Oppression: A word used only for Muslims

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Disclaimer: This whole blog itself aren't for those who may cringe when reading anything with grammatical errors. Sadly I suffer from Dysgraphia Dyslexia and there's nothing I can do about it. When I read things, they seem correct to me but really aren't. So best you stop here. 

We hear the word every where right? Media, work, school, home etc etc What does this word mean and why is it used like its a vowel? 

Oppression means: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority 

However I think this word is only used in a conversation when talking about Islam? For some reason only Muslim people are oppressed but the rest of the world isn't.... Wrong, Totally wrong. 

The reason I touch on this subject is because recently I had a 'friend' tell me that ladies in full Hijab (Abaya + Headscarf) are oppressed, he doesn't think he knows they are. I questioned him, how many does he know/know of or even better yet how many does he speak to? It's really easy for people to think we are oppressed because we are covering up, because you know being modest is illegal... 

I wanted to touch on the fact that, yes many people are probably oppressed and doing it for the sake of society, family, husband etc however I know of many (+ I say many with speaking and knowing A LOT of ladies) and they are not oppressed. We in fact within this have freedom, freedom to live the way we want how we want (Within legal means of the land you live in, of course!) Ever thought that a girl is wearing it because she wants to be religiously inclined with her Lord, the fact she wears it because this is her way of expressing her love for her Lord. 

I don't wear the full Hijab (Always make Du'a I do soon!) But me wearing my scarf reassures me that I am Allah's (SWT) servant, that I have been placed on Earth to please him, that it's all a test and my soul will return to him. It reminds me that I am a Muslim and I must act how I have been guided to act, how I have been guided to talk. There are many times I loose my patience with external people and feel like literally shaking them or even punching them, but because when I look down and see my scarf, it reminds me that "No Sheuly, Allah (SWT) will not be pleased. I am not saying that if you don't wear a scarf your not a Muslim or you don't remember that you are a Muslim. What I'm trying to express is that this attire symbolises us, if you actually look into all other religion they have the same wavelength command that they should dress appropriately however due to most Muslim following their commands sent by their Lord we are "oppressed"  

This is a personal opinion, I do think a lot of people do more to please society than themselves that can/is classified as oppression... 

I'm trying to give examples so people can understand the 'other side' But let me give you a personal example:"You all know I am in the glitter and glamour world, where you know sex sells, the whole hair makeup etc sell I am in this world. The fact is one point I felt left out, I felt like just not doing it anymore because I didn't fit in with the crowd, I'd never get called to be a talker because they simply don't want a Muslim Girl.. Alhumdulilah it didn't come to a point where I felt like taking my scarf off, but it did come to a point where I didn't defend myself when it came to things (I don't know if I've explained that well) But basically if anyone did tease me I'd just be like "haha whatever" This was let's say 3rd year of business. I don't know from where I got this feeling of anxiety from, where I just always wanted to go home. Then flicking through TV I subhanallah somehow turned onto Channel 4 and there as a short documentary about Niqabi sisters being oppressed. I still remember the commentators words "Ever feel like you're doing something just to fit in, because that's what they are telling you to do because it's the right way" + it completely went out of my brain that I was watching this documentary, I just related it to my personal experience. I was think YES YES AND YES! I felt oppressed with the world I was working in, I felt like I had to do something to be part of it, that something was moving away from my religion, the pillar to my soul. 

I personally think that people who try to fit in the society, who follow what media/society tells them whats right etc... These are human beings your following and you say I am oppressed because I follow my religion, MY LORD?! (+ those people are those who think us Muslims are oppressed) 

I rather be following my Lord any day over people in this world, I'm sorry but when it comes to crunch let's face it you're always alone in situations and death well your "party girl" or "the guy you had a one night stand with" or "The fashion show you took your scarf off for" Won't be helping you.

The main lot who are oppressed is actually those in War like the people of Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Rohingya etc These lot are oppressed and by who? The rest of the world.... (But this is another topic let's not get into it) 

I do hope a lot of Non-Muslims read this post because I just want to say that not all are oppressed, in fact if anything people will think you all are oppressed, you are oppressed by the Media, by the society by people around you because you do people want you to do, you don't do what you believe is right for you. My religion is right for me hence why I try to follow it as much as I can but it doesn't make me oppressed. 

Jazaka'allah khair for reading.

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