(An Excellent poem about the Muslim Woman)
What do you see
when you look at me
Do you see someone limited,
or someone free
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All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair
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Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated
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They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain 'free'
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Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused
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They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn't my choice
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They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged
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All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear
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Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the one up above
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On the day of judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules
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Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty
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See I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy
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Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy looking at my behind
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Hooded girls are the ones really helping the muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause
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I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight
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The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me
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We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
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You see we are not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt
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So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated
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We are the ones that are free and pure
We're free of STD's that have no cure
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So when people ask you how you feel about the hood
Just sum it up by saying 'baby its all good' ;)
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source: www.islamway. com
What do you see
when you look at me
Do you see someone limited,
or someone free
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can't see my hair
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain 'free'
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
Well free isn't exactly the word I would've used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn't my choice
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear
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Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the one up above
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On the day of judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
Maybe the guys won't think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
See I have declined from being a guy's toy
Because I won't let myself be controlled by a boy
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren't busy looking at my behind
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
Hooded girls are the ones really helping the muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
You see we are not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
We are the ones that are free and pure
We're free of STD's that have no cure
<=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>
So when people ask you how you feel about the hood
Just sum it up by saying 'baby its all good' ;)
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source: www.islamway. com
3 comments:
Interesting poem about the hooded woman that I finally got hold. Apart from the last line being a cliche, do you really think the "hooded girls are the ones really helping the Muslim cause". I sometimes find them to be "the cause". What say you?
Waliukumsalam Warahmatulahi Wabarakathu,
As I see it, being hooded or rather veiling yourself is compulsory in Islam. Allah swt prescribes everything for a reason, and his knowledge encompasses everything. In my opinion it’s the iman that counts, the love for Allah, the fear to disobey and displease him. From the day one discovers this reality about Islam and herself, she will definitely be a positive force helping the mulsim cause.
Hooding yourself is mandatory in Islam. From the nature of your writing I cast no doubt on your knowledge of it, however what I meant in my previous post was those that "hood" themselves as a mere statement of fashion or for reasons to impress their counterparts and not because of the fear of Allah, cause much disrespect to those that do hood themselves in fear of Allah.
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