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When you hear the word "Islam"
What do you envision?
When you hear the word "Muslim"
What do you imagine?
When you hear of muslim women
Do you think of oppression?
I am a Muslim
I am a Woman
I am neither deprived or opressed
And am not seeking any form of liberation
From any region especially the West
This is a particular messege
For the entire world to hear
A testimonial about the Hijab
That I want to make clear
It is not a sign of deprivation
Nor is it a type of trap
Instead it's an empowerment
An ability to escape
Those standards set for my gender
To show off our body shape
And curvy figure
Occupied with trying to please everyone
Obligation to keep up with the latest fashion
Able to avoid competition in this society
of clothing, hair, make-up, and jewelry
Am capable to break away from
the stereotype set for women
When I cover
then they are able to hear
My personal opinions
and brave voice
My valid options
and personal choice
When I cover
I express my individuality
While maintaining my dignity
Preserving and adorning my body
Protection from the sun rays
and those immoral eyes
When I cover
I am always reminded that a stranger
is attracted by my tranqulity
and bold personality
instead of my sexualiy
and physical beauty
Rather turn heads
for more clothes worn
then the lack of it instead
for others to adorn
Hope you now understand
We are already liberated and free
More than any can comprehend
So have no sympathy
I am a Muslim
I am a Woman
I live a life that is virtouse and pure
I form an intellectual mind
And a strong character
So remember next time
You hear Islam, Muslim, and Muslim Women
Think of knowledge, chaste, and admiration
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; ) Brian Kitchens | Jan 4th, 2005
Keep them coming!
Great Poem! Larry McAdams | Jan 15th, 2005
That's another great poem...You need to get it publish and make some serious money..Good form of poetry, expressing issues dealing with the muslim women world..Keep them comming like Brian Kitchens say!
ALLAH AKBAR...! Afeez Adeyemi Adisa | Feb 4th, 2005
I personally cherish your courage... you ve really done well to throw more light on issues that affects muslim women. More power to ur elbow!
Beautiful Jessie Ngaio | Feb 16th, 2005
While I do not think that I would feel quite that way, it is a wonderful point of view to express and beautifully written.
Great (Serah Katusia)Tussi | Feb 24th, 2005
this is great gal, keep it there
Alhamdulillah hussein hashim | Mar 4th, 2005
In a society where every good virtue is frowned at,i admire your courage.It is even best when this kind of expression comes from one who is directly affected.
Please keep it up
keep going Rana Lotfy | Mar 8th, 2005
Well said. Thats a positive opinion from a Muslim woman about Muslim women. We dont need othesr to talk on our behalf anymore,dont u think?
im not sure all muslim want to be like you!! Zied MHIRSI | Mar 8th, 2005
great peom and very personnal one !!
what about the other girls who want to to keep up with the latest fashion to compete in this society of clothing, hair, make-up, and jewelry!!
and who cannot do it because of chariaa laws!!!
Thanx for yoour commenst all Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 10th, 2005
I really do appreciate the support. Yea, Rana, people need to start listening to us instead of having those who don't wear Hijab "explain" how we feel.
Chariaa Laws? Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 10th, 2005
I am unfamiliar with Chariaa laws, are they similar to Shias? Well anyway, to answer your question, let me first make something clear, the Islamic dress code on women, the Hijab {a covering from head to ankle leaving the face, hands and feet visible in public} is a choice only a woman can make for herself. And is a choice we make proudly for ourselves. There are many women who do want to wear teh Hijab but don't because they don't have teh strength to fight society. And then there are those who wants to fit in with society and wear the clothing, hair, make-up and jewelry that comes with it and that is a choice they made out of thier own free will just how I made my choice out of my own free will. We all choose which path we take in life and no one should tell us how to live and how to be. So if there is a group who within it are forcing covering on women and taking away thier rights, then that isn't right. And isn't supported by Islam and is actually against Islam. Hope I ansewered your question. Do reply and check out my update section as well concerning this topic and others. Take care, and thanx for ur post.
Don't reject your feminity. Margarita | Mar 11th, 2005
You are right. You are a person and the fact of being a woman must not charactirize all of our actions. However, it is extreme to try to hide your feminine side. Being a woman, is a part of your identity just like being a muslim. Just like you embrace the fact of being a muslim, you reject another great part of you. Wearing the Hijab is like rejecting a great gift of the nature. Why don't muslim men wear the Hijab? In this way we want be distracted by their masculine side. Correct? Yes you are a muslim! ...but you are also a woman.
Sarah, I would proadly call you daughter Gene Winston Owens, Sr. | Mar 11th, 2005
even if iam american/christian/jew
Rejecting My Feminine Side Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 11th, 2005
Wearing the Hijab is in no way related to rejecting your feminity. We don't hide, we don't suppress instead we cover and protect. Yes I do have a physical manifestation upon this earth. But it is the vessel of my strong mind and character which should be noticed and praised. Only the dearest ppl in my life know me with out my Hijab. Because they love me enough to value all of me. Tom, Dick and Harry don't love me or care for me. So why must I meet their preconceived notion of what a woman is? And why does covering my body mean that I am hiding my feminity? Why is it that it makes a "woman" to show off her body? Well for me, I choose to cover and protect mine. My body is my body. It's just a simple part of me. Contrary to public opinion, many feel that we r embarrassed by our body but that can be no further from the truth. A woman is not a person with the best fashion trend and the one with the most outer beauty. A woman is someone who is strong, who respects herself, who can carry a lot with her, who can raise her children, who has that strength to hold a family together, the one with the power to voice her opinion and let herself be heard, a woman who fights the destruction on this earth and has the courage to defy those standards. And the list goes on. And feminity is something that comes with us, part of our nature; it is the sensitivity to nurture and to care. Not wearing make-up and high heel shoes. And men do wear the Hijab. But it is not like ours. Their required covering is from the belly button the bottom of their knees. Women are the better looking of both sexes. Also, men have a hard time controlling their hormones. And if anyone denies this, they are just choosing to be oblivious of the facts. Hope I answered your questions. Do reply when u can, take acre. I really appreciate your comment and concern.
Margarita Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 11th, 2005
I think the difference of view here is the fact that we both have different views on what Feminine is. The dictionary wasn't any help, just referred it as something pertaining to women. You stated that feminity is associated with ones body and physical appearance while I feel it is more of an inner beauty and a certain kind of love we have within us. A kind of life that God has created us with that makes us more sensitive in order to possibly be more caring to our children and see the world in a different view then that of Men. This is one reason why we need both Women and Men running this world in order to keep it running properly. Our difference of opinion is also like how some women are for abortion and some are against it. Some women feel that a baby is e a growing peace of blood clot in our uterus while I feel that it is a human being and a blessing, a gift from God. But yes, I know I am getting off topic here. Essentially that is where the difference of opinion lyes and we all take our own paths in life. Just have to do what YOU feel is best for YOU. Take care..
Sarah Margarita | Mar 12th, 2005
It is your choice what to wear and noone can change this. All I want to say is that a person is the combination of body and soul. Between these two words there should be an equity, a balance. Nature works at its best when it is in a balance. Just like night and day, human and animals, men and women, fire and water. Think what happens when one of the former comes in disarmony... Rejecting the soul means materialism. Rejecting the body means idealism, platonism. I rarely wear make up and high heel shoes and I dress in a comfortable way without ending to be seen as a sexual object by the other. When the other sees me as an object, when the other sees the sexual side on me, instead of seing the fact that above all I am a person,... well this is not my fault. I 'm not going to cover my body just because the other has a problem. The problem belies on the the other, not on me. Our opinions are very different. What you see as a respect for your body, for me is a marginalization. From my point of view, There is no balance when you overvalue your body, nor when you cover it. However this is my opinion and what works for me doesn't mean that it will work for you. I have to admit that you made a strong declaration out of this poem, reminding us that diversity is a beautifyl and vital thing for this planet. What works for west doesn't mean that it is applicable on other cultures. And that is why your poem represents a lot of muslim women, but still there are many muslim women who cannot be represented by your poem. Thank you for reading this.
Charity Fadun | Mar 12th, 2005
Thank for sharing your poem. I will think about Islam in a different light now.
Margarita Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 18th, 2005
One thing out of anything that I have gotten from you is that you are a good person. Usually women whom have confronted me pertaining to my dress code are full of rage and anger. What for? I don't know. But I am glad that you care and have concern. But don't worry. I have questioned and analyzed every aspect about Islam and essentially all that I choose to do. And I am happy that you have possed questions which I should think about to make sure that what I am doing is right for me. Don't worry, I am very happy with how I am living my life. One thing that I can conclude is that we both practice modesty. But our ways of practice are different but who cares. Atleast we are aware and we are doing something about it through actions and behavior. Sorry for teh late reply, had midterms this week. But do keep in touch. And don't thank me for reading, it is my pleasure to speak with those with concerns and I am always available for discussion. Reply when you get a chance. Take Care
No Prob Charity Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 20th, 2005
Keep coming, there will be more when I make the time to post them...Take Care
Bravo Abdul Basit Abbasi | Mar 20th, 2005
Sarah: Every Thing U wrote is true: And I have a firm believe that Hijab is the right thing that can protect the womens:
Wel Done ! Fahim Payab | Mar 22nd, 2005
this is the spirit .. keep it up ! i really appreciate you for writing so and doing so. and i would like to hear all these words from each and every muslim women.
Now ur talking... Vikas Nigam | Mar 23rd, 2005
Thats the way to go girl. Now if just all muslim women could think like that.
Thank You Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 23rd, 2005
All Praise due to Allah, for lifting the cover form my eyes, so I can see what is true and right, giving me my knowledge, confidence and courage, so i won't be made a fool of my others and to speak up for what I know is right, and for giving me my hands to write. {Or fingers so I can type ;) }
Fine Akbur (Solil) | Mar 28th, 2005
Well, I've got the chance to read both the opinions of Sarah and Margarita. Please keep it up, with that we can find a true opinion which will make us think about a beautiful different way of life style.
For Sarah, the poem you've written, have enough material of poetic expression. I'd like to see them again.
Ali Akbur
great MED ALI | Mar 29th, 2005
i ve read just the poem
i want to congratulate u Sarah even if im not very good in english but i ve found it great .
well i ve some frenh friends and as u know there is a new law in france which says that girls have not the r ight to put the HIJAB in shool .
i want to know have they the right ?
but if we look deeply its the republic's lawand they have to respect it isnt it ?????
and from another hand GOD says in coran in arabic
WA MAN LAM YAH KOM BI MA ANZALA LAH FA OULA IKA HOUMOUL KAFIROUN and in another verse FA OULA IKA HOUMOUL FASIKOUN and in another FA OULA IKA HOUMOUL DHALIMOUN
????
Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 30th, 2005
Keep coming Akbur..there will be more..take care
Rarest Of The Rare | Mar 30th, 2005
Yea Med, I really don't liek what is goin on in France. Not only does it hurt Muslim women, it also restricts other ppl from different religions from showing thier faith. I don't understand thier dicision and i desagree with it until they have some kind of valid reasoning.
You Are One Of Kind <*><.> wahooe | May 19th, 2005
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the pointto throwmore lighta bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing.
Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has maning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World , its your Journey in Self Discovery Tkankx .
Best Regards ,
Wahooe-NaBeeel
May 20, 05
Its Wonderful Point of View...... wahooe | May 19th, 2005
You Are One Of Kind <*><.>
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the pointto throwmore lighta bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing. Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has maning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World , its your Journey in Self Discovery Tkankx . Best Regards , Wahooe-NaBeeel May 20, 05 [del]
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You Are One Of Kind <*><.>
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the pointto throwmore lighta bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing. Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has maning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World , its your Journey in Self Discovery Tkankx . Best Regards , Wahooe-NaBeeel May 20, 05 [del]
You Are One Of Kind Sarah:-<*><.>
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the point to throwmore light a bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing. Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has meaning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World ,
Its your Journey in Self Discovery.
Tkankx .
Best Regards ,
Wahooe-
NaBeeel
May 19, 05
I truly SALUTE you Rabi Khan | May 23rd, 2005
Hey Sarah! I just read your Great poem 'When You Hear the Word'...i think ...i have seen your inner beauty...I'm not getting in to debate...Because..in this imperfect world most immoral thing happens in the name of morality...most injustices happens in the name of justice...most nonreligious thing happens in the name of religion...democracy,feedom...i can go on n on.... But I truly SALUTE you, and your point of view...and believe you are great voice for the Muslim women as well as Muslim...Brvo! [del]
ts Wonderful Point of View...... Now its Word focus Better follow. the center of the attention for clear vision etc.... wahooe | May 23rd, 2005
Its Wonderful Point of View...... Now its ts Wonderful Point of View...... Now its Word focus Better follow. the center of the attention for clear vision etc....
As I say .. You Are One Of Kind Sarah:-<*><.>
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the point to throw more light a bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing. Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has meaning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World , Its your Journey in Self Discovery. Tkankx . Best Regards , Wahooe- NaBeeel
When You Hear the Word
by Sarah Nasser
>< Think of knowledge, chaste, and admiration
<> When you hear the word "Islam"
* What do you envision?
<> When you hear the word "Muslim"
* What do you imagine?
<> When you hear of muslim women
>*< Do you think of oppression?
* I am a Muslim,
* I am a Woman.
* I am neither deprived or opressed
And am not seeking any form of liberation
From any region especially the West
<> This is a particular messege
For the entire world to hear
<> A testimonial about the Hijab
That I want to make clear
<> It is not a sign of deprivation
Nor is it a type of trap
Instead it's an empowerment
An ability to escape
Those standards set for my gender
<> To show off our body shape
And curvy figure
<> Occupied with trying to please everyone
Obligation to keep up with the latest fashion
<> Able to avoid competition in this society
of clothing, hair, make-up, and jewelry
<> Am capable to break away from
the stereotype set for women
<*> When I cover
<> Then they are able to hear
My personal opinions
and brave voice
<> My valid options
and personal choice
<*> When I cover
* I express my individuality
* While maintaining my dignity
* Preserving and adorning my body
* Protection from the sun rays
and those immoral eyes
<*> When I cover
* I am always reminded that a stranger
is attracted by my tranqulity
and bold personality
instead of my sexualiy
and physical beauty
<> Rather turn heads
for more clothes worn
then the lack of it instead
for others to adorn
<> Hope you now understand
>< We are already liberated and free
* More than any can comprehend
* So have no sympathy
>*< I am a Muslim
>*< I am a Woman
>*< I live a life that is virtouse and pure
>*< I form an intellectual mind
And a strong character
<*> So remember next time
You hear Islam, Muslim, and Muslim Women
Think of knowledge, chaste, and admiration
Sarah Nasser
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As I say .. You Are One Of Kind Sarah:-<*><.>
Tkankx,I admire your Courge , determination its Wonderful pointof View, its Weldon to the point to throw more light a bout Islam, Muslim Women in Good form of Expressing. Weldon, and well Said I can See that your Life has meaning, Significant and Passionated to have Peace and harmony in the World , Its your Journey in Self Discovery. Tkankx . Best Regards , Wahooe- NaBeeel
When You Hear the Word
by Sarah Nasser
>< Think of knowledge, chaste, and admiration
<> When you hear the word "Islam"
* What do you envision?
<> When you hear the word "Muslim"
* What do you imagine?
<> When you hear of muslim women
>*< Do you think of oppression?
* I am a Muslim,
* I am a Woman.
* I am neither deprived or opressed
And am not seeking any form of liberation
From any region especially the West
<> This is a particular messege
For the entire world to hear
<> A testimonial about the Hijab
That I want to make clear
<> It is not a sign of deprivation
Nor is it a type of trap
Instead it's an empowerment
An ability to escape
Those standards set for my gender
<> To show off our body shape
And curvy figure
<> Occupied with trying to please everyone
Obligation to keep up with the latest fashion
<> Able to avoid competition in this society
of clothing, hair, make-up, and jewelry
<> Am capable to break away from
the stereotype set for women
<*> When I cover
<> Then they are able to hear
My personal opinions
and brave voice
<> My valid options
and personal choice
<*> When I cover
* I express my individuality
* While maintaining my dignity
* Preserving and adorning my body
* Protection from the sun rays
and those immoral eyes
<*> When I cover
* I am always reminded that a stranger
is attracted by my tranqulity
and bold personality
instead of my sexualiy
and physical beauty
<> Rather turn heads
for more clothes worn
then the lack of it instead
for others to adorn
<> Hope you now understand
>< We are already liberated and free
* More than any can comprehend
* So have no sympathy
>*< I am a Muslim
>*< I am a Woman
>*< I live a life that is virtouse and pure
>*< I form an intellectual mind
And a strong character
<*> So remember next time
You hear Islam, Muslim, and Muslim Women
Think of knowledge, chaste, and admiration
Sarah Nasser
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Hello Sarah and evryone else, Ahmed Haroon | Aug 22nd, 2005
Sorry for being so late to comment. Anyway, concerning the frind asking why Muslim men don't wear Hijab, in addition to what Sarah replied, there is difference between the body of a man and that of a woman. As we can see, women can be loved for eveything in their body. For instance, thair hair maybe an advantage, but men are not like them. No one can love a man for his arm for example or for his hair.....The only men who can be loved for the beauty of their body are the prophets and messengers of Allah (God). If you read the holly Qur'an, Joseph chapter (Surat Yusuf) you will see that women loved the prophet Joseph for his great undescriptive beauty....I'm going sort of off the talk, sorry....Anyhow, there are also some researches of western and eastern scientists about Hijab. It was not about it at first, but they found Hijab a better choice. They discovered that under the man's skin a musclinious tissue that can stand the ultraviolet and other harmful sun rays, but woman's skin has a fat tissue instead under it that can be harmed and must be covered except for the face and hands, they have tissues like men. Another way, the body of a woman is seen by Islam as precious and respected thing. The prophet ordered Muslims to take care of women after his death. That made the Egyptian "Prince of Poets" - Ahmed Shawky" talk about women and said in translation: (the mother is a school, if you you raise her well she will bring us good citizens and respectful nation) - poor translation -, anyway there are many other things. If you want read the holly Qur'an or ask a Skeikh (Muslim Scientist).
Muhammad Awais Aftab | Aug 31st, 2005
Excellent! A message beautifully conveyed in a poem throbbing with feelings and emotions! A rare talent.
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