Poem by a Muslim Woman:
What do you see
when you look at me
Do you see someone limited,
or someone free
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can’t see my hair
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated
They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like to remain ‘free’
Well free isn’t exactly the word I would’ve used
Describing women who are cheated on and abused
They think that I do not have opinions or voice
They think that being hooded isn’t my choice
They think that the hood makes me look caged
That my husband or dad are totally outraged
All they can do is look at me in fear
And in my eye there is a tear
Not because I have been stared at or made fun of
But because people are ignoring the one up above
On the day of judgment they will be the fools
Because they were too ashamed to play by their own rules
Maybe the guys won’t think I am a cutie
But at least I am filled with more inner beauty
See I have declined from being a guy’s toy
Because I won’t let myself be controlled by a boy
Real men are able to appreciate my mind
And aren’t busy looking at my behind
Hooded girls are the ones really helping the muslim cause
The role that we play definitely deserves applause
I will be recognized because I am smart and bright
And because some people are inspired by my sight
The smart ones are attracted by my tranquility
In the back of their mind they wish they were me
We have the strength to do what we think is right
Even if it means putting up a life long fight
You see we are not controlled by a mini skirt and tight shirt
We are given only respect, and never treated like dirt
So you see, we are the ones that are free and liberated
We are not the ones that are sexually terrorized and violated
We are the ones that are free and pure
We’re free of STD’s that have no cure
So when people ask you how you feel about the hood
Just sum it up by saying ‘baby its all good’ 
7 Comments
I really love this poem and I agree with everything..we should be appreciated for our inner beauty and our intelligence, not how we show our assets..
Although I myself do not wear a headrap, I do dress as a muslim should..and I am glad this poem has been put here so people can read and learn..
I am proud to be a Muslim, and to believe in Allah
Wow mahsalla this is a beautiful poem. Im going to print it and show it too all my friends.
Great job!! It inspired me soo much and gave me more faith. Im starting highschool soon and
im soo scared to go with my hijab but this poem really helped have the confidance and courage.
Thank u very much
And once angain mashalla the poem is beautiful!!!:)
Masha Allah! I Love This Poem. May Allah Bless You With All His Powers. AllahuAkbar!
I am touched by these words they are very insoiring to a new Muslim like myself. I have never heard itb summed up in such an eloquent way that it brings joy to my heart and a smile on my face! Inshalla I shall be able to identify with many more of these words.
May Allah bless the one who wrote this poem. Really inspiring and splendid.
I am really touched by the way you have expressed your thoughts in such a splendid yet simple way. May Allah grant his blessings upon you. Really nice poem Mashallah.
This poem rocks! I have just started wearing Hijab and I have to say I have that I have had a lot of support but some days it is hard (I’m Western). Tis excellent, Mash’Allah!