Q: I’m scared of wearing my hijab in public now. I have never been forced to wear it, and I loved wearing it for the past 6 years and still do alhumdullilah.
However, there are high risks of attacks on hijabi girls. There are more and more attacks happening and my fear is growing. I am not scared of the people attacking, nor am I scared of showing my religion of Islam. I am scared of getting hurt, being hospitalised or even dying. I have been told to keep faith in Allah and nothing will happen to me. I am keeping my faith in Allah, I am making dua to keep me safe. But what if something bad does happen? I haven’t personally been attacked yet but people around me have, what if I’m the next victim? I live in a town where there are so many racists and I mind my own business, but sometimes it’s hard to do that. I will obviously come back to wearing my hijab but not whilst I’m living in my current town. What should I do?
A: As far as possible, stay at home. And if you have to leave then don't move alone. Go in some company.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Q: I need to work to pay for living. I cannot afford to not work. There isn’t any jobs from home that pay a guaranteed amount (mostly commission). I have no choice but to leave the house. Jazakallah
A: My suggestion is that if you are unsafe in the place where you are presently then move to an area where you would be safe. Though you may earn less but your self respect and self esteem will all be more secure. What is the use of that wealth through which your self respect or deen is getting affected.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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