I made some new friends from Malaysia. A beautiful muslim girl from Ghana and a fellow of my Yemeni from Saudi Arabia. They are both students. What I wish to highlight is my conversation with this Arab dude. He tried to convince me that I am not religious because I listen to Hip Hop and R'n'B music.... ok, fair enough. He was very uncertain of me wearing the hijab.

And I was curious at what my auntie told me once... that Arab men from Saudi is not that strict anymore when it come to their women wearing Hijab. So i asked him, don't he want his wife to wear the hijab after he's married? He said it all depends where they live in. If they live in Yemen then she have to cover up, but if they live in Malaysia then she don't have to. I was flabbergasted at his statement. And he said that he is very open-minded.

But i guess there's pros and cons in being open-minded about this. Whatever happened to wearing it because we're obeying Allah (s.w.t)? At this point, i can't help but to miss my Abdul. He picked me up like a diamond in the rough and he polished me bit by bit. I wasn't a perfect person then... i still am not but i am a better person now striving to be a good muslimah.

I miss how he always reminds me to never leave my house without my hijab on and to always dress appropriately. And he'll check on me if i would go for Tarawih prayers or even go to Mosque for lectures. I know some people find this controlling but i find it refreshing. Never a person care so much about me now and till akhirat (after life).

And he did his part as a muslimin by educating and encouraging me to follow the right path of Islam. Alhamdulillah wa shukur lilla.

And it's clear to me that it's tough to find a man like Abdul these days anymore. So i have to remind myself everyday how lucky i am because at times, i tend to forget and that is when i make him angry or not listen to him. And i can be very mischievous at times too. My girlfriends would know how naughty i can get. But they have been my soul mates and they too have been very understanding and supportive.

So i would like to encourage to all fellow muslimah to embrace this lifestyle too. For one reason, not because you are ready or not, but for Allah subhana wa ta'ala.

Go ahead and read the Virtues of Hijab http://sisters.islamway.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=329

I found a beautiful poem written by a fellow muslimah. May Allah bless her and to all of you who love this poem as much as i am.

Assalamulaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatu,

Alhamdulillahi Rabbil alameen!

Jazaki Allahu Kheiran!

May Allah Subhana Wa Ta'ala guide us better on the Haqq and grant Al Muslimeen Jannatul

Firdous... Aameen!