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Showing Soon: Hijab Fashion Show in Blantyre

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Hijab Muslim Sisters Chair: Catherine Kunje

Some hijab role model Muslim sisters in Blantyre feels that despite the Ulema preaching vigorously about the importance of hijab in Masjids every Friday, our Muslim women are not forthcoming when it comes to implementing this injunction of Allah and that while it is a common site nowadays to spot quite a number of Muslims sisters putting on a hijab in the streets, That is not the case in schools and at work places and that the garb itself leaves a lot to be desired.

Therefore, these sisters in Blantyre have come together and are calling themselves Hijab Muslim Sisters Association. They are currently organising a fashion show to be held in due course at Comesa Hall in Blantyre where they will showcase suitable and recommended hijab outfits.

Speaking to Malawi Muslims Website at Limbe Islamic Information Bureau on Sunday May 8, 2011, where they were conducting an audition for the fashion show, the Chairperson for the grouping Sister Catherine Kunje was optimistic that the project will come to fruition.

“Of course, the total cost of the event is budgeted at 2 million Malawi Kwacha but we want to teach our fellow Muslim women on what is the Islamically accepted office wear, evening wear or casual wear. These are some of the areas that we shall showcase on that day, so the door is open for well-wishers to come and support us.” said Sister Kunje.

Young Muslim girls captured at the audition; ready to parade their hijab outfits

In an interview monitored on Radio Islam’s Bwalo La A Chinyamata (youth corner) program aired on Sunday May 8, 2011, one of Hijab Sisters member Sister Shameem Chakwana explained that the hijab attire has been largely misunderstood and people think that it is expensive.

“A long sleeved blouse, a long skirt and head scarf is enough for a hijab.” said Sister Chakwana.

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According to the Islamic Shariah, hijab is any clothing that covers a woman’s entire body save for the face, palms and feet. Sheikh Ahmed Chienda, the Coordinator of Limbe Islamic Information Bureau clarifies this description that the cloth itself should not be transparent and should not be too tight such that it exposes the full contours of the woman’s body. Allah Taala says in the Quran:

“Say to the believing women…that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; and that they should draw their veils over their bosoms… and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments.” (Quran 24:31).

The Quran here particulary demands from our women: –
1) That they should not adorn themselves and display their beauty and jewellery to the outsiders,
2) That their veils should not end by the ears but that it should go as far as their bosoms.
3) That they should walk humbly so that people cannot hear the cranking sound of ornaments that they have put on.

Does this dressing qualify as hijab?

However, when we see what our Muslim sisters are putting on as Hijab nowadays one wonders whether the modern garbs and the long heeled shoes put up by our Muslim sisters qualifies as hijab as laid down by the Quran and shariah.

Sister Catherine Kunje says that at the end of the fashion show they will crown Miss Hijab who shall become as a role model to the Muslim girls.

“We want one who knows what a hijab is all about, always puts it on and is able to express herself. She shall be our ambassador and a role model for the Muslim girls.” Said Sister Kunje.

Hijab Muslim Sisters was formed in February 2011 to champion the culture of wearing hijab among Muslims women and have since pooled in Muslim designers from across Blantyre for the fashion show. The 15 Muslim girls who are expected to parade at the fashion show are expected to part away with 10,000 Malawi Kwacha as participation fee payable by installments in arrears .

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  1. chathyoka says:
    12 years ago

    We are proud of you sisters.Maganizo anu ndi abwino ndithu.Educate the nation what Hijab is all about

  2. hassan phiri says:
    12 years ago

    hijabs on the pictures above are too much tight.

    • Ramadhan says:
      12 years ago

      Bro. Phiri you are right. But at least these sisters are seen to be trying to reach the best of Hijab. I'd be one of the proudest brothers in Malawi if this improves. I hope the Hijab Sisters will apply more fuel on this development. May Allah bless the group

  3. lyndah jameelah chim says:
    12 years ago

    inshallah it will be of benefit to the muslim community

  4. Alex Mwewa (revert t says:
    12 years ago

    Its is a good idea trying to educate our sisters about the beauty of hijab and why they should always adorn themselves with it. My fear is raising up some muslimahs as crowned princess of Hijab excellence may just turn to be some copy of the Kufar festives such as Miss world beauty contest and the likes. We really have to be careful sisters because we may just create a sunnah that may live on in future and get misunderstood by the people who may carry it forward and be a source of fitnah in the society. I am seeing copying this from the worst of the Kufar (i.e. The Model) who do everything to remain slim as that is their perception of a beautiful woman. May Allah (S.W.T) safeguard our sisters from the evil that may come as a result of this new venture in promoting HIJAB. May it be an upliftment in the Iman of our Muslimahs…….Aaameeeeeeen!

  5. Aboo hafsa says:
    12 years ago

    Good coming insha ALLAH but what if u can all levels of Hijab so that everybody can make it.

  6. Abdul Azizi Hassan C says:
    12 years ago

    Congratulations for those who have come with this idea of forming the organisation at least to encourage some of our wives, daughtes how to put on hijab

    Once again congratulations. The hijab shown above is not too tight as Mr Phiri is saying. Jerous down zilibwino amwene if particularly that…………….sister. Keep on sister putting Hijab like that very beautiful even one of my workmate who is a christian has totally admired your material.

  7. Dinala Chilembwe says:
    12 years ago

    Its a good idea but we must be careful when introducing this matter to muslim community as some may regard it as a basis for their fashion dressing styles.We all know that Allah said it in the Qu'raan.That must be our reference and this project must only interpret the recommended dressing.Iam sure those leading this grouping are good and we will deliver as desired by Shariah.All in all All the best sisters.

  8. Prince Jamali says:
    10 years ago

    Pliz, let us give ourselves ample time to critically look at our stories before taking them public. The idea behind the stories is quite very good, but they are being poorly written. This is quite embarrassing. I can volunteer to edit them, if this does offend the community. but there is no way this can go on like this. I can be contacted on 0111613525 should you need my professional services.

    Thank you very much. I wish you all a happy and blessed ‘Eid Mubarak.

    PRINCE JAMALI

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