Contrary to popular images, the hijab is not a hurdle to the Muslim woman’s progress. In fact, it probably helps. Don’t believe me? Well what would you say to a 15-year-old Harvard freshman, a Division 1 basketball star, a fencing champion, an Olympic sprinter, a newsanchor, a sportswear designer, and successful active women all over the world who choose to wear the Islamic veil? These are their stories…
Saheela Ibrahim
Saheela Ibraheem, 15-year-old Harvard Freshman
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/hijab-harvard/
Bilqiis abdul-Qaadir
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, Division 1 Basketball Star
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/hijab-basketball/
Ruqayya al-Ghasara
Ruqaya al-Ghasara, Olympic Sprinter
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/hijab-olympics/
‘Ulaa al-Barqi
Ola al-Barqi, Awtan TV Newsanchor
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/hijab-anchor/
ahiida swimwear
Aheda Zanetti, Owner and designer of ahiida Islamic sportswear
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/hijab-swimsuit/
Anonymous Robot Designer
HijabisDoingThings.tumblr.com- a site showcasing successful, active and happy hijabis
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/hijab-worldwide/
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Ibtihaj Muhammad, Fencing Champion
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/hijab-fencing/
Kulsoom Abdullah, Weightlifter
http://qahiri.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/hijab-success-stories-weightlifter/
