Empowered Hijabis

Hijabh

A head covering worn in public by some Muslim women.

Hijabi

A women or girl who wears the Islamic head-covering respectfully, called Hijab. This is the Arabic word for headscarf but isn't limited to that. It also means "cover" or "protection" against evil things in the surrounding world. Most people don't understand that Hijab is a choice and isn't forced by the religion.

Some wonderful Hijabi I know or read about who inspired me with their sheer grit, confident eyes, born wisdom and heart full of love.

Dalia Mogahead: Advisor to Ex-prez Barack Obama

Mdm. Halimah Yacob: First Female President of Singapore

Sabbah Haji Baji: Teacher in Haji Public School, Kashmir, India.

Eeman Faheem : Senior Aircraft Maintenance Technician of PIA

Kusloom Abdullah: First female weightlifter from Pakistan

Amaiya Zafar: First boxer to enter the ring with hijab.

Shyama Mustafa: Teacher and Author of a book.

Fadumo Qasim Dayib: A politician and the first woman to run for President of Somalia.