Muslims mainly sisters: question about job?
Assalaam Alaykum ha rahamtu Allah. Okay so I'm in college. Today I got my 4th semester enrollment form and I owe quite a bit of money and I only have so much money in my account. Anyway I'm looking for a job to pay all my bills ($100.00 a month for food, $23.99 a month for phone, $9.95 a month for internet, and $81.23 a month for school). My husband is back home trying to get a job. He has a job but the company hasn't told him when he is going to start. But the town I live in is anti-Muslim, as are the other 6 towns near my mother's. We have Muslims to the south, Muslims in the central part of the state, and obviously Muslims in Cleavland and Toledo. My grandmother and mother are convinced if I do not get a job, that it is my fault because I wear hijab and am Muslim. So I know my chances of getting a job are small without facing discrimination, I do not drive by the way so I cannot drive to a job. I'd be living with my mother on the days I work. My grandmother and mother wre talking (I do not know what exactly about me as I was in my room) but my grandmother said to my mother that I would need "appropriate" clothes in order to work. I know hijab is an obligation and I do not want to remove my hijab just to get a job to pay my school tuition and my other bills. I am wondering if it is haraam to remove hijab when you know you will not get hired anywhere if you wear it because everyone around you is anti-Muslim. I won't be able to prove discrimination either, as I'm the only Muslim that I know of in 7 towns (4 towns near my mother plus the small village she lives in, not counting the town my grandmother lives in and the town close to her). I'm basically prepared to deal with blatant discrimination for being Muslim and a hijabi (I'm an American white Muslimah not that it matters when you live in such a biased area) and am prepared to not be allowed to pray while at work.
Ramadan - 6 Answers
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Allah(Swt) will help you inshaAllah
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salaam sis, I am going to be honest I am a muslima and I have been working for 2 years at my job and I have been wearing my hijab the whole time and many times I wear abaya as well. their is no reason why they would not let you wear it and if they tell you you cant, then you can file a complaint. I live pretty close to your area and I am a hijabi and I think you should apply for jobs, and if they call you come to interview wearing a hijab dont take it off for people. if you need help finding a job I can help you, may Allah protect u, help u, and keep u safe from harm InshaAllah Ameen. masalama
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The coffee shop or restaurant should not care if you wear hijab, it will be sure to keep your hair out of the food and no customers will complain. Be friendly and warm.
4 :
Salam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatahu Well sister I can relate being a white American hijabi muslimah (What a mouthful!) I would not sacrifice my Deen for the life of this world becuase I've got faith in Allah(SWT) Do not give up so easily I live 1 state next to you and people are anti-muslim here too. Do not give up on finding work. I would suggest you pray Istikharah for guidance from Allah (SWT) and be vigilant about your prayers. Your prayers are your safeguard from Shaytan and the haraam things and they are one of the things which seperate muslims from the nonmuslims. Please I urge you not to remove your hijaab and persevere for the sake of your Deen. If you need help finding work why not check out a temp agency?
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Well, if you are 100% sure you cannot find a job with hijab then it becomes a matter of necessity and *maybe* you could remove hijab (still dress modestly) until you have enough money to pay for your living. However, I think you should try harder and not write yourself off as hopeless. I'm sure there is at least one place that will hire you. Moreover, why isn't your husband providing anything? It is his duty to pay for basic necessities. And you should learn to drive ASAP!!! Good luck. Sala'am
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Salam alykum, I know how your situation is I had went through the same thing looking for jobs and being discriminated from jobs, but all you can do is stand your ground, as long as your a good worker and have a positive attitude and carry yourself well then people will look beyond the hijab! show them how Muslimsa re supposed to be. I would not remove the hijab I don't think that there is any acception to remove it in any situation. The town I lived in I was literally the only Muslim and I got hired at a couple of places I even got hired in at Victoria's secret and I was wearing abaya when I applied and worked there 3 years wearinglong black skirt and lose blazer jacket and hijab! . Insha'allah you will find something and Allah will reward you in the end.
Assalaam Alaykum ha rahamtu Allah. Okay so I'm in college. Today I got my 4th semester enrollment form and I owe quite a bit of money and I only have so much money in my account. Anyway I'm looking for a job to pay all my bills ($100.00 a month for food, $23.99 a month for phone, $9.95 a month for internet, and $81.23 a month for school). My husband is back home trying to get a job. He has a job but the company hasn't told him when he is going to start. But the town I live in is anti-Muslim, as are the other 6 towns near my mother's. We have Muslims to the south, Muslims in the central part of the state, and obviously Muslims in Cleavland and Toledo. My grandmother and mother are convinced if I do not get a job, that it is my fault because I wear hijab and am Muslim. So I know my chances of getting a job are small without facing discrimination, I do not drive by the way so I cannot drive to a job. I'd be living with my mother on the days I work. My grandmother and mother wre talking (I do not know what exactly about me as I was in my room) but my grandmother said to my mother that I would need "appropriate" clothes in order to work. I know hijab is an obligation and I do not want to remove my hijab just to get a job to pay my school tuition and my other bills. I am wondering if it is haraam to remove hijab when you know you will not get hired anywhere if you wear it because everyone around you is anti-Muslim. I won't be able to prove discrimination either, as I'm the only Muslim that I know of in 7 towns (4 towns near my mother plus the small village she lives in, not counting the town my grandmother lives in and the town close to her). I'm basically prepared to deal with blatant discrimination for being Muslim and a hijabi (I'm an American white Muslimah not that it matters when you live in such a biased area) and am prepared to not be allowed to pray while at work.
Ramadan - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Allah(Swt) will help you inshaAllah
2 :
salaam sis, I am going to be honest I am a muslima and I have been working for 2 years at my job and I have been wearing my hijab the whole time and many times I wear abaya as well. their is no reason why they would not let you wear it and if they tell you you cant, then you can file a complaint. I live pretty close to your area and I am a hijabi and I think you should apply for jobs, and if they call you come to interview wearing a hijab dont take it off for people. if you need help finding a job I can help you, may Allah protect u, help u, and keep u safe from harm InshaAllah Ameen. masalama
3 :
The coffee shop or restaurant should not care if you wear hijab, it will be sure to keep your hair out of the food and no customers will complain. Be friendly and warm.
4 :
Salam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatahu Well sister I can relate being a white American hijabi muslimah (What a mouthful!) I would not sacrifice my Deen for the life of this world becuase I've got faith in Allah(SWT) Do not give up so easily I live 1 state next to you and people are anti-muslim here too. Do not give up on finding work. I would suggest you pray Istikharah for guidance from Allah (SWT) and be vigilant about your prayers. Your prayers are your safeguard from Shaytan and the haraam things and they are one of the things which seperate muslims from the nonmuslims. Please I urge you not to remove your hijaab and persevere for the sake of your Deen. If you need help finding work why not check out a temp agency?
5 :
Well, if you are 100% sure you cannot find a job with hijab then it becomes a matter of necessity and *maybe* you could remove hijab (still dress modestly) until you have enough money to pay for your living. However, I think you should try harder and not write yourself off as hopeless. I'm sure there is at least one place that will hire you. Moreover, why isn't your husband providing anything? It is his duty to pay for basic necessities. And you should learn to drive ASAP!!! Good luck. Sala'am
6 :
Salam alykum, I know how your situation is I had went through the same thing looking for jobs and being discriminated from jobs, but all you can do is stand your ground, as long as your a good worker and have a positive attitude and carry yourself well then people will look beyond the hijab! show them how Muslimsa re supposed to be. I would not remove the hijab I don't think that there is any acception to remove it in any situation. The town I lived in I was literally the only Muslim and I got hired at a couple of places I even got hired in at Victoria's secret and I was wearing abaya when I applied and worked there 3 years wearinglong black skirt and lose blazer jacket and hijab! . Insha'allah you will find something and Allah will reward you in the end.
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