The Freedom In Modesty* Written by Naadira Chhipa

 *The Freedom In Modesty*

Written by Naadira Chhipa

There is a new trend of Muslim social media influencers and celebrities who are removing their hijaab and celebrating freedom in that. Their caption often states 'do not judge'. This is extremely sad and very disturbing. These sisters have thousands if not millions of women who emulate, purchase brands they endorse, look to them for inspiration, shower them with attention as well as 'follow' their daily updates. What is the point of removing your hijaab if you are promoting modesty? Why influence the world into believing there is freedom in removing our hijaab? 

There are millions of sisters who have fought and are fighting for the right to wear their hijaab in countries in which it is not allowed by law. There are millions of sisters who are struggling to adorn the hijaab and are looking for that extra motivation to do so. There are billions of sisters who find happiness, peace and contentment in wearing their hijaab as they know that is it for the pleasure of Allah not for the pleasure of this world and its people.

Yes we hear this ' do not judge' all the time but it is our right as sisters of the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad(Blessings and Peace of Allāh be upon him) to guide, advise and encourage others towards the goodness of this world and the hereafter. 

So much of hate, negativity, vulgarity, jealousy, nudity, arrogance, pride, gossip, slander and ridicule  being spewed all over social media.

To the influencers who promote the hijaab, wear the hijaab and then remove the hijaab: your intentions are known only by you and Allah. Remember you are influencing many sisters who are already in hijaab as well as those who are considering wearing the hijaab into believing that there is light, freedom and happiness in showcasing your hair, body and beauty to the world. Allah has ordered us to cover our hair, it is not an option but a command to conceal our body and hair. This command is not just to those influencers but for all Muslimahs, yet people who now have SOCIAL Media influence are promoting the freedom and happiness in showcasing their body and hair. 

Their pictures are even applauded and encouraged by their 'fans'. Their expression of freedom is praised as this is the sad state of the Ummah our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) cried for. 

'Do not judge'. Yes we are not the haraam police or high judges of this world but removing your hijaab is not freedom but rather submission to materialism, ego, pride, immodesty, attention craving and the whispers of shaytaan.

This is what the enemies of Islam applauded thousands of years ago and this is what they applaud and encourage today: freedom to not practice Islam and freedom to showcase disobedience to ALLAH.

Remember modesty is a branch of Imaan my dear sisters. Remember you are answerable for yourself as well as all those hearts, minds and souls you influence. May Allah guide us all with understanding and mercy. Ameen-Naadira Chhipa

The beauty of modesty is priceless.