Hijabis do you get worried of?

Question

do you ever get worried you wont get hired just because you wear hijab?

i know its foolish but that is one of the things that pops in my head a lot, i remember when i started college i went to apply for a job a duane read and they said they will hire me but i cant wear hijab for store safety reasons about stealing money from the cash register , so i was like heeeellll no. but what was sad that there were girls and ladies there that were muslim and telling me its k dont wear it islam is in the heart. can you believe that?

Answer 1

No I have A LOT of hijabi friends and cousins who have found jobs quite easily here in America. I know it's a big factor for when people when they're hiring, but what they don't see us as are Americans or hard-working people, but rather as an evil-doing terrorist. Sad, but true. Yea it's really sad how some Muslim women think these days. And how they let things like a job get before Islam. =( But as for me, I've never let the fact that I wear hijab bother me about not being able to find a job. Yes it might be a little harder, but I'm willing to search harder, if it comes to that. =]  

Answer 2

nope, some jobs here don't care about how you look, as long as you're a woman, you're hired.

Answer 3

That's right and quite often that happens but not that I get worried!

and about you!

lolz.........I think people have been crazy or outof mind thinking like that. But thanks God here is no such things Alhamdulillah!

Answer 4

i was actually put in the situation. I got hired at a department store during a time when the recruiting mamager was very liberal and openminded. then she left and was replaced by 3 consecutive managers, all of whom would treat me differently than my co-workers. i worked hard and got no credit, they refuesed to give me any promotion because that would mean a hijabi dealing with customers, and i was the lowest payed employee (despite having senority over everyone in the department). Some of the managers would not even speak to me. I didnt think it was because i wore the hijab, but the girls who i worked with started telling me that its the reason. It was a lot of stress and tears, and i tried to stick in until i eventually told myself the opression i was undergoing is not worth minimum wage.

Despite my bad experience, it only made me more attached to my hijab. I felt a sense of accomplisment (towards my religion) and I considered this situation I was is a personal jihad. Sure I have anger about it, but i remember Allah will serve them justice.

Islam is in the heart, in the action, and in the appreance. wear your hijab as your lord has commanded you.

Answer 5

well there was once upon a time.. before i graduated even my non-muslim professor (we were having some job interview classes) told me that even though i had a great interview and passed in all aspects.. the fact that i'm wearing a hijab might cause the interviewers NOT to employ me.. Image is important to companies.

it did took a while before i landed my 1st job. alhamdullilah... now i'm wearing hejab and still employed with an executive post.

Dont worry, just go ahead wear yr hejab for your interview... your employer should not be bias about your religious belief.. if you are meant to get the job you will get..pray and trust me allah will always give whats best for you.

gd luck

Answer 6

I live in France and do not get hired because of it.

I could be a professor earning 25 euros an hour but I babysit.

Answer 7

Islam is not only in the heart, but your actions as well. Ignore anyone who says that Islam is in the heart. If it is, and you love it, you'll do whatever it takes to do your best at it. As for jobs and schools that tell you that you cannot wear the Hijab for any reason, toss them like trash. It is discriminatory if they tell you that you can't wear it for safety reasons, they don't care about your safety, they are worried about their own. For them, Hijab means Arab, Arab means Islam, Islam means 9/11, 9/11 basically means terrorism. You wearing the Hijab means less customers, less money. They don't give a c**p about your safety (no offense). If you don't get hired, it's from Allah. You keep that Hijab on and you please Allah, no one else. And you didn't get the job for a reason, Allah will have something better in store for you. A job where there won't be discrimination among your supervisors and a job you can enjoy, knowing that you are pleasing Allah. That's the most important thing. Good job for the "h**l no" part :P

There are some people who are racist, and I wouldn't always say racist, some people are just afraid. Can't blame them entirely for that thanks to the media. But there are many jobs (most) that promote diversity and will be happy to hire you. And for anyone who doesn't believe that the Hijab is required, bring it. And, you have to speak Arabic fluently, it won't make any sense when you take an English translation and try to argue about it.

I honestly don't care if I don't get a job based on me wearing Hijab. If I don't get it because they are "afraid" to hire one, let them be. I'll wait for something better enshaAllah. You shouldn't have to take off your Hijab to get a job and displease Allah. It's a struggle you have to endure. Remember, you are not wearing it for Allah, you are wearing it for your own sake.

@ Julia PecuLIAR:

What other "peaceful" religion are you referring to? If you're going to make a pointless statement, back it up with some proof. Proof of how Islam is not peaceful (not Muslims), and how this other religion you speak of is "peaceful". Come on now, I have all the time in the world to prove you wrong.

To Asker:

It is pretty common for that to happen, my sister covers her face, so you could only imagine what that's like. If you are working on campus and whatnot, it's much easier to get a job, they are all about diversity on campus to make it more welcoming for international students. But, outside of that, it's something you can expect. Discrimination isn't only based on your Hijab, people get discriminated for their race, gender, age. It comes in all forms. If taken far, you can end up taking them to court. But I don't think you need to make a big deal out of it, it's time and money spent. Allah is just, what may seem to be a disadvantage can well become one of the most important things in your life. It's a test from Allah, many girls I know take off their Hijab so they can get a better job, or be accepted by the outside world. Hold on tight to your faith and never stop working your way up that ladder.

To Mohammad K:

Thanks for the thumbs down. Do me a favor and post all the verses that mention the word "Hijab" in Arabic. All the verses in Arabic, not the English translations that are made to fit other's claims that the Hijab code isn't required. I want them all in Arabic, I hope you speak the language too so you can continue arguing. The prophet left two things to the Muslim Ummah (Nation), the Quran and his Sunnah (tradition). Hadiths are the recorded traditions of what the prophet did and said. The Hadiths are not meant to replace the Quran, rather elaborate on the verses so that people like you do not make your own translation of what the word "Hijab" means. So Mohammad, tell me, do you pray 5 times a day? Nowhere in the Quran does it mention pray 5 times a day, that comes from the Hadiths (traditions of the prophet). Are you aware the the word Hadith comes from the root word Hadatha (to discuss / happened), so Hadith literally translates to "discussion / happenings"? Isn't the modern day translation of Hadith "traditions"? It really encompasses both meanings, something that happened and things that are being discussed. I highly suggest you separate the "newer" definitions of Hijab and the definition is was given in that verse 1400 years ago. The Hadiths and Tafseer of the Quran that were written long ago are more reliable than the claims you are making. Those people lived closer to the time of the prophet and knew what it meant then, while you adopt a new meaning to the term Hijab as it is in the Quran. You are right about one point, the Hijab doesn't refer to a piece of cloth over your hair. Overtime, the word Hijab has changed from covering the entire body in loose fitting clothing (as the prophet's wives did) to a scarf that covers hair. People nowadays think covering just their hair but leaving their ears and neck exposed is Hijab. Wrong. You study the Quran and follow the Sunnah of the prophet. Are you saying that the wives of the prophet whom covered everything but one eye had the wrong interpretation of the word Hijab? The prophet said to follow his examples which are based on the Quran. So your "new" interpretation of what the word Hijab means is completely disregarded by me and those who truly understand the meaning of the Quran, the Sunnah of the prophet, and Islam. And while you're at it, give me verse 7:26 in Arabic too. There is a reason that unless a Quran is written in Arabic, it is referred to as a "translation" and not the Quran. There is a reason why a woman can touch the "translation" of the Quran when she is on her period, and not the actual Quran in Arabic. There is a reason we are supposed to learn Arabic and how to read the Quran and not just do it in English. These are good reasons for you to start learning Arabic.

EDIT:

Monsieur Mohammad, you have forgotten to include the most important verses with "Hijab" in them:

24:31

33:58

Would you care to add those on?

The verse you provided has the WRONG translation:

افغير الله ابتغى حكما وهو الذي انزل اليكم الكتاب مفصلا والذين اتيناهم الكتاب يعلمون انه منزل من ربك بالحق فلا تكونن من الممترين

(Say (O Muhammad SAW)) "Shall I seek a judge other than Allah while it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (The Quran), explained in detail." Those unto whom We gave the Scripture (the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)) know that it is revealed from your Lord in truth. So be not you of those who doubt. 6:114

How exactly have I rejected that? and answer one question for me, how many times do you pray a day? are you saying that this is something that comes after the times of the prophet since it wasn't mentioned in the Quran but it was in the Hadiths? where did people get 5 times a day from? what was the 5 pillars of islam based on? the quran and the Hadiths that support/elaborate on those verses. that is why we need sunnah, we need the Hadiths to clearly understand the Quran. I am following only the Quran, but the Ahadeeth elaborate on those. So people, don't find other translations to what the verses mean.

To Mohammad:

And, what makes you think your translation is better? The fact that it suits your argument? Tell me, what is the "Scriptures" referring to? Then tell me, where in the Quran does it tell you how many times to pray? How to pray? How to make Wudu? Stop ignoring my questions because I'm answering yours.

An another point I would like to make, my dear brother. If we had the Quran fully detailed, why did we ever need the prophet? Why do we need prophets if there are smart people like you who follow the Quran that is fully detailed? Allah sent prophets to act upon those books and be examples to the followers of the faith so that they can follow those examples, based on the Quran. Since the Quran is so detailed and we do not need Hadith, why a prophet? What's he for? There is a reason for everything. The Quran is the book we turn to for guidance and laws, and the Prophet acts upon it, so we follow his footsteps. There can easily be sects created from the Quran alone, it's not just Hadith. Look at how everyone has a different interpretation. I mean no offense to the Ahmadi faith when I say this, I happen to look up to how they interact with people and the self respect the carry. The Ahmadi faith accepts all 6 Hadith books that the Sunnis do, except a few which conflicts with their interpretation of the verses in the Quran. So, it's the interpretation that is an issue. The Hadiths are simple. Recorded actions and words of the prophet as an example to the Ummah (nation). We follow the example (Sunnah) that is based on the laws of the Quran. So again, do me a favor:

List the two verses you seemed to have missed out that says to cover, not using the word Hijab, though Hijab is one of the definitions used for covering today. And, tell me how many times you pray and how you make wudu and where in the Quran it says to do so. And unless you answer my questions, I will completely ignore yours. It's very unethical to keep avoiding questions because you don't have an answer to it and there will be no point in doing so on a basis of an argument.

To Mohammad:

Thank you for sending those verses:

24:31 Tell the acknowledging women to lower their gaze and guard their private parts, and that they should not show off their attraction except what is apparent, and let them "cast their clothes over their cleavage." Let them not show

Answer 8

Law of all american states require everyone trying out for a job to get a fair judging; if not, u have the correct authorithy to take them to court for racism, even if it's a private company.

Answer 9

When  I was young i had that fear, because all my previous experience was waitressing. Well no one wants a hijabi waitress unless it's a Muslim restaurant maybe. But I got a job at the administration building on campus that had health insurance. So the bad luck forced me to move up in the world.

Answer 10

sometimes...but in America, it's illegal for an employer to discriminate one for his/her religion

Answer 11

i cant stand intolerance!~

Answer 12

they were right..

hijab is not in head cover ..

THE WORD "HIJAB" in the QURAN

"Hijab" is the term used by many Muslims women to describe their head cover that may or may not include covering their face except their eyes, and sometimes covering also one eye. The Arabic word "Hijab" can be translated into veil or yashmak. Other meanings for the word "Hijab" include, screen, cover(ing), mantle, curtain, drapes, partition, division, divider.

Can we find the word "Hijab" in the Quran??

The word "Hijab" appeared in the Quran 7 times, five of them as "Hijab" and two times as "Hijaban," these are 7:46, 33:53, 38:32, 41:5, 42:51, 17:45 & 19:17.

None of these "Hijab" words are used in the Quran in reference to what the traditional Muslims call today (Hijab) as a dress code for the Muslim woman.

God knows that generations after Muhammed's death the Muslims will use the word "Hijab" to invent a dress code that He never authorized. God used the word "Hijab" ahead of them just as He used the word "Hadith" ahead of them.

Hijab in the Quran has nothing to do with the Muslim Women dress code.

7:26 O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of GOD's signs, that they may take heed.

compare your practices with Glorious Quran wether practices are right or wrong,dont compare Quran with your practices,,your practices could be wrong according to Glorious Quran

7:46 وبينهما حجاب وعلى الاعراف رجال يعرفون كلا بسيمىهم ونادوا اصحب الجنة ان سلم عليكم لم يدخلوها وهم يطمعون

33:53 يايها الذين ءامنوا لا تدخلوا بيوت النبى الا ان يوذن لكم الى طعام غير نظرين انىه ولكن اذا دعيتم فادخلوا فاذا طعمتم فانتشروا ولا مستنسين لحديث ان ذلكم كان يوذى النبى فيستحى منكم والله لا يستحى من الحق واذا سالتموهن متعا فسلوهن من وراء حجاب ذلكم اطهر لقلوبكم وقلوبهن وما كان لكم ان توذوا رسول الله ولا ان تنكحوا ازوجه من بعده ابدا ان ذلكم كان عند الله عظيما

38:32 فقال انى احببت حب الخير عن ذكر ربى حتى توارت بالحجاب

41:5 وقالوا قلوبنا فى اكنة مما تدعونا اليه وفى ءاذاننا وقر ومن بيننا وبينك حجاب فاعمل اننا عملون

42:51وما كان لبشر ان يكلمه الله الا وحيا او من ورائ حجاب او يرسل رسولا

فيوحى باذنه ما يشاء انه على حكيم

17:45 واذا قرات القرءان جعلنا بينك وبين الذين لا يومنون بالءاخرة حجابا مستورا

19:17 فاتخذت من دونهم حجابا فارسلنا اليها روحنا فتمثل لها بشرا سويا

now the question is will you believe or just beat around the bush and bring your own interpertation to fit your belief ..!!

now regarding last sermon ..

The last sermon of the prophet witnessed by the thousands has three versions. The versions the references are listed below.

1) I leave with you Quran and Sunnah.

Muwatta, 46/3

2) I leave with you Quran and Ahl al-bayt.

Muslim 44/4, Nu2408; ibn hanbal 4/366; darimi 23/1, nu 3319.

3) I leave you for the Quran alone you shall uphold it.

Muslim 15/19, nu 1218; ibn Majah 25/84, Abu dawud 11/56.

Because the majority of the Muslims follow conjecture (hadith and sunnah) instead of Quran alone (17:46) as our Creator has commanded the "Muslims" are divided into sects. These sects are there because of differences and disagreements on Hadith rather than disagreements over the Quran.

three versions,since you are sunni therefore you will follow first one,,and shias second..

last but not the least

37:35 انهم كانوا اذا قيل لهم لا اله الا الله يستكبرون

37:35 When it was said to them: "There is no god except God," they would be arrogant.

Happy now !!!