HAUTE HIJABI : NAJIBAH
This week’s Haute Hijabi is Najibah, a 22-year-old Muslimah from New Jersey. Najibah will be graduating from college this May, inshallah, and she will soon start the daunting task of job-hunting. Some people would think of her hijab as an obstacle during this time of her life, but Najibah would strongly disagree and she offers some good advice for sisters who are in a similar situation to her own.
WE LOVE HIJAB: Why do you love hijab?
NAJIBAH: I love hijab because it gives me a sense of security. When I go out in my hijab I feel good knowing that Inshallah I am pleasing Allah. Some people might think that we as Muslim women get harassed and bothered because of hijab, but in my experience I get a whole lot of respect – from Muslims and non-Muslims – because I am wearing hijab.
I’m not going to lie, it wasn’t always easy for me to abide by the Muslimah dress code. But with prayer, encouragement (wanted and unwanted) from my sisters, and personal development, I really started to love every aspect of hijab.
Hijab is so much more than a head covering. It is the way we present ourselves, how we talk, and how we act. When we wear hijab, we are representing Muslim women and we should try to show people a good example of what a Muslim woman is. We should try to remember that how we present ourselves could bring others to Islam.
WE LOVE HIJAB: How would you describe your sense of style?
NAJIBAH: Regretfully I used to wear tight jeans and shirts most of the time. But Alhamdulillah, Allah brought me out of that. Now most of the time I dress a lot more modestly and put together. I got a lot of ideas from welovehijab.com! : )
I’m a senior in college now so I thought it was time to start dressing more professionally. So you can catch me in some wide leg jeans, a short sundress, a lightweight jacket, some heels (wedges are the best for walking from class to class all day!) and a black hijab.
WE LOVE HIJAB: What is your favorite place to shop for modest clothing offline?
NAJIBAH: My favorite place to shop for modest clothing has to be Kohls. I just started shopping there and I have found the most beautiful and inexpensive spring dresses.
WE LOVE HIJAB: What types of clothing will you be wearing this spring?
NAJIBAH: For this spring, I am loving the short sundresses that you can wear as a shirt with a lightweight jacket. All you have to do is throw on some jeans underneath and a lightweight hijab for perfect spring coverage.
WE LOVE HIJAB: What clothing items do you think all Muslim women need in their wardrobes?
NAJIBAH: I think that every Muslimah needs a black hijab and a black abaya. In my opinion, a black hijab can be worn with almost anything – it’s actually my best friend, lol. And a black abaya can easily be dressed up or down depending on your accessories. You can throw one on with a denim jacket and some flats, or a blazer and heels. Either way, it’s a must have in a Muslimah’s wardrobe.
WE LOVE HIJAB: What do you think is the key to fabulous modesty?
NAJIBAH: Like a previous Haute Hijabi stated, I think the key is making sure that we are modest in actions as well as in dress. Some sisters believe that by wearing hijab, they are completely fulfilling their duty to Allah. But it is crazy to think that it is okay to wear hijab and cuss someone out or dance like you are in a music video at the same time! It kind of defeats the purpose of hijab.
WE LOVE HIJAB: What advice would you give to a sister who is worried that her hijab will hinder her ability to get a job after graduation?
NAJIBAH: I would tell her that nothing can stop her from getting whatever Allah (swt) has planned for her and it doesn’t matter what an employer has to say about it. We can’t go through life worrying about what people are going to think about us wearing hijab because we aren’t wearing it for them. We are wearing it for the sake of our souls. All we can do as Muslims is try our best to follow the commands of Allah and He will bless us with what we need, Inshallah.
Muslim women can do anything! There are hijabi professors, doctors, lawyers, and the list can go on and on. But the point is that we have to stay true to what we believe in and Inshallah, Allah will bless us with the best in this life and the next.
STEAL NAJIBAH’S STYLE:
Look #1 (clockwise from right):
1. Stretch Broadcloth Blazer ($78) 2. Wide Leg Trouser Jeans ($65.95) 3. Nine West Solelyn Sandal ($79.95) 4. Sean John Silk Chiffon Dress ($59.97)
Look #2 (clockwise from right):
1. Marciano Lily Maxi Dress ($168) 2. Mossimo Presley Patent Heels ($17.99) 3. Beyond Yoga Supplex Jacket) (wear unzipped for maximum modesty! ($45.37+) 4. Pashmina ($13.28)
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I have been waiting for Haute Hijabi the hole week and now it finally came!
I love her style,especially the red hijab she wears in the second
picture :).And she looks so cool with the light purple hijab(or whatever that color is)and the sunglasses :).
I have to find some similar dress like the one in Look 2.It’s so pretty!
And I’m sorry if i have something spelled wrong in the last comment,English is not my language :).
How beautiful you are sister!!! Meshallah!!!
I agree with you. We can get any job Allah has selected it for us if we wear hijab or not. I know a friend of mine that she removed her hijab in order to get a job. there was no job for her. Then she started to put on her hijab again and she doesn’t stop to work since then. Subhanallah.
Salamz
Jibah u look sooo cute mashalla =) and i love ur outfits and answers and everything =)
<3
so pretty mashallah. love your answers too sis!
Masha’Allah, this is so pretty. It’s unfortunate that some sisters are scared to wear hijab. May Allah strengthen us all!
I have the purple striped top and I have it in blue too. CUTE!!!!! ~cammy
PS I Love her last answer too. Lets be unafraid and strong sisters! :D
I’m ordering that yoga jacket, iA. It probably would be so comfy to wear with the dresses. The yellow dress from look #1 is silk but the Najibah’s looks cotton. Where did you get that one from sister?
i like that you sisters are saying that Allah matters more than anything else. true that it’s scary sometimes to let Allah take complete control but focusing on your duties is always gonna make you feel better than just giving in. some other sisters force hijab off the sister and i give thanks to Allah that here in the US at least we don’t deal with them. may Allah protect us.
SUBHANALLAH! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SITE. BEAUTIFUL SISTERS WITH GOOD EXAMPLES OF MODESTY. ALLAH KEEP YOU WELL SISTERS THAT MAKE WE LOVE HIJAB HAPPEN! {cherrytree}
I’m a junior in university and we talked about this at lunch last week. My cousin graduated 3 years ago and she has worked ever since until she decided to relax at home (HEHE). Yeah of course some sisters will experience difficulties and that’s to be expected. But al’hamdulillah the vast majority of sisters out there are fine. If they weren’t we wouldn’t have to take up the hijab in the first place, yah? Keep it up sister!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And yah, wallahi I look forward to Haute Hijabi more than anything all week! Addiction is starting…… ^__^
MASHALLAH! SO LOVELY. NAJIBAAH AND THE CLOTHES. :))
Assalamu wa alaikum. I can attest to the fact that we shouldn’t be afraid of wearing hijab because it is an outward expression of our iman. My story is that I had been trying to get into medical school for 4 years, and before my final interview, I had just started wearing hijab. I wore hijab to my interview, even though people were skeptical that I would get consideration due to my hijab. Well, let me tell you, Alhamdulillah, I got in this time! I think that I was able to portray a sense of confidence so necessary in the medical profession by donning my hijab. And I also felt more confident inside too. So if Allah has something in store for you, and you strive to be the best you can be in His eyes, then you will succeed, inshallah at whatever you do regardless if you wear hijab or not.
Just a small token of encouragement for all the sisters out there considering wearing hijab but holding back in fear of not fitting in.
Salams, Thanks everyone for the comments.
Lily: I think i got that yellow dress from Kohls, i have it in white also. I think that they had another color too. It is cotton and really comfortable.
Oh yea, Nora: i got that dress at burlington Coat factory. Its kinda transparent so you have to wear a slip or other clothes under it. hope you like it.
WoW! I just found this site through a friend and I really loooooove it. When do new articles come out?
LOVE YOUR STYLE NAJIBAH. I’M A THICK GIRL AND I’M GONNA START BUYING JACKETS TO WEAR THEM AS YOU’VE SHOWN. REALLY MODEST AND PROFESSIONAL, THANKS. :>>
a/c this is a question for najibah…..
please tell me where u got that long maxi dress from as i’m haunting for long maxi dresses i found some on the victoria secret website but they are really expensive after shipping and handling…..so please help me out.
She looks so cool :D love the Marciano dress! too bad they dont ship to Aust :( ebay here i come
Najma: Nora was asking about the same dress, I got it from burlington coat factory. I think there were 3 different paterens, but i didnt really like the other ones. but i might check them out agian. lol inshallah you can find them.
thanks najibah, ama hit burlington coat factory first thing 2mrw with my 2 babys….thanks.
are you from somalia by any chance??????? just curious because that’s where i’m from
nah im not somalian, im actually african american. but ppl always think im from another country. they never beleive me when i tell them im black. but thats me. :)
wel..i love the sundress..i;m kind of a small/skinny girl..
does it cool if i’m wearing those kind of dress..?..
lovely girl, mashaAallah. Marciano is a great brand too! The have a few maxi dresses right now.
she’s too pretty! and the first outfit looks so professional on her.
i want to dress like you sista! you look like a petite Muslim women with curves, I’m shaped the exact same way so I should probably get to Kohls for those cute dress! ^__^
AAAWwwwww she looks so nice! I gotta cop this style! I love it!
Very pwetty. Masha Allah, all the best with a career, too. If you make sacrifices for Allah (not that hijab is a sacrifice), Allah will open so many doors for you. Insha Allah.
I really love this site. I hope you keep on making this. Actually, i am starting to wear hijab….i just started few days though….i am still on the process of experimenting…this article helped me a lot though. sis, can you make about some tips and styles about wearing hijab in HOT CLIMATE specially here in my country philippines…sometimes, i find it uncomfortable….thanks in advence…may Allah bless you…
hi..I really love this site. I hope you keep on making this. Actually, i am starting to wear hijab….i just started few days though….i am still on the process of experimenting…this article helped me a lot though. sis, can you make about some tips and styles about wearing hijab in HOT CLIMATE specially here in my country.philippines…sometimes, i find it uncomfortable….thanks in advence…may Allah bless you…
Masha’allah
I really love this site. I hope you keep on making this. Actually, i am starting to wear hijab….i just started few days though….i am still on the process of experimenting…this article helped me a lot though. sis, can you make about some tips and styles about wearing hijab in HOT CLIMATE specially here in my country philippines…sometimes, i find it uncomfortable….thanks in advence…may Allah bless you…
Salaams Jibah! You look really nice. And I love how you answered those question. So much positive energy. Keep repping that modesty girl!
najibah,you are really very beautifull and have load of positive energy and approch i luv the way u dressed and behave.iam also total hijjab loving gal and do belive it’s not just about piece of cloth.its all about modesty.
this is so great we need girls like najiba to encourage girls wearing veils and especially girls on foriegn countries.. and to show that also us (lmo7ajabat) can be stylish and wear very nice clothes offcorse by such limits.. but i think what is above all that is the confidence in ourselfs and in what we are waering and representing
I found it very bad what is this stuff?! are you think that you are very beautiful?? thats not hijab thats advertise ;) töövbe tövbeee .. :D:D
Sumeyye, I think it is very wrong of you to accuse her of advertising. It seems like some people come on here knowing they disapprove on fashion, just to put others down. I am a new shahadah and this site is very inspiring to me. I think she is remaining in the realms of being modest. You know that modesty does not only deal with your clothes, it is who you are as a human being. We should be careful as to what we say to each other, being a friend is important to.
najibah’s attitude makes me proud of Islam…salam wa alaikum to all sisters on this site!!
assalamualaikum,
i agree with Najibah that hijab is not an obstacle at all to be the reason to find a job after you graduated. it happened as well to me, I am Indonesian and I got scholarship to continue my study in Holland. After I graduated of one of university in Holland, most of people told me that is difficult for me to have a job in here especially the one who wear hijab. But after 3-4 months, i break all of people taught here that I could found a dream job that I always want. Now its been 6 months I work and nobody complain about how I look (because of the hijab). alhamdulilahh,,you can also do that Najibah.
Oktavianti do you also pray at work?
“no one can stop us from getting what Allah (swt) has planned for us” you do not even know how long i’ve been waiting to hear these words : D
hello guyz…
may i know what is the name of this blog…from which country…???
im a new comer here…
nice to chat with u all…
@ aagi 08.03.09 at 5:07 pm
Oktavianti do you also pray at work?
hi aagi,yes i do pray 5 times everyday even if im on my work.