I was on tumblr (yes I have tumblr.Finally!It's http://izmosramblings.tumblr.com/) and I came over this one tumblr that is basically made for Arabians things only.One of the post that she(the blogger) posted was this Hijab Challenge where they post their story as to why,how and when they first started wearing their hijab.Since I have both a blog and a tumblr,I decided that I'll write my Hijab Story on both of my blog and tumblr.So here goes...

I started wearing the hijab when I was in Form 3/Year 9 (16 years old).I spent most of my childhood in the UK and I didn't have many muslim friends back then due to the area I lived in.My parents specifically chose a proper english environment so that we would have a period in our life where we grew up completely surrounded with British families in other words Christians.Even in my primary and secondary school,I didn't really like to be friends with the muslim kids because they kept themselves with their own group.My nursery was a private nursery which involves Chinese,Indians and mixed Malay whose Islamic teachings wasn't that strong either.I was never close to my parents when I was young cause they were always too busy with work so my Islamic influences came from my grandparents.However,luck wasn't on my side and my grandparents passed away when I was in the UK.That was when I truly lost myself to the western culture.Unlike me,my little sister's belief in Islam was stronger.She always forced me to pray and read the Quran.For some unknown reason,I always obeyed her eventhough I secretly hated her for forcing me.But because of her,I regained my 'true self' and started praying and reading the Quran sincerely.
I remembered back then,the grown ups always forced me to wear the hijab but my parents said no.Why?Because my parents are lecturers.They are so used to seeing muslim girls cover their heads and body inside the university's premises but the moment they go out,everything comes off (of course,not every muslim girls are like this).My parents didn't want me to be like that.They wanted me to wear the hijab because I sincerely wanted to and will never take it off.So they didn't allow me to wear the hijab until I really found the right moment.My parent's friend also played a major part in my hijab story because she always told me stories about Islam and how beautiful it is.It enchanted me and she influenced me to wear the hijad.On my sister's 17th birthday,she didn't asked for any presents but instead asked my parent's permission to wear the hijab.A few days afterwards,I decided that its time I cover up.I already had my fun and freedom which to be honest,wasn't that thrilling at all.Besides,whenever I wear a hijab,it always makes me feel safe and I kinda feel Him smile.Weird huh?Not to me it aint.And thats when I first started wearing the hijab and never took it off :)