How a refugee became a hijabi model in the US | Witness Documentary

Halima Aden has heard it all: “You’re not Somali enough. You’re not a good Muslim. You’re not American enough. I have multiple identities, multiple things that make me who I am.”
But, for the 21-year-old Somali American model, it all comes with being the first.
“[It’s] not an easy thing to be when the world wants you to be one thing or the other,” she explains.
It’s been two years since Halima shot to fame as the first contestant to wear a hijab and burkini at a Miss USA beauty pageant in Minnesota.
She has since been featured on fashion magazine covers and billboards across the world, challenging the definition of conventional beauty in the US and abroad.
But Halima desires more.
At New York Fashion Week, she prepares to navigate a demanding industry in the hope of becoming a high fashion model and icon.
It’s a very different world to the one she grew up in, as a refugee in Kenya, and later in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A world that Halima’s mother does not want her to forget.
From the filmmakers
By Mike Shum and Arthur Nazaryan
Halima Aden came to public attention in 2016, as the first contestant to wear a hijab and burkini at the Miss Minnesota USA beauty pageant. But her story resonated far beyond the worlds of pageantry and modelling.
Less than a month after the election of President Donald Trump, who had portrayed Minnesota’s Somali community - to which Halima belongs - as a hotbed of extremism, Halima was showing the world that Somalis in Minnesota were part of the fabric of the state and, in many ways, defining its future.
By the time we met her in early 2017 to discuss the possibility of this film, Halima was just beginning her meteoric ascent from local beauty pageant contestant to international model. She was keenly aware of what she represented, not only to Somali Americans, but to young Muslims who were eager to see themselves represented beyond the tired caricatures often found in the media.
But she also revealed a personal struggle: in spite of all her success, and what that meant to so many, her mother - supportive as she was - still could not accept that her daughter was a model.
Having grappled with the cultural and intergenerational gap that so often accompanies the immigrant experience ourselves, we were especially drawn to this aspect of her story.
At its core, this is a film that can resonate with anyone who has struggled to balance family acceptance with their ambitions in life.
We wanted to make a film that explored these personal dimensions of Halima’s story, looking at the new challenges that her career presented, and how Halima would respond to them - that is, we wanted to show something that transcended headlines and magazine covers.
Having both worked in the Minnesota Somali community over the past two years, we were also interested in how this unprecedented young woman would change and be changed by that community. We came to learn that this film captures merely the beginning of the wide reaching impact Halima has chosen to have.
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[@tj28308]

She is so stunning and respectful to her mother, the heritage, the religious principles and, as we can see, to everyone she meets. She is an amazing role model.

[@brucewayne1547]

Well in Somali communities it’s always mothers that rule her words are final thanks though

[@rashiidabdallah1648]

@Aleph Dexter the Western laws opposed on Muslim countries or based the Islamic laws? By the way its good to travel to see for yourself. Its safe and don't listen to the media. We have education etc . Allot has changed.

[@moholah3745]

Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High, great (above you all). Quran 4:34

[@nevertheless2024]

Who’s watching this after she quit? Mashallah so proud of her may Allah (swt) protect her and her beautiful mother Ameen!

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

I just hope this doesn't close the door for other muslim girls who want to be models. Many Muslim girls wear hijabs in the form of turbans, was a bit sad that she called it unislamic

[@codewebsduh2667]

Typical, muslim women are always forced to be in a box.

[@thineevee7345]

Yea :D

[@faizahalane6132]

Shukran jazzaka Allah

[@dianaruman5025]

@nini q

[@neokennime6756]

"If you don't go to university and become a doctor, then work with UNICEF because they were the ones that helped us when we were refugees." Masya Allah Halimah's mother has beautiful soul 😇

[@freepalestine7687]

Mashallah, I hope I’ll be like her when I’m a mom 🌹

[@yusufali4929]

Thats How Greatful people Think 👍❤️

[@moosowofficial8504]

please subscribe isii walaal

[@riannahdino324]

How do you work with them?

[@engsionusiodalmohamoud287]

Hi

[@mohamedismail9806]

who's here after she stopped modeling🙏 proud of you my dear sister halima aden 🇸🇴😍👏👏👏

[@zeze7461]

Why she stopped?

[@sartajansari8232]

I'm a Indian Muslim... Proud to see her....

[@Damalchannel]

Please contact to me

[@hamzemohamud3504]

AlhamdulilaH pro

[@abdirashid4318]

Allah xifdiyo.gabadhan laakin waxan u baqaya iney ka fasahaadiyan Diinted ugu danbeyna.xiriira la yeesho cadan aanba islaamin.Waxan.aragnay ilham.cumar oo gurigeedi burbirisay nin cadana raacday.fiira gaara dumarka soomalidu weyba la helan.ajaanibta ana ha cadan ha.noqdo ama madowba ama hindi iwm.Gsbagabo Allah ha u xifdiyo Diiinteda Islaamka.Amin Amin Amin

[@gangabande7560]

الله يا عزك يا أخي الكريم

[@moosowofficial8504]

please subscribe isii walaal

[@hope9911]

I loved the way that she is sticking to Islam 💕from UAE 🇦🇪

[@dalxiisdamaashaad8005]

Thank you bro long life uae i also live uae🇦🇪 it is my second home

[@yonissayid6793]

But we hate your leaders Becouse they want to destroy our country they want to divide our people

[@geletoz]

Lol how much I hate that flag and name.

[@rashiidabdallah1648]

@@geletoz yep really against Somalia

[@joymani4915]

Why didn't rich middle eastern countries settle their fellow momins ?

[@trailerjunkies2711]

I love how her mom is honest about what she thinks of modeling and how she care about her daughter. I love you hooyo

[@samiirabdi9015]

Hooyo is the biggest gift 🎁 🙏 love u mom❤

[@ruweyda_quruxx3955]

💯💯

[@ruwaydamahamud6988]

ruwayda omg we have the same name! your Somali too 😭

[@xaajimaquste]

hooyo i like it

[@calimustaf2332]

Hargeysa newis

[@caseya1480]

Coming back to this. I am so proud of Halima and our Somali community here in the twin cities and in Minnesota!

[@Never_give_up484]

Casey Ahlborn 😍😍😍😍😍 thanks 🙏 I love America and Americans people who love us and welcomed here❤️ God bless America ❤️

[@D_M_S_4]

❤️

[@cayto2857]

To find a person like yu is rare sister. Thank you so much

[@arwaaxcade5512]

God bless america people greeting from somalia

[@xaajimaquste]

💋💋💋

[@EylulOyku-gw6oj]

l so love somali people inshallah black strong somali army love love from Turkey

[@nuuranuura8637]

Mi love you turkey from somli thank you so much

[@abdullahijama4683]

Insha Allah ❤

[@brownpeople2704]

Eylül. Öykü Never heard before black Somali before ????!!!!

[@EylulOyku-gw6oj]

@@brownpeople2704 back strong army Somalia people before in African countries

[@brownpeople2704]

Eylül. Öykü Don’t worry this people are real Ancient Egyptian pharaoh time, الدنيا دوار It’s not Somali time this time

[@pangaroo2107]

She is beautiful. A month or two ago, while shopping at a local Target with my mom and sister, I saw a group of Somali women and they were just as beautiful as Halima. One of the girls stood out. She was gorgeous, tall, slim and looked gorgeous in her bright bronze dress and gold hijab, perfect skin, and makeup.

[@dalxiisdamaashaad8005]

Thanks my dear sister 🇸🇴

[@halaalmedia3416]

Somali girls are role models. African girls are the best, the smartest and the smartest. May Allah protect you from all over the world.

[@aishaabshir4598]

Aamiin you too

[@czarinaczar]

She is an African with a lovely humble spirit, yet so gorgeous . ❤️

[@ceynicade9519]

true are african

[@beldejiyam4069]

I don't understand why people are surprise by this, it's like they never knew about how Somalis were before the war, they were one of the first in Africa with the most powerful military, health, education etc, and when it comes to entertainment/arts there was Waaberi the legend, yes the country is in crisis but our spirit still strong, we're known for our resilience and creative minds look at what we achieved even outside and still moving ahead. So, off course Halima is beautiful

[@mohamudjimale7848]

True

[@issacknewton2583]

That is true

[@hypocrisybasedonstupidity946]

Sxp kibirka iskadaa...wakaaladaha wararka ee somalia maaha midan

[@mohammedogleh5195]

Somalia will be back soon Insha Allah

[@hodonhibo6889]

@Fatima Aziz insecurity?

[@hellogiri856]

much love and respect to all somali brother and sister from Nepal

[@pr7049]

Please watch arabian prophet channel😌🙏👍shukran

[@abdullahibashir6543]

Thank you brother I have good Nepalese friends who work in Somalia.

[@hurfecabdi8222]

u7

[@guessouscoockingchannel746]

The most prettiest girls on earth are Somalis girls greetings from Morocco so much love to Somalis🤩🥰🥰😍🇸🇴🇲🇦

[@dalxiisdamaashaad8005]

Thanks my bro from morocco🇲🇦🇸🇴

[@somaliano99kingkonghimself75]

We love maroccans. Hier in hilland. And they got bueatifful irls to there is one maroccan model god she is hot wallahi wa ❤😘☝️🤲👏🇸🇴

[@mariahonest2642]

Thanks dear ❤❤❤

[@hamushmohamed6693]

love u too our marocan people🥰🥰

[@safikayoussef5209]

thank you sister moroccan women are one of the most beautiful in the world

[@mohonest8132]

I like the way halima’s mum said 18 years then husband house 🏠 then pregnant finish 😂😂she is pure Somali ❤️

[@SahraSomali]

Yerooooowww😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@neemamajura9173]

☺

[@neemamajura9173]

😊

[@fatmaalii6464]

@@bakaalabdi2136 ..Ameen...❤

[@meenmohamed20]

And shameless about her views to the white Lady. So Somali 😂😂

[@Franskie266]

Somalis are so blessed with good looks.

[@cookiesandrainbows3322]

Frankie Llima not all of us😂😂

[@amaniibrahim5599]

LOSTINTHEMAZE 15 I felt that comment 😭😭😭

[@ogolow570]

@@bakaalabdi2136 she is right lol. If you have been back home, you would understand.

[@ogolow570]

@@bakaalabdi2136 They bleach skin a lot it is Haram and disgusting

[@hassanmohamudali3065]

@@ogolow570 waryaa back home people are not ugly! you think diaspora somalis are more beutiful than those in back home

[@ahmedsalim4986]

I love Somalia people from Eritrea

[@haboonadan]

Ahmed Ahmed Thanks my brother.

[@abrarmohammed4840]

We love you and your country

[@ardonbadawi8719]

thank you

[@zakeriaziad3566]

to proTher love

[@jaalecumar810]

Eritrea is our neighbors brothers one love

[@maxamadcadar1449]

Alhamdulilah iam very proud to be Somali. And ilove my culture 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@abdiazizabdille2711]

Maasha Allah Hambalyo abaayo balse hooyo hadal keeda tix gali farxadeeda usamee

[@nasroabdiisaaq9533]

For sure 😍😍😍

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali Christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@maxamadcadar1449]

@@pr7049 ob bro iam not Christian but i respect every one the way he is 😘🙏

[@oumusalama2627]

I'm also proud to be a muslim from america

[@geedadayg7139]

Hooyo maskiin ah😭😭😭 Ilaahow hooyooyinkeen janada gee

[@hodanabdi7646]

Wlhy hooyooyinku wa wax aaan dunidan la heli karin illahow naga dhig kuwiii riyadoooda rumeeeyaaa

[@ciiloow9451]

Ahmed Said ameen ameen

[@captoygirl2585]

Aamiin

[@fowsiyodahir6777]

Amiin ya allah

[@safiyasacad485]

Aamiin aamiin aamiin yaarabi 😭😭😭

[@cavediver7897]

Wallahi Somali mothers are all the same, always the best advice, try their children to be the best, good behavior and good moral ethics, they are always the wall holding the whole Somali society.

[@cavediver7897]

@fatima aziz You are a very sick person, are you a woman first, If you are, you are not ok, you need a doctor.

[@cavediver7897]

@fatima aziz You have a miserable life. You feel very unhappy and you are looking for others to feel the same. You are nothing but a filthy pig.

[@abdikhabiryusuf7223]

I love somali people Love from 🇶🇦 qatar 🇶🇦 🇶🇦

[@munacabdi2907]

You're somali boy❤

[@salmasameh6856]

Love you Halima , from Egypt ❤

[@abumusahassan.3665]

You Too from kenya

[@salmasameh6856]

@@abumusahassan.3665 África 🌍💕🙌

[@safikayoussef5209]

@@salmasameh6856 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ahmadin5681]

She's beautiful salaam from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@pr7049]

Please watch apocalypse of alquraan channel🙏😌👍shukran

[@abdulweliahmed8832]

Ma shaa Allah

[@hiboo11maxamed52]

Salaam from somalia🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴💋💋💋💋

[@kikihaley952]

I’m so proud of halima, I became teary eyed when her mom was talking about it her . May Allah protect our mothers ❤️

[@liyahalecovo2473]

Look at that kind face... Example of somali blessed mother✊🏾✊🏾😘

[@ramlamohamed1620]

Me too walahi.

[@imranyaqoob3432]

She is so cute Mashallah love ❤ from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@Never_give_up484]

Imran Mois ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thanks 🙏 we love Pakistan 🇵🇰 people they are our brothers and sisters ❤️

[@imranyaqoob3432]

@@Never_give_up484 we also love Somalia 🇸🇴 alhamdulillah thanks

[@abdixavi1855]

Bro We love 2 Pakistan ppl

[@ardonbadawi8719]

I'm somali from kenya nd we love you brothers Pakistan

[@googler5879]

زنده باد

[@armycaratatinythebstay]

Mashallah ...so proud that you don't let negative comments get to you.. hope your mother can understand and support you inshallah

[@itzsu3adz249]

Somali army??

[@parkjimin-ke2hu]

Somali army😳😳

[@amaniibrahim5599]

Asiya Julejsiya 😒 tell me what is she doing that is haram 🙃

[@somaligirllovekorea6069]

@Adna Ali Hersi me too Somali army & EXO-L

[@hafsa1698]

@Asiya Julejsiya how is she different from all those somali girls on Instagram?

[@samyjordan868]

Much love from Eritrea

[@abdichakourhoussein6378]

✔️

[@Nico.Robin7]

She's really strong. I truly admire her. She's opening the gate for other hijabis to also pursue their dreams.

[@cazuzahmed3691]

Halimo’s Mom is true Hero and Real mom. “Deen over Dunya “❤️❤️❤️🇸🇴❤️🇸🇴❤️

[@DestinieLo]

Minnesota represent! Alhamdulillah 💓 May Allah keep Halima firm on the deen.

[@littleshit3526]

@sara ben learn English

[@abdiwalicirro4383]

if you are Somali like Ii saar🇸🇴

[@xaawokiinmuhamed8076]

Melkazta ay jgan Somali wxa ka wltay like ... Lketa ma bris la cun wll

[@khalidaxmed3842]

@@xaawokiinmuhamed8076 wll wilka ha ku adken ee cadi weye qofka wuxu kufarxyo hda usamenkarto usame

[@xaajimaquste]

warya

[@mohamedtahir6]

700 aan kugu buu xiyay sanad ka dib😂✋🏻✋🏻

[@khalidaxmed3842]

@@mohamedtahir6 haa masuul sare batahy sow mahn wanu kujecelnahy poe

[@radwanmohamed5773]

Somali people nowdays doing great things proud me🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali Christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@anthonywilliam5534]

Masha ALLAH You look so cute with hijab sister love from lndians

[@maerunway8694]

Her mother is so cute and hilarious, she really doesn't understand modelling and now much of an impact Halima is having and the history she is making. I think Halima should go to university for her mothers sake whilst modelling then work for UNICEF that way everyone wins.

[@radwahussein669]

If you were Somali you would see how much they tried covering up what her mother said without lying, because her mum was talking smack about her😂😂😂

[@Lol-rj8ri]

@@radwahussein669 😂😂😂👌

[@chet6244]

@@radwahussein669 lmaoooooo i wish i could understand

[@diamondgodisis5367]

@@radwahussein669 wut did she say? 😂😂

[@mariamaj7671]

Diamond GodISis what she was saying was in more of a informal and more aggressive ish than what they piton subtitles

[@salamkala14]

I like the fact that she gave a way for Muslim girls who can’t wear bikinis also non Muslim girls who want to model without being seeing as a piece of flesh instead a person

[@hafsadigaale757]

when i watched this Mama i remember my mother always she doesn't like what i love, but anyway i respect her because she my 🌍❤👸.. from 🇸🇴 love Halima

[@radhas2411]

Difference choice 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mohamudabdinassir1549]

You should always follow the path of your mother...

[@abdifatahibrahim201]

hooyadaa maqal markasta

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali Christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@abdulweliahmed8832]

@@pr7049 What do u gain by watching them, can u mind your on business, Somali people don't leave their religion as u think, We are thankful to our creator for letting us stick in in right path, *Alhamdulilaah*

[@Que-tu9or]

This is amazing. A model with actual clothes on. I love it! She is so gorgeous.

[@Rosemallow]

African mothers are all the same bro

[@iamweird6453]

Not really, I'm sure other African ethnicity parents are not as religiously strict as somalis especially if they are non muslim

[@thejaramogi1]

@@iamweird6453 Its Not about religion African mothers want you to succeed and become a doctor or a laywer and other proper Jobs!

[@hayrejamaali9870]

Well said

[@HereDiianas]

@@Rosemallow I agree I am from Congo my mum is a Christisn and she is the same. Our African mums are amazing!!!!

[@aisatougassama4893]

wtfrusayin No, my mom is like that bc we are from Gambia (in West Africa) where 95% of the population is Muslim

[@AhmedAli-te4cp]

this is real somali Mum.all hooyo is like "wa inaad dhaqtar noqotaa"🤧🤧🤧

[@yywvy7025]

😃😃😃😃

[@abdulbasito5778]

they are right, coz during this covid19 time !6

[@saidharedaden611]

@@abdulbasito5778 yeee covid19

[@PJ-ri2gx]

Yeah

[@bossman9569]

I love Somalian's people so much before everything, Somalian people are good👍, halima Masha Allah, you're so much beautiful girl, I wish all the best👍💯 to u

[@professionalhacker2834]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@bossman9569]

@@professionalhacker2834 that's great👍

[@bossman9569]

@@professionalhacker2834 thanks🙏🙇

[@bossman9569]

@King King it's okay

[@LakshaDeirwa]

Somalis*

[@abdullahibashir4149]

I love all my Somali mothers (hooyo macaan janada Allah hananikawariyo 😭🇸🇴🤲)coz you always shows Urs the right path

[@izansalleh7998]

Proud of her!! Love from Malaysia

[@ayshaiaismanys2789]

Oh my God i am crying 😢😢 keep doing good things my sista with ur hijab because tht 's our religion and culture ..God bless you ..

[@saiabokor]

i'm so proud of her

[@abdirahman6734]

Saineb Ali 🙏👏✅

[@duncandante9169]

Men she ace

[@iamweird6453]

@Mister Good it's no somalis job to help another Somali. Just help yourself

[@dahirdalnuurshe807]

Stupid ...think twice

[@bossman9569]

Me too so proud of her, like u sister

[@serinity6832]

I am sooo proud of you girl!! Big support from Canada💖👌💫

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Atleast she's modeling with respected clothes and not in clothes like other modelings allah give more hidaya to Halima for understanding an islam and not be cheated by white dudes ameen

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Thank you

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Thank you all

[@professionalhacker2834]

Masha Allah Muslim first

[@mmsuju]

Allah never start small letter in Allah Names

[@tymarley729]

But ber clothes tight her

[@Fahmafaridabeauty]

So proud of you Halimo so so beautiful mnsha allah ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I’m really crying 😢 crying 🙏❤️❤️🙏

[@Caato22222]

Maxaa u oysay

[@hanadibnuwarfa2499]

@@Caato22222 farxada 😃😃😉

[@tyank3705]

Keep crying

[@AbdulRahman-ms4pe]

@@tyank3705 😂😂😂😂😂💔

[@grakblack2651]

Sheeko raqiis wale, being model is nothing, so why you proud of her,??

[@somalireader6743]

And than there's ilhan omar the first muslim American Congresswoman. Somalis are shining

[@ambessashield9360]

Omar Ahmed A-omar Somali women, yes

[@Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrw]

Yes bro we are:)

[@samreynolds3789]

Omar Ahmed A-omar inhabits is PPLTO HOMOSEXUAL ! This Sister is LYING TO her MOM & the White woman is MISLEADING !

[@somalidhalad3483]

The first black woman to be fashion was IIMAN ABDULMAJID FROM Somalia' long life somali girl's ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm proud of somali woman respect and love our women ♥♥♥♥♥

[@mojimjames7263]

great woman Iman im not her tribe if you are

[@nasirchichoz5250]

But she give up her religion to get fame and money 😡😡

[@capitnofun9533]

She wasn't the first tho

[@shacnisharaf3481]

Amiir somali me to long life bro❤️❤️❤️🇸🇴

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@wizetezie]

She lift up my spirit to be successful in life! And kind too!!!!! Love from Malaysia. Halima is my Barbie queen!!!!!!

[@melissahoney8317]

You are making a statement and I liked it and to tell you the truth I've never been able to find myself going to a church I never feel comfortable being in a Christian Church but when I wrap my head and pray to Allah I am comfortable and at ease

[@liyahalecovo2473]

God bless ya

[@ceynicade9519]

mashallah

[@dhekaosman6283]

well come

[@bushaarmaxamuud5772]

I have a great respect for you, Halima. You made a true struggle to show the world the creativity of Somali women.

[@zamzamshaikhcabdinuur9617]

Gabadhaan xaliimo markay hadlayso waxay uyara cod ek Tahay hodan naaleeye allaha unaxariisto hodan aan uduceeyno walaasheen

[@gabileyboy1515]

aaad walahi hadaaan sidaas islahaaa mansha allah codka aad bay ugu eeegtahay

[@AbdulahiAbdikariinTakar]

aad iyo aad Allaha unaxariisto

[@FMBTv-pq5uh]

Amiin amin Ya,Allah rabow janada ugu bishaaray

[@onkofdhilaac3991]

Alle ha u naxristo

[@xusenyakub3907]

Allaha u naxariisto Hodan naaleeye

[@abdulweliahmed8832]

6:11 "My culture is good" What a mother she is, after all that hardships she passed through she still believe and proud of her religion, May Allah bless you and your mother and grant u happiness and Deep understanding of the Deen (religion) and guide u all to the right path

[@worshipthecreator9081]

I met a group of Somalian sister on hajj in 2018. Although we couldn't communicate they are beautiful, lovingy & friendly people...❤❤❤

[@Assahafi]

I may never go Haj I'm banned because I was activist my Allah accept my hajj

[@fartunjama4040]

🥰😍😘 thanks

[@Qalbi_holcay]

Proud of you sister, wish you all the best ,I hope your family understand you, you're not doing anything bad.

[@lailamuusa]

This girl was my neighbor and I know her family . It feels so surreal watching her became famous. So happy to her!!

[@ikranabdi6736]

It happens ...en uh 🙄🤦🤦🤦

[@lailamuusa]

@@ikranabdi6736 okay..!

[@ikranabdi6736]

How is u ...imagine replying for uh after a year ..en ur can still reply 💖😂😂💖💪🏻isn't is a blessing siz..

[@lailamuusa]

@@ikranabdi6736 sister glad u liked my comment Allah bless u. 💕☺️

[@sarasalad5002]

Thanks Halima for bringing light to the industry and giving a platform for all hijabi girls around the world. Despite any negative comments, this video has let me get to know you better as a somali model and wish you the best in this career. ALSO your hooyo is so sweet I LOVE HER.

[@NiranGs]

She is a step into diversifying the modelling industry, I think she’s making many girls feel like beauty isn’t one thing and that’s amazing because representation matters.

[@NSalah2006]

Who cares about modeling? It’s Fidnahand ammaluh Shadan.

[@awoahmed2337]

Masha’Allah she is beautiful ❤️

[@g.g.hochstetler2286]

And Muhammad is a pedophile

[@mwahhha226]

I’m so proud of her. The fact that she’s staying true to herself and not changing herself for modelling. She has overcome so many obstacles, I hope she finds her happiness and that her family comes around to support her 💕💜

[@moon77]

When i see some one who is somaali and get succussed i injoy inside go forward sister

[@shaheenfatima5831]

She is very beautiful and looks much beautiful in hijab love from Lucknow India

[@dalxiisdamaashaad8005]

Thanks bro

[@shaheenfatima5831]

Sorry brother I am sis not bro

[@chichu3906]

First of all.....Am just proud of her being what she wanted to be but despite the disapproval from her family ........I just hope she listens to her mom.......Because as a Muslim THERE IS NO A WAY/ROAD FOR YOU TO ALLAH IF YOUR PARENT IS NOT SATISFIED FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING.........JUST THE WAY WE WERE TAUGHT (رضي رب في رضي الوالدين)..........I WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER LIFE.

[@eastafricana1584]

@Moha Amip lol and parents know everything? Listen allah and ur heart parents should respect thrir kids dreams

[@unaa9380]

What you said is contradictory 🤣

[@Sav.Age.]

That's what should tell you something is wrong.. Cos Jesus /God must accept. You not humans.

[@musemuse7700]

@@Sav.Age. I'm confused, you said Jesus/God? Are they one or two separate entities? Who created whom?

[@justal1994]

Chichu indeed.. she can be doctor or work in UNICEF just what her mom says.. its for the good. It's for Akhirah 😭😭😭

[@saradeen3984]

Love to all somali mothers around the world🇸🇴❤

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@mohamednoor9873]

@@pr7049 lier

[@BakYeonA]

I love you Halima. Your mum is great for accepting your choices. Ignore the haters.

[@isratabib4787]

I know her before !!" And I'm super proud of her !!" 💜✨

[@ilhanali3868]

Us a Somali women's proud of you sister bcz you are role model although your parents have not satisfied but we hope all the best 😍⚘♥️♥️🙏

[@nifab7646]

She speaks very good somali and didn't say all what her mum said, what a precious mother, please listen to your mum, hijab is not a peace of cloth on your head only there are so many other things involve,

[@raxaweynroyalty4804]

Big respect for my people. 🇸🇴😍😍😍

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@amalhassan1450]

I actually cried she has so much somali people around her and so much culture around her even in America. I'm 15 and I wish I had such a support system frowning up. People used to make fun of my ethnicity and the fact that my mom couldnt speak Dutch well. But I'm glad now that I know more about my culture and the fact that there is a Somali roll model

[@azakzaak1691]

It is part of exile experience. It will make you stronger. Unfortunately due to the civil war some of Somalis ended up countries/regions where they never seen/knew Somali people before. Due to the ignorance people behave negatively towards cultures unknown to them. Many Somali youth experienced the same but guess what everyone women wants to look like Somali because Somali women are the most beautiful women in the world. You are lucky that god made you Somali.

[@hanolato9250]

We proud of u halimo.U make us happy as a Somali u made a name for not just u only but the whole Somali population,u showed the world that no matter how tough life maybe u never loose hope.We love u and go out there make us proud even more.Our mothers are just adorable they just want their children to succeed.Don't worry about those khat eaters on the comment section.I appreciate u shared your history and I want my sisters and the whole Somali young girls to take example from u by showing u can succeed in this industry too and mostly important u carried your whole culture and hijab with u.I will suggest u to join the film industry as well ,u can be the greatest actress the world has ever seen as well.Enough said we love u,when I saw u on the magazines and news I was like that is my sister.We love you 🇺🇸🇸🇴.

[@nasrudinabdi1635]

Very brave girl and very devout mother. When you respect your values, people will respect you. But when you give up your identity, it is hard to earn respect.

[@fatimaali848]

I am from London and a mix of SOMALI AND BRITISH I AM VERY VERY PROUD OF MY MIX AND YOU SHOULD STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF AS I DO I WEAR LONG CLOTHES AND WEAR ABIYAS BUT I LOVE MY ENGLAND AND SOMALI HERITAGE AND I PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH BEING GOOD TO PEOPLE IN GENERAL I THINK IT IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT TO BE CLEAN IN YOUR HEART ONLY ALLAH/God is your judge always but 100 per cent you are following your dream and adapting it strongly. Good Luck inshallah Fatima ...Maasalaama x

[@saabrinaadan3110]

So your dad's Somali? and your mum's English?

[@diiriyeahmed6699]

Most Somalis dont marry outside of their Ethnic you are lucky if your half Somali and Half English

[@allamericantvshow7694]

U r very lucky despite if u need to learn more about somali heritage text me tht whatsap 0634819533 i will learn u better way

[@jacfarcali9691]

@@allamericantvshow7694 gaad gaad baad ku jirta cadi iska dhig kkkk

[@darishore814]

All American tv kkk war nin yahow xishoo adaa u baahan wax dhaqanka ku baro

[@ahmedaden3419]

I love how respectful she is to her mom. She's clearly well mannered and good woman. Well done Halimo, may Allah protect you sis. Amiin

[@hafifahvlog6108]

Im so proud of her , she so gorgeous inside & out.. her smile is 😍😍

[@faze-hamsa545qayre3]

Hey 👋

[@kaltuunyuusuf756]

@@faze-hamsa545qayre3 oo0

[@hassandiriye2910]

@@faze-hamsa545qayre3 uumk8iuii

[@zalebandaada8233]

wawt

[@zalebandaada8233]

kobalt

[@ambessashield9360]

Somali girls are successful, strong, while the guys just sit at cafes all day or chew khat and don’t do anything productive

[@ahmedt8258]

Not true but alright.

[@alizabeth8482]

I totally agree

[@mahmudshiil135]

really?!!.. Judge Ahmed Yusuf = President of the International Court of Justice Ahmed Hussen MP = Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada Sir "Mo" Farah = Most successful distance runner and Double - Double Olympic Gold medalist. Barkhad Abdi = Oscar Nominee and successful Hollywood actor and director. and many others in Africa and middle east who lead a successful life. we love how our Women are strong and successful, we acknowledge that. but don't point the finger on a gender coz Somali Men have been and will always be one of the toughest and most hardworking people to walk on this earth. don't let those sitting in coffee shops distract you from that fact. peace.

[@salamkala14]

Jonte Ded facts thank you 🙏🏾❤️

[@salamkala14]

Little Pearl of the Horn I’m

[@filsanmoge6684]

Our cute model Somali girl proud of you Halima ❤

[@prettyfareexa8155]

Models ka lacag meyku qaadata

[@mrzaki9745]

@@prettyfareexa8155 oo mxey ooguqaadan weese, lacag fican wili 🥰

[@hayrejamaali9870]

it makes me very happy that the young somalias in our future bring such success in the world we proud you halimo

[@wingoal6959]

she is in hijab, she is beautiful and talent everything that is needed in a perfect woman.

[@temitina2804]

She’s such a sweet down to Earth girl you can see she has good relationship with her mother but is probably being pressured by her manager to continue modelling and make money.

[@adamjr9820]

2018 Husband Pregnant Hause..... somali moms love them 😂😂😂😂

[@id-error4043]

East African are beauty queens

[@safikayoussef5209]

all african women are beautiful

[@tanha2097]

She’s so beautiful love from Afghanistan 🇦🇫😘

[@Bettereveryday003]

All praise to Allah who has blessed us Somalis with a shine I've yet to see in other nations

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Halima you are also human being like us so don't belittle yourself by fakeworlds heaven many tried this and today their crying so preper yourself for akhirats journey ameen

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Thank you all

[@ahmedeeqnur4047]

We have have work in Halaal way in this life 2

[@mahbubdawood2909]

@@ahmedeeqnur4047 Ameen

[@mahbubdawood2909]

Thank you

[@Nutraf]

I literarily laugh out loud the part that she says 18, house 🏡, husband😂😂😂

[@abdiwali1213]

I admire to have conversation

[@احمدصومالي-ع5ث]

Masha Allah we are Suporte because she's girl of Somali

[@caramelqueen6943]

@Justyna Stefania I. Shes not silly, shes respecting her religion as much as she can.

[@AwedJR]

She's Beautiful my Country girl🇸🇴💖💖 And god bless

[@ayeshadamanwala7973]

Halima's mom is so funny that I can't stop laughing and I really love halima she is so beautiful and cute and gorgeous ❤️😍❤️❤️😍❤️ and I love you halima I am your biggest fan in the world 😍😍 😍😍 😍😃👍👍 👍.

[@naturallyearth9726]

She is extremely beautiful and confident

[@halacabdirahman4943]

I'm somalia and I'm proud halima

[@pr7049]

Please watch Somali christian tv channel in you tube🙏😌👍shukran

[@qaali_osman]

Heres is another somali girl suporting u halima...masha allh

[@rammyissakheir8658]

Is it only me I can see Somalis look alike, almost all of them they have same face, but they are really beautiful MashaAllah

[@ramlaessa9756]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@babyboss.gaming1339]

Yeah they are all the same. This girl even looks like my sister

[@ceynicade9519]

thank you

[@abdullahiahmed3425]

Yes , the girl looks like my sister and her mom looks like my mom lol

[@CloseThatBackdoor]

😂😂😂😂

[@dramohand9771]

I love Halima, may Allah grant her with the highest place in Janmah and guide all of us in the right path. Wish you all the success. Go ahead GIRL!! You're such a brave woman

[@nabihahabibullah1577]

Halima, you are a beautiful girl from inside and outside. I like the way you respect your mother who is also beautiful, wise, caring and strong. Her face tells the stories of suffering and deprivation, still she is faithful to her traditions. I understand her worries because she is afraid that you might lose your pure essence in the modelling career. If a true Muslim meant to choose between corrupted wealth and modest clean life , the latter will be his trophy to the Hereafter. Money comes and goes but losing principles is a huge loss that never be compensated. I pray to Allah to keep us on the right track that leads to His satisfaction.

[@imp0stercricky.311]

You have respect for your mum that make me cry. You are an excellent girl keep up sister.

[@mohamedabdimajidsamatar3726]

Haliim,dhaqankeenna,diinteenna iyo afkeennaba waan ku faaneynaa☝️🇸🇴

[@richjoysuccess8600]

I’m so proud of you halima I proud to be African women because of you,I wish you to achieve a great success keep it up