Hijab

Hijab Hijab, niqab, jilbab, or chador of ridah. Draping eloquently the notion of obscurity with expressions so holy. Living an invisible existence on screen of life. Suffering in silence; and protecting honor of riwayaat daily. Should I surrender the will of life, being, self, or khudi? Don’t show, just hide: don’t feel, but survive. Don’t love just subsist in this infertile valley. Don’t cry, You are a daughter of a contemporary, Traditional, man of Islam. For you life hereafter is the prize. To find yourself when everything is hidden in the ideals of hijab Is a miracle of love It’s life greatest surprise. Saadia Syed

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/5/2016 12:00:00 PM

Hello Saadia, I understood your poem perfectly. every word, every line. Its beautiful. Being traditional is not bad, but forcing tradition is a crime. ....

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/14/2016 5:43:00 PM

S Syed, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A

Date: 6/13/2016 3:19:00 PM

Syed,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**