Hijabi Influencer? - Removing my Veil | Exclusive Documentary

An alarming trend of hijabi influencers have recently been taking off their veils! How has this impacted young Muslim girls? We examine the reasons of this phenomenon and seek to understand the power social media influencers have over their followers.

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

*It needs to be reiterated that Hijab means dressing modestly!* Hijab is *not just to hide/cover the hair,* the clothes too can't be fitted, revealing the body's shape!

[@misskarachi1]

Very true! And not forgetting that makeup fancy clothings & nail polish also does not go along with hijab!

[@bygrace3113]

Yet..... go into any city and you will see women with full make up, fitted clothes and a hijab 🤷‍♀️and swearing their heads off, no modesty in their language

[@wealthwisdom1656]

hijab is not only physical - it is also in demonstrated in adhab and hayaa.. sharing yourself on social media for others to see, working out in free mixing gyms, etc - shame on the men who have no gheerah for their women

[@sabinamoid8500]

But covering head is also including

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

@@sabinamoid8500 of course!! Covering the hair, chin, ears and neck plus chest and the overall shape!

[@yosr6884]

i think the word influencer need to be revisited in itself, influencing them in what exactly? buying more makeup? more clothes? consuming more? being attached to this worldly life more? and then adding that hijabi word to it which it defeat it whole purpose of hijab with what these "influencers" are preaching for

[@themooncaller]

Excellent point!

[@user-qo4sp8sv4s]

well said may Allah guide us

[@u-kneeque]

People stopped thinking honestly we're living in the time of zombies. There were times when the likes of Mariam Peace and blessings be upon her, and the prophets were role models for people. But now its these influencers with no actual substance. Everything is fake, the face, the lifestyle, the character.

[@noreenbi9079]

@@u-kneeque Yes well said .

[@Sarah00787]

Well said

[@ayeshabintpradeep6142]

The more duniya gets into our life... That much of deen leaves frm our life...

[@muslimmenarecovertnarcissi346]

We Muslim gaslighting Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!!

[@Fatima.x548]

💯

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@sam_mirza]

The word HIJAB is used in the Quran but not for ladies. How can a religion claiming to be Guidance for all of Mankind be promoting to people in far off freezing lands to wear the clothing of the desert which is needed in SandStorms? The Quran gives importance to ‘Aamaal’ (Deeds) and it does not promote any such beards and hijabs but the sources and explanations of the Sect chiefs among these people do that, each Sect does not agree with the other on many points. - Quran only says: “Covering over the Jayb” in Q24.31 “put forth the KHIMARs over the JAYBs” in Quran 33.59 “JILBABs over themselves “ - root of the word KHIMAR is COVERING JAYB is a pocket like opening in the dress - mostly translated as bosoms/chest coz that’s where they understand that the Jayb is. JILBAB is decent outer clothing (any decent clothing worn over the underwear - not necessarily a third layer)

[@shakilabhuiyan8045]

Hijab is not a fashion statement. It means barrier. It means modesty not just covering for a piece of hair. Being on public platform, imitating the non Muslims, turning hijab into something to show off it doesn't get U to a good place. It changes you. I mean your company is them. Your company is supposed to be someone you race with towards Jannah.

[@Sarah00787]

Well said

[@sm-ed3kw]

💯

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

We Muslims are gaslighting and Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!! And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@sarahkermalli]

Amazing documentary! I haven’t seen anything on this topic quite like this before. This is so necessary and inshallah it’ll help young girls and women come back on the path. Who are struggling with their hijab

[@Mounabaah]

This was such a nice video sis 😓 it’s the sad reality that happens on and off camera. Whenever I hear sisters explanations behind it I see a deeper routed problem that most don’t even realize. I really understand why most sisters don’t want to talk about this problem, since speaking out about our obligation to wear it, pushes many in this seemingly “extremist” position. We all know what ﷲ swt wants but society and fear of backlash let’s us quiet down when we need to speak the most. May ﷲ swt make it easy for all of us❤️

[@alandaloskhalifa6354]

I was not surprised to see these influencers take off their veils, already see them explain to us how to put on the veil while wearing lots of makeup and then the greed! I was beginning to have the feeling that there is something morally unsound! May Allah (swt) help us to be firm in the faith

[@sm-ed3kw]

Ameen 🤲🏽

[@Treasurenature]

Not a choice but Command from Allah. But when someone take it off, others don’t have to vilify them. Yes , they will be questioned by Allah. Only they and Allah really know the reason for their taking off of Hijab. What others can do is make dua for them or can give them advice only if one is sincerely wishing good for them. There is no point in hating and giving bad comments, that will never help.

[@Shia.Ahlulbayt]

This is western opinion don't judge etc. It isn't an Islamic view many don't realise we have hadiths very clear that Muslims should speak up against anything that is unislamic. Enjoin good forbid wrong. In this case where they are seeitn as influencers/role models more reason to warn others in the community. If the Muslim community did have the courage to speak out then it would prevent a lot of sin. We have a hadith it is almost obligatory to speak out. Yes we don't need to do in bad way but we certainly shouldn't ignore or excuse it. Number 1 factor isn't their feelings it is enjoining good & forbidding wrong. They might like but wake call does have better affect than saying nothing

[@cloudysky3350]

this>>>>>>>>>

[@mooey87]

If you need to remove your hijab to “find yourself” then you’ve actually lost yourself to the duniya. Struggling with something isn’t an excuse to completely abandon it. Sometimes it’s hard to find halal food, do we just give in and start eating haram? Sometimes it’s hard to pray 5 times a day, do we abandon our Salah altogether? No. We just try our best. This life is a struggle for the believers. People don’t realise having freedom to practice your religion openly is a privilege not everyone has. On the one hand hijab is getting banned in certain places, and on the other hand women are willingly removing it. Most of the hijabi influencers who took it off, it didn’t even come as a surprise as their general dressing and demeanour was anything but modest. The only one who shocked me was Amena because she actually used to wear it properly and dress accordingly too.

[@Miajayexo]

!!! This comment 🙌🏽

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. What are sisters reaction to this. Plus they dont have beards. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@MmmMmm-qp7no]

😂😂😂

[@baraabolat]

Thank you for this great documentary! ❤️

[@Storyboxkids.]

Hey ! its Baraa Bolat 😍😘👏

[@x3mlyamreen]

I wish you were able to speak about this issue, Baraa. Would be wonderful to know what are your thoughts about influencers taking off their hijab.

[@Fatihah12372]

Be in her next doc you will bring something amazing into the mix that this director is looking for.

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@odessy0000]

I think the issue is with influencers making money off hijab and then leaving it altogether. For example, both Amina and Dina Tokio’s channel took off due to hijab tutorials and all of a sudden that’s no longer their identity. So, in a way the fans who looked up to them feel deceived. Just like an advertisement which shows you one thing but appears to be something else altogether. I believe it’s wrong to place the influencers on the pedestal and judge them, however if they owned up to their mistakes and offered an explanation, rebranding themselves, people might be less judgemental.

[@nj-ce4ow]

I think it's presumptuous the way people accuse them as if they consciously and sinisterly decided "I'm going to make money off this thing and then abandon it when I take off" it's actually possible that they had the best of intentions all the way through but the pressures, self-esteem issues and other things got to them in the end. I think part of the reason Dina took it off was that the community was very judgemental of how she wore it and attacked her at every opportunity. Damned if you do, damned if you don't with the Muslim community. Also, Dina's followers and viewership has gone down since she took it off. If she's after the fame and money, she would be better off putting the hijab back on. Seems like some have just chosen to be authentic and honest with where they are in their journey and that's okay.

[@odessy0000]

@@nj-ce4ow You are naive to think that Dina and Amena depend solely on KZbin subscribers and viewership to make money. Their fame, which kicked off with hijab and later fashion, paved way to many brand endorsements and marketing and much more. It’s analogous to one of the Mukbang scandals, where one of the youTuber was suggested to have been a fraud who would throw up the food between the shoot, instead of eating it. If either of them were concerned about their own piety, they would not wear hijab and come out on a public platform wearing so much makeup, which defeats the purpose of hijab!

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@nj-ce4ow]

@@odessy0000 I know the hijab opened up many doors and opportunities for them. I'm just saying, these people that sit here acting like they know the exact intentions and thought proccesses of people they see online, making dangerous assumptions as if they are God himself that these women had a sinister plan and put on the hijab only to profit from it and then took it off when it no longer benefitted them. In our religion, that's a pretty big presumption to make and one will have to answer for playing God. I don't know these influencers, I don't know what they went through. I'd rather be charitable and give them the benefit of the doubt then land myself in hell by making assumptions. That's all :)

[@Trusttheprocessagain]

They dont need you now. They got rich off fooling u

[@CL-jw4ei]

Some “influencers” I really look up to and always give me a boost in faith are Samanthajboyle and nafisaspearls. Also I like following sisters who cover much more than I, like only wearing khimar and even niqab, maybe I’m not at that stage of modesty buts it’s needed to counter the extreme liberal way of clothing we are exposed to nowadays. Seeing those sisters look beautiful while fully covering is very inspiring 💚

[@mooey87]

Thanks for this i will check them out. And yes agreed. With regards to deen we should look at those better than us so we can aspire to be better and with regards to wordly things we should look at those less fortunate so that we can be grateful.

[@wandah9468]

A niqabi in full khimar and abaya is about the most elegant thing I've ever seen! Oh wow!!! But here in rural America, I'm probably not going to get away with that, although I have more than enough audacity! Generally its loose Carhartts, or other jeans, the usual shirt, etc. I will wear a neutral colored chiffon over all that. Uh yeah, it still turns a few heads.... Ladies, you gotta have audacity! That's how wars are won! Rock on beautiful hijabis!!!

[@chaeun-woon8405]

Nafisah’sPearlz is the best. I’ve been watching her for years and she is honestly the best. I live watching her to be honest. She definitely boosts my faith a lot and I was so happy to one out she got married.

[@emank8137]

Are there any other hijabi influencers who truly boost your eman? I find it sooo hard to find. I like Sr. Na’ima B Roberts as well but just need to find more hijabi KZbinrs who actually influence you to become a better Muslimah and strengthen your eman

[@CL-jw4ei]

@@emank8137 tbh they seem to be way less than a couple years ago when I converted :( most I watched don’t post regularly anymore. The „Instagram hijabi“ style is more prevalent right now but I have started seeing abayas and khimar get a bit more popular

[@mohammedayyaz9056]

If a Muslim male or female wants someone to influence their lives then look how the prophet Muhammad (saw), his wives, daughters and the early Muslims lived Thier lives. Be content.

[@Allahisadicksuckingmosquito]

Muhammad is the last person on this earth to get influenced from. Lmfao 😂😂

[@MmmMmm-qp7no]

His 9 years old wife and adopted daughter 😅😅 why take wisdom from them

[@mohammedayyaz9056]

@@MmmMmm-qp7no is that the best your got....

[@MmmMmm-qp7no]

@@mohammedayyaz9056 is that your respond? Do you agree on child marriage?

[@amreenp812]

I really appreciate this documentary being made. JazakAllah Khair for showing another perspective and providing clarity on the subject matter

[@thisisarika]

Really great documentary! Kept me engaged through out and we can see how much effort went into making it. I think this was a good and fair analysis on the situation. It's sad to see this happening with the influencers but we also need to work within ourselves to make sure we don't allow these people to hold so much power over our own identities that we get affected if they make a bad decision.

[@Cheesecake_mmm]

great point!

[@Ellaz201]

What saddens me, is that these women use the hijabi girls' platform to be famous, and then when they have accomplshed their platform and secured their accounts, they take it off. !!! This is the sad part.

[@shaheenreza4959]

Well put together and a imperative topic to discuss! Zahra Berro spoke very well on this subject in her video and would be a good choice to be part of this discussion

[@roseyunit]

Excellent thought provoking and well researched work. I think you have represented what many other everyday Muslim hijabi sisters in the west feel or have felt. We’ve had this discussion in many circles of friends but seeing it in one place really brings home the key messages. That last scene 🎤 We need a follow up with Leena, Omaya , Yaz, Noor, Melanie, and Jasmine. Insha’allah 😁

[@Starzig123]

Is your opinion about jasmine's husband not covering his knees. There are videos of them together but he doesn't cover his knees when wearing shorts.

[@dewdropinn4]

Very nicely done, Masha'Allah. It's a necessary conversation to be had as our younger generation of Muslim girls are being affected by the decisions of influencers one way or another. It's interesting to see and hear the voices of those who were confident in their views. Hopefully they'll encourage others to do the same and not just toe the line for social acceptance.

[@nazminbegum528]

Over the years when influencers have taken off their hijab, their explanations sometimes baffle me. Some say that taking the hijab off has made them closer to Allah but how does that make sense? When you are now sinning, displeasing Allah Azzawajal and distancing yourself in that way. Also the hijabis I’ve seen that have taken off their hijab they slowly changed their clothing sense and it becomes more revealing and not modest at all. And what saddens me is that they start showing their chest and entire arms like no haya how they used to. So it’s one thing taking the hijab off but whenever I’ve witnessed it on socials it just changes their entire appearance making them more westernised and looking/dressing immodest. I just feel like when these influencers talk about hijab they speak about it in such ways that it made them unhappy, oppressed and make it out like it’s their choice if they can. And if anyone advises them they take the advise in such wrong way and become defensive. Hijab isn’t a choice, it’s an obligation from our Lord Azzawajal but if you aren’t able to take heed then work on it step by step and try it. Ofc it’s never going to happen over night, make lots of du’a and do everything you can. It’s just a way it’s spoken about I dislike a lot and I feel like people live more for social media/influencing. Also when advised just understand why what’s said and thank them for actually caring about you. There are people who can be so horrible about it and ignore them. There will always be people who will come across lovely and then the opposite. But do everything for the sake of Allah, no-one else because that will never get you anywhere. Hijab isn’t easy as it was never for me but following sisters who wear the correct hijab, learning more about the religion and just making du’a has helped me a lot. May Allah Azzawajal keep us all firm and grant us to wear the correct hijab, Ameen 🤎

[@flabbytobaddie]

I used to wear hijab etc, before and after taking it off I still feel closer to allah as I did when I wore it. We all struggle with diff aspects of the religion, and it doesn't make it easier to be constantly scrutinised

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

We Muslims are gaslighting and Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!! And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@nazminbegum528]

@@flabbytobaddie yeah definitely no-one should be scrutinised when it comes to religion. You genuinely advise sincerely and make du’a for them, there’s a way doing it. Regardless people will always have something to say when you do good or bad, it’s always best to ignore. And I agree we all find different areas of the religion difficult for our own reasons. We just need to make du’a and do the best we can. We’re not perfect nor were we created to be perfect. We’re here in this dunya to worship Allah Azzawajal and strive to benefit our akhirah.

[@MC-fw5vt]

Headscarf was a pre-Islamic tradition that Islam swallowed up, like FGM. Hijab is BARELY mentioned in the Koran (twice maybe) and never in direct reference to a headscarf.

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@munaskips]

This documentary was amazing and so well said. I appreciate the amount of time and effort you put into this 💞

[@wandah9468]

I've been wearing a scarf a year now. Primary motivation, bad hair days, it's cold, protecting my scalp from sunburn. If someone wants to take off their hijab that's their choice. Doesnt affect me. Yes, men, I'm NOT being regulated by you! I wear it for myself and no one else. Pretty sure God doesnt mind. I've learned many great styles from YT hijabis, but I'm usually seen in a long veiled Israeli tichel variation. Its convenient, convertible (I can tie the veil on top). No, I'm not consistent, but it has been a great way to cover my hair! Summer Update! Hot weather is enough to make anyone rip off their scarf! I have found the perfect item! Stretch lace undercap, and they come in lots of colors! They're so good looking you will want to show it peeking out! Combined with a breathable cotton voile print or chiffon scarf, keep it to 2layers if you can. I know it works because I wore it (and appropriate hijab summer attire) in 105°F heat with a breeze that helped. No sweating! None! I got those lace undercaps on Ebay, they shipped fairly quick. Inexpensive, washable, the most breathable item in my hijab closet. Check it out!

[@maissaratutahir2659]

You can tell it was from do it for Allah to do what makes you happy and that is the sad part . We care about following our feelings rather than what Allah says is right or wrong. May we all be guided through the right path.

[@u-kneeque]

This is the Western ideology "do what makes you happy, your body your choice" and it is what led to their degeneracy in every way possible.

[@sm-ed3kw]

Yes, that was the really sad part, ameen 🤲🏽

[@Yasaman520]

It is apparent that were talking from a place of weaker iman

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@Aly508x]

These influencers need to stop beating around the bush with their long winded explanations and just say that they feel like they look better w/o hijab and that they want to style their hair and wear certain outfits and look a certain way. Social media can be toxic in regards to how individuals view themselves and that's exactly what happens to these influencers. They see images of other women w/o hijab and get influenced by their looks, slowly that seed planted in their mind starts to grow and the hijab slowly falls back, hair starts to show then it turns into a turban until it is non existent. It's quite sad as you can almost see it playing out on their IG. We all are on our own path and I do feel bad how Muslim influencers are held to a high standard but we are all human and are not perfect. Everyone including influencers should just be honest with the highs and lows of their iman

[@wotizit]

This

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

Muslim are hypocrites

[@mooey87]

This is why even though it’s tempting i will never do a turban style as that will be the start of lessening the hijab. We should always aspire to be better not worse.

[@wandah9468]

Women in general seem to be held to an impossibly high standard, usually by men who themselves flaunt their immorality. I wear what I want, WHEN I want, any man who dares mess with me will find his boxers just a little more roomy when I'm done with him. Who's next? Oh, no no, ladies, no gatekeeping will be tolerated from you either. Ah, that's better! Now, back to my favorite subject, great hijab style, and cool modest attire. I dont wish to come off "apostolic", just a modern female wearing a scarf over appropriate attire. Modest can be modern, even avant garde! I lean toward the avant garde. Etsy has great designers from around the world making beautiful modest clothes from organic fabrics, sustainably sourced. I recommend this platform if you want high style and are tired of the "same old, same old" you're getting from some of the abaya stores. It wont break the bank, youre supporting small business, and the make, quality, and style are over the top! You will not find this quality and custom options anywhere else!

[@dunphy9051]

The 3 ladies you interviewed are so wise mashAllah I loved hearing their input as a hijabi woman. Beautiful documentary. How about interviewing the influencers who took off their hijabs, as this documentary is about them?

[@laiabrary]

I don't think any of them ever would agree to participating in such a documentary...they might see it as a place where they could potentially be hated on or judged.

[@MC-fw5vt]

Absolutely, they deserve more than judgement - IF they choose to speak about a PERSONAL decision !!!

[@soniabenhamed8549]

Ma Shaa Allah. Great work sisters. This topic became very touching for me as well and made me question my own hijab sometimes. May Allah safeguard us 🤲

[@femininecompass4058]

Excellent documentary. May Allah bless you for taking the time to create and share. It is sad that you weren't able to reach the other influencers to get a clearer picture of what is happening. What we need now is a community who is wiser, not easily swayed by trends, fame and money, and can withstand the pressures of society. When we refuse to deviate from Divine standards, have complete tawakul in Allah and His plans, then turning away from Him would be the real struggle. We need to build our sisters up in a way that they would never consider abandoning God's laws, even if the whole world told them to. It is never too late or too hard, we just need the intention and Allah will aid us as He always promises.

[@mahinqureshi-hayat4761]

Lovely documentary... 👍🏼Thanks for the effort 💜 may the hijabi community stay strong 💪🏽All muslim sisters are in this together alhamdulillah

[@bizzib8724]

They're canceling because they went through so much insulting and abuse for being them self . No sheihk or sheikha came out and condemn the cultish mob and made dua for them. We shouldn't just focus on these insignificant few. The biggest problem is the lack of understanding , righteousness and cultish behavior in the community. Let's focus on how to be a good human being inshallah.

[@IdaIda-ur8vx]

Our sisters should learn in this modern age and social media age, that khimars, hijabs, jilbabs and niqabs are not fashion statements and they don’t need changing or additions to it. If you are spending more then 5 minutes in getting “dressed” when leaving house, you are missing the point of modesty!

[@HMAMH6569]

Exactly!

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

We Muslims are gaslighting and Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!! And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@nothingcompares20003]

Exactly

[@MC-fw5vt]

Muslim fashion is the same as any fashion - they try to make themselves the most beautiful possible, with makeup, big scrunchies to have the right sized bun, beautiful clothes, designer purses and on and on. How can you say a hijabi is modest when she wears fake nails, perfume, high heels, a ton of make-up, Gucci purses and other designer clothes ?? We all know this is true!

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@Ayshat]

I see people being harsh to others when they make personal decisions. But I do know that we need to understand that (the Hijab is as obligatory as the five daily prayers), and just as someone or people can completely stop praying one day, just as well someone can stop wearing the Hijab (either for a good, personal, selfish or other reasons). You wouldn't know that a person is not praying the five daily prayers unless they tell you, and the Hijab is more physical (so you can tell)....and though we know that Hijab isn't just the physical clothes we drape around ourselves. We shouldn't feel personally attacked when an influencer or a celebrity makes a personal decision (they could have been a private body, and many people wouldn't give a second to the decision). As a Muslim who struggles with the Hijab and still does, and as many people know, there are valid reasons people have when they make decisions such as taking off the Hijab, when in the public eye, it seems that there is no reason that they shouldn't be fulfilling 'modesty role' or 'Hijab'

[@blackgirlinhijabuniversmod7092]

You are right.

[@MC-fw5vt]

I FULLY agree. People, especially Muslims, are supposed to be kind and merciful and should NOT judge a personal decision ! As you said, if it was a private citizen, there would be less fuss. People don't have to explain themselves to anyone else. Judge not lest you be judged.

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@YourMuslimHomegirl]

this was a great video! Me personally, if I was to take off my hijab & I was a huge impactful influencer, I would still keep it on in front of the camera. Just because I feel like when you have thousands of people looking up to you, you have a social responsibility & I dont want anybody to think that me taking my hijab off has made my life better or "free" & then them emulating my own personal decision. With great power comes great responsibility whether you choose to believe that or not. I also feel like a lot of the influencers didn't agree to the interview because they're embarrassed, honestly.

[@extrastout1741]

They chose to not lie, I know Allah is the greatest of deceivers and lying is so ingrained in Muslim culture, but I view it as positive that they were honest

[@YourMuslimHomegirl]

Everyone has their own interpretation Thankss for sharing yours 😇

[@extrastout1741]

@@noreenbi9079 what is inaccurate? That Allah is the greatest of deceivers? That Mohammed was made victorious by terr0r?

[@noreenbi9079]

@@extrastout1741 Who are u 2 say that? U are not right in the head . Are u a hindu??

[@extrastout1741]

@@noreenbi9079 no, I am not Do u need me to quote? Okay

[@nzahsan4166]

WONDERFUL discussion and specially the aspect discussing community responsibilty..Islam being a religion all about community and not about individualism(individualism is promoted by the capitalists for obvious reasons). I would think the emphasis should also be on simplicity too as we all know that showing off in any form does give rise to a feeling of inadequacy and inferiority complex in those who don't have/can't have which is why showing off us so disliked by our Imams.

[@MS-og1bc]

Thank you for exploring a difficult subject. It would also be fascinating to explore the uncomfortable topic of wearing make up while dressing modestly

[@AC-se9i]

The wearing of light makeup in public is allowed by several scholars of Islam, including classical scholars. Very notably, it has been reported that the companion of the Prophet SAW ibn 'Abbas RA believed that what was meant by the exemption in the verse "and (they are) not to display their adornments except what is naturally apparent thereof" was kohl (eyeliner/eyeshadow) and rings. By analogy, one can conclude that any type of makeup is permitted to show in public (kohl may have been the only type of makeup that ibn Abbas RA was aware of). Imam al-Tabari, a classical Qur'anic scholar said: "The strongest and most accurate view is that which says that the exemption [in Qur'an 24:31] refers to the face and the hands up to the wrist. Also included are kohl, rings, bracelets, and makeup."

[@rosedudesert4389]

@@AC-se9i I think it's khol not kohl

[@SS-cu8se]

@@AC-se9i can you please provide references to this?

[@MC-fw5vt]

BRAVO!!!!!!! What clear thinking ! Influencers should not be judged and treated worse just because they don't take the advice of others ! All the hate,all the judgement, all the unfollowing....I'm frankly ashamed of Muslim sisters

[@MC-fw5vt]

​@@AC-se9i the last phrase is an add on not in original Koran !

[@Abunooradam]

Once a sister removes her hijab and stop dressing modestly this means that Allah is displeased with her. I advise my sisters to dress how the mother of the believers(the prophet’s ﷺ wife) Aisha dressed. Take her and any other woman from the female companions of the prophet ﷺ as a role model and not these influencers because as you can see they’re influencing people to go against the dress of the Muslim woman. May Allah keep us firm upon his beautiful religion

[@AC-se9i]

It's not for us to determine who Allah is pleased or displeased with. A woman might not be covering and dressing immodestly and yet she could be praying all of her prayers, have very good akhlaq, and otherwise be obeying Allah SWT and she might have a very high rank in His eyes. On the other hand, you might have a woman who is covered head to toe who doesn't do all of her prayers and who habitually slanders people. This latter person might be less in the sight of Allah SWT than the sister who is uncovered. I know many non hijabi sisters who always pray and are otherwise very mindful of Allah SWT. Covering is just one aspect of a woman's religion, and we shouldn't judge how near to Allah our sisters are based just upon now they are dressed. It is sad that hijab has become the sixth pillar of Islam to many. It isn't.

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@marielou2365]

Wow, you really were able to create a great, informative documentary 👍! And you were able to talk to beautiful, intelligent women ❤️ I agree with you on the topic of „not wanting to talk“ - nowadays everybody has their „own“ truth (even though thats not going to work longtime). Personally, I‘m a christian but i like watching muslimas videos on dressing modestly. Since I‘m passionate about my faith and that was reflected by many of the hijabi influencers, I was really surprised to see some of them removing their hijab - even though it has nothing to do with my religion. So this insight you gave me/us was super interesting 😍👍

[@whatever-ou2he]

The bible tells women to cover their head.

[@marielou2365]

@@whatever-ou2he yes, but what only when praying/prophesying- so not all the time compared to the hijab

[@etara6469]

Doing great job! Thank you for this❤️

[@abayesaleh6648]

Hijab & wearing modest clothes is for Allah (swt) . It should not matter who’s wearing or who’s not.

[@AyaHamed]

I liked this documentary and this is coming from an ex hijabi. It’s so hard being an influencer because a lot of your life is online. You have to always be the role model. It’s exhausting. Any move you make, eyes are on you. I have moved to Dubai now and hijab is very different here. Sometimes I wear it and I don’t feel embarrassed. If you didn’t pray thuhur doesn’t mean you can’t pray magreb and isha. Hijab is an act of worship. It shouldn’t be you either wear it or not. How about encouraging wearing hijab. May God guide us all. Islam is beautiful. Hijab is beautiful. Let’s be kind and make duaa for everyone struggling. Let’s also be kind to people that took it off. I got bullied and still get bullied heavily because I removed hijab. Again being an influencer is hard. Love you all☺️

[@HMAMH6569]

Sorry but alot of what women wear today is not proper hijab even some of these hijabi girls in the documentary, hijab is not meant to be beautiful but to hide the beauty it should not show your bodyshape many Muslim women know this but I think they just don't care , may Allah guide us all.

[@SonyaLCH]

You're one of those "They might as well take it off" people. Congrats on not being helpful at all. Do better.

[@HMAMH6569]

@@SonyaLCH may Allah guide us all, I know some women are really struggling to wear it only to please Allah but that doesn't mean they are wearing it right, I feel sorry for them they are looking at wrong models, if we all didn't speak out what is right and what is wrong ppl will be misled. May Allah help us all to overcome our desires

[@ilhaanf663]

And no pants with hijab. It really annoys

[@duamohammed5566]

@ H M yes . JazakAllah khair for saying it how it should be

[@Jam-ku5tf]

There's nothing about hiding beauty....it's about modesty yes. We are not a cult please understand that.

[@KJ-eq2id]

I think it’s sad these influencers remove hijabs, especially with so many impressionable young women that look up to them. That being said, each person will answer for their actions to God. I think we as an audience and ummah need to introspect and see who we are revering or allowing to “influence” us. Our goals as hijabis and as Muslims should be to do what makes God happy. We wear hijab and behave modestly for His happiness. No one else’s opinion should matter. We should wear our hijab for God alone, and that will keep us from removing it and also from being disappointed in those that do remove it. We should look up to people for their faith in God and for their piety, not for their follower count on social media.

[@scarletlady3727]

It’s people like you who bully girls who don’t want to wear the hijab..it is Every woman’s right to wear what she wants and you don’t have a right to tell anyone what to believe in…it’s wonderful that women like these have the courage to stand up to weaker women like you who aren’t strong enough to do the same

[@fatimahammoud9942]

@@scarletlady3727 There's no bullying going on here, she is expressing how faithful women feel: what we do is for our Creator alone and we shouldn't let "influencers" (aka business people) or anyone else influence us negatively.

[@KJ-eq2id]

@@scarletlady3727 you’re right, it’s not my right to tell anyone, it’s God’s and hijab is one of His commandments for Muslim women. If women choose not to follow commandments of God, as none of us is perfect, then like others commented, admit that it is a shortcoming and a sin instead of proudly flaunting this so called enlightenment and finding oneself or being true to oneself or whatever words these women choose to sugarcoat it with. Our faith teaches us to hide our sins so that we don’t belittle the importance of listening to God’s commandments and inadvertently cause others to do the same. These women and any human is free to do as they wish, I’m not bullying anyone. I am not affected by nor do I care enough about their decisions to make me want to bully them or anyone else. I feel sad for them as my sisters in Islam and pray for their guidance. I just think we all need to stop letting influencers guide our decisions and influence us when we have examples of the Holy Prophet and the words of the Holy Quran to guide us.

[@zmir01]

Beautifully said. Although these people are looked up to in a sense, they really shouldn’t be. We have many figures in Islamic history whom we can and should look up to like Fatima sa, Khadija sa, Zaynab sa, and many more

[@Mazzie2022]

You said is beautifully. I myself don’t understand why women follow these ‘influencers’. It’s just sheep mentality because when the influencer takes their hijab off the follower gets affected in some way. Instagram is littered with this hijab influencers and it is such a shame our hijab is being tarnished in such a way. Also as someone else pointed out in the comments, hijab is not just a head covering and clothing it’s about your behaviour. It’s very sad really.

[@Cheesecake_mmm]

What a great, balanced and sensitively made documentary mashA. I think a lot of what we're witnessing is a consequence of wider society's issues - materialism, vanity, shallowness, capitalism and an obsession with women's physical beauty. As a society (Muslim and non-Muslim) we need to work harder to support girls and women to develop their self-worth through things like their character and achievements. Some Muslim "influencers" who are doing a lot of good: Dr Amina Yonis, Tazzy Phe - look them up!

[@liai2375]

This documentary was so interesting, I don't really follow any muslim personalities online too closely but was aware of these issues. I think Malikha spoke so well and touched on so many good points; the problem with Individualism and the fact that once you have an online presence being an influencer is not something you choose.

[@Fatihah12372]

Wow I love this documentary, everything about it. How it was difficult to make, what we got out of it. I love it all

[@Strawberry_352]

I was against the influencers who took off their hijab .. until i started to study more about Islam and found out that hijab basically is not for modesty purposes and actually was made to differentiate between the free women and the slave ones .. and there is a Sahih Hadeeth that says Omar hit a slave woman then he told her to show her head and not pretend to be a free woman .. so in Islam only free women who can wear hijab .. and it's not allowed for the slaves even if they are Muslims to wear hijab ... I was shocked after I knew this information from the Muslim scholars themselves and from the main Islamic books .. people need to read and search about Islam and use their minds .. now I am against Hijab because it's a definition of racism .. but still respect the hijabi women because they have no idea about their relagion they just follow the Muslim scholars blindly unfortunately as I was following them blindly too .. but thank God we woke up ..

[@rose48337]

Exactly !! Thank you for mentioning this

[@weissgoku6798]

Hijab should be very comfortable if worn simply and properly. The proper and best way is to wear a hijab that falls from the head to the elbows (or longer if the lady prefer) it should fall like a curtain covering her entire frame including shoulders , air could easily pass through. The fashion hijabi drapes it around their neck which looks very uncomfortable and suffocating.

[@sarahschwarz9972]

When we are trying to be loyal to our faith, we expect our sisters to be loyal to their faith too. We want solidarity and to be in a space where we are lifting each other…. So sisters May look to the “influencer” to inspire them, never stopping to think that the influencer is struggling in her eeman because her whole existence is a public show that she performs for likes and followers. *Whose faith wouldn’t falter under these conditions? When you know you’re performing for people and not for Allah?* The sister from Digniti spoke facts when she said they are considered to be leaders but are unqualified to be considered as such.

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

We Muslims are gaslighting and Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!! And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@sarahschwarz9972]

@@Hell...FireIsReal inshaa Allah sis I hope you come out of your reactionary place of pain. I am not worried about Muslim women without hijab at all. I am worried about young Muslim women idolising unstable Muslim women whose actions, instead of taking them closer to Allah, take them into a place of extreme self-doubt and doubt in their Lord.

[@InHisImage999]

Hello and blessings! A Christian woman here. I think this was very well done and I enjoyed the discussion. The problem I see with this movement of removing the veil, which the young woman at the end spoke to, is the present idea in our culture of "doing you" and following your heart. [In Christianity] we are called to lean not on our own understanding and that, by nature, the heart is wicked and deceitful. We are sinful humans whose feelings are fluctuating constantly. Are we to form any life decisions based on a fleeting heart? I would say, absolutely not. So we are called to do the will of God, not our own. In my opinion, what I see in these influencers who have removed their veil, is the need to fit into the current culture. Maybe they don't even realize it. The enemy works to make us question our relationship with God, what He wants from us, and how we are to go about it. Culture is the biggest influencer and that's what Satan uses, like the psychologist said, through social contagion. I would challenge those women to remove social media and not the veil and see if they still felt the same way. Furthermore, because the veil is an outward symbol of the inner process of sanctification and desire to serve the Almighty, I would question, where they stand in their belief in God and what is their desire to serve God and His kingdom. I would suffice to say there really is no other question after that because the answer to that tells all. If you aren't seeking sanctification and a relationship with the Most High, then what would be the purpose to wear it? The problem is deeper than removing the veil; it's a heart problem. They don't seem to have allowed or even asked God to renew their hearts and minds, so as not to conform to this world, so they fall victim to it. Feminism has done nothing for [Western] women, other than convince them of the enemy's lies. New age feminism is in fact removing the feminity from our women, making them think they have to have and do it all, all the while neglecting to do and be who God has called us to be. I'm sure that is influencing their decisions as well. So many Bible verses came to mind and I want to share some of them. Especially for young women who might be struggling with holiness due to cultural pressures. God bless 🤍 ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17:9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [9] The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5‭-‬6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [5] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; [6] in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Romans 12: 1-2 [1] Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. [2] Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [33] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 18:7 “Woe to the world because of its stumbling blocks! For it is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to that man through whom the stumbling block comes! ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [23] Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.

[@donotdisturb6597]

Can you please remove the music? Thanks!! And I love this documentary, this really needs to be talked about more. I love Khoulas response and explanation. I agree with her!

[@mphoasmapatel2090]

Stop 🛑 the notions,of saying “it’s hard to be an hijab 🧕 “. Disloyalty to the almighty and the culture he’s chosen for us.let’s pour positivity only into all act’s Islam has provided to us,and surely we will reap great rewards in this world 🌎 and After inshaAllah.

[@bygrace3113]

What are you hoping for in the hereafter. Everything I've read shows paradise is designed for man's pleasures

[@dunphy9051]

Wow that’s so true! MashAllah

[@imanayoutube5830]

NO. no. no. Just stop. Islam acknowledges that human beings are with human flaw. We struggle to stay on the correct path, we have to push ourselves and work on our connection to Allah swt, EVERY day, because we will continue to keep coming across new struggles in this life until we finally leave it. If we did not struggle, if it was not hard on both our mind and our heart to follow the path of our religion, then why would we get a reward for it? Islam acknowledges that even the Prophets peace be upon had emotional struggles with the trials they faced and they all had moments of resolve where they turned to Allah swt and asked him to show them the solutions to their problems and how they can keep their resolution strong. Don’t ever shame other muslim women, your own sisters, for being able to express their feelings, to ask for comfort and respectful support and guidance. They are expressing the difficulties they face when they go in public as a hijab wearing woman, the way their society treats them, the way they may struggle with body dysmorphia, the way that the environment can physically can very difficult on them depending on how hot their country is on a daily basis, and these are just the basics. They are human and them sharing the difficulties they face as they are actively making the effort to follow their religion and wearing the hijab, is not an outlet for you t shame them and silence them. They are doing something that is difficult on many levels, an act of fearlessness in non-muslim countries, to go out everyday and publicly identify as a muslim. May Allah swt reward them tremendously for their “ struggle “ that you are telling them to stay silent about. No, it is not just between them and Allah swt when it comes to the aspect of sharing their experiences because more often than not they just need some support and instead what do people do? They attack and shame them. That is what is wrong. That is the action that needs to stop.

[@Mazzie2022]

The irony of this comment….

[@ashbunny2645]

@@imanayoutube5830 thank you, thank you so so much for your response. You're right, we should be lifting each other up instead of judging. If you don't know what someone is going through, how can you say they're being disloyal for struggling with their faith? Sometimes it's difficult living in a non Muslim country especially when you're being told to go back home to your own country (in a much less polite way!!), physically assaulted, spat on, belittled, considered inferior. I try my best to respond calmly and politely, but the people behaving in this way are rarely open to accepting different opinions/beliefs. It can be incredibly challenging, not to mention unsafe. At times it makes me sad and frustrated because despite appearances, I was born in the very country they're telling me to go home to, studied here, gained qualifications, work, pay taxes. Ironically, my work involves supporting the needs of the very community that tells me I don't deserve this job, or have stolen it from them. Would their treatment be different if I wasn't a hijabi? It's only natural as a human to question things or second guess your choices, or even to want to select easier options. Sorry!!!! This was a bit of a rant 😳

[@paullee3019]

this is a great documentary and Berak Hussain is sooo wise alhamdulillah loved hearing her insight!

[@safyyymxxx2241]

thank you for doing this!

[@butterkeks3007]

Please don't forget, that we are wearing the hijab for Allah and for a better life after death. We all have to die one day....

[@Lashlove16]

I had an Sheikh at our mosque that everyone loved and adored and we all put him on a pedestal. Unfortunately he was having inappropriate relationships. It was extremely difficult. I learned we should do what’s right not give someone so much power over you .

[@zmir01]

The simple reason why they took off their hijabs is because they prefer the dunya over the akhira. Their fear of Allah is not stronger than the fear of what people say. All other excuses are just excuses they make to fool themselves and others.

[@Beccahun]

It is your journey with your religion. People can advise what they think is the best for you (it is a wonderful thing to want the best for others), but they have no right to order you to do so or treat you any worst from not doing what they adviced. Influencers had been always showing their life journey, struggles and share their own thoughts or opinions. In this case many women might have felt pressure to wear it (at least on camera) and were scared of the hate comments, seeing others doing what they also wanted to gave them strength to come out with it as well. Rather than being scared of young girls getting influenced by them and follow somebody blindly instead of forming their own opinion, let's teach our kids that learning, seeking for answers from legit source is super important to form our opinion. Its okay to doubt and it also okay to change your mind, but do it not because somebody shows or tell you, but do it because after consideration and researches, that is what you will feel better with.

[@Dee17]

I think it's good to have a conversation about this because I too struggle with my hijab sometimes. And I think many women with me. But to show images of the women who took it off seems wrong to me as in Islam we are not supposed to gossip, especially about someone else's mistakes. I think the main reasons women take off hijab is the scolars who say it is not a must and the huge focus on beauty in these times, like make-up hair etc.

[@Mazzie2022]

I wouldn’t call it gossip. These ‘influencers’ have made ‘special’ videos out there to talk about why they took their hijab off. Images were shown to talk about these influencers which so many women look up to (I’m not quite sure why exactly) to talk about the situation publicly as these women are in the public eye. And it was done without judgment.

[@sm-ed3kw]

It's an issue that needs addressing as their actions will have "influence" on young muslimas so I don't see it as gossip when they themselves are making it public

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

We Muslims are gaslighting and Manipulating sisters into wearing hijab!!! And your worried about other women without hijab, when you going to worry about yourself not entering hellfire!. The Prophet PBUH once said: “A prostitute had once been forgiven. She passed by a dog panting near a well. Thirst had nearly killed him, so she took off her sock, tied it to her veil, and drew up some water. Allah forgave her for that.” Source: Sahih al-Bukhārī 3143, Sahih Muslim 2245

[@MC-fw5vt]

Ameen ! Women and men should not gossip it is HARAM

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@FR-ud4ux]

Loved the video! Beautiful message, lovely girls. Important questions answered. Congruent. Love it Masha Allah.

[@klillykaur4104]

I think hijab is beautiful, hijab is for life and everyone should do what's comfortable for themselves. Everyone is right in their own way.

[@dawnhirsh6263]

Wow. The fact that someone wants $7,000 for an interview about such an important religious, spiritual, emotional, and psychological phenomenon really brings home that this has nothing to do with the beauty of modesty and everything to do with money, money, money. So sad. Good for you for addressing this issue! Why does everything have to be about money? What about the love of Allah? People's real struggles?

[@ayeshaa4976]

Who was that?

[@dawnhirsh6263]

@@ayeshaa4976 I don't remember where it was in the video, but she couldn't find any "influencer" to appear with her before the sister near the end. She said one lady wanted $7000. Perhaps watch through it again. Sorry I don't know the minute count to forward to.

[@wotizit]

Influencers in a nutshell

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

Why are most Muslims hypocrites!!!

[@FR-ud4ux]

I think is also important to talk about the behavior and content of these new tik toker/ instagram hijabies. So sad.

[@fatimasedick8942]

May Allah SWT open their eyes again to how beautiful it is. Taking it off was really bowing down to the western pressures sadly.

[@wiesaalabrahams7700]

May Allah reward you for this documentary. Lots of work went into it, Alhamdulillaah. I loved Khoula's interview and agree 100%. There comes a point where you must take a stand. Influencers are leaders whether they are knowledgeable or not & we will all be accountable to Allah. May Allah guide us all to always follow the beautiful sunnah Ameen. More power to influencers, with dignity and Proud to be Muslim Ameen.

[@Only_one27]

Hijab should cover the chest too Please girls be careful with ur hijab It’s a necessary thing not a choice Nowadays most of the Muslims don’t wear the hijab Somtimes When they wear it doesn’t cover the chest 🥺💔

[@bg5462]

Oh yes so true cover you head and your bossom as well

[@tanzila_29]

I truly appreciate your words. Finally someone said it. Hijab is more than a piece of cloth. It’s to hide the beauty from the outer world for the sake of Allah. It should cover the head & the chest as well. It really hurts to see something essential turning into fashion. May Allah bless us all with knowledge & true essence of Islam.

[@bg5462]

@@tanzila_29 no problem sis we all make mistakes

[@maddydohnt3736]

I try to when I can cover my chest with my hijab, but when I work I am unable to. I wish I could but there is no way I could without impacting the way I work.

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@shadeedmuhammad8107]

Peace to all! Thanks for this video and all who left comments not only because I have daughters but for me as a Muslim man. This video have shown flaws in myself as a Muslim Male. The last part of this video, starting at 45:43 to the end, may answer all questions. Allah vs one's own heart. Which is right. We can argue this but remember selfishness is the ultimate way in anything we as humans can do. To put one's self last is probably the hardest thought,action and spiritual task of any human experience. So, to help all Muslim and non-muslims to understand, to give one's self completely(in public/when no one is around)is the ultimate way to show love,belief,trust,honor,respect,fear...ect.....towards anything or anybody. But as a Muslim we should do all things for Allah and Allah only. It free you from all things including oneself. Thank to all, as I walk down a path of selfishness and also down a path of showing The creator that I am trying to please The Most Merciful through putting my heart on the back burner and placing Allah first. What can tell tell you.... *Pleasing one's self is regular (Most do this) *Being selfishness is rare (Most do not) *Following one's heart is easy (Because your belong to oneself) *Following Allah is a task (Has nothing to do with feeling good) Peace to all! P.S. If woman are nurture than by you wearing the hijab you are nurturing not just the Muslim men but the world. You give a women a different style of dress or give women another choice of fashion while making it fashionable. I thank all the sister that wear the hijab because it reminds me of who I am and what I am suppose to be doing. One of the reasons for this is, it is the one thing I can think of that is a visual of Al-Islam that is easy recognize no matter wear I go. That's big for me because I am not always around Muslims but when I see the hijab it is a reminder that that I need to become better at the deen and make it a full time thing because I know for a woman to deny herself especially when it comes to her hair it is hard thing. I am a man and a man is competitive, so thanks you for keeping me competing for the sake of Allah!

[@wotizit]

SubhanAllah!

[@mahaakhan1787]

Such amazing content Ma Sha Allah, this is something that effects us all mentally, maybe slowly and gradually we start thinking it's okay to take the scarf off your head.. so it's best to unfollow sisters who do so instead of following them and judging them after they have taken it off. May Allah swt guide us all Ameen 🤲

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@mahaakhan1787]

@@Starzig123 Because that's not being spoken about in this video. One can only share their opinion on what is being said in the video. I can't think of 5 other issues while one issue is being addressed 😊 as a female, my main concern is how I dress and who I follow for inspiration.

[@Starzig123]

@@mahaakhan1787 one ofnthe reasons why i am saying this is because there are hijabis marrying men who dont cover their hijab.

[@ummukhalid7399]

I love the last sisters answer Mashallah

[@musicenthusiast96]

I will be lying if i said I was not tempted to take it off at some point. To me, I feel like when you're young and you wanna fit in to spaces like entertainment, night clubs, or even to be noticed, you will be heavily tempted to remove your scarf. There are talented actress/singers who have taken off their hijabs to get casted into roles, to win singing auditions etc. Some contracts even have clauses requiring you to remove your hijab :/ I have followed a bunch of hijabfluencers, and really honestly, especially when you're struggling with your own faith, it can be pretty damning if the person you looked up to removed their own. Don't even get me started about people wanting to remove their hijab to seem more palatable/attractive to non-Muslim men. Muslim men even. The only thing I learnt from this situations is that my reason cannot be rooted into the dunya, my heart will sink to what I can see in the dunya. I myself wanted to attract a non-Muslim man, but at what cost? A man who loves me will love me regardless. May Allah ease all our affairs.

[@JaefarSABNW]

It is important to note that Islam doesn't make hijab and `abayah are not any specific style or garment. It is not toxic to express that one disagrees with either style or morality. Every good and truth counts; regardless of what else. Social media is to be avoided, if not school, business, or spreading ideology and mythology.

[@ikhlassiki6927]

Amazing video!💯👏👏❤️❤️

[@shakodeen6029]

Salaam to my sweet sisters may ALLAH continue to bless all the hijabies Let ALLAH be your greatest influencer

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@pandapanda-tn3zt]

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Everyone from my nation will be forgiven except those who sin in public. Among them is a man who commits an evil deed in the night that Allah has hidden for him, then in the morning he says: O people, I have committed this sin! His Lord had hidden it during the night but in the morning he reveals what Allah has hidden.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5721, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2990

[@noreenbi9079]

Thank u for this qoute. People dont realise it. People put there stuff on u tube . And other people are quick 2 say dont judge . If they have got stuff on show we are going 2 comment.

[@azzz5493]

Subanallah I wish people would pick up the Quran and read what Allah has wrote for us instead of going off the same narrative 'don't judge' when someone is clearly sinning.

[@noreenbi9079]

@@azzz5493 Exactly.

[@Xx7anoonxX]

Very well put together Masha'Allah

[@sunnikhan4633]

The main thing was that these influencers where beginning to come on billboards to huge magazines covers and showing that the hijab is now normal and part of our society and the beauty of hijab they received this honour from Allah swt and then the greed which we as Muslims know is from shatan this is what saddens people and I don’t think anyone puts them on a pedestal it’s that they got put on a pedestal from Allah swt and then to show there ungratefulness by removing the scarf.

[@fatys.1932]

It's really simple actually those hijabi influencers know that they are responsible for what they cause young Muslim girls to do simple as that, you can always live life as you please but there are consequences for everything we do just like making a channel that you know thousands of young Muslims watch,comment and follow and you decide one day to remove the hijab without fearing and having a good heart to think of how young Muslims girls who watch you will feel, it's selfish would make sense to do it on your own behind closed doors or just wear the hijab in your videos for the sake of the young girls. These girls do it for follows and attention people don't see that? it's all about Attention seeking ladies who don't practice or understand islam but only use the name to identify themselves but do not follow the lifestyle.

[@mari_um]

It's because they want to imitate non-Muslims and feel more accepted by society. And they want to pursue things they know are looked down upon in Islam/haram but feel guilty while also wearing hijab. The conflict is tough and wearing hijab isn't easy I know that much but to do it on social media in front of thousands of people is what is most shocking. Think of all the young hijabis they have misled and have made question their hijab (including myself), do they not fear Allah???

[@sincerelyiman2706]

So many of our Muslim youth, and even more mature Muslim women follow these influencers because of the fact they wear hijab. They are looking for someone to be able to look up to perhaps because of their own struggles or maybe because of a sense of pride that says, “ Look! These women are popularizing hijab and making it socially normal and comfortable”. It is also a matter of this need to show the world that Muslim girls/women can live a full life with Hijab, and not be hindered by it while earning an income as well. But it’s a slippery slope. On one hand, hijabi influencers are role models to so many and on the other hand, they can reach a population that is marketable for an industry that is historically known to exploit women by defining what female beauty is according to Western standards and capitalizing from that through these influencers and we’re all none the wiser. We need more influencers who are willing to teach young women about what makes a woman beautiful in Islam, but interestingly enough, these young viewers don’t want to be influenced by that and those videos don’t get as much attention as say, a hijabi doing a make-up tutorial or talking about the skin care products she uses in her nightly routines. It seems like influencers and their followers are searching to find ways to “accept” this elephant on our head in western society and that is the fundamental problem as I see it.

[@Hell...FireIsReal]

Blame yourselves not influencers

[@mohammedayyaz9056]

If a Muslim lady once to influence someone get married and influence your husband

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

Very sad that girls in teens and 20s (understandably) feel peer pressure and stop wearing the hijab 💔 but I have observed mature women, in their 30s, 40s and even 50s have felt the social pressure to "confirm", to "fit in" and thus stopped wearing hijaab😞💔

[@nabati8903]

??? As a woman, around women all the time, I can confirm no one feels this way. If anything the older we get, the more pressed we feel for time to start wearing the headscarf. Stop sprouting nonsense from a male’s perspective. You are not entitled to weigh in.

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

@@nabati8903 no need to be rude and Siddiqua is a name given to females! I didn't make it up, I have seen in my personal life women in 30s, 40s and 50s dropping their hijab. You need to learn some manners first 😒

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

@@nabati8903 I thought I won't say it but now I will, SHUT UP! Don't just presume anyone's gender and don't just assume someone has commented in bad faith!! I wrote what I did, because I have seen first hand, friends, acquaintances in 30s, 40s and 50s DROP THEIR HIJAB, got it??

[@saraharabia3640]

Social pressure ? Peer pressure ? These are only assumptions that you made up

[@siddiquaalibhai6312]

@@saraharabia3640 then why don't you enlighten us to the real reason for dropping hijab, since you know so much

[@idk22283]

some influencers are changing modesty also I’m not the best, when I started wearing hijab a few months ago it was hard find modest sisters who help me go forward but I also struggle with hijab and modest inshallah I will wear it correctly soon. Everyone is in their own Journey but let’s not called it “modest” when it’s not and make haram to halal. May Allah make it easy for them and me

[@Fatihah12372]

Check out this sister with this documentary feel like it’s going to attract a lot of people bless u

[@dina_ganzheitlich_gesund83]

Thank you for this interesting documentary ✨🙏🏻🌸💕 Hijab should be really a choice from the heart! But, I can’t still unterstand why these influencer’s take it all one by one off? It’s really strange May Allah swt guid us all to the right path ✨🤲🏻💚🌸Amin

[@ish1249]

I think I don't care that they took there hijab off it's there choice... what makes me uncomfortable is the gained fame and money then when they felt comfortable financially it seems it was removed. I'm sure the sole motive to wear hijab was not money but they are not teens unsure of themselves. They are grown women who have influence over many teens.

[@BeyonDemm]

The sister from 17:50 is totally right, she spoke our mind.

[@bibikarim1506]

Asalaam alikum and greetings from USA!!! My BEAUTIFUL SISTERS IN DEEN, this content is sensitive. Hijab is a requirement from Allah, so for the young sisters who are influenced by social media, male friends, and classmates, please consider how beautiful Allah has made you and I. Alhumdallah!!!! PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR SENSES FROM ALL SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, lets all go back to the basics of caring for the earth, the animals, our neighbors, the simple things that kept us HUMBLE and we must remember that our return is to ALLAH . In our book of deeds , let the hijab be a garment to save us from the hellfire. Ameen Allahuma Ameen.❤️.

[@MC-fw5vt]

Not a requirement

[@Starzig123]

What is your opinion about muslim male sports men not covering their knees/ navel or even both. Plus they dont have beards. What are sisters reaction to this. Why don't muslims women talk about this also.

[@tabinda460]

It comes with why...ur why is important, if your why is because of Allah made it must...then you will keep ut thick and thin,it won't bother you as burden...but ofcourse if u did because of family pressure or any other influencer..it will be shortlived..more media,you will swept away,u are what kind of company u keep..more u move or interact with the looks related...temptation get stronger..tahtswhy all the makeup to extent to show up it's prohibited..here I am hijab women showing how to put makeup and beautify urself,regardless hwo many man are looking at it defeats the 1st purpose..teh woman ar 13:00...come like this..

[@khatijahwill9803]

We can’t take a step back from Allah. How do you take a step back from Allah commands? This is just a personal spiritual struggle that they are going through and that’s that. I’m in no place to judge, I just wear the hijab about a year ago at the age of 35, it’s been hard but I pray to Allah everyday so that I can push through it. I just hope these so called influencer are being more honest about why they are taking it off and not making it because they want to be their authentic self. Yes they don’t owe us any explanation but if you are having so many followers and have influence on people, I think it’s a huge responsibility. What you say can affect other people’s view of the hijab and they might follow your step. May Allah protect us all.

[@saraharabia3640]

You say they should be more honest but also complain about how they influence other people ? So should they be honest or should they be silent about their reasons ?

[@khatijahwill9803]

@@saraharabia3640 as an influencer, should you at least take responsibility? It’s just my opinion which you are also entitled to. In no way, I am complaining. As someone who have been a non hijabi, who I look up to affect what I do and what I wear. Just a personal opinion. You don’t have to take it personally ok.

[@saraharabia3640]

@@khatijahwill9803 i didnt take anything personally I just asked a question and you dont answer it

[@khatijahwill9803]

@@saraharabia3640 I’ve answered and if you don’t get it that’s not my problem. Have a great day sister. Salam.

[@saraharabia3640]

@@khatijahwill9803 how should I understand that they should take responsibility when they literally make a video to take responsibility about their action towards the society ? You call their action irresponsible and dishonest, because you dislike it, not because its really irresponsible and dishonest. You should always try to understand peoples intensions…

[@fozzymalik]

Excellent commentary on hijaabi influencers!

[@peace.n.blessings5579]

Once the “modesty” is removed then let's start her to wear a skirt and then see-through garments. They say your faith shackles you. You need to show some flesh and more. This attack is relentless in every age. Respect your relationship with your creator and build on your weakness from society and individuals. The only loser will be YOU.

[@mooey87]

Dina shouldn’t have used the word cult but i do understand where she was coming from. When someone wears a hijab they are expected to be perfect. A non-hijabi muslim could be wearing revealing clothes and all the comments will be praising her beauty but if a hijabi shows a bit of ankle people start bashing them, when Islamically the same rules apply to both. It’s almost like if you wear a hijab you can’t make a mistake.

[@srkchandrala1071]

Hijab became fashion and now it is out of fashion. Fashion trends change. Change is a never-ending phenomenon in Fashion.

[@shakilamughal3114]

thank you for this great video it will benfit us

[@berracmlx.5706]

This experience teaches us that muslims should not be attached to the people and should not be led by them, without questioning and learning what is the opinion of islam. It is important who one takes as an idol and to find out whether she corresponds to the idol of islam or not. We are all suggestible, so everyone should be mindful of who they are talking to, what they are watching and where they are. The knowledge should be taken from the knowledgeable/books, not from the self-influenced influencers.

[@mohammadayub2760]

Salaam dear sister may Allah keep your imaan strong with the remerance of Allah ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MSOZQUE]

not a single black or African hijabi in sight. how disappointing. where's the diversity?

[@TheSmokeWatcher]

What more do you expect from caucasians???

[@mattyjmar10]

Mashallah video editing is great but some of the audio quality is TERRIBLE. Many of the dubbed sections need to be re-recorded. The audio is clipping and detracts from the otherwise great production value of this important documentary. May Allah s.w.t. reward you for your efforts.

[@havesabrpatience518]

There's these people and then there's me that feels like absolute shit and hopeless when my mom forces me to not wear the hijab when going to meet people we know and apparently for fashion like 😕

[@seiji99]

I had the same struggle now i am struggling because i wear Jilbabs and my mother hates them. She feels embarrassed for me. I still wear it cause I don't want to commit sin. My mother is wrong here. I have to obey my creator. So explain to her that u don't wanna go to the hell fire. She will then have no other choice then let u do what u do. May Allah help u and guide your mother

[@AGULL]

I think to get more deals with brands they took it off.

[@whitelight3314]

It's not just about hijabi influencers, what about all the shiekhs and alims who preach online but behind closed doors are not fully practising. Why is it that women are being attack for their desicion. Men clearly don't understand the struggles that women go through day to day. It's really important to support women who ever they are.

[@karimatwi7434]

It's not even men that are pointing out the impact that hijabi influencers are having on people, it is women themselves. It's not a man or a woman thing. It's a problem that is sadly common; some people have a position of leadership without having the requirements, be it a cheikh or a hijabi influencer.

[@saharkhan1016]

Okay, but the topic is clearly about hijab!?

[@wealthwisdom1656]

this was never about men, but if you want to take it there, we can do you know young boys are developing ED at 11-18 due to pornography? men are extremely visually stimulated and, in the west, that’s asking for trouble with all of the fitna that is propogated in free mixing public schools and universities let’s leave the victimhood and blame gaming, it doesn’t help any of the genders, let’s focus on solutions

[@taintedsorrow6742]

And it's important to address what is wrong and what is not. We can't support people who took off their hijab, it's wrong and a sin for us to see mistakes and be supportive about it. Supporting a sin is just as bad as doing the sin.

[@azzz5493]

That's fine because we don't know what's going on behind closed doors thats between you and Allah SWT but if you choose to publicise your sins then people will have an opinion

[@Penelope-2020]

My question is why do woman in Iran show half of their hair. Where women in the west cover up every inch of hair.

[@rosemohammed3445]

Maybe cultural thing because Islam is clear Allah said to cover it all

[@HMAMH6569]

In iran they just wear it because culture or laws so they are not hijabis