Tag: hijab

  • Muslim Mother And Daughter Pair Attacked With Egg Because Of Hijab

    Muslim Mother And Daughter Pair Attacked With Egg Because Of Hijab

    “My mom is the most kindhearted, loving, and selfless person you’ll ever meet. She has a great amount of pride and respect for her religion, culture, and customs.

    The fact that she can’t walk out of her home without feeling safe is sickening.

    Tonight a couple of guys stalked her out of our local Walmart and attacked her with blows to her head and body with eggs.

    The reason they thought it was necessary to attack her and my little sister was because they were wearing a hijab.

    I am at loss for words due to the immense amount of hate that is in this world. No one should have to see their mom broken because of a couple of people having disgusting prejudices about people that do not look like them.”

     

    Source: Muslims of America

  • Eid As A Struggling Single Twenty Something

    Eid As A Struggling Single Twenty Something

    As a child, I used to love celebrating Eid. I dreaded the fasting month of Ramadhan but I looked forward to new clothes, eating scrumptious rendang and ketupat, and of course, for many Asian kids – the collection of green packets filled with dollar dollar bills. Apart from visiting close relatives on the first day of Eid, you get to spend another day in Syawal with your closest friends from school visiting their houses.

    It was kinda cool to bring your friends over when you were ten years old, dressed in the traditional baju kurung going around the neighbourhood and coming home at the end of the day with your bag bursting with green packets. You would know which house gave the envelope, and if you get at least $5 from that house, you’re definitely going back there again the year after.

    As I grew older, however, the enjoyment of Eid started to fade away. At fifteen, I despised celebrating Eidulfitri. Eidulftri would be torturous for me since I had to appeased my newly divorced parents – I couldn’t spend more than 2 hours at my dad’s place or I’ll never hear the end of my mum’s wrath. My sisters were busy with their own families, making sure they visit the in-laws before making their way to my mum’s. And for some reason, you start not liking your relatives. I remember bursting out at my sister for coming so late int the afternoon and my make up was already ruined from the frustration of waiting around. The first day of Eid as a hormonal teenager was basically me playing the waiting game.

    Eid started to change as I entered my twenties. While it was still as boring as when I was a teenager, I began to prepare the house the house willingly. I bought flowers, new cushion covers, and occasionally curtains to slowly make the house into a home. I volunteered help in the kitchen, making sure I picked up my mum’s recipes to her signature Eid dishes and perfecting them. I made cookies and sweet treats to offer to the guests coming over to my place and made sure there were all sorts of drinks available for them.

    As much as I wish Eid is better now as I enter my mid-twenties, I realised that an awkward Eid is a common predicament between peers of my age. Perhaps it’s the having to part with copious amounts of money during the festive period – spending for the house and family, green packets for the little ones, awkward conversations with aunts and uncles who seem to nitpick on every aspect of your life. Or maybe it has got to do with spending Eid as a single woman, wondering when you’d be able to prepare for Eid excitedly for your kids and husband. Whatever the reason is, Eid as a struggling single twenty something is just plain boring.

    I make do with baking cookies, cakes and occasionally help my mum prepare the traditional dishes we feast on the morning of Eid. House chores like literally scrubbing the floors get my mind off the fact that each Eid is the same as before – lonesome and boring. I try getting away from celebrating Eid by going to work, but I feel bad for my mum. Though to be honest, I’m quite happy working while everyone else celebrates.

    One day, I’ll wake up on the morning of Eid excited to head to the mosque, dress my family up and head out for the rounds of visiting. One day, I’ll learn to appreciate the merry-making and spamming of family photos on Facebook and Instagram. One day, I’ll teach my daughter how to prepare the raya dishes and get my son to wash the windows and fix the curtains up. One day, I’ll be on my knees on the morning of Eid, with my head buried in my husband’s hand, asking for forgiveness and perhaps shedding a tear or two.

    One day, that happy family portrait of mine will be hung on my wall just in time for Eid.

    For now, I’ll be contented with spending the morning of Eid at home, with a cup of coffee and a bowl of lontong, watching reruns of Bujang Lapok on the telly with my three cats.

    Eid Mubarak everyone.

     

    Source: https://sharmeee.com

  • Elfaeza Ulhaq: Kurang Tawaran Berlakon Selepas Berhijab, Kini Luangkan Masa Kepada Kerja Amal

    Elfaeza Ulhaq: Kurang Tawaran Berlakon Selepas Berhijab, Kini Luangkan Masa Kepada Kerja Amal

    PETALING JAYA: Pelakon Singapura Elfaeza Ulhaq mengakui sejak berimej muslimah pada Januari lalu beliau berhadapan dengan ujian apabila sering ditawarkan pelbagai watak yang memerlukannya membuka hijab.

    Menurut mStar Online, Elfaeza yang berusia 31 tahun sering ditawarkan pelbagai watak yang memerlukan beliau membuka hijab tetapi beliau reda dan menolak dengan baik walaupun pendapatan beliau dalam bidang lakonan semakin berkurangan.

    “Saya akui saya kurang muncul di televisyen sejak bertudung kerana tawaran semakin berkurangan. Ada yang buat tawaran tetapi kebanyakan untuk drama berbahasa Inggeris yang memerlukan saya membuka hijab.

    “Ia satu dugaan dan ujian buat saya di saat saya tiada pekerjaan. Saya terpaksa tolak tawaran yang perlukan saya buka tudung. Saya reda dan anggapnya satu ujian Allah kepada saya,” ujar beliau kepada mStar Online.

    mStar Online juga melaporkan Elfaezah kini sibuk sepanjang Ramadan melakukan kerja amal seperti mencuci permaidani surau-surau di sekitar Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor.

    Beliau melakukan kerja amal itu bersama beberapa rakan bagi menjaga kebersihan dan keselesaan surau untuk beribadah.

    “Apabila surau bersih, orang akan selesa untuk sembahyang dan buat kegiatan di surau, namun kami juga memerlukan dana untuk melakukan aktiviti tersebut bagi yang bermurah hati untuk menderma,” kata beliau lagi.

    Source: http://berita.mediacorp.sg

  • Nama Pelajar Islam Disalah Eja Jadi ‘Isis’ Di Buku Tahunan Sekolah

    Nama Pelajar Islam Disalah Eja Jadi ‘Isis’ Di Buku Tahunan Sekolah

    Seorang pelajar California tertekan dan terpaksa menanggung malu, setelah gambar beliau sedang bertudung dipaparkan dengan nama “Isis Phillips” dalam buku tahunan sekolah tingginya.

    Demikian menurut sebuah kumpulan penyokong masyarakat Islam semalam (8 Mei).

    Pelajar tahun akhir di Sekolah Tinggi Los Osos di Rancho Cucamonga itu dan ibu bapanya “rasa malu setelah melihat gambar itu di buku tahunan itu, dan mengalami penderitaan emosi dan psikologi,” menurut kenyataan menerusi emel oleh Majlis Hubungan Amerika-Islam (CAIR).

    Pengetua sekolah tersebut sudahpun meminta maaf atas apa yang disifatkannya sebagai “kesilapan pada cetakan”. CAIR menyatakan pasukan guamannya akan bertemu dengan keluarga pelajar itu dan pegawai-pegawai sekolah hari ini, dan meminta agar insiden tersebut disiasat, kata seorang jurucakap kepada Reuters.

    ISIS merupakan salah satu gelaran bagi kumpulan Islamic State atau Negara Islam, kumpulan militan yang sudah merampas kuasa di sebahagian besar Iraq dan Syria, dan mengaku bersalah atas kejadian-kejadian pengeboman di Eropah.

    Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) menyifatkan ISIS sebagai kumpulan pengganas.

    Seorang pelajar yang terlibat dalam penerbitan buku tahunan tersebut berkata pihaknya tersilap mencetakkan nama yang salah itu, dan seorang lagi pelajar bernama Isis Phillips berpindah ke sekolah lain dari sekolah itu awal tahun ini, menurut laporan New York Daily News.

    Gambar tersebut tersebar luas dan dikongsi berkali-kali di lelaman media sosial, termasuk dikongsi pelajar itu sendiri, yang nama sebenarnya ialah Bayan Zehlif, menurut New York Daily News.

    “Saya amat sedih, meluat, hati saya terluka dan saya malu kerana buku tahunan Sekolah Tinggi Los Osos boleh terlepas dari perbuatan ini. Nampaknya nama saya ‘Isis’ dalam buku tahunan ini.

    “Pihak sekolah sudah menghubungi saya dan ada hati beritahu saya mereka tersilap eja. Saya tidak setuju, marilah kita bercakap jujur,” menurut kenyataan yang ditulis pada apa yang kelihatan seperti laman Facebook milik Cik Zehlif.

    Reuters tidak dapat mengesahkan sama ada akaun itu milik pelajar Islam tersebut, dan sama ada ia adalah namanya yang sebenar.

    CAIR enggan memberikan nama pelajar itu. Para pegawai di sekolah tinggi berkenaan pula tidak dapat dihubungi.

    Susan Petrocelli, pengetua sekolah itu, berkata para pegawai akan memperbetulkan “kesilapan pada cetakan” itu. Sekurang-kurangnya 200 buku tahunan sudahpun diagihkan, menurut CAIR.

    “Sekolah Tinggi Los Osos sedang mengambil semua langkah yang perlu untuk membetulkan dan menyiasat kesilapan pada cetakan hang dikesalinya pada buku tahunan itu. Kami dengan ikhlas meminta maaf,” kata Cik Petrocelli dalam kenyataan yang ditulis di Twitter.

    Source: Berita MediaCorp

  • Walid J. Abdullah: Racism Only Occurs When The Commentary Fits

    Walid J. Abdullah: Racism Only Occurs When The Commentary Fits

    *When small Muslim children are called terrorists*

    ‘Oh this is a one-off incident. There is not much racism in Singapore.’

    *When girls in hijabs are attacked*

    ‘Let’s not make a mountain of a molehill. This is just one person.’

    *When a person is denied employment because of her race and religion*

    ‘This is bad judgment by an individual. Racism is not rampant.’

    *When a politician suggests fencing off foreign workers*

    ‘This is one misquoted statement. She gets along well with foreign workers in her ward. Let’s not make a big deal out of this.’

    *When a person is adjudged to be lazy solely because of his/her race*

    ‘Oh this is not widespread. People are generally racially tolerant.’

    *When a lady who calls out racists is attacked for the colour of her skin*

    ‘Oh those are just social media trolls. People are in actuality race-blind.’

    *When people are denied opportunities because of their faith*

    ‘Oh this is just pragmatism. Minorities shouldn’t complain too much. Racism is not a major issue.’

    *When clear-cut, indefensible racist incidents take place*

    ‘Racism exists everywhere.’

    —–

    *When a couple of teenagers express support for terrorist groups*

    ‘This shows that terrorism is a major problem. We need to ensure that our entire social fabric is intact, and is not affected by self-radicalized individuals. This is a clear and present danger to the harmony of our country, and we must spare no effort to tackle this issue. If left unchecked, this scourge could destroy everything that we have ever achieved.’

     

    Source: Walid J. Abdullah