Muslim women discuss removing their hijab at work: 'I feel so guilty'

Following the ruling by the European court of justice to allow employers to ban religious symbols in the workplace, three Muslim women in Spain, The Netherlands and the UK talk about their experiences of looking for work while wearing a hijab. They discuss the pressures they have felt, the changes some of them have had to make, be it a complete removal of the scarf or adapting their headgear, and reflect on the complexity of their decision.
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[@guardianculture]

There are Arabic subtitles available in the KZbin captions, if you'd like them instead of the English ones on the video.

[@froggylegspeople]

Guardian Culture Ayane Boudouin, you say in the beginning of the video that as soon as they see you, they think ..... bla bla bla..... You don't know what they think.... But I'm able to tell you how this is going with me. I'm not thinking anything but I'm FEELING disgusted by looking at hijab and all other covers. And I'm not able to explain. The "Dutch" woman might be right, it's like a wall standing between us.

[@belledecaucase]

NUDITY! NUDITY! NUDITY! LONG LIVE FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOMMM!!!! We are all naked beneath our clothes! Lets do what our ancestors did AND ROAM NUUUDE! THEY DID FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND HERE WE ARE! WE MANAGED! WE SURVIVED!!! THERE ARE NUDE TRIBESWOMEN TO THIS DAY!!! THE FREEST, HAPPIEST AND HEALTHIEST BODIES IN THE WORLD!!!! LETS ALL GO NUUUUDE AND DROP IDENTIFICATION WITH PIECES OF CLOTH! BYE BYE IDENTIFICATION WITH PIECES OF CLOTH! HELLOOOO FREEEEEEDOMMM!!! YEAHHHHH

[@sokunbitaofeek9484]

@chocol8tsundae nonense

[@NoOne-yh4cl]

@@papichulo5233 Finally a Muslim that is true to there religion. Allah must be so proud of you.

[@muslimah222]

@chocol8tsundae Well the point of the veil is to conceal. Women wearing proper veil does not focus on looks and yet they are the most confident women, they focus on modesty and piety. Their focus is pleasing their Lord and not men, fashion ect. and this is what makes them confident, they dont depend on what you or anyone else think looks better.

[@7_years_and_]

Can a European women wear her choice of dress in a islamic nation ? no

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

yes she can, as long as it covers all her skin and is not skin tight or transparent, she can wear whatever whichever type of dress she wants whether it be Japanese Kimono or Punjabi Shalwaar Kameez.

[@tenshit.t9162]

d c they can't in pakistan , iran , syria , saudi Arabia ( you can dress whatever u want in imarate but not too revealling , plus they banned Bikini ) But in other countries yeah they are free to do so , like in Morocco it's totally fine !!!!

[@riazahmed9580]

d c. Yes but they must keep their knickers on that’s all.

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

yes she can, as long as it covers all her skin and is not skin tight or transparent, she can wear whatever whichever type of dress she wants whether it be Japanese Kimono or Punjabi Shalwaar Kameez.

[@ninadiamant8937]

優さん Then she actually can't. These are restrictions you just said.

[@osmanpazukihananpazuki9063]

If a woman is free to show her body why shouldn't she be free to cover

[@slapdashdumper]

must save a lot of time not having to shave every week

[@dl8554]

Slapdashdumper What’s wrong with body hair? it’s natural or is it not for women lol

[@maryiamhussain6415]

THANKYOU. ❤

[@thehonesttruth415]

equally if women can choose to cover why not we fight so women can choose to uncover in all countries.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Osman, *Necessity overrides Obligation* Employers, both government and private industry/business have the right to implement dress and work codes. Q: You want/need the job? A: Follow the dress/work codes …. of the employer. *It is really just that simple!* (Leftist Guardian stirring the pot …. again)

[@neha236]

A woman is not a jewel to be locked up in safe. She is a human being, is that too much to understand.

[@phantomgamingignt6275]

True

[@aminuaidara8601]

If there's any people who ever think like this about women being human or not it is the Western countries Europe they even go far to think if a woman have a soul or not that is why even today they don't know what is a woman okay

[@neha236]

@@aminuaidara8601 that is called being stubbornly ignorant. AND NO IT IS NOT OKAY BECAUSE WOMEN SUFFER AS A CONSEQUENCE. If your defense is ignorance then it is not a defense it is an excuse.

[@rahabwanjiku176]

Why only the women dressing is discussed how about men,?If women cover themselves except in the presence of their husbands,the same rule should apply to men also!

[@someoneyoudontknow5226]

RAHAB WANJIKU men also have an aura but many don’t follow it and get angry when woman don’t follow theirs

[@jameskeith7608]

It is mainly the covering of the whole face that is the problem,British women have worn headscarves, but just as a covering not as a proclamation of faith.

[@someoneyoudontknow5226]

james keith you don’t have to cover your face I don’t and no one I know does because it is not a requirement you don’t have to cover your face hands or feet

[@someoneyoudontknow5226]

As you can see in the video they don’t cover their face the head scarf covers your nearly hair ears and part of your chest

[@someoneyoudontknow5226]

But I do agree because of the identity problem you can’t tell who is who but as I said before the headscarf does not have to cover your face

[@user-ss4qg8fk4r]

ofcourse you feel guilty. guilt and shame are primary tools to control ppl

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Galactic, some cults here do, too. That includes nuns and monks.

[@alliecat9847]

@@MarySanchez-qk3hp too true

[@lindabowman2139]

Mary Sanchez Nuns and monks are not doing it for political means to an end, wake up to the real events that's are happening all over Europe. Read the KALERGI PLAN, the real purpose of the mass immigration and EU. Read the Barcelona agreement, and your eyes will open. The hijab wearing is very minor to what is actually planned, but you need to protest before it goes too far, 'moderate Germans' were too slow before the last war.

[@lindabowman2139]

Mary Sanchez Ask and research, which country bought huge shares in Greek banks, and then profited when the eu, ie the rest of us, bailed them out when they could not afford the payments, and the money went straight to, you guessed it, the German Banks!!

[@sandrasoderquist1390]

has nothing to donwith there pagan deity out of fear

[@moeezS]

While I heavily disagree with that cleric's sexist remarks about a woman being a "jewel" that should be locked away, I'm not sure why these countries have such a big issue with a hijab (just covering the hair). Niqab I get, you can't see any of the face except the eyes, but why does needing to see a woman's hair have anything to do with a job? It's purely discriminatory and not something that reflects well in a democratic country. It's ironic if you want to enforce what types of clothes a woman isn't allowed to wear, that's no different than what conservative muslims would demand of a woman in a more conservative country.

[@dearone1]

Tom Smith it really isn't. I'm a successful IT professional. I've been to work in company logo polo shirts, jeans, star wars t shirts, baseball caps, trainers, shorts and flip flops without it affecting my work. Do you think Jewish men who choose to wear the skull-cap have the same issues as these women?

[@dearone1]

Tom Smith does not going to work naked deliberately target your race, gender or religious beliefs? Legitimately? Wearing a hijab does no one any harm whatsoever. It is a curious form of democracy where we tell some women what they must wear to "free" them.

[@dearone1]

Tom Smith "in a manner of speaking" is not the same as being singled out like Muslims are. Thousands of men are required to wear ties. Men are not being singled out, it is an outdated 'legacy' requirement that some businesses haven't got rid of, because they think it looks smart. It has nothing to do with a belief and the only thing it signifies about a person is that they are probably male. These women are obviously not talking about working with heavy machinery. One of them is a cleaner - I have seen many an office cleaner quite happily work in a hijab. Wearing a hijab, like wearing a yamulke, is a religiously motivated choice which has scriptural or cultural precedence. Unlike wearing a cross, for example, which has 0 mentions in the Bible. So yes - singling out these women is wrong, and denying them the right to wear the hijab at work, in reasonable occupations, is violating their freedom of religion. Wearing the hijab for modesty reasons is part of their religion, so legislating them into not wearing it is restricting their freedom to practice religion.

[@dearone1]

Tom Smith I am being obtuse? A drunk person is extremely likely to be less competent at their work. A cleaner is not more or less competent if they are wearing a hijab. A person going to work naked is contravention public decency laws, likewise someone who's religion might condone murder. If someone's religion condemned employment, they wouldn't be employed ffs. Stop using that example like it's anything to do with the argument. Any laws that prevent women wearing the hijab should not be there. Any workplace rules preventing women from wearing the hijab should not be there. For what it's worth, I also believe that dress codes in general are a stupid hangover from less enlightened times. So long as they are not intending to offend other people, and it does not affect the competency of that person at work, noone should be prevented from expressing themselves in all aspects of their life. If wearing a hijab is not considered professional, perhaps you could explain why Fatima Manji, a fantastic and well-liked Channel 4 news presenter, wears a hijab on the show? Especially bearing in mind that Jon Snow and the other presenters wear suits and ties. You are being obtuse. Just tell us what you really think - be honest and say that you dislike muslims and stop talking in ever decreasing circles. Oh, and for what it's worth - I'm saying that every interpretation of religion should be protected, so long as it neither interferes with the law or the rights of other people. I am proud to live in a country that protects precisely that.

[@mariamalasadi8803]

exactly 👌🏻

[@Angell_Lee]

Me as an immigrant from Morocco, if you move to another society *YOU SHOULD ADAPT TO THEIR LAWS* . It's a privilege to be accepted if you're not happy go back home.

[@AmrothPalantir]

thanks for knowing... you are at least alert on your behavior as a visitor. Respect your host, no matter the location. Goes both ways.

[@Angell_Lee]

​@@AmrothPalantir Amen :)

[@thinking19018]

I did I used to wear hijab.....now I am a Kardashian

[@Angell_Lee]

@@thinking19018 Haha oh yeaa sister!! xD

[@ComradeHellas]

That's extremely flawed and goes against civil liberties

[@dereklonewolf9011]

Hmmmm " When in Rome do as the Romans do " comes to mind

[@malster1239]

First thing that come to my mind

[@MVUK358]

Precisely. In Arab countries, they would be offended if Western women show too much skin. Why should we change our whole lifestyle and work customs? In the West we have our own identity and way of life, just like in Arab countries they have another way of life. If you don't want to change anything about your way of life, then don't move to a country with a different culture. Very simple. Grow up and be mature about it, instead of playing the victim.

[@abdurrehmantarar4760]

Then next time don't blame Saudi Arabia for oppressing the freedom of women , when the western world is doing the same.

[@arya1275]

@@MVUK358 true They are living in 18s

[@earthlunatics9145]

MV The West has many identities not just one.

[@2qewl4u]

"should be locked up in a safe" nice manipulation through translation.

[@lapun47]

So what is the proper translation?

[@relunnie21]

@@lapun47 here's the literal translation: "The cleric was saying that women are jewels and if you have something precious, like a jewel; what do you do with it? You cover it to keep it safe. Like wise women should cover." Cover- not lock up in a safe. Keep safe- not locked up in a safe. You can disagree with that statement, and personally I do. But it's 100% not equivalent to let's lock them up and keep them in a safe.

[@lapun47]

Thanks for the translation.

[@relunnie21]

@@lapun47 you're welcome :)

[@myme8208]

@@relunnie21 she said were do you keep your jewels ? In a safe to keep it protected. But yes I agree with your translation but that's what I understood from her.

[@sarakousha8669]

Its wrong to force a lady to take her hijab off as much as it’s wrong to force a lady wear a hijab

[@selahattinoguzcan4073]

The best explaination I' ve ever read here!

[@jangodarkblade3360]

No ones forced to wear it

[@leia3779]

Jango Dark Blade lmao really? No one?

[@jangodarkblade3360]

Sheeba shalini you don’t seem to understand the difference between religious articles of clothing and a uniform.

[@senbassador]

By the government, sure. By a private employer where interacting with customers is part of the job, that's a different story.

[@thaliasghost]

They are free to emigrate to Saudi Arabia, one of THE wealthies states of the world. Living standard is extremely high, it is a peaceful country with a beautiful landscape.

[@squidwart8345]

r u white?

[@blumoon7274]

@@squidwart8345 I am a true white , English born English bred , and my ancestors.

[@CassidyStarke]

Blu Moon All of our ancestors are from Africa anyways. There is no such thing as pure white.

[@nimishapant7012]

Kirsty Birsty no there isn’t- as due to the Norman Conquest, all Anglo-Saxons were erradicated. Therefore your ancestors are infact defending from French, German, Dutch blood. There is no such thing as true English blood anymore.

[@CassidyStarke]

Kirsty Birsty So you mind all religions then?

[@rajasingammuthusamy7171]

Some multinational company policies include "Do not bring your religion to work place".

[@shubhamthapliyal7821]

True buddy

[@burhohdzc2809]

So if I wear a beard because of religious reasons i may not work there even though I am the best person suited for this job?? Quiet a dumb policy tbh

[@CassidyStarke]

Sooo.... Freedom of religion, racism and discrimination are against the law But also companies are allowed to not hire capable people because they wear a headscarf?

[@MegaDixen]

@@burhohdzc2809 you don't wear beard you have beard dummy

[@lindabowman2139]

Cassidy Starke it's the accompanying ideology that's the issue, a medieval mindset that uses intimidation and mind control over its followers, threatening, and delivering, punishment when they start using their brains to think logically on religion

[@leilaalaoui5177]

I was wearing hijab since i was 11 or 12. And I was very satisfaid because it was my choice. But after some years, I just couldn't find any rational reason to keep it on my head. Being a woman doesn't make me a عورة. And wearing the scarff will not make my comunity better; with hijab or without, women are always victims of sexual harcelement We should change our mentality and way to see others before covering woman's head. I took hijab off after almost 8 years. And as I far as I think, i will never wear it again because I just don-t find any logical reason about it. But i respect every women's choice

[@KoolGamesHD]

what do you mean logical reason lmao, In Islam it says to wear it so either wear it or don't but don't say there is no logical reason...

[@ddraguti]

Good choice girl!

[@oyemate8647]

Ghada Daisy Yeah but work is work, you should be dressed the way everyone is dressed, thats equality. On the street you can wear what you want, but job has a dresscode and you can do nothing about it

[@aaminahmohammed2]

Obviously its your choice and all, but stop trying to use logical thinking as an excuse. God commanded us to dress modestly, whether we like it or not, find logic in it or not, we should trust that god knows what is best for us and try our hardest to follow that. It just like any other commandment of god, like fasting for a month, or praying 5 times a day, anyone can come along and say there is no logic in that. But the fact of the matter remains that it is what Islam teaches, and so it is something we as Muslims should accept and strive to follow. And so you can wear hijab or not, choose to follow the commandment or not but don't try to bring logic into it. We are nothing compared to the Almighty and its pretty arrogant and disrespectful to say that his commandment has no logic. What on earth do we know, to make such a brash statement. Apologies for sounding harsh, its just pretty hurtful to read comments like this. May peace be on you.

[@emmae9924]

why did you wear it in the first place?

[@coveredinharmony]

If it's distressing... Why uncover outside of work? I ask this as a Christian who covers her head.

[@happysoul5031]

Because hijab has been made out to be a state between 1 and 0. You cannot take it off for a while. There is a stigma attached with girls who used to wear scarf and then later took it off. If you cover yourself, either you have to do it at all times or you just don't. That's what I dislike about the culture of hijab. I am from Pakistan and most Muslim women use any scarf, coloured and printed, to cover their heads. Many of them don't wear hijab but sometimes cover with a "dupatta", which is a loose long rectangular piece of flowy fabric draped around the neck. Women just cover their heads when it's the call for prayers as it is considered disrespectful towards "azaan" if you have your head uncovered. Hijab is mainly a cultural thing, popularized by the Arab Muslims. Muslims in my country used to cover themselves with traditional clothing. That's why I don't like hijab It is just too restrictive and requires commitment, and if you stop wearing it, you always feel guilt and shame. I hate that a woman's faith is reduced to whether she covers her head or not.

[@bobigeiger]

For a Christian it is not a religious symbel and women should only cover their head (top) in a church.

[@coveredinharmony]

@@bobigeiger most of Church history has women veiling their heads as daily dress. 1 Corinthians 11.

[@3rrorinthematrix758]

@@happysoul5031 I stopped wearing it yesterday I know I will start wearing it again I dont say that because of pressure I say it to better myself I feel like the same person I was two days ago 💕

[@arianagrandefan2765]

@@happysoul5031 WTF!? I'm from Pakistan and it isn't like that

[@landendelormier7954]

“Islam is not a fanatical religion” meanwhile there’s some women walking around looking like ninjas

[@MissKealoha]

Her husband "convinced" her to wear the hijab...

[@tl4460]

Yes he did she doesnt look forced to me, stop hating

[@user-qs1xc2cs1s]

@@tl4460forced by social pression yes!

[@danishfarhaad6094]

@@user-qs1xc2cs1s you are also forced by consumerism

[@user-qs1xc2cs1s]

@@danishfarhaad6094 Forecd of what u know my life uknow how i live? no. if an simple advertising create in you the urge to buy, man ask yourself what kind of sheep you are.

[@user-qs1xc2cs1s]

@@danishfarhaad6094 and remimd me if i dont buy something is there my family who would bandon and dispise me? no but that the fact with this shitty religion. so please try to evaluate equivalent stuff.

[@neonconfection]

My view in terms of the laws and policies of businesses: Reverse the situation. I couldn't go to many Muslim countries without wearing a hijab/veil/coverings. In the same way that people from non-Muslim countries wear a hijab/veil/coverings upon entering a Muslim country, same situation for these women in reverse. Many women of different backgrounds and even religions will wear a hijab/veil/coverings to respect the law of Muslim countries. If you don't want to respect the law in the country in which you've come to, then leave. If you don't agree with the policies of a business on uniform and work attire, don't work there. You won't find me visiting Saudi Arabia any time soon for reasons like this and I wouldn't want to work at a Hooters restaurant due to the uniform/attire policies. My view in terms of culture: Similar scenario once again. Westerners have their own culture which they are free to live under and promote within their own countries. If you come to any country and bring another culture with you, always expect there to be push back and backlash. If it were a case of everyone accepting everything from everywhere, culture as a concept wouldn't even exist. If you don't like or agree with the culture, don't put yourself somewhere where that culture is dominant. Example: I'm British and I would not go to Pakistan for this reason.

[@esraajaafreh795]

I live in amuslim country and I don't cover my hair ... Please get your facts right.!

[@sollualannabiy3884]

Hello, I beg to extend on your argument :-) It's not fair to associate culture with religion & suggest that those 2 words are entirely synonymous. We live in a world where our societies are rapidly advancing, & people can debunk old cultures if they turned & developed obsolete. However, Muslims particularly, cannot choose to debunk religious orders. Wearing the hijab- the command of religion upon practicing Muslim women- is not merely a culture but a statement that one stays true & chooses to be committed to a faith. In my opinion, restricting women the kind of clothing that they wear is not a progression in the 21st century, but in fact, a regression. Simply judging & streotyping them for a cloth over their head is absurd & it highlights the pitiful, negligible open-mindedness among people. We boast to be a liberal society, but aren't we being ironic if we choose to even control what they can wear. Isn't that a primary right, a human right & simply opression? Similarly, isn't it odd to be the only one in the Middle East wearing exposed clothing/ bikini in a land where everybody covers themselves up? People with social awareness will have conscience & will know that they are attracting unnecessary & the wrong kind of attention if they carry themselves strikingly different. Islam is rampant in different parts of the world, & will continue to be embraced by Europeans exponentially as it has proved to be a fast-growing religion, so shouldn't we also alter our views & biasedness towards the headscarf & grow to be more accepting & understanding? :-) I think an education on why different religions conduct themselves differently will greatly be beneficial in helping to establish respect & harmony in a society. Just my 2 cents & I hope that it doesn't offend you in any way. I stumbled upon your view & thought that I could share mine too so we can understand each other better & enrich one another :-)

[@ingepeeters7637]

Give us NOW thé names of those muslim countries. Now! OH.. yeah... There is none. Shameful opinion!

[@JingLiSH]

"If you don't like or agree with the culture, don't put yourself somewhere where that culture is dominant." Your ancestors sure agreed with the world cultures too much. Look what they did bumming around the world colonizing everything ^^

[@twinturbom20]

Neon Confection you are comparing a western secular democracy to a country that just a couple years a go was under martial law. You're forgetting one thing, you can not apply the law as you see it convenient.

[@Indrajith4evr]

The fact that they have to blur the face of the woman who took it off by choice says it all aint it?

[@boucliereceltenormande522]

You can’t have the cake and eat it too! Choose to live in a country that embraces all aspects of your religion and accepts you working too. Westerners fought hard for their human rights and the protective laws of freedom. (Assimilating to the fullest)Either you abide by these laws, respect and enjoy them or choose a more appropriate place to live.

[@soisitimpossible]

Apply for work that allows you to wear your head scarf! Employers shouldn't have to be forced to accept what one chooses to believe in!

[@jasminevaliente96]

In a country that exercises religious freedom that gets tax cuts from said country they should. Small businesses and private corporations one thing but this is allowed in govt employment that should be anti discrimination. So much for that.

[@joycem6250]

You came to Europe, learn to live like a European or get back to your own countries.

[@dinavienna]

Much respect to the lady who has the decency to work as a healthy young person instead of exploiting the social system .

[@indranilchoudhury4723]

U mean exploding in social media...read society

[@jenniferboudreau9366]

Locked up in a safe -that is so wrong I don’t even know where to begin. Where is that woman’s life experiences? Her freedom of movement and speech and dominion over herself and her own decisions. Too sad

[@MrRedguy09]

As immigrants, you must assimilate to local cultures. Your intention to migrate to other countries also to achieve peace, stability & prosperity. You must respect locals' culture & people

[@kthet1]

Why is it so important to show your religion identity to others. Is religion a business between you and your God.

[@ashamahamud3945]

peace be upon you sir/ma'am. It seems there's a slight mix up in the understanding of hijab that the woman in the video conveyed. Hijab is a direct commandment from god for women to dignify and protect themselves by covering up, not just a religious symbol. Muslim women wear it because it is a commandment from god that we follow, just like any other religious commandment. Hope this clears things up :)

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Asha Mahamud: oh puhleeze, every religion thinks they're chosen and special, and every leader of those religions claims to have talked directly through a magical pipeline to some bronze-age mythical deity. That's how they traditionally claimed land ownership back then, by claiming authorization from their god, or claiming they conquered the civilzation that already lived,there and owned the land. Your particular deity said in the Koran you should be modest, too. So don't forget to add that you only BELIEVE that happened. You have no proof. No religion does. Interesting, how people bend their religious precepts to fit their own desires. Sad.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

And by the way, this covering-up business isn't mentioned in the Koran, only that you all should be modest. Both genders. The rest was interpretation by imperfect imams, who certainly aren't all knowing. And the reason modesty was suggested in the Koran, was practical: Mohammed was receiving visitors all day and night in his own house, and as they walked by the women's quarters, they might see in through the windows, there was a loss of privacy, so different clothing was suggested. But nothing was said about covering entire bodies and faces, not was anything said about making women submissive, powerless, abused, second-class citizens. Men did that, later. Spare me.

[@goldenlotus9629]

@@ashamahamud3945 ... Umar\Omar.. was a friend or acquaintance of the Prophet Muhammad... And he was hanging around the area he saw Muhammad's wife and he kept checking all of them out all the girls and he told Muhammad that they should be covered up and he kept asking them why? It's cuz the guy couldn't control himself so he made a suggestion to the prophet to have the girls covered up it's in bukhari you should look it up

[@imthefknboss4390]

Mary Sanchez trueee truee trueeeee

[@LadyKetandra]

Don't feel guilty. Buy a ticket, set on plane, move to Saudi Arabia.

[@maryahevi8206]

LadyKetandra preach sis u said it all😂❤️

[@modelingstar241]

That is such a disgusting comment. I don't have any words.

[@MegaDeathRay10]

Lose all rights become property sounds good

[@Power_Puffs]

The women in the video are from iraq and syria ..i am an arab and will never wear hijab because it is a man made

[@modelingstar241]

@@MegaDeathRay10 Lose all rights? Did you know there are more women converting to Islam than men? Why? Islam promotes rights to women FAR MORE THAN YOU THINK. Hijab is mandatory in the Quran for Muslim women, but it SHOULD NEVER be forced. Just because a woman puts on a hijab doesn't mean she loses her rights, it is HER RIGHT to wear what she wants to wear, whether it's a hijab or short shorts. A woman is not property either, honestly, read a book about Islam.

[@notthatsure7795]

Reading the comments only made me realize how ignorant and mean people are becoming, so I hope I seriously do that people try to open up more to other cultures and religions, try to understand others and to communicate more with each other, because it feels like the lack of communication and understanding is only making us racist.

[@sta._rina]

Fr i dont understand why theres so many racist and bad people in youtube comments sometimes

[@origamiandcats6873]

She is very modestly dressed according to the standards of the country she is in. I can't tell someone how to feel but I wish she didn't feel guilty.

[@elfinsim]

Agreed

[@davidmcmahon7463]

The cross is banned in the common workplace in the UK so why shouldn't other symbols of religion be judged the same!

[@leenalhassawi6330]

When will you dumb people understand that it is not a symbol of our Faith! It is much more than that, it's even considered a lifestyle!

[@sxhrat8502]

MrStig691 it absolutely is.....

[@princesszeldaprincess447]

I'm Muslim but I don't wear the hijab

[@wings3877]

ok

[@itsmesia2469]

👍

[@thepatriottz9205]

That's ok on its upon but when you're buried it's between you and your lord

[@qamarjahan9177]

I am also👍

[@aminuaidara8601]

It is better for you not to be proud of that this is very dangerous in lslam for u talking about this very proudly

[@UniqueSundials]

It is not really a question of religious discrimination any employer should have the right to determine what is acceptable attire to work for their company.

[@sossanone672]

How does a piece of cloth affect? clothes! And Today most of the work in the office So there is no need to contact with people,So how will this peace of cloth can affect the work?

[@minimi9602]

@@sossanone672 You cant come to office in pajamas.

[@sossanone672]

@@minimi9602 rude

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@@minimi9602 Exactly And, you can't work in a bank or nice shop looking like a stripper, pole-dancer or coal miner!

[@CassidyStarke]

Here_We_Go_Again2 Exactly and don’t most women that wear a headscarf look like the opposite of that?

[@patrizia9044]

At how many professional jobs would a man be allowed to work with a baseball cap or a hat on his head?

[@claireglory]

a very strong contradiction in the quran. respect the law of the land you are into, and then there is also this law where you must not remove your hijab in public. you cant use this law in the western world. if you do not want it then dont live there.

[@claireglory]

@K.B Chapter 24 known as an-Nur (the Light), in verse 30. law of god. www.al-islam.org/hijab-muslim-womens-dress-islamic-or-cultural-sayyid-muhammad-rizvi/quran-and-hijab

[@MrCmon113]

There is no law against covering your head.

[@benedettafigus3915]

@@claireglory interesting page. It's full of hate and racism against West and it's explein a lot...

[@maribrenner2232]

We don't wear rags on our heads!! In your own country, none of iur business!! Here, it is our business!!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@ mari brenner, Employers have the right to enforce dress and work codes. Q: You want the job? A: Follow the dress/work codes *It is really that simple!* What you wear on your own time is your business. Some countries/municipalities have laws against face coverings on public transportation and in public buildings for security reasons. If its the law you have to follow it. If you need to wear a medical mask one can get an exemption from one's doctor. (e.g. people undergoing chemo, ……… people with breathing problems).

[@3rrorinthematrix758]

@@blumoon7274 My family didnt come here from "war" or "danger" she came here because she wanted to. It's like me moving to a more exotic country because I like it there.

[@mossmanqprfan]

So depressing that human beings have invented this utterly bizarre notion of God. That woman who said "I feel so ashamed, God is watching me wherever I go,".. Yes of course he is

[@naahghost4228]

When u go to lslamic countries u are forced to do as they do...l think they shld follow rules and respect the country they are in too.

[@thinking19018]

No I am from Morocco....and westerner ( tourists ) walking in a bikini in our street no one forces them to wear hijab

[@palwasha3946]

@@thinking19018 exactly kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIDClaODlJx_mbM in Pakistan too watch this

[@leenashagrani6065]

But you have to understand that what Muslim women wear is a part of their religion, modesty is part of our religion, Forcing me to remove my hajib is like forcing me to not follow my religion which I believe is absurd. And me myself as a Muslim living in Saudi Arabia a foreign woman isn’t obligated at all to wear a hajib they can wear whatever they desire as long as it doesn’t cross the borders of modesty .

[@neatznotso7424]

I thought freedom of religion and religious practices was something developed countries prided themselves on....not anymore I guess. Also there are a lot of countries where immodest clothing is frowned upon, not only Muslim countries, it's about respecting their culture. Women wearing a hijab in the work place is not disrespectful to anyone, it seems hugely disrespectful to ask women to remove them against their wishes though.

[@bendover5255]

@@leenashagrani6065 if you don't like it then go back to the middle east, why do Muslims hate to assimilate to where they move

[@kdmil2002]

These women are showing the same kind of guilt that people feel when they commit adultery in the real world. They have shame and guilt as though they had actually committed a sexual sin. That is a shame that they have been so manipulated that their whole identity is in that scarf. The real value is in being an honorable woman. It has nothing to do with anything that you wear on your head.

[@christinenewhouse1264]

Im a Christian(Jesus Christ follower)... If the work place told me to take off my cross necklace...I would do it for my family...I know that Jesus Christ is in my heart...and with me always..God bless.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

That's called maturity. You're doing what,you need to do, so,that your family has a roof over'their hesd and food on the table. And every immigrant from another country has had to make that decision, usually quite willingly. Their children will not be traumatized, even though the parents or grandparents were.

[@rachealsammis8347]

I have never had a job in that the Christian was ever told to stop and take their cross off. Yet others are told their faith can't be seen.

[@empressofslavs8783]

@REEMA AL-KOUBAYTARI to us christians it is. it is our holy symbol for our saviour Jesus Christ was crucified on it, therefore it is very important and sacred to us. but we know that our faith is in our heart and soul - not something we wear on the exterior.

[@thaliasghost]

That is because Jesus Christ is in your heart and these women are obsessed about gender roles. It has nothing at all to do with spirituality.

[@jiong-tyx]

But as a Christian, I think it is OK to take it off, although I don't like this rule.

[@aambibambi983]

Married Orthodox Jewish women also cover their hair. Many with a scarf as well. I couldn’t imagine being told to take my hair covering off for work, this is horrible.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Orthodox Jewish women are also indoctrinated within a misogynistic religion, just like hijabis are under Islam. Two sides of the same coin.

[@aambibambi983]

I’m sorry that you feel that way. Just so you know there is nothing being forced upon us. It is very personal, and we are able to chose whether or not we want to cover our hair. It is our personal right, and no one has the right to tell us whether we can or not.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

@@aambibambi983 I know what real choice is; it comes unbidden from within. Interesting that no woman in her right mind has ever decided she is a sex object to be covered up - that takes coercion or indoctrination at a vulnerable age.

[@aambibambi983]

Cath Robilliard I don’t want this to turn into a ridiculous argument, but I’m curious where you get the idea that we are “sex objects”? I was taught that men also need to be modest in dress and attitude, not just women. Both of us have the responsibility, and within that there is a choice whether someone wants to live by those values or not.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

@@aambibambi983 if men are bound by the same decorum of modestly as women, why are only women in hijab? Give me one good answer.

[@1mikon]

A cleric said, “ a woman is like a jewel. It should be locked in a safe’, what the hell? Wearing hijab is a big issue now but it wasn’t in the 70”s , 80’s and even in the 90’s.

[@sadiasultana8367]

bruv in the Victorian era women wore hats with nets and long modest dresses, which is the same as covering up.

[@1mikon]

Idk Idk yes, they did way with that style now. And it’s not Victorian era anymore.

[@sadiasultana8367]

exactly, its not the Victorian era anymore, its the 21st century, I thought I could wear anything I want, why is me wearing a hijab such an issue?@@1mikon

[@isaacg5438]

If I am employing you it’s my rules. If you are employing someone then it’s your rules. Not much you can do about it.

[@jangodarkblade3360]

Isaac G Yh because freedom of religion means nothing anymore.

[@arindammaitra6553]

I really appreciate the lady who has taken her decision in favour of her job, leaving her status of "the precious jewel, locked up [safely] in a safe" behind. I look forward that she will continue to leave proudly as a free woman, never returning to that safety of the 'safe' as a 'jewel' again.

[@chiuansheng]

You came to my country and told me that my lifestyle controversy to yours? And it made us divided?

[@sarajane1719]

Your not european your Chinese lol talk about coming to my country lol

[@hayatmohamud7287]

Sara Jane if only you knew how disgusting and trash china is

[@Jvhh9]

Whoopty dooooooo grooming standards at a job. Been shaving my face and putting on a tie for 10 years now... the price we pay for living in a functional society.

[@feargach2107]

I wear my underpants on top of my tights, just like Superman, and I can't get a job. It's just prejudice against me so I guess I'll have to stay on welfare.

[@lindseyshupee]

O k

[@unicornsprinkles3277]

Javier L the employers should respect the employees though

[@ratulamin4796]

Underwears were not made for covering head.Use your brain if u have one

[@mypackmypower1996]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hahahaha nice way to explain.

[@jp2908]

@@ratulamin4796 and a blanket was?

[@rosemarybleackley208]

Don't feel guilty if you have no choice.

[@silasbishop3055]

You are choosing to wear a symbol of a foreign culture. If you move to Europe or America, adapt to modern Western culture.

[@fightermma]

We're taking over. Get used to it.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Their religion preaches remaining separate. Just like the Amish, or the Hasidics in Williamsburg, NY, or the Jim Jones cult... but you can't expect no reaction if you're going to make yourself look or behave differently and not assimilate. There's going to be a price either way.

[@missnthrop5763]

@@fightermma Eh, Muslims think so. It's gonna get bloody that's for sure but they'll be stopped like they have time and again, it's weird how that happens with such historic consistency. God let's it get so close and then they lose, every.single.time. Grab the popcorn, cause this train wreck is gonna be wild!

[@fireincarnation2]

I cannot imagine what it would be like to move to a country where an employer would force an employee to dress less modestly than they are comfortable with. How far can it go, can an employer just demand all employees work topless?

[@relunnie21]

WRONG TRANSLATION here's the literal translation: "The cleric was saying that women are jewels and if you have something precious, like a jewel; what do you do with it? You cover it to keep it safe. Like wise women should cover." Cover- not lock up in a safe. Keep safe- not locked up in a safe. You can disagree with that statement, and personally I do. But it's 100% not equivalent to let's lock them up and keep them in a safe. I disagree with that logic but I can perfectly coexist with it and see where they're coming from. I felt so bad for that woman esp when she cried, she's having her freedom taken away from her and pressured into dressing in a way she doesn't feel happy with for no reason other than discrimination. I find people who pressure women into taking off hijab equally disgusting as those who force women to wear it. Both can't respect a woman's choice, and both want to enforce their ideas of freedom and respect on women with no regard to what she wants. If she believed she's a jewel that should be covered, so what? Let her believe that and cover all she wants. She's not hurting anyone or forcing anyone to do anything. Why should that be something that threatens to take her job away and leave her poor and broke and possibly homeless. How unfair, esp from "democratic" countries.

[@mayankmishra1186]

What if a woman is ugly will still be a jewel ?

[@greeneyeswideopen774]

A woman is not a precious inert, unconscious jewel. Yes, a woman should be protected but not by covering up but by men being respectful.

[@Padraigofloinn]

As somebody from an extremely religious background I implore you to read a science book and allow your brain to expand beyond a dessert sky god from the middle east.

[@edis4212]

what?

[@guyfriedman295]

0:15 "It was like a wall seperating me from the Dutch society" Because the fact that you dont speak Dutch didnt occur to you? (From what I heared it was on Arabic) Or because of the fact that you were the only one choosing to hide you face and identity?

[@unicornsprinkles3277]

Guy Friedman wow okay racist it could just be that she spoke Arabic for the video cause she’s better at it and she’s not hiding her face and identity she’s embracing her religion

[@MahoganyMonice]

madone 05 😂 you sound stupid asf

[@pineapplesbringpain5243]

madone 05 What’s wrong with being racist? No, what’s wrong with YOU

[@namnamseoktae-sty370]

HP 7 Word 👏🏼

[@xcloudyskyx5872]

@madone 05 Um... LITERALLY EVERYTHING!

[@rahulkumarsingh5421]

Religion is a personal matter...don't try to show off. Respect the law of that country.

[@user-cg1kv3cl7b]

Why does it bother the employers so much that they ban it?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Why does it bother you so much, that you feel the need to protest?

[@user-cg1kv3cl7b]

@@MarySanchez-qk3hp I don't understand... Protest what?

[@sukhmanikaurtoor9581]

It looks demonish and unwelcoming that's why

[@rahul90481]

If you at Rome behave like rome follow this universeal rule .

[@dabbagh6734]

Ur offended because they are wearing a piece of fabrik ?

[@dabbagh6734]

@Matzuri Kills I am not, its just making me a bit mad of how dumb the word is.

[@mtraa.942]

in WWII the European refugees flooded the arab and islamic countries in the middle east escaping from the war They were mostly from Poland, Italy, Greece, Armenia and more They were escaping to Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Jordan and Palestine In these countries there were hundreds of European refugee camps And they didn't have to wear the hijab/niqab or obligated to follow the arab culture or the islamic traditions or whatsoever ...

[@crimzon6880]

rahul Rathi your so dumb

[@akadalyalo1469]

Ask your self how did you come to know that and answer your self truthfully. Don't lie to your self

[@sadlittleowl3929]

The major objection to the hijab at a work place is that people who interact with you would feel more comfortable if they could completely see you. That is why we do not see people in work spaces indoors with sun glasses on. Also as the quran compels you to wear it, most people see it as oppression even if you do not. Women are forced to wear it and then it becomes a habit and then they feel uncomfortable without it. Any habit is difficult to overcome like drugs, drinking or gambling. So also the hijab

[@muslimah222]

wrong, women are not forced to wear it, where have you got that idea from? why do you get the idea that people are more comfortable when they see womens hair and her figure? who is not comfortable to see a women in hijab? is it the clothes or is it someting else like being afraid of someting different? afraid of religion? afraid of modesty? so if someone is half naked do you feel more comfortable? in the bible women is obligated to wear the veil, and just because the west dont follow religious comandments doesnt mean they dont exist in christianity also, and unlike islam in christianity a womens head should be shaved of if she doesnt cover her hair, sounds a bit harsh dont you think?

[@patrizia9044]

Bible only says to cover the head with cloth when she is praying! And even a small, transparent fabric cloth is okay. It doesn't need to be a complete dementor outfit.

[@markcarey8426]

From what I've read there is nothing in the Koran that says anything about hijab. It's all cultural. So all this worry and bleating and carry-on is just nonsense. It has nothing to do with Islam and everything to do with the tyrants that dominate the countries these women fled from.

[@maishasheik2976]

Sad little owl I don't know which religion you belongs to.. But I totally agree with wht you've said about hijab! We can wear a decent clothes without wearing a burqa. And we can't be sure that every hijabi is good hearted and every non muslima is bad. Hijab derives from faith. Am honestly saying that am feeling comfortable with my outfits without hijab👍

[@jesusislord4135]

+Sad little owl Maybe this explanation works well for you. It works well also for police and officials who may need to make quick identification. For me it is entirely beside the point. The hijab is a statement of loyalty to a devilish religious ideology, an oppressive social system, a source of immense suffering for the world (including the so-called muslim world as well as victims of muslim agression throughout 1400 years of history). It represents denial of the majesty of the Son of God, ingratitude for His sacrifice, and refusal to bow the knee to the Lord of history.

[@inespaschoarelli1287]

I do not understand women who considers themselves objects, only to their husbands appreciation, like a jewel? locked in a safe? The guilt iteself is a symptom of what they are, no of who they are. Such pain over a rule made by men, not God. Such waste.

[@neatznotso7424]

And the difference between a hijab and habit?

[@dabbagh6734]

Bruh just mind ur business and everything is going to be ok, if she wants to put some cloth to cover her hair , i swear to god it wont harm u

[@May-xs3pw]

People make wearing hijab such a big thing when it's in a fact just a cloth, nothing more or less. Why do you feel so entitled to speak about what women can't wear. When it doesn't have anything to do with you?

[@truthseeker1934]

@@dabbagh6734 yeah, but it harms those women who think that they are somehow less than what they should be just because of a fabric on their head.

[@nournour746]

And then there's MILLIONS of middle Eastern females who are forced to wear it (like me) by government and/or family. You risk you life, you don't have a choice. i will not let these few women silence us.

[@lunairies]

Go hard girl, don’t let the people engulfed by fear and control, control your life path and destiny!

[@lunairies]

binrasclatladen You’re the one in the wrong. You don’t understand basic compassion and humanity which is what your so called religion tries to teach you. You are a hypocrite.

[@joyali7186]

SHUT UP YOU HYPOCRITE.

[@lame_emo4011]

binrasclatladen sorry then not everyone wants to be covered all the time like a trash bag

[@jasonvoorhees8899]

Few women ? Who ?

[@zerone9521]

When other religions come to the Middle East we do not ask them to wear hijab in order to work. Here in Kuwait Americans, and other nationalities are free to wear anything they want. People watch you tube videos think that the Middle east lives like stone age. It's not. You just have to come and see for yourself and stop judging. Yes Saudi Arabia are strict, but that doesn't speak to the whole of middle east. Currently Denmark are removing all of the Muslim mosques and I have no problems with that because 1 country doesn't affect or represent other countries. Short answer, some people are like sheep they just follow what other people say.

[@LH-et7of]

There are many Moslem majority countries that are not ruled by Islam rules. The best example is Turkey. Countries ruled by Islam rules force Hijab.

[@yohanthoncruzrandydamnitfu1574]

Mmm... You go and works at Western Countries then you should know that you are agree to follow their Rules....

[@mariamarabi718]

Sorry to break it to you but aren't we in the land of the free and home of the brave? There aren't any discriminatory rules here, or so I hope.

[@mariamarabi718]

DIO And why can't you understand that culture is not religion? Arab culture is screwed up, I can say that. I'm pretty sure I won't be killed in America for not wearing it, since it's my country. Being modest is freedom. We can do as we wish, and we aren't harming anyone. So take your discrimination somewhere else. Don't turn to those countries for Islamic education cuz everything is messed up there. CULTURE AND RELIGION ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. it's forbidden to hurt someone for a choice they made as long as they aren't harming you.

[@twinturbom20]

DIO you're an idiot.

[@rigidfinger]

You can go back where you came from, you are allowed to leave.

[@yohanthoncruzrandydamnitfu1574]

rigidfinger same goes to Moslem in Europe.... Go back to their OWN country

[@fatimarashida1]

I am watching some videos about wearing hijab and not wearing hijab. I converted 5 years ago and was happy to cover at first. I experienced different types of reactions in my community and also traveling. I am a white woman, and in my city the Muslim population is like 93% Somali. I am "othered" by culture, I am "othered" by my hijab and for some reason, especially some white males seem to think they can say any sick and hostile comment they want to me. I have been smiled at by white women, looked askance by Somali women, (maybe shyness?) upon greeting asamalieka I've often not had salaam greeting returned by Muslims of other races. Then there have been those few who have been just lovely. I began to develop a fear with anxiety of leaving the house. I was overtly made fun of at work by clients asking if I'm dressed for Halloween. Traveling was terrible with so, so often being taken into the back room to be searched. One time a white male came up to me in line and was so hostile he was spitting as he told me "no security is enough" for me to be allowed to fly. Living in the US as a white convert in hijab was a nightmare for me. It made me stand out, which is the opposite of what I want. I don't want to stand out, I don't want to be singled out. It seems to be mostly the white males. I am stealth Muslimah now, always modest, but no more abuse, no more anxiety. Why are people so threatened by a woman choosing to cover her hair? It makes me sad, and of course I'm embarassed to not have enough courage and inshallah I hope to have the courage to wear my hijab again.

[@dearone1]

Lisa Rogers that's awful. I'm sorry that idiots put you through all that. Being a white convert to such a culturally-intertwined religion must be difficult and intimidating at times.

[@fatimarashida1]

Thank you for your solidarity Bye Felicia :))

[@dearone1]

Lisa Rogers anytime mate. You do you :)

[@mariamalasadi8803]

so sorry to hear that sis 😪 surround yourself with the positive people and only do what makes you happy, Insha Allah everything gets better for you ❤️

[@amanihamdan5549]

Lisa Rogers Sorry to read your story, will pray that Allah will send down tranquillity into your heart. you and me and all other sisters who seek guidance from Allah.

[@garrchristopher3950]

USA here, petty topic, take it off!!!

[@dabbagh6734]

Man just mind ur own business, its just a piece of fabric. I swear it wont harm u

[@veronicaniklasson886]

@garr christopher who are you to tell me what to wear. My body and hair is not for everyone to see; it is for the select few that I deem worthy. My Mahram (family), husband, and his family. Not for everyone who walks through a company's doors.

[@briannacarless2470]

@@veronicaniklasson886 it's literally the hair that grows on nearly everybody's head. i doubt anyone is gonna get a boner looking at it

[@fara5295]

Laughing at all these uneducated comments

[@AntiZionist101]

total bullcrap, many women working in holland with Hijab.

[@bathfoam3352]

Anti Zionist Yea they are even muslimas that are police so what From youre neighbor country ;)

[@Nerdyboeki]

Klopt!

[@Angell_Lee]

That's sad.

[@cassif19]

The girl wearing a hijab seems to have a higher education than the other ones, which means that her employers also had a higher education and consequently, were less likely to be against her harmless hijab

[@iamhijabsterz9556]

How you can sa she have a higher education?

[@gozulumii4439]

not highly educated enough to realise that she's just wearing a scarf on her head for nothing.

[@edimi2454]

We women are not jewels , accesories or decorations of any kind. We are people, persons, humans as everyone else. No need to wear clothing that hide us from the rest oh the humans, persons, people.

[@vaibhavkalra9302]

You can't argue with such woman. They are extremist.

[@7_years_and_]

Muslim women's favorite argument . Hijab is my choice It's like baby Ayesha saying marrying 56 yr old at the age of 7 was her choice. How can you say it was your choice when you as women don't have a second choice in your religion . ?

[@himikarahman9990]

Ok, so here's the thing. Back then, when Muhammad lived, child marriages were NORMALIZED. It was common, and everyone did it. Rich people, poor people, everyone got heir daughters married off very young. It's like a woman marrying a man now. Its normal and accepted. Muhammad was most certainly not the only one doing this, as they didn't see anything wrong with it. Now, with science, we know the detrimental effects of child marriage. But back then, they didn't have this knowledge. We can't accept it, but it was the culture then. Also, everything in Islam is based on choices. If you've ever actually read the entire translation of the Quran, you would know that Islam is founded on you picking right and wrong. That's why we believe in Islam that animals and humans are different: humans have the choice between doing good and bad, and animals don't. When you don't have the ability to fulfil that choice, (say you are getting forced to wear the hijab, like in Muslim countries-which is very wrong by the way) Allah judge you on your intention. Would you have worn the hijab if you weren't forced to? Women, as well as men, children, elderly, etc., all have choice in Islam, whether they can accomplish that choice or not.

[@4K_TASEER]

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[@aminarodriguez8483]

Damn yall think that every girl hates the hijab?????????

[@norastorm99]

Amina Rodriguez not every girl but those who don't hate it don't really know the meaning of the hijab niqab burqa or whatever. I at least runned away and are free. I will hate it forever and ever.

[@aminarodriguez8483]

ok well i wear the hijab and i love it

[@norastorm99]

Amina Rodriguez good for you I hope your life is at easy and not getting oppressed, God night!^^

[@aminarodriguez8483]

stefanos2691 um actually yes, yes they are. The male members of my family dress modestly and never wear short sleeves or shorts just as I do. Hate to break it to your cold, dead heart 😊

[@aminarodriguez8483]

stefanos2691 Yes dear, they cover their heads with what you white people might call a "religious hat". None of the women in my family cover their faces so neither do my brothers.

[@Catholic_Tiktok]

respect the country rules... coz a christian will go to islam country.they respect you , pls respect christian country also...

[@KoolGamesHD]

europe is not christian anymore.. except maybe som eastern countries.

[@rebeccafrost5542]

Allah gave them plenty of Islamic lands they r in the West makin NO PEACE, for no reason. And I'm western female that think it's ok for them to wear hijabs. However, enough is enough. If everything is a problem go back to one of the lands Allah gave Muslims.

[@AG-wb3db]

Lea Topcap as a Dutch convert to islam maybe i Will inshallah ;) better than living amongst goddless fornicators.

[@AG-wb3db]

ShitGotReal sister. ;) I am a lady

[@rebeccafrost5542]

A Geurse RIGHT, a so called holy prophet, the big role model for child brides, Taharrush gamea, sex slaves, concubines, 4 wives. U should do the math! It's the MOST DEMONIC religion of all. I don't mind your hijabs at all. The choice is yours. Muslims in West👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋I dare Muslims to buy oneway tickets to Islamic lands. Especially the Muslim men whom 95% in West never seen in Islamic garb. 😂😂😂Muslim women feel free to oppress urself and support inequalities. As for me, I prefer to keep opportunities for females. As salaamu alaykum. 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@da7me22]

Translation is not accurate in certain areas. Just saying

[@urdad7057]

How do they get their hair cut if they never take it off?

[@jalilb.b.3858]

You are allowed to take it off in the case if the husband, other women, and children. My mother does that.

[@jangodarkblade3360]

Wow that is the stupidest question I’ve ever heard.

[@maishasheik2976]

I was forced to wear hijab and burqa by parents. But now I did experienced my comfort zone even without hijab. For muslim men women is like a piece of candy 🍬 If you cover it properly the ants(men with lust) cannot taste it!! In my point of view it doesn't matter you covered or not you can still able to protect yourself by your faith. For both men and women, the heart ♥ should be covered or pure to protect from evilness.

[@ssa2220]

I know you feel hun, I'm forced me to wear hijab too. You are not alone and im here if you need someone to talk to xx

[@fahimaahmadi591]

I wear hijab and I LOVE LOVE IT. I belong to a faith that cares for my well being. Hijab has given me the level respect and harmony that I never found when I was not wearing it. Hijab has helped me to be more focus, content and thoughtful of my Creator than ever before. Alhamdulillah for hijab♡

[@gh4kr]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@gh4kr]

Your religion is so sexually repressive that it has resulted in men only thinking about one thing: sex.

[@oiulti6900]

LJ you seem really oppressive towards this woman, you should be happy she is happy.

[@gh4kr]

@Notre Aira The ultra-conservative and, more to the point, the SELF-RIGHTEOUS all belong in the same basket.

[@gh4kr]

@H - It's not an opinion, it's a reality based on historical and textual facts and my own personal experiences. Way to be dismissive about something you most likely know nothing about. It speaks volumes about your intellect.

[@sarahstrong7174]

I wonder if this would be less of an issue if the hijab was tied a bit differently so it looks more like a headscarf as traditionally worn in the west. If a suitably sized scarf is chosen it could give similar coverage, or only a little less, & though less women wear them now compared to in the 1960s I have seen women wearing them at work recently? Dont know, but just wondered if some women might find they can then get work more easily, without having to abandon their head covering entirely? Its just that people feel anxious around things that look unfamiliar. I just wonder if tying the hijab in a slightly different way so that it seens more familiar but still provides good coverage, might help a bit, or are employers going to object to any headscarf now? Would it be worth trying tying it more like headscarfs as seen in 1950s fashions, which a few women in the west do still wear?

[@marcuslatimer]

the movie is from 2017 , Spain had the highest unemployment rate of Europe together with Greece and Italy, what is this woman thinking, she has to compete in the western world with unemployed native workers who speak the language perfectly? And if you can't get a job there, do what the other locals do go and look where you can.

[@TheSaleem57]

Why a piece of cloth...not hurting anyone...making other people so mad...?

[@truth1138]

Why are you feeling guilty ? Have you hurt an animal ? Have you hurt a human being ? What have you done exactly to feel guilty about ?

[@mohammadalmasri691]

Truth Disobeyed he who created you and blessed you

[@Nicohakuu1]

Why move to Europe if the working culture here does not suit you?

[@herticate8579]

i dont.. get it, why would they let revealing girl decide what she wants to wear at work but modest women are told to take off their hijabs? like dude, whats the point of this law??

[@jewel3398]

Guilty for what being a real woman your beautiful be who God Made You Too be God Bless You

[@sboloshis1188]

Being noticed as you are is a wonderful thing. I wish all the grace and success god can give her. I hope others learn they can be happy too, no more identity ownership.

[@DkraKom]

Hey if I have to remove my Celestial Garments to work, then everyone should remove any religious garments

[@lets_wrapitup]

A women’s right to modesty shouldn’t even be looked at as “religious garments”. It’s her own body, she doesn’t want to self degrade herself to have to reveal her attractive features just to please someone. It’s a right to be modest, taking away a right is simply inhumane.

[@seliaortiz3809]

you were in bondage YOU ARE FREE

[@qayoomsediq2013]

Nope Read Bible And Quran Hijab cover body is very important command at religions

[@greenmidget180]

Translation: 'You are free except when we say you aren't'.

[@Divabellas]

Dont live in Europe. Problem sloved.

[@aleinasheakh3025]

Then tell all those white people who work in Saudi Arabia in Aramco to get put as well.

[@sadiasultana8367]

Why did you colonise our countries then if you didn't want us?

[@lenyrockwell1757]

@@aleinasheakh3025 and they we gladly leave, you live in hell

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Aleina, most Saudis don't work any more, they pay others to think, plan and to work for them instead. They'd be helpless without them, and the reason they haven't progressed very much compared to other countries is because they don't work. Oil has destroyed them.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Not really solved. They're instructed to spread their religion by first peaceful means, and then by force.

[@hansolo9818]

GOOD NEWS GIRLS!!! You do not need to remove the hijab in a Muslim country! :-) Move there and enjoy the freedoms that those countries bring for women. :-)

[@thinkinghead5912]

That's the whole EVIL Game of GUILT. And blind followers just Jeep adding the fuel to the fire!

[@misan2002]

Europe the home of freedom(!) Definitely(!)

[@Beamshipcaptain]

Misan America has even more freedom, because of our LAWS, which protect women, children, AND men.

[@misan2002]

@@Beamshipcaptain and you also have guns

[@mentos93]

@@Beamshipcaptain not really, you even cencor things on tv and radio we don't have that. Can you explain what freedoms you got that europe doesn't have (except from guns)

[@Beamshipcaptain]

@@mentos93 The nation of Canada and 15 American states have legalized Marijuana. Something safe and even beneficial is no longer banned. Guns in the wrong hands become evil incarnate yes. But the right to bear arms in America is sacrosanct. We Americans have more financial stress than Europeans, less vacation time, more of a "worker-bee mentality, and a more fear-filled culture, which makes many people go violently psychotic. You don't see that in other nations.

[@mentos93]

@@Beamshipcaptain im from netherlands so weed was never the issue. Yes it makes me sad that americans got so little vacation time and such i really hope someone like bernie can make a change in the system, everythiny is so to the extreme there :( but i heard that it different at every company how much vacationdays you have. Is it also true that you got a couple of days that you can be sick and after those days you won't get paid? Btw i love all the things america had brought to the world and americans are wonderfull kind people i meant its just that everything is so much to the extreme.

[@yeonai7242]

I understand that you are doing it for your family and kids. I totally understand. But just saying, If I was in that exact same situation I would say no. I would not take my hijab off. I would stand strong in my religion. Im only 13 and I started wearing the hijab when I was 12. And I did it in my own will. But anyways, I would keep faith in the Almighty Allah, because I know that nothing in this universe BUT Allah, can control anything. So if Allah wills for me to have a job, I will no matter what. Allah sees our inner intentions, he know what we want. So whatever he wills, it is right for us. Always remember, Allah knows well. Even if what happens doesn’t seem fine at the moment. We are in this world for a very short time. So we should work for heaven. Cause our afterlife will not end like this life. God knows best. May Allah bless all of u rightful muslims.

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

Would there be consequences, either social or spiritual, were you to remove it? If you answer yes, it's not really a choice.

[@Nostradamusknow]

Don't go to countries where they don't like you to impose your beliefs on them. Stay in your own countries and practice your beliefs freely.

[@neatznotso7424]

'Don't go to countries where they don't like you to impose your beliefs on them' - how is wearing a piece of clothing imposing anything on anyone? So it's fine to have Mormons, Jehovah's witnesses, Christians etc literally travelling the world to impose their beliefs and convert people but for a Muslim woman to choose to wear a hijab is a problem. That's a ridiculous argument and makes zero sense. 'Stay in you're own countries and practice your beliefs freely' - sigh. What countries would they be then? Yes there are certain countries where Islam is the majority religion but it is a religion, a religion that anyone from any country can either convert to or be born into. Do you feel the same way towards nuns and their habits?

[@bendover5255]

@@neatznotso7424 you heard of the saying "when in Rome do what the Romans do" yeah the west has certain things we don't like and we aren't going to change them, how dare Muslims try to come to other countries and try to tell them what to do

[@neatznotso7424]

@@bendover5255 what are you even talking about? Exactly what are they telling them to do? Or telling us to do? Who freaking cares if they choose to wear a freaking hijab, it's not like it's only Muslims who wear head coverings, how is this so insulting to anyone? It's not something I personally would choose to wear but nobody is forcing anyone to do anything. I don't even believe in God, or any religion at all, but if that's what people are into go for it, whatever. The only time I've ever cared is when people come knocking at my door and try to convert me, so far zero Muslims have attempted to convert me or tried to make me change any part of my life.

[@bendover5255]

@@neatznotso7424 they can wear them outside of work BUT if a employer tells you not to wear it then either you listen or find a different job it's that simple

[@neatznotso7424]

@@bendover5255 which is discrimination. It's that simple.

[@bartschwartz7217]

Many strip down to work clothes in warehouse and factory work and 15 minutes b4 end of shift the put back on to go home

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@ Bart Schwartz, Employers have dress and work codes for many reasons. Legally, they can do so. What you wear on your own time is your business.

[@SHUJA2304]

It was abt freedom to choose. Then why ban something.

[@_101__s._.3]

I feel so sad for these poor manipulated women :(

[@catwoman9480]

I don't feel sorry for them, it's their chosen way of life. No matter how ridiculous and demeaning it is.

[@maryama0464]

it’ll be worth it tho

[@gmoney2103]

Don't. They're Coochie. Its called Assimilation

[@stefanie0158]

@@catwoman9480 lol and I feel so sad for ur ignorance

[@crazyandbeautiful]

"Woman is like a jewel who should be locked up in a safe." If you don't find this statement unsettling and problematic, there is something seriously wrong with you.

[@rigidfinger]

toggle the CC button in the bottom right so that it doesn't get covered with scribbles.

[@timothyterrell1658]

I worked with a woman who had this going on at the business we worked there was a equipment room. There where several problems in this room .there were a number of guards missing from the equipment. This lady was given the assignment of inspection to authorize repairs. It was as extremely dangerous to enter this room wearing loose clothing. I requested that she put aside her scarves and shawl long enough to pass through this area .I was not trying to be funny or anything ,just get my job done safely. I could not risk her being pulled into a Peace of operating machinery. She refused on religious grounds. She didn't last much longer at the company. Her burka got in the way of making a living.

[@librecolombe7376]

Sometimes I want to remove my soul :(

[@ashamahamud3945]

I really hope that you're aive right now and haven't removed your soul and that you find peace and solace in your soul. If not yet, then soon.

[@tamilthimir4451]

If you feel guilty go to Arab countries. Wear hijab as much you want... Don't create a scene

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

This is _exactly_ why it’s one hundred percent obligatory in Islam for all Muslims (who are capable financially/physically) to migrate from the lands of disbelief to the Muslim lands.

[@twostrudelsplease2511]

Translation fix: that syrian woman absolutely did not say that a woman is to be “locked up” in a safe.

[@ahero4357]

What did she say?

[@amalhassan2205]

Iam here in the US wearing my hijab and also wotking Alhamduliallah

[@nilimasaha]

Beauty is not to hide but to show off and a woman should not be treated like jewel like object but should be a human and do everything they want because they are the owner of their own body my dear ladies !!!!!! Understand your rights and do whatever you want until you do not take away other's rights. Think yourself a human but not an asset like jewelry for your male partner.

[@Rukhsana2056]

Ok I can understand why the first sister feeling sooo guilty about taking off her hijab 🧕🏻 but frankly speaking it’s perhaps the way that she is dressing now , sooo fashionably chic that gets wrong attention, despite the fact if u wear or not wear hijab. And the second one seem sooo confident cos she is lucky that this situation has not come her way yet. I’m not wearing it now cos read Surah Noor, verse 60 and really dear sisters I took it off cos of my own reasons and Allah knows best and I’d b the one only to give my Allah the reason why and I’m staying at home Alhumdulillah. Did it for twenty years and before that no one ever expected that from me from parents or husband. Today I feel and understand the wisdom and I have known that all these things are ordained from our Creator for our protection and self respect& for our husbands respect too, so I’d like to clear this statement in this video by saying , yes we are like jewels to be protected and cherished from the evil eyes and evil talk of people about our characters which damages the entire communities at large and our Religion too, not that Allah demands to evaluate who is better in taqwa/ God consciousness of course. So use yr discretion and decide what is more important, your husbands being your maintainers and protection and contributing to the family , or you trying to bring in extra, which is not Yr right in Islam to begin with , to create more troubles in your peaceful contented lives as good Muslims? I pray for all my sisters , hijab or non hijabis . Only Allah is the best judge of all for those who dress modestly and stay in the middle path. 💫🙏🏻😇