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October 7, 2013 • 27 comments • 3481 viewsYou know who helped me get confidence to don the headscarf?
(Note that I didn’t say hijab. Because I know I’m still far from wearing the proper proper hijab.)
This little boy right here.
I’m wearing Hidy headscarf, a blouse from Fashioncents, pants from Dressing Paula, heels from Kiss & Tell <3 FV.
I was trying on the headscarf in my room in front of the mirror. Ok it’s done. Now time to meet the son.
I was quite nervous to see his reaction just in case he doesn’t recognize his mom and won’t want me.
Ok bismillah bismillah…
He was lying down on his jungle gym playmate just staring at the funny-looking colourful lion.
“Hi, Daniel…..” I went to him with my usual smile.
He turned to me.
And there it was.
A hugeeeeeee smile when he looked at me.
He likes my new look, I assured myself.
My heart just sighed with relief as I picked him up, twirled him around and listened to his giggle.
Sigh… my son is amazing.
As Salam Vivy….
One of my favourite bloggers Kak June wrote a post on your hijrah…do check it out…
http://www.diarikasih.com/2013/10/vivy-yusufsekalung-tahniah-alhamdulillah.html?m=1
little by little vivy.you can do it!
awwwwww :’)) it was a bit hard at first *at least for me la. hehe. ada one time patah balik rumah coz i forgot to wear tudung. *slaps forehead* and i was like what should i do with all my pencil skirts n dresses ohhh i miss you all. hahaha. but it work out fine for me alhamdulillah. I hope you do too Vivy. You sure can!!! InsyaAllah :DD
Good boy Daniel! 🙂
Vivy.. Me looking forward for story on your parent reactions, especially your Ustazah mummy! She must be very happy aite?
(Hi Aunty *waving excitedly*)
hehe i noticed my little nieces and nephew do recognize me whether im wearing headscarf or not.. they are smarter than we think u know 😉 ..
Alhamdulillah on your hijrah vivy… it’s okay baby steps =)
When you have kids, it’s true you just want to be better in every way possible. Congrats on making the choice.
Now what we want is an entry on your mom’s reaction!
As Salam.
This is my first comment ever..I think now everybody will love u more and more!!!
Despite your sense of humor (in writing) now I have another reason to read ur blog everyday.
🙂
Ustazah mommy lah yang paling gembira….Vivy, berdoa byk2 minta hati yang istiqamah.
It takes time to fully cover our aurat, first with the shawl, then improve on the overall outfit! We definitely getting there InsyaAllah….
Congratulation Vivy. I made the same decision after I delivered my daughter. I want her to know me in a hijab, to be able to grow up as a good Muslimah. I’m still very new at this, too(my daughter has just turned 2 months), and I sometimes feel self conscious that at times I look weird or that I look like an egg -.-” . I know how difficult it is, but what I do is that I remind myself that we are not just here to satisfy ourselves but also our creator. All the best to both of us!
I love you Vivy
I really adore u, Vivy! I’m still finding my strength to become a better Muslimah… Hope I’m getting there soon. Anyway, congrats on your hijrah btw 🙂
I’m soooo proud of you Vivy!this must be a big step for you…it aint easy but I’m sure you can do it and insyaallah Allah will make everything easier for you because you sacrifice things that you are familiar with and change into something new just to be a better muslim…I wish you all the best.:)
*wipes tears of joy*
Salam sis, been ur readers ages ago, ive been following all ur ups and down drama.. alhamdulillah, im happy for ur changes right now. Have faith in urself, u can do it. btw, u look chic ( in a good way) ^_^
Alhamdulilah vivy..
Our journey is about the same.. me just started a bit earlier.. 1st day of ramadhan.. and totally knows the feeling.. mix feeling all over..the hardest part on taking the first step .. but after that it will come naturally,.. since we have equipped our heart with the faith.. which will makes us more stronger.. InsyaAllah..
And me too looking at my son smiling at me for the first time I am wearing.. its an awesome feeling… now the funny part when he looked at me starting to wear head scarf.. he will start acting jumpy and anxious.. since he knows we will have some outing together.. hahahaha.. I think you will get then soon .. 😀
alhamdulillah. moga istiqamah…
“Manusia seperti logam, terpilihnya mereka semasa jahiliyyah terpilih juga mereka semasa Islam, sekiranya mereka faham” -hadith-
akak, stay strong! <3
Salam Vivy, Hi… Congratulations on your Hijrah. I am so happy for you and your family. May Allah bless you and your family always. Hug and kisses to Daniel. Clever boy…
you know, i’ve been wearing tudung since 12 years old (i’m 25 now) and i’m still trying to gather strength to cover myself properly. Like you said, proper ‘proper’ hijab. now that i’m a wife and becoming a mother, i’m taking those baby steps too. wearing more jubah, loose dresses, etc. i’m wishing the best for you and may Allah ease our way to become better Muslim…
I know I’ll sound like a freaky fanatic fan of yours.. when I saw your first hijab post on instagram, I cried! Syukur alhamdulillah! And my friends were worried about me crying and wiping my tears while holding the phone. They thought I was having an argument with my other half. Hehe
Anyways.. semoga istiqamah dan insyaAllah benda baik Allah akan permudahkan. So proud of you duck!
♥♥♥
Setiap anak itu kan rezeki walau dalam btk apa sekali pun. Ini maybe one of the rezeki u got. i.e. hidayah…moga kita semua sentiasa diberi hidayah…
Salam, i’m ur silent reader for the past few years. Congrats on your Hijrah. I’m sure your friends and fans have tons of du’as for you. InsyaAllah..it will be easier for you soon.
gosh. ure perfect! baby steps and ull be fineee 🙂
Hi,
I am one of your recent silent readers. Few weeks earlier, I have this nawaitu to wear hijab. Yet to date, I have not don it yet. Probably because I have dilemma on my own – proper bju still insufficient, etc. Nevertheless, I hope to wear it soon.. and not for the sake of anyone but only for Allah. Anyway, you look pretty in hijab:)! Alhamdulillah:)
It is really magical how our precious child give us reason and courage to be a better person..You are not alone there. I am also enroll to Islamic classes in effort to be a better person, and a better mother…being a mother is a big responsibility, may Allah guide us to the right path…amin…