life in France as a hijabi: your questions answered
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- Here's a special video that I hope can be eyeopening and interesting to you all insha'Allah!
As I said, it is important to not generalize as these are truly my experience and opinions. I feel like Allah (swt) has protected me Alhamdulillah but as you can imagine, there hasn't been a moment where I haven't felt like the situation here was incredibly wrong.
The constant pressure hijabis have been facing for the past few years is a clear disrespect of women's right. Many sisters here have been feeling oppressed and if things don't get any better, this will be a general sentiment.
However, it could be way worse compared to some of our brothers and sisters around the world. I believe it is important to say Alhamdulillah in all circumstances and find the right balance between denouncing these policies, standing for social justice and be aware of the blessings that you have as well as the comfort of your situation. Hopefully my approach of being just, balanced and peaceful came through this video and will be understood!
Let me know your thoughts and experiences in the comments insha'Allah 🤍
Timestamps:
00:00 intro
1:30 disclaimer
2:15 what are the current hijab restrictions?
3:55 do people stare at you/harass you?
6:05 what about safety?
7:45 does french secularism impact other faiths the same?
9:20 do french people support these policies?
10:45 what about raising kids in france?
12:25 have you ever had to take it off?
13:05 what is the emotional impact this has on you?
15:05 is the potential of hijabis here limited by the situation?
16:10 how do you reconcile your faith with such an environment?
17:50 conclusion
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This was so eye-opening. I grew up in the US and have worn hijab since I was 4; it was so normal that I didn’t even know I was different until I was much older. So my first time hearing about the situation in France was so shocking to me, and it made me hold onto my hijab even more and not take for granted the privilege of even wearing the hijab at work or school, which I hadn’t realized before. Now, as a niqabi, every time I struggle, I remember that other Muslims have it so much harder, and it gives me strength to not give up because if they are so strong in a harder situation, how can I give up? I love the point you ended on. May Allah reward all the Muslims who are struggling right now. I’m so proud of you guys for staying so positive💗
Allahuma ameen, jazaki Allah kheir for taking the time to sharing your story, I loved reading it and want to thank you for your support! May Allah (swt) protect you, always 🤍
As a revert french girl, I agree with everything you said! I feel like in Paris, being a muslim is much more easier than in smaller cities. For example I come from a small town near Bordeaux (which is already a small city lol), and I realised that being a hijabi or even just a muslim here is more complicated. People are really hostile towards hijab, there aren't a lot of halal restaurants, the mosque of my town has been vandalized a few times...
But as you said, Al hamdoulillah there are countries where it's even worse so I'm still grateful because we can always find alternatives and places to meet other muslims !
May Allah keep you firm and steadfast
Ameen!
No matter how many years you spend in a foreign country, no matter just how much you blend in the culture, learn their language. At the end of the day, you will feel that 'you aren't a part of this community'. May everyone's homeland be safe. ♥️
I also live in Paris and feel the same. I think one of the most surprising benefits of this constant "media oppression" is that we are driven to learn more about our religion al HamdouliLah (whether to inform those who don't know much about it, or simply to strengthen our faith).
You really motivate us to stay connected with Islam ❤❤❤
Yoir positiveness is really appreciable sister ❤❤❤❤ mashallah
Alhamdulillah jazaki Allah kheir sister 🤍
Amazing video sister, I love how you have such a positive outlook and exactly there is so much reward in the struggle ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words and suggesting this topic! 🤍
I like the end of the vdo that you mentioned about keeping a good character when respond (or not) to others.
Salut, je suis parisienne et porte le voile aussi, et c’est autant stressant qu’une belle expérience !
On est d'accord ! Qu'Allah nous facilite 🤍
i hope you stay safe all the time. barakallahu fik
The hijab thing happened in Tunisia before the revolution, a Muslim country and although I didn't experience the situation for a long time ,let me tell you it was not fun.
Quelle honte et dire que je viens de la même region que lui. Qu'Allah préserve nos soeurs voilées et qu'il facilite le port du voile à toutes celles qui ne le porte pas encore
Masha Allah
Alhamdulillah ✌️❤
Assalam alaikum sister,Mashaallah awesome speech,May Almighty Allah bless you and your family love from India
Mashaallah ❤
Assalam u alaikum sister
very heartening to see the courage with which you stand by your deen.
I am 33, too late to get hidayat but finally i have been making up my mind for doing hijab, this video definitely helps, love from India❤
Aleykum salam sister, Alhamdulillah! May Allah make it easy for you 🤍
It's never to late for hidayat, May Allah bless you!
never too late, insyaallah! my father got it at 50, alhamdulillah. hope this inspires
я разочарована и опечалена. я была восхищена французами и их свободой, о которой мне говорили друзья из Франции. я поступила на факультет иностранных языков, стала изучать французский для того, чтобы мигрировать во Францию в дальнейшем. но теперь я вижу, что это всё зря. я уже не вижу красоты в языке и культуре и теряю драгоценное время, изучая язык страны, которая не позволит мне носить то, что мне нравится. разве это свобода? я плачу.
Don't be sad sister! It will still be useful to you insha'Allah, you can use this to become a French teacher in another country for example! And maybe the situation will improve overtime who knows, we just have to put our trust in Allah. Again, the media and politicians are the ones to blame, most French people still respect us! May Allah make it easy for everyone 🤍
France is not the only country that speak French. There are other countries where French is the formal language. So you can still use it
Hii
The more i see about this religion is the discriminative view on others. Because if i have moved to any islamic country, i must abided by their law. But it is not the same when they move to an other country.
They want their own rules and privileges...this seem to be one side and discriminative in so many level.
Well Im from Morocco and no European had to follow our religion rules. They dress up how they want and drink and can live with someone else without marriage eat porc they don't have to wear hijab. I don't know what u talk about. Even before Muslims and non Muslims lived together in my country and have different laws following their own religion and school so everyone can practice their own religion and doesn't have to follow something they don't believe in unlike France!
You're generalizing all Muslims when I'm only denouncing the media and policies and I'm the one side being discriminative?
If you actually watched the video carefully, you would be able to tell that 1. I was born and raised here and 2. that I do consider this country to be my home and have always been grateful to be considered as a french citizen.
What exactly makes you think we don't abide by the law? There are no laws regarding hijab nor the burkini yet discrimination happens everyday because of the amalgalms being made by the media and the government, not the actual french people. The majority of Muslims here live peacefully, work and pay their taxes. Islam never used to be an issue, but nowadays secularism has sadly turned into a "let's restrict Islam specifically".
No one said we want our own privilege or rules, we just want to feel respected as any other faith. The definition of secularism here is becoming blurrier everyday. Do you feel like it is normal to restrict one faith specifically when the slogan of France is literally "Freedom, Equality, Fraternity"?
So I kindly suggest you to actually listen and be openminded when someone shares their experience and to educate yourself on the topic.
I understand that you have shared ur feeling towards their decision. But you should also see this other way around.
Ask yourself the question why specifically Islam? Why are they restricting them now.
See this in a globally POV as well.
You should ask yourself that same question. Why is it that each time the topic of hijab is brought up, the west uses Iran and Afghanistan to imply that it's oppressive when other muslim-majority countries (more than 50+) don't have laws forcing muslim women to wear it? Seems to me Islam is just a convenient scapegoat western politicians use to get votes.@@user-gz4ti8cr7g
I wonder if you based your opinion on media (which can be very bias) or if you have actually go to Muslim countries..
If you only heard and not experience, I dare you to travel to any Muslim countries, not just one country, try 3 or more. And see if you still have the same opinion ..