OMAYA ZEIN My Hijab Story

[@holleysdotcom]

I was raised Christian, but I have always admired how beautiful the women who wore hijab were....not just how lovely the scarves are, but how confident the women who wear them are. I can only hope that things will get easier for muslims in our country. Keep at it with your videos, because knowledge will break down the walls of fear. :)

[@AshleyD.]

holleysdotcom yeah it's beautiful and as a fellow Christian I'm happy to see that you don't condemn them that you are loving and spreading gods love to this world so I thank you for that as a fellow sister in Christ thank you so much :) ❤️ I just wanted to let you know JESUS loves you!

[@lr7126]

holleysdotcom god bless youu ☝💖

[@Meelany261095]

my family hates hijab cuz they are not practicing catholics and alhamdulillah I am getting stronger every day. I started to wear it when I was 18 and I converted when I was 17. it was a huge change cuz like you I was that superb girly girl but alhamdulillah for everything Allah knew that I was capable of doing it even though I always wondered why Allah chose me to wear hijab if I was so weak and shy of people.

[@MEw8rld]

Islam is such a beautiful and peaceful religion. I've always thought that Muslim hijabi women look like angels. 💖Do not be afraid to show your dedication to your religion. You all are beautiful people, my brothers and sisters. 💖 ما شهء الله

[@betsylissy2932]

am not exactly Christian but ave been raised that way. however. I love hijab somehow I feel prettier in them and more confident I just pray for the day that people will stop generalizing Muslims and just embrace the goodness. like pretty scarves.

[@ranasaid2796]

You're the reason i just wore the hijab.

[@darealunicorn5512]

May Allah bless you

[@laylag.a5001]

Omaya, this video was so touching and inspiring for not only girls who are thinking about wearing hijab, but girls who are current hijabis. It made me teary-eyed to hear your story :') also, it's so nice to see how far your KZbin and Instagram page have grown! May Allah swt continue to bless all your success and allow you to continue to be an inspirational source for today's women ^_^

[@OmayaZein]

Layla G.A Salam Habibty!! Thank you so much for this comment :) means everything to me! :)

[@trichmomma]

The part about your mom made me cry.I knew she wasn't being mean.I have a daughter.And hearing you recount that part with your mother,immediately I thought of how afraid for your safety she was.Not only from Non-Muslims,but Muslims as well.As you know some can be very...exacting.And judgement from our own community hurts the worst.(I have the same concerns for my daughter when and if she decides to put on the headscarf InShaAllaah.May Allaah make it wasy for our daughters.)The whole incident shows how much you guys love each other. When you were talking about the hijab being more than just cloth the Venezuelan was coming out!Your accent was noticable.JAK for sharing such an emotional event with us Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak! XOXO💕

[@leandreaatkins23]

I'm a new Muslim. .I only wear a turban..because I'm afraid to wear hijab..because of the negative people that say rude things to me when they find out I'm Muslim..my family is very supportive of my religious beliefs..but people that don't know me give me looks.

[@taghrid840]

Leandrea Atkins don't care what people think or say . May allah bless you and protect you ❤️

[@anettebeatrice1986]

this story was amazing, so beautiful and it came from heart❤❤ my dream is to wear hijab but I'm 13 and I live in Estonia, You don't see anyone who wears the Hijab.. I'm so sad 'cause I can't wear it.. I'm so scared also to wear it, I converded islam and I haven't told anyone about it, But it felt good and opened my eyes when you told that there might not be tomorrow, but yeah amazing story and love from Estonia❤❤

[@norhan9039]

then be the first to wear it! You are beautiful no matter what and Allah has alot in reward! who knows maybe when people see u wearing it more muslima girls will master the courage to wear it too :) Good luck

[@grababundoberni]

Express your beliefs, act according to them. It won't make you a freaky preacher of some sort, it will make a person that practices her beliefs.

[@kristins.8062]

I love you girl!! Seriously your heart glows from the inside out! You're so inspiring to me as a convert! 💕

[@naimaA23]

You're absolutely beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing! I started wearing the hijab before my 15th birthday, and I don't think that there is such thing as "being too young to wear it." It's mostly about being mentally strong enough to deal with it when it gets hard and being aware of its blessings. On another note, I felt more fashionable after wearing hijab because of all the patterns I get to wear and the beautiful dresses I have. I also LOVE Unique Hijabs and this other company in London called Hijab Deva. So fun to buy scarves! Thank you again for sharing, Omaya! May Allah's blessings be upon you. -Naima, Hijabi from the U.S.

[@TomiwaRodia]

First hijab story that is actually similar to mine 😍 love you Omaya!

[@akhraybi6862]

Oh my god this is like listening to myself speak. I started wearing the hijab 4 months ago. I had a friend too at school, and he passed away a little over year ago. That made my decision much easier, and I slowly started covering myself up more and more. When I felt ready I put on the hijab before going to work without telling anyone and when my mom saw me, when I came home she reacted the same way your mom did, especially since I'm this girly girl who loves clothes and doing my hair and makeup, and I am extremely sensitive so she was so scared about if someone would say something to me and if I could handle it. She is alhamdullilah very happy for me now. So funny how our stories are similar and your video made me so happy, you are beautiful and so sweet I'm a new subscriber ❤️

[@DianaTkb]

Salam aleykoum Omaya! Your story is very heart touching :) I am glad to see you still convinced of wearing it, event after all these years. May Allah protect you sister

[@OmayaZein]

+DianaDeena Thank You very much!! :)

[@vivhill9493]

I never realized that age 20 was young to wear a hijab. I was always used to the idea that you were supposed to wear it at 12 or 13 and I started wearing it at 14, which was considered late in the community I live in.

[@maldivianbitch]

Favourite video of ALL TIME! Wallahi, I was crying like a baby throughout! Beautiful story, and I loved how sincere you were when you were speaking about it. And I LOVED how you said Hijab is not just the clothes, its so much more! Im sure this will help many girls with their decisions about Hijab. In sha Allah! So much love from the Maldives! :-*

[@mrs.rocanation]

I'm am a Latina born and raised in the USA, and I never knew that there are Latinos who are Muslim. Todos los que conozco son Catholicos o Cristianos. Yo igual soy Cristiana. Por favor perdona mi ignorancia. Wow. Pienso que eres una mujer bien Valiente y súper humilde, tiene una personalidad bien bonita con valores bien bonitos, me fascina tu historia, y Me Encanta tu canal. No es fácil decir que eres una persona diferente por todo lo negatismo que hay hoy en día. Este mundo necesita más personas como tú 😄. Te deseo lo mejor aquí en KZbin, pienso que tu canal va prosperar mucho, y me ganaste. Me subscribo 😄 lol. 🙂

[@inesmariner273]

Los católicos son cristianos ☺️

[@mrs.rocanation]

Lol. Yo sé. Disculpa, estaba hablando de lo de mas Cristianos que no son Católicos. Hay algunos que son pentecostal, o no tienen dominación, o son bautistas, etc.

[@Jessicaisrealawesome]

Cuando estaba en México, me di cuenta que los mexicanos llaman los protestantes 'cristianos'. En inglés, los cristianos son protestantes y católicos, los dos, pero en México, los ´Cristianos´ la palabra solo significa protestantes y no significa católicos. Por eso te entiendo. Ines quizás se equivocó. Yo también no había encontrado latinos que también son muslim. Igual no sé cómo se llaman los 'Muslims' en español! Definitely an education thanks to Omaya. I'm definitely familiar with Latin America and Catholicism - driving in the car with a friend and they cross themselves if they're even just driving past a church, but it's interesting to see another side.

[@AndresLopez-lg9hh]

Las personas que profesan la Fé Islámica se llaman musulmanes, musulmán en singular.

[@misseli922]

There's probably not many and she's half Palestinian so that explains it

[@taybatizat4643]

I'm so glad I watched this video because it helped me get to know you better, as a hijabi girl I struggled with hijab at the beginning mostly because I thought I no longer look pretty and I didn't know what hijab style suits my face shape but after while I began wearing it confidently and I became happier than ever, now I can't imagine myself without hijab I'm so proud of it. I wish you all the best dear Omaya, keep up the good work ❤💚💜

[@alleni234]

Desde que naciste fuiste una niña muy especial y cada día estoy más orgullosa de ti mi princesa hermosa te amo con mi vida mi niña bella..y claro que si soy tu fan numero "1" te amo..❤️❤️

[@14Manarmuslimah]

Your energy is so infectious,love your positivity throughout this video.You bought tears to my eyes your such a genuine soul keep doing what your doing

[@TheLadifa]

I am the first to wear hijab in my family too, alhamdulilah both my parents were supportive but I feel like me wearing it put pressure on my mom and my sister by me wearing it. It's supposed to be a choice and I hate that there's that stigma of "your daughter is wearing it why aren't you". It frustrates me that my mom is such a wonderful giving Muslim but that's all over looked because she doesn't wear the hijab😔

[@fatimaelsayed7925]

You wear it and leave the reset to God. You never can NEVER please people. No matter what you do. So let it go and do what you got to do.

[@froukhs]

By far my favorite video on KZbin, this showed a totally different side of you that we've never seen before it was so heartfelt because it was straight from your heart, much love, much respect

[@mariemaelhadi4041]

This video was amazing! Thank you so much Omaya for this. I felt much more confident and I represented me on you. I was at a Muslim school too when I left the middle school. I am so thankful to my dad and mom to didn't let me be in a public school because I'm the kind of person that is really influential. I mean before the Islamic school " I was " it just change my perspective of the life. If I weren't be there I would probably be another person I'll probably be really out of the religion. Now I think that we have to be so proud of the strongest person we are now with the hijab cuz we past trough a lot of difficulties:)

[@ummulkheirmohammed6787]

Allah guides whom He wishes to guide.....Barakaallah ukhty

[@zahraabouzied421]

This video had me in tears, you are so amazing omaya! MashaAllah you inspire me so much with your hijab, Ramadan Mubarak❤

[@rosaaparicio74]

Masha Allah!!!! Jazakallahu khair sister for sharing your story. I just started wearing hijab fulltime almost two weeks now... its the best feeling ever.... May Allah continue to bless us and may we keep steadfast in our religion amen!!!!!!!!

[@OneDirectionFan7861]

I'm so glad I found your channel😭❤

[@pearls9957]

dearest sister. ..I cried! This is the first video I've watched of u and I already love you! Instantly subscribed. Thank you so much for sharing your story. May Allah bless you habibty xxx

[@OmayaZein]

+Maryam Sirry I appreciate it, Thank You!!

[@aborgeshonorato]

who is watching this video more than 3 times?🙌🙌🙌🙋🙋🙋love this testimony

[@OmayaZein]

You are so sweet! Thank you! :)

[@aborgeshonorato]

+Omaya Zein I want thank you for replying. May Allah bless and protect you and your family. You are doing a great job helping us. you're beautiful inside and outside!😉

[@hala7320]

Omaya Zein um ok

[@r_faith_b1450]

Girl i love how sincere you are and how you stay true to yourself keep doing what you do and may Allah reward you inshaallah !♡♡

[@reemhamami4777]

youre so amazing at giving advice, ur such a beautiful role model mashaAllah

[@lenakhayat664]

I'm a fashion blogger as well under LenaStylez and I put the hijab on 5/15/15 and It has been the best decision of my life. Thank you for sharing your story (:

[@ownihanvi8319]

Thank you so much for being so honest !!! I can understand what you have been through ..i started to wear the hijab few weeks ago and i'm the same age as you ..at first it was hard but just watching you and hearing your story gave me a lot of motivation !! Thank you so much!!

[@nisob2440]

Masha Allah Omaya u r amazing. Coming from Muslim country(Somalia) i never thought Hijab was struggle coz i was wearing it almost all my life. The way u managed ur challenges is just inspiring. And by the way i really like ur videos ✌

[@Yes-bp1vw]

I applaud you for your courage.. You are beautiful with Hijab❤️

[@sidrahumaira5320]

This is the first vlog of yours that I am watching and I could relate so much. Recently I have started wearing hijab and it feels so good rather I feel like I am at least doing one good thing in life. Thank you so much for sharing your stories and inspiring us all. Love you. Ramadan Kareem.

[@TheSherryberry101]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I really look up to you! I have seen a lot of hijab story videos and most of the girls started when they were like 10 years old, but you started at 20 which inspires me because I am 19. It gives me a lot of hope. I have been struggling with hijab for a few years now.I sometimes tell my self that there is no way I will be able to handle it because I know myself so well.I have depression and anxiety and I feel like it has been holding me back. But I am now seeing a therapist and praying to Allah. I pray for all the girls struggling and I want everyone to know Allah knows your struggle. I will probably be sending you an email. Thank you so much you are such an inspiration

[@wendsz93]

salaam alaikum sister. what an amazing story, very touching masha'allah you have come a long way. May Allah keep guiding you and keep you strong. The bit about your mom bought flashbacks, I reverted 6 months ago alhamdulillah and my mom thought it was a faze and it was hard when you are the only muslim in your household and going from dressing up, make up and different hair colours to covering up completely and questioning stuff but it also made me keep wearing my hijab, at first it felt weird going to work and everyone staring at you etc. but what Allah will He can make it happen alhamdulillah all the struggle and dua has made me more confident weating my hijab and learning all different style. I'm still trying to find my own stule after rechanging my wardrobe completely.

[@sara_kurd5242]

I just want to say Omaya Masha Allah!!! Wow, what an emotional yet inspiring story! You have grown so much as a person and i wish nothing but the best in life!

[@cieratime389]

I love how open you are with your life experiences . I am currently going through a lot of issues regarding the hijab whether I should carry on . Living in the west and wearing hijab is the hardest jihad for me currently . InshAllah I am guided onto the straight path and this video really helped me thank you so much sweetheart May Allah bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@adnamohamed5544]

Hi sister, I just want to let you know that you should do what is best for you. And just remember that the harder something is for you the more Allah will reward you, and that this life is just a rode we are walking on to get to the afterlife. The West is a hard place to be a Muslim, but we must remember Allah is are one true Judge. What ever you decide to do remember to do it with confidence and don't ever let anyone put you down.

[@cieratime389]

Thank you sister for the advice you're right , I shouldn't care What people think of me only Allah for he is the one who will judge us

[@mariamchaibi9444]

Hello Omaya :) i love your videos and your Hijab story made me cry because it reminded of my own hijab story. I started wearing hijab at the age of 19 and it was after the death of my aunt.(May allah have mercy on her soul).Love and greetings from morocco

[@shawty9838]

I relate so much to Omaya. Im also Half Puerto Rican and half Palestinian

[@nadiya1746]

So beautiful MasaAllah, realy enjoyed watching the video, much love from Bosnia 💜💗💖

[@sumaiabanat]

Thanks for sharing Omaya Zein .. I live in Arab country so it's much easier to wear hijab here .. Keep it up beautiful girl ❤

[@56amik]

This was so beautiful and inspiring mA. Girl you made me emotional! I'm so happy you posted this. I hope others can see the beauty in hijab and get inspired by you iA.

[@maroccandutchgirl]

Girl, the more i watch your videos, the more i really like you! Beautiful story and keep up the good work! 😘

[@malikabayan6445]

And btw you and other youtubers makes my motivation up and makes the hijab easier to me to wear it. Thank you really thank you

[@SMBBBBxx]

so beautiful 😭 I love this so much. Want to wear it so soon, inshallah

[@eyaabc6138]

I'm muslima too. I like your story but I do beleive that anyone can do good things and dress in good clothes without showing too much skin and do not put hijjab.

[@wissamkacimi3882]

your friend's death and your decision to wear hijab.made me shed some tears

[@maysahasan1336]

Wow omaya! I honestly love this video. I felt like you meant every word from your heart. I thought your story was really interesting.

[@AlgerianDoll23]

Same thing happened to me with my mum! She thought I was jeopardizing my chances of going far careerwise, because I decided to wear it at seventeen !!

[@alishaasma3998]

I started randomly wearing hijab when I was 9 idk y but I wanted to so it looked ok nd no1 sed nothing my parents was jus lik it looks nice but when I started to grow up nd I was 13-14 now I'm thinking da was so early to wear it but I don't think of how early it was before cuz mostly where I live is muslim s everywhere so it didn't matter now I'm 14 nd I always take pictures without wearing my scarf nd I jus looked nice nd ur story jus made me want to wear it more but I think I should were it when I'm older as well❤️

[@alishaasma3998]

And now I were a turban but ppl do stare cuz it s different d I look nice with it

[@nayaski.5405]

Alisha Asma a

[@amirazem7644]

My parents are complete opposite im 12 and my parents especailly my dad are forcing me to wear hijab and i dont want to🙁

[@ayeshamkhan96]

This was such a good video Omaya! May Allah bless you and give us all strength! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zainabmohammed1141]

Ma'Sha'Allah hermana! This was so sweet! You made me even tear up. May Allah swt bless you in all you endeavors :-*

[@PjvlogsBeauty]

I love your hijab!!! you look so stunning in it! ❤❤

[@abcmnl1]

I teared up! Cutie alhamdulillah for your journey and hijab suits you mashaAllah! :) Lots of love from Sweden.

[@ghadeerlatif2438]

Wow omaya walah u are amazing I am like addicted to u !! I loved ur story made me love u even more :) mashallah mashallah u are my role model !! BTW I been wearing hijab since I was 16 and i am 22 now :)

[@hijabifiedchika]

Aww mashaAllah omaya :) loved hearing your story mashaAllah. Amazing how everyone's journey is so unique. Alhamdulilah. Hijabis for life girl xo

[@minas5801]

Woow Loved your story! I want to wear the hijab but i'm a little bit too scared, it's not easy for us to wear it living in countries like this, here France I won't work with my hijab it's forbidden so I just have to take it off, it's so hard for me to wear it and then take it off, we only can wear it in college, i'm only 18 but i'm thinking too much about this, maybe I just have to take that step and stop overthinking...

[@aroobaa1725]

don't worry yourself to an extreme. Pray to Allah for strength. In'shah'allah He will always be with you. Besides, Allah never burdens a soul more than they can handle.

[@minas5801]

phoenixluvsu In Sha Allah, May Allah keep you always happy, Thank you for that :)

[@aroobaa1725]

and may Allah bless you = )

[@lolgat]

que fino que seas venezolana!!!!! jajajja yo soy venezolana y vivo en UAE y me encanta la cultura!!!!

[@queenz4711]

OMG i loved this video soooooooooo much!!! Masha Allah may Allah help u everyday and protect u!!

[@MaidaA22589]

I'm so glad you shared this beautiful story with us, bc it isn't the easiest thing. MashaAllah. Peace and blessings be upon you and everyone you love! X

[@Sarah-sn8jv]

Your an amazingly genuine person and I hope you all the best in everything you do.❤️❤️😘😘

[@macdiamondheels]

Your so beautiful Omaya inside & out mashAllah! Your so inspiring! Ramadan Kareem😘

[@majnona87]

MashaAllah you are now my favorite youtuber..

[@minabymakeup]

Really enjoyed this video, it was so inspiring! Love your style & vibe so much too! Hope your Ramadan is going well & all the best :)

[@valonlinddielli210]

I'm muslim too Al'hamdo l'ilah..., and that make us familiy.

[@shahadaj9668]

I found out about your vlog today and giiiiiirl I fall in love with your channel, topics and mostly your personality ALREADY!... THANK YOU SO MUCH for being such a good role model for Muslim girls and with all my heart I wish you all the best Omaya :)

[@payammm4330]

mashAllah such an interesting story! loved listening to it...alot of people decide to wear hijab after a death...i think it just opens your eyes and makes you realize that death is possible at any moment :)

[@saynababdi4850]

Your so pretty

[@MissUnderstood17]

This was touching. You're such a beautiful person inside and out ma sha Allah. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@simplybeingelaela3181]

This was so amazing. Alhumdalla this inspires many. And i agree Unique hijabs is the best hijab store ever

[@S.B1989]

Ma scha Allah. I love your story. I can relate to it. I hope Allah makes it easy for all the women who want to wear hijab. You look like a princess. ♡

[@Ccmimi127]

This is such a beautiful hijab story. Be blessed inshallah.

[@ABRIXI]

Hi. My sister, i m amel, from paris. It s the firsrlt time i ll comment. I m so proud of you, you re so beauty you give me motivation to be beauty too. Lol. I have too a hijab story, i was like you super girly...and grace cames to me. Enfin bref, just continue. You and your man are just so cute lovely. God protect you and bless you. Prends soin de toi gros bisous de france

[@chyd4994]

I am crying this is so inspirational

[@missamy6403]

Omaya, thank you so so so much! I'm actually decided to wear it these days before schoool Insha'Allah , and with your words you break down all the insecurities that i have! You are amazing

[@sharifahaliyah]

Thank you soooo much for sharing your hijab story with us. That can't have been easy. May Allah bless you for all your efforts and keep you on the sttaight path. Ameen.

[@Eelif.]

Assalamy aleykum sister Omaya. I hope you are in good health and imaan! Thank you, your story was very touching. It made my eyes tears , i tried to hold back my tears cuz my mom is sitting in the room next door and could come in at any moment lol. Iam not a hijabi yet but inshAllah one day I'll also wear it. I really love your stile and your video and congratulations for more than 100 k on instagram. May Allah give you the strenght to continue to wear the hijab and may Allah protect you and your family

[@asmaabond814]

MashaAllah very inspiring. Beautiful story:)

[@MiiiSunshine]

Salam Omaya, I loved this video, beautiful story Mashallah :) I wanted to comment on the portion where you spoke about hijab and its merging with fashion. You're right, Allah tells us to wear nice clothes and to look good/presentable but I really think its important to recognize the difference between looking good/presentable and looking pretty/provocative. you might think there is no relation but pretty implies attractiveness and provocative is something that catches attention and causes arousal, so I hope you see how they are relative. There is nothing wrong with looking "pretty" as long as the means you use to make you look that way does not contradict with Islamic guidelines. So if looking pretty is achieved through makeup or hijab styles or outfits that don't cover appropriately what/how Allah asked us to cover, then I think its crucial we recognize as Muslimah's we are not doing our "Hijab" justice BUT thats not to imply we are bad muslims at all and should just stop trying. I just wanted to put that out there so that all Muslimah's recognize that their Hijab is a journey of constant betterment and improvement rather than formulate excuses for the hijab we wear now and never progress in our deen. I say we because I don't wear perfect hijab but at the same time I recognize that rather than justify it, so I can work towards better Inshallah :)

[@MultiChoi1]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing :)

[@mohammedthwabeh3811]

i want to say one thing .... i am proud and very happy for you may allah bless you :) and than you :)

[@Talzubaidi]

Mashallah! So inspiring I love you so much

[@zameaman117]

Masha'Allah You are an inspiration to me💕

[@susanhassan5776]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story Omaya

[@janajana2095]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories! Your video is so inspiring!

[@nka30]

Great story mashAllah :)

[@momolalaha]

Thank u for sharing u wear it so nice

[@anusheyzahra7164]

thats beautiful subhanalla ♥♥

[@yahusseinaleyhissalam]

Wonderful Video, Omaya..

[@anastasiasarcos1715]

OMG girl, I'm venezuelan too xo Saludos desde el Zulia

[@romasou6]

Muy buen vídeo Omaya,te felicito eres muy fuerte! Grande

[@valygrrrl]

such a beautiful story

[@dr.sadafkhan3630]

omaya u literally made me cry again and feel so happy at d same time.. I love looking beautiful but I tried to wear in a different pretty way..but ppl commented like dat sadaf if u wana do hijab why are you making ppl to attract towards u .. like if il wear in a stylish way dey say hijab is not made to attract ppl .. and hijab means a loose one cloth and all .. how to make someone understand

[@321SalmaR]

MashAllah your story was beautiful. You are so sweet xx

[@najeeb3]

Hi sister Salaam....I gave the link of your video to a non Muslim sister who said "hijab is symbol of suppression" May Allah inspire her with your story and guide her to right path..

[@faizak.314]

This is so sweet Masha'Allah. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us! :)