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My Mom Forces Me to Wear the Niqab

23 April, 2018
Q Assalamu Aleikom.

I am 18 years old and I am a practicing Muslim. I wear a scarf whenever I go out. Lately, my mother has been telling me to start covering my face also. It is not that I don't want to cover my face or I want to show it to the world. it's just that I get intimidated by the effects it will have on my life.

I will not be able to eat in a public place. If I go to a western country (i love traveling), people will stare at me in a certain way. I cannot do certain jobs. I want to go to a summer school in Prague, but I can’t if I cover my face.

I pray a lot to Allah and ask him for motivation but for some reason, I can’t start covering my face. This frustrates me a lot and my mother is also upset with me because of this. I don't know what to do. please help me.

Answer

Aisha Mohammad
23 April, 2018

Salam Aleikom,

In this video, you will learn:

• Is niqab recommended to wear Islamically?

• Is it a good idea to wear it in the West?

• If you wish to put on the niqab, how to begin?

• What to say to your parents if they wish you cover your face.

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About Aisha Mohammad
Aisha has a PhD in psychology, an MS in public health and a PsyD. Aisha worked as a Counselor/Psychologist for 12 years at Geneva B. Scruggs Community Health Care Center in New York. She has worked with clients with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, and OCD. She also facilitated support groups and provided specialized services for victims of domestic violence, HIV positive individuals, as well youth/teen issues. Aisha is certified in Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Care, Behavioral Management, Restorative Justice/ Healing Circles, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Confidentiality & Security. Aisha is also a Certified Life Coach, and Relationship Workshop facilitator. Aisha has a part-time Life Coaching practice in which she integrates the educational concepts of stress reduction, mindfulness, introspection, empowerment, self love and acceptance and spirituality to create a holistic healing journey for clients. Aisha is also a part of several organizations that advocates for prisoner rights/reentry, social & food justice, as well as advocating for an end to oppression & racism. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys her family, photography, nature, martial arts classes, Islamic studies, volunteering/charity work, as well as working on her book and spoken word projects.