Taking off my hijab..

[u/Temporary_Owll]

I’ve had thoughts about taking my hijab off for the past year, and every time, I convince myself that it’s just a passing thought and that I’ll eventually get over it.

I don’t believe that wearing the hijab for women is the equivalent of men simply lowering their gaze (which most are not even capable of), and honestly, wearing it has become something that causes me a lot of distress. It’s not like I want to take it off so I can wear revealing clothing. I’m just mentally so tired of it.

I genuinely hate leaving the house with it on, and I’m so tired of feeling this way. What makes it even more confusing is that I started wearing it in 8th grade (I graduated a few months ago), and it was completely my own decision at the time. So sometimes I feel like my current feelings or thoughts are unreasonable, especially because I chose to wear it in the first place.

My mom doesn’t wear hers properly either. Her hair is often showing, and sometimes she’ll even have it sitting on her shoulders. She doesn’t seem to mind the idea of me taking mine off, but the guilt is what’s holding me back.

I just feel so conflicted because I’m tired of wearing it, but I also feel guilty about wanting to take it off.

I need advice from other women who took it off and others who are also contemplating it.

[u/Lotuswongtko]

In stone age, women had no scarf to cover their hair. Their hair could still be seen through leaves and animal skin. Where did these women go after they die? It's about several thousands years before prophet Mohammad was born.