.'

[@munazzaa]

So good to see you Sarah! Keep it up!

[@stellawinner8487]

Sara's the head of a hate group who's mission statement is "To normalize religious dissent" Clearly you are just as sick.

[@afolabiprecious798]

@@stellawinner8487 islam is a cancer that most go

[@ritz6982]

In the west, at least Europe, overly sexy ads are banned because they are “sexist”. But modesty dress (hijab) is hailed. This isn’t feminism! If women can’t choose to be “too” sexy, then how can we be free to dress modestly? They are two sides of the same coin. Naked women are removed because the sexiness oppresses us. But modest women are portrayed everywhere.

[@jasminhabeeb]

As a woman who works in a male dominant industry, I dont personally feel comfortable when men's attention tend to wander off into the shape of my ass or my cleavage. I am not a hijabi, but I do dress modestly all the time, because especially in my case, I am not comfortable getting awkward stares while talking business. It is about personal choices. I can truly justify women who wear hijab for modesty..

[@av1421]

you are brain-washed. You probably support FGM too for same reasons you listed above!!!

[@theinngu5560]

Don’t think many men focus on hearing ..especially not when the female is over a certain age ..but in any case are you not punishing the ‘victim’ rather than the perpetrator by covering women up because some men have a problem with lust ?

[@theinngu5560]

Focus on hair

[@vikram_shahi]

Hejab and empowerment doesn’t go together. Might be in some parallel universe

[@arshsiddiquiresearchforum7378]

Bravo!!!! An excellent overview of the issues inherent in hijab in the 21 century, represents what I have always felt but have not been able to articulate in an appropriate, well- rounded argument.

[@stellawinner8487]

This argurment is literally being presented from the head of a group who's mission statement is: "To normalize religious dissent". Are you seriously allowing their hate message in?

[@justagalwhocomments]

@@stellawinner8487 ur so right, sara has huge bias just like the comments

[@roxee57]

Brilliant presentation of the arguments

[@TheMightyPika]

I have one main standard that I use to judge a culture - would I, an autistic transman, be allowed to exist within that culture without being murdered or pushed to suicide? It's a pretty clear cut yes or no question.

[@NChatterjee]

Thanks for telling the truth.

[@stellawinner8487]

This truth is being presented to you by the leader of a hate group who's mission statement reads "To normalize religious dissent" and who travels the country providing lessons on how to spread hate for islam. A true hate group .

[@omarahmed2957]

In one of my history classes I heard the argument that a woman’s headscarf is a representation of a woman’s social class and separate them from the poor and prostitutes.

[@mrityunjaytiwari6224]

What nonsense is this Never heard anything like it rich women generally wear wtf they want

[@Starrgirl99]

@@mrityunjaytiwari6224 He is talking about when prophet Mohammad introduced the hijab. It’s true

[@vikrumtalks857]

Wow! This is one content that is spot on all my lifetime... Simply loved it... Well done

[@rutesilva400]

This vídeo is crucial!

[@akshayrathore2882]

I know too many woman personally on whom it is forced to be persuaded otherwise by the activist.

[@akshayrathore2882]

@truthhurts yes //even to meet women (at home) for sexual pleasure, and this trick is known in Islamic countries. // full support

[@RJ-pl7fp]

Muslim men has to let go women and mind themselves 😇

[@muslimtochrist4727]

5:10 if you are in Qatar, you are one of us. imagine if the West did this, they would be nagging about islamophobia.

[@danielsykes7558]

As an exmormon, I wish we had a robust and organized and mature movement like this one

[@dannyells]

Very well put. I’m glad to see another video from your organization

[@laurajarrell6187]

Sarah H. You are a natural teacher! You all who put this together, superb work.👍💕🥰💖✌

[@pk8730]

New video!

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

For me the question is… what would happen to those hijab spokeswomen if instead of wanting to defend the hijab, they wanted to condemn it? Would they still be free to do it? Would they still be accepted in their communities without retaliation? Would they still be seen as honorable women?

[@zahrajawad-exshia-truthseeker]

Brilliant presentation! ❤️🙏🌹

[@thegoatthatgoestothemounta2858]

Very well done video, I wonder why it doesn't have much views. Thanks anyway for exposing reality.

[@theinngu5560]

Because of fear ( from Muslims) or fear of offending ( not based in wisdom) from westerners

[@alrdye]

Excellent explanation.

[@riaagarwal6840]

"Modesty" does not stop with the hijab though. It tried to define behaviour, who, when and how can she talk with etc etc.

[@snehashispanda4808]

Never thought about this.

[@LeavingIslam]

💵 1-Hijab is connected with political islam 2-They can use hijab without islam

[@stellawinner8487]

Why are you obsessed and worried about what a woman chooses to wear regardless of the reason behind it?

[@truthseeker2531]

I once saw a video in which a girl in burka said she cannot even talk to other person if she is not wearing a burka..she said she don't feel confident enough if she is not wearing a burka.. in my view that girl has been crippled psychologically by those who force such girl to wear burka since their childhood.

[@labranehit7687]

Great video full a nuance, you nailed it!

[@ramkrishnadas4230]

"Hizab privatizes her sexuality" is the reason why Omar beat up a slave girl? Btw, so if one is not wearing hizab is not privatizing his sexuality? Is it something which needs to be privatized in first place, is it not already a private thing.

[@rumaprakash3894]

Yes, the contradiction lies there. One of the hijabi women in this video said at the Trevor Noah show that 'Western women consider only those people who reveal their body as empowered'. But that is not the right conclusion, hijab is considered a form of oppression because firstly, it is mostly imposed upon women by the country's law, society, family memeber. Secondly, it blames the victim for their sexual exploitation. A hijabi women can be empowered too. But there aren't many here in this world. All these women speaking for the hijab, have a western accent, they have the freedom provided by western countries to come on the television and express their views, which is not there for a lot of muslim women in Asian countries.

[@newmankidman5763]

Without exaggerating, I must say that the only people who wear the Hijab truly freely are those extremely few who wear it once or once in a while just for fashion, and I would estimate THERE NOT TO BE more than ten people in the entire World at any given time who do that. For those ten or so aforementioned people, I am all for it because it is indeed 100% their choice. However, regarding the other Millions of women who wear it, I am against it because they either have been brainwashed, coerced, are forced, pressured, or all of the above. Burka is a Million times more cruel than Hijab and must be abolished

[@av1421]

Fashion? Says who? Nike...? LMAO

[@newmankidman5763]

Says the lady wearing it

[@victrola2007]

Great video!!

[@robertw6059]

It’s actually mostly young white college girls in the USA and UK who think the hijab is empowering, because of American feminist politics…most Muslim women accept it as a symbol of humility.

[@blacky93able]

Opressive, always!!!!!

[@secularsekai8910]

#NoHijabDay

[@patricksebas1024]

Hijab say woman without hijab is dirty

[@antygona-iq8ew]

Really good insight.

[@rumaprakash3894]

I think a reformation should be brought to islam because it is very necessary in today's age and time, where people's thinking have been evolved from that of 7th century. Muslim scholars throughout the world should advocate for a softer Islam which will put more emphasis on Islam's core beliefs rather than putting restrictions on people on how to dress, what job to do, how many women to marry. Only good part about their culture should be preserved such as the food , zakat, haz etc. This will create a better view of Islam throughout the world. And it will make so many people's lives better. But I do not see it coming with the rise of wahabbi islam

[@theinngu5560]

And food is not a good part ..halal involves the brutal killing of animals. Those who use this brutal way will have to experience the same feeling of pain that the animals felt in being killed. Ignorance means they are unaware of this. I think Islam dies more harm than good in the world. You can be good without Islam and the world would be a better, more peaceful and happier place without it.

[@annegreengables6367]

I don't see any point in reforming Islam. It is a misogynistic, imperialistic, totalitarian, supremacist ideology, thinly disguised as a religion. We need to expose it, so people can walk away.

[@riyaansheikh7470]

@@theinngu5560 i heard that it's done that way to drain as much blood as possible in the shortest time possible but idk its weird. What do u think of the following tho? Making animals unconscious before the halal slaughter.

[@Jiv509]

If I were trapped in a religion where I must wear the higaab, of course I am not going to express that I dislike/disagree with it. Then that would cause one to question the integrity of the religion and I'm sure women are fully aware of the repercussions of putting izlambe in a questionable light(whilst they still in a moslym environment).

[@crimson4977]

Learn to spell.

[@bharathdeva9407]

U can always be an aethist

[@AA-ye2fv]

Alhumdullah for Islam...we doing it big...La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah

[@pipersolanas3322]

Excellent! Very nuanced

[@nibsvkh]

I think “religious cult symbol imposed by men on women”! Imo it should not be allowed in “free” cultures as the one I am so grateful to be born into in 🇨🇦!

[@stellawinner8487]

A cult symbol imposed by men who encourage women to dress modestly and wait til marriage to give herself to the right person? That' REAL HATE there! smh. Once married the man (cruelly) provides for her and his kids, feeds, clothes and houses her and in return simply asks for her to help raise their kids. On the flip side, there's the opposing group of men who advise women to dress and act promiscuous and run through them like candy. The state has to force them to provide for their kids. You're saying they are selflessly looking out for womens' best interest but the man who goes against his carnal desires to advise her to do what' best for herself hates her. Clearly you are brainwashed and groomed by a professional pimp.

[@lahleholivia7398]

@@stellawinner8487 The right person who is allowed 3 other right women. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@almostafa4725]

@@lahleholivia7398 Polygyny is pushed by female hypergamy and there’s checks and balances

[@nicebloke5844]

A lad from the middle east here So many girls are taking it off in my uni it is becoming so obvious that hijab is bollocks

[@stellawinner8487]

Your image shows the cross. Mother Mary and Mother Theresa were hijabis.

[@theinngu5560]

@@stellawinner8487 they were not hijabs! Also worn by choice..not edict. No social pressure whatsoever..very very different. Also these women advocated love for all not just for their own believers. Massive massive difference.

[@theinngu5560]

Good to hear that some young people have both discernment and courage…you cannot stop truth.

[@adleswim9636]

nah, im not for any religion that requires women to cover up cause men cant help themselves. Its so weird the mental gymnastics progressive women go through to ultimately just make themselves feel good.

[@stevecharles7967]

I have been following your excellent work for some time. Please keep it up.

[@stellawinner8487]

Your following the work of the leader of a hate group who's mission statement reads, "To normalize religious dissent" . How are you proud of this?

[@stevecharles7967]

@@stellawinner8487 I am proud to support women anywhere, of any religion, who are oppressed and subjugated by religious bigots.

[@zebraalsh8883]

This video is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ataj585]

Which "candy" would you prefer? XD (I'm an ex-muslim)

[@stellawinner8487]

Hate-carmel or sour patch lies? This video comes from a hate group's smear campaign.

[@ataj585]

@@stellawinner8487 I'm not do sure. Fo you have evidence they are a hate group?

[@yasminedey8612]

It's proven that the Hijab doesn't protect women from molestation and rape. Aggression against women is more in Muslim countries than in christian countries. Sexism is in general a problem in any religion. I believe the key is educating and bringing up men the right way to respect equality.

[@sureshm.perumal96]

Well said, 👌

[@ahmedomaromarahmed63]

Hijab was never a divine order, but one of the orders of Omar Ibn Al-khattab .

[@stellawinner8487]

Ayesha and the sahabia women felt differently. They began wearing it in reaction to the verse about it being revealed with coincided with what Umar saying his statement that women should cover.