My Hijab makes me feel empowered

My Hijab makes me feel empowered by Firdaus Fathima

You call me an oppressed degraded soul You find me an incomplete, shredded whole Before you force those worthless resolutions Let me help you clear your assumptions

You pity me for not flaunting my tresses You abhor me for wearing boring dresses I cover my head, while my mind is on a spree I cover my body so modestly that it sets me free!

You casually wear a scarf on a sunny day You often use a mask to keep infections away My attire gives me protection not only from the surroundings My Hijab also makes me immune to devil's whisperings

You feel that I am deprived of rights and freedom You sympathize with me through your limited wisdom But, through my dress code I enjoy unmatched privileges It gives me a sense of security and has many advantages

You are annoyed when I prove my knowledge, my education You are unhappy when I am the one to create a win-win situation I prefer to overlook a position that makes me uncovered in its adherence Yes, I am working with each breath for the Supreme Obedience

You mock me for covering up, a trend that I carry with pride You are puzzled that I cover really, or there is something that I hide My beauty, my charms are truly not for your eyes I live for eternity, my dear, while here the time just flies

You are so delighted to have stepped on the moon You are thrilled with all discoveries and would find more soon Yet you fail to understand that I am travelling towards a Place unseen My quality of life as a traveler here would crown me there as a Queen.

I am blessed to have found my real worth I am lucky to have been guided to the Truth Like a pearl in its shell and peas that are naturally covered My Hijab is my choice, my right - it makes me feel empowered!

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Source: Firdaus Fathima's blog