The Muslimah Style Guide at IMPACT HUB OSU ACCRA

Men, whether they confess it or not, are slaves of lust and desire. One of the many questions that I have been asked is why does Islam make hijab mandatory for women? Islam has introduced hijab as part of the decency and modesty in interaction between members of the opposite sex. Verse 59 of chapter 33 quoted previously gives a very good reason; it says,



“This is more appropriate so that they may be known [as Muslim women] and thus not be harassed [or molested].”

The Muslimah Style Guide organised by a group of young ladies, to create the awareness of the Importance of the Hijab and resist oppression from the many who believe Hijab is a a symbol of oppression.Women are oppressed because of socio-economic reasons even in countries where women have never heard about hijab. The The Muslimah Style Guide event is happening on 29th October 2016 at IMPACT HUB, OSU ACCRA, from 9am to 12noon. speakers include, Sabena Abdul Raheem, a entrepreneur and Global citizen, Hamdiya Hamid, Blogger and Fashion Influencer, Aysha F. Abdullah, an Image Consultant and entrepreneur, Bushra Adam, an entrepreneur


Feminists and the Western media often portray the hijab as a symbol of oppression and slavery of women. This sexist angle of viewing the hijab reflects the influence of Western feminists who are subconsciously reacting to the Judea-Christian concept of veil. “the symbol of woman’s subjection to her husband”
To look at one’s own religious or cultural history and then to pass a judgment against another religion is, on the milder side, an intellectual miscalculation, and, on the harsher side, outright cultural imperialism!

Neither does the hijab prevent a woman from acquiring knowledge or from contributing to the betterment of human society. Historically women have also greatly contributed to Islam. Lady Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet, played a significant role in the early history of Islam. A successful businesswoman in her own right, she was the first person to accept the message of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). Her acceptance and faith were a great source of emotional support for the Prophet. She stood by her husband in the difficult days of early Islam, and spent her wealth for the promotion of the new religion.

The first Muslim person to be martyred in Muslim history was a woman by the name of Sumayya, the wife of Yasir and the mother of ‘Ammar. She was killed along with her husband for refusing to renounce Islam.