The Hijabi Project 101

Samia nazir
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Definition of Hïjäb (noun); a head covering worn by some Muslim women in public. Aim of The Hijabi Project 101 is to document, at least,101 biographical accounts from Muslim women who wear the Islamic headscarf. This project was started in the spirit so that humans can better understand other humans.

Episodes

  1. 03/21/2023

    7. "I think this is something for me"

    Jonquil Bass is a maths teacher and a parent in a blended family of nine. She talks about what determined her to revert to Islam and her life since. You can see her at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbvlSaQrN6I&t=190s

    18 min

  2. 01/14/2023

    6. "I love the fact that my children have friends from all over the world"

    Tahira Osama originally from Dayton Ohio talks about being raised by 1st generation African American Muslim parents and then raising a 3rd generation herself. She got into fitness and health because of her own struggles and as result transitioned from being a nurse to running and owning a successful fitness studio. You can watch her here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHRBxQJ5rG0&t=385s

    17 min

  3. 07/28/2022

    5. "I want to help a little me"

    Sophia Mela on Rocket Science and Fashion Sophia Mela recounts how her  love of maths  grew into space exploration and overcoming hurdles she faced trying to be modest yet fashionable. Her Hijab was also a challenge in becoming a Karate black belt, cosplaying and modeling, which she persevered and conquered. on Youtube

    33 min

  4. 03/25/2022

    4."From the initial declaration my parents were supportive"

    Miriam Colón elaborates about her spiritual search since childhood and eventually finding Islam.  How she has taken her God given heritage and combined it with her faith. On Youtube

    29 min

  5. 03/02/2022

    3. "As I learn from them, they learn from me"

    Hijabi Heather Elsayed from Pittsburg talks about her life as she transition into Islam. On Youtube

    23 min

  6. 02/21/2022

    2. "It gave me courage"

    Mariam Mizhaji an artist of Syrian descent talks about her journey into art and education. You can watch this on YouTube

    11 min

  7. 02/01/2022

    1. "We are all humans at the end of the day"

    Zohra Siddiqui a nurse, makeup and henna artist talks about how she started wearing the hijab, the Islamic headscarf, and her experiences  You can watch this on Youtube

    9 min
  • 7 Episodes

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Definition of Hïjäb (noun); a head covering worn by some Muslim women in public. Aim of The Hijabi Project 101 is to document, at least,101 biographical accounts from Muslim women who wear the Islamic headscarf. This project was started in the spirit so that humans can better understand other humans.

Information

  • Creator
    Samia nazir
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Samia nazir
  • Show Website
    The Hijabi Project 101