Day 3 - Hijaab

Back again Brothers & Sisters,

As you know, one of the reasons for my fast is with soldarity with muslims fasting for ramadan. recently I wrote a poem for a sisters blog meandmyhijaab which is my views on the muslim head dress hijaab. I thought you might like to read it. Please see below :)

Hmmmm, hoodies, hijaabs and hats- what’s the difference?

Ok so im gonna give you my Uneducated views at first then I’ll do a little research, climb down off my ignorant perch and give you a more balanced view-point through my words.

So from a Western outsider looking in, hijab is rather strange clothing. We’re used to girls showing off their Loreal hair because they’re worth it. Our religion; materialism, permits it.

Girls here wear the latest Gucci or Vivian Westwood, wouldn’t be seen dead in a drab brown or black hood. It’s not cool and it would be thoroughly misunderstood.

I personally have no qualms with anybody wearing any clothing item, it’s their decision, especially when it’s part of their belief system or their religion as long as it hurts no one.

My opinions on this subject therefore are pretty short but sweet. I simply have no issues or any extreme beliefs. Although I do know in the same way I wear an Akala t-shirt or a quirky poets hat. These people’s garments are personal, for pride, for honour and I respect that.

Why do Westerners obsess and emit unneeded stress over somebody elses head-dress? Surely they should treat them with respect and not discontent. It makes me upset.

I said earlier I would do further research, I will but I won’t burden you with more words. Just one last verse.

What gives you the right to question somebody’s humanity because to you they look a little funny or wear different clothing out in public. Personally I love it. Different Cultures mingling in our United Kingdom of puppets. Clones after clones of Gucci wearing muppets. Do you know what? Enough of it….Give me a hijab with soul and humanity over that supermodel rubbish.

Keep doing what you believe in- I respect it with all my heart and soul. Hijab for the win forget the Gucci fools.

~Ryan