No, not all Muslims wear the Hijab or other covering. Your religion shouldn't make you worry about being 'weak'! Covering yourself doesn't make you more or less of a Muslim and anyone who tells you so needs a reality check.

Humans can try and if they are honest in their act,almighty will definitely help! So you shouldn't feel low in self esteem!Try to wear hijab regularly and pray almighty to make you mentally strong!You will definitely win the battle against odds!

Whatever you decide to do, be true and kind to yourself. Do not lose track of who you are and where you came from.

no its weak of them to not be accepting and its really sad that they 'couldnt look at you the same way' because you wore a hijab im really sorry i understand though i hide certain aspects of who i am from my family because i know it would just turn into an arguement and them judging me

Who am I to judge you weak or strong and more importantly why should my opinion, that of a complete stranger matter to you. All I will say is :BE TRUE to what you honestly believe in.When you do not stand up for your beliefs you are certainly being weak and you need to do a lot of honest retrospection.

You did the right thing. One step at a time. Before you know it, you will be a free woman. Why did you convert to Islam?

It is haram because it tells you to wear one in the Holy Qur'an. Allah comes before anything or anyone (including your family).

More like "kind", imho.

assalam alaikum sister, congratulations on becoming a muslim. and inshallah,Allah swt will continue to guide you on the straight path ameen!im a convert also,i wear hijab,and am proud of it,and thank Allah swt always.Alhamdulilah!please read a few verses,this may strenghen your eman(faith) "And whoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty) and He will provide him from sources he never could imagine." [Soorah At-Talaaq 65:2-3]? plese sis keep your faith high,and ask Allah swt to help and guide you.you will see how everything will become easy. "And seek help in patience and the prayer and truly it is extremely heavy except for the true believers in Allah who obey Allah with full submission and believe in His promise of Jannah and in His warnings (Al-Khaashi'oon)." [Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:45] Your body is on display in the market of Shaitaan seducing the hearts of men. The hairstyles, the tight clothing showing every detail of your figure, the short dresses showing off your legs and feet, the showy, decorative and fragrant clothing all angers the Merciful and pleases the Shaitaan. Every day that passes while you are in this condition, distances you further from Allah and brings you closer to Shaitaan. Each day curses and anger are directed toward you from the heavens until you repent. Every day brings you closer to the grave and the Angel of Death is ready to capture your soul. "Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Hellfire and admitted to Al-Jannah, is indeed successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing)." [Soorah Aale 'Imraan 3:185] Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think about it, my sister - Now, before it is too late! http://quran-wa-sunnah.tripod.com/id247.html

Why did you convert in the first place? Did you do it just because you wanted a strong sense of belonging to some group? I feel sorry for you and Micheal Jackson. Don't blame Jesus for everything that goes wrong in your life.

I don't think you can label yourself as weak, you are simply struggling. You know the biggest Jihad is that which we fight in our own hearts and minds. If right now your family comes before Allah I would take time to reflect on that. There is no compulsion in religion and it is up to you to fight your demons and abide by the will of Allah. Just be careful not to be lead astray in your attempt to apease those around you. Everything is written for us, being a revert myself who still struggles with my family I can understand your pain. I almost took it off myself however I decided (I stress I DECIDED) that I had to put my faith and beliefs ahead of how my family and society saw me. Everyday I put on hijab and go out on the street facing the leers and jeers of my peers (LOL) it is another day of Jihad for me. Be strong, be sure and turn to Allah for your strength. Allah has bountiful mercy and only he knows what he is willing to forgive, don't let anyone tear you down. If not now maybe later you will be ready for it.

You're not weak I don't think. The fact you converted to Islam says a lot. I am the only Muslim in my entire family on both sides. Did you really give your family a chance to get used to the hijab? It's not easy for them as it is not easy for you, but I think they will respect you and take your conversion more seriously in the long run if they saw you stuck with the scarf. Sometimes I feel a little uncomfortable as well, but I tell myself there are a lot worse things I could be doing than trying to cover my hair with a scarf. I think you should study more about it, keep your daily prayers, and wait till you are really committed to wear the scarf again. May Allah bless you.

This is a good question. On the one hand I'm inclined to say yes because you're not doing something that you think you should do and you stopped based on others' opinions. On the other hand I'm inclined to say no because wearing the hijab isn't the central belief and you haven't abandoned that faith so it's hard to say you've really compromised anything. And the opinions and thoughts of family members resonate in a way that's different than other people. I'd say it might be "weak" if you truly believe it's something you should do but are dropping it because others want you to. On the other hand, if it isn't really a big deal to you and you're dropping it to make things easier with your family, then you're being sensible. When you think about it, if wearing the hijab isn't a big issue to you then you'd only be doing it because someone else told you to, which really isn't that much different than not doing something because someone told you not to.(: To me the key criterion is the value you hold the action in. We can only make so many stands on issues - they should be the one's that are important to the heart. It's a shame that your family isn't (yet) comfortable with your faith and the accompanying traditions. Good for you though for holding on to the most important parts.

Ain't it lovely the way religion brings families together and teaches them how to love one another? Ahhhhh...

I am sorry that your family is so intolerant of your beliefs, but old traditions and long-held ideas die hard. Do not feel bad about yourself. Many south asian (Indian) muslims do not wear the hijab and are still very pious people. The hijab is an Arab tradition, not Indian, which is why you don't see very many Indian Muslim women who feel obliged to wear the hijab. I don't think you are weak. I think your family is weak for not being able to accept you for who you are.

Converting in the first place is weak. All religions are made up. Weak people use them to convince themsleves of life after death, god ( allah) and other such nonsense. If you want to be strong for the first time in your life. try to find out whats really going on in this universe without believing in myths. use your head. the fact that you converted as an adult is one of the saddest things ive heard. At least people in other religions are brainwashed as children, you made your choice as an adult. Good luck, you'll need it!

as an american muslim i want to support you. i am a male and personally dont see the value of the hijab. most american-muslim wemon dont wear them. doing so is viewed as a sign of strenght, not doing dose not seem to indicate any weakness. even in christianity it is suggested that it be worn (heince the nuns cover there hair) but not doing so is not viewed as weakness. at least in my community. of course for religious gatherings it is expected but daily use is, eh.

will flag. hold on

Finally, and really finally because this is a futile discussion, nowhere did I mention that other religions are exempt from acts of violence. That is a truly fabricated accusation with no relevence to the discussion at all. My point, which you totally missed was about people's interpretation of ALL religious texts including the Islam holy book, Which I and many others beleive is open to interpretation. It is the word of God too, nobody is denying that, but the word of God, like the word of anyone is open to interpretation. The majority of Muslims accept this. That is why there are different areas of Islam. To end, I take your rather one sided and rigid opinion of Islam with a pinch of salt, especially since you aren't Muslim yourself. You probably do know a heck of a lot about it, but I suggest you continue your studies by opening your mind a touch and perhaps talking to Muslims themselves. Take care and have a great week!

You should love your religion and you should be proud you wear hijab .. that what my muslim friend always say =D

If you've uprooted yourself from your previous faith and entered Islam at such a difficult time for Muslims then you're certainly NOT a weak person at all. By converting to Islam, and taking on the challenges that come with doing so, you have shown tremendous strength and courage. You put to shame many born Muslim who try to hide their faith in fear. If you don't mind sharing with us the story of your journey into Islam please post your experience @ http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1771882 wassalaamu alaikum, sister