Dear Covered Girls,

It's quite obvious that I am a Muslim. I just want to discuss the subject of modesty. I want to talk about why I cover. So that maybe all the different types of women reading my blog, or following me on social media can understand the meaning of hijab. The word itself in Arabic means barrier or partition. In Islam however it has a broader meaning. It's the principle of modesty, and includes behaviour as well as dress for both males and females. Hijab in Islam is the most visible form. I am a second generation Muslim. I was born into Islam. Covering my hair started at a young age. My parents prepared me to shield my beauty from the world with hijab as a form of protection, self pride, and modesty. As a young teenager, and adult I strayed away from my hijab, but my journey to self resulted in rejuvenating my love for hijab, and encouraging modesty in all females. You don't have to wear hijab to be modest, but for me, it's definitely a plus!!! Besides, how else would I put my large collection of scarves to good use! I express myself through fashion of all kinds, and hijab is one of them! This blog is not just for women of the Islamic faith, but any woman who decides to guard herself with modesty! Hijab is my guard of choice!

As always,

Be Inspired, Be Beautiful, Be Covered!