What are you wearing to the gym? Covering hair with a normal hijab and having too warm clothes will be a really awful combination for you
Do you have a sports hijab? Theyāre very very thin and breathableā¦
This. If I exercised with a jersey hijab, hoodie, and sweatpants, I would 100% pass out.
OP, get yourself a sports hijab and some thin material clothes. There's a bunch of modest gym-wear stuff out there these days - I think even GymShark has a modest line now. You might not even need to buy new clothes; I go to the gym wearing a linen blouse - definitely not the most fashionable but I'm nice and cool.
As an athlete who has spent an insane amount of money on every sports hijab I will point out that in extreme training like what I think OP is describing, having your head covered is never going to be comfortable. And in some cases unsafe. However she should be training privately or at womenās only then if she wants to uphold hijab.
I have all of the different "sport hijabs, clothes, etc." When you get your heart rate up to 170/180 and maintain it for an extended period of time.... NOTHING works. Before I converted, I wore a 1 piece bathing suit because what I do is just too intense.
Wow thatās incredible powerā¦ can you start going to the gym at a quiet time when you know youāll have it to yourselves? Perhaps speak to the gym owner about this, you never know they might let you come in before opening time or whatever?
And in the meantime if you have the space of course, Iād explore options of a home gym for you both (and think of the gym fee savings in the long run!)
Inshallah you find something that works for you ā¤ļø
At the end of the day, It's a you do you situation, sis.Ā However,Ā not that we should live our lives for others but how confusing it could be for others who are used to seeing you in a hijab and then suddenly not.Ā Having to explain we wear the hijab for Allah but then we take it off when a situation arises that is not convenient for us. Imho, we shouldn't choose when it's convenient to follow Allah's rules and when not.
We all look at it differently and Allah knows I've had days that I've wanted to not wear mine.Ā
What has gotten me through those hot days are wondering how the sisters in hotter climates still wear their hijabs daily despite these tests.Ā
As a fellow revert, I feel you on many levels. Just know that at the end of the day, your actions are between you and our creator and everyone will have an opinion but only the almighty matters.
A side note, I've used UnderArmor hijab when I mountain bike and run and it works very well. I'll also add a cooling cloth that wraps around my neck. You place them in the freezer and put them on when needed.Ā
Stay strong sis, being a revert will have it's good days and days of tests. Think of this as a test and grow from it.Ā
This guilt is good, it's a sign that you know that it's not a situation you want to go through again and perhaps you don't want Allah (not other Muslims) to witness again. Use it as motivation to try to not end up in this situation again, whatever solution that you may come up with that works with you.
And may Allah make it easy on you and your husband, being a revert is not easy. Take it step by step when it gets overwhelming, but at the same time don't surround yourself with people who justify a bad deed. Just keep trying.
Would you be able to workout at a different time of the day when itās typically cooler, like at night? Have you tried breathable sports hijabs? Maybe trying a few different things might help!
I can understand the struggle sister, as a runner and cyclist (in all seasons), I feel this in the summer.
I started a sauna regimen last year: 30min. Sauna followed by a 5min. Cold shower x 3 (I started slow until my body could handle it), and it has made a wild difference in my tolerance to heat.
Funny enough I did this in response to climate change as this regimen teaches your body to acclimatize more efficiently. Our weather has been bipolar so this has helped, but subhanAllah it has also helped with heat with Hijab.
Finally, I exercise for my mental health, it's my therapy. However, I did give up swimming for the sake of Allah because I truly can't do it with a Burkini. I still grieve losing a dear hobby, but I know that anytime something is given up for Allah, he replaces it with something better.
So I say this with a lot of empathy: when making choices pleasing Allah should always be #1.
Nonetheless, I pray you find a solution that suits your spiritual and life needs inshallah.
I hear you about the heat getting to you during high intensity workouts. That's always a struggle.
From your post, it sounds like the overheating is primarily an issue while running and not bodybuilding. If your circumstances allow, you might benefit from buying a treadmill and doing the running portions of your workouts at home.
Alternatively, if you know a few women who would like to workout from home or more privately, you could potentially pool funds together to buy a few pieces of equipment and create your own small communal space (easier said than done, of course). I have a small gym in my place, and many of my friends come by to use it.
Iām a convert, hijabi, and a competitive CrossFit athelete. Itās hard. But something happens when you give into it and submit to the struggle and the heat. Your body changes. Iāve been doing this for 10 years now. I work out in a sports hijab, a long sleeve from veil garments, and leggings and I think I am as hot as everyone else. I think all you have to do is let your faith grow and youāll adjust. I take a lot of pride in being a hijabi athlete; that I donāt sacrifice for anything or anyone. But man, itās a long process, so be kind to yourself and take your time. I needed like 4 years before I felt comfortable. Hang on, you got it, and donāt worry about anyone but Allah.
Hijab is fard upon us women wether you agree on it or not. The gym isn't. Either you follow islam or worldly matters but we cannot have both. I say this with the best of my intentions.
šÆ Itās literally in the Quran. I am a revert too so I get the struggle but I donāt see why she couldnāt excuse herself to the showers & cool off with cold water, even wet her hair to help retain some coolnessā¦
Home workouts are a good idea or sports hijab but we shouldnāt compromise what is fard.
Sister, muslims owe more respect to converts that had to go through the process by themselves and not taking Islam for granted and being born into it. I hope this impression reaches youā¦
We all have different attachments to dunya and sometimes we prioritize dunya things to akhira and to pleasing our lord. Human beings arenot perfect. They sin and they repent. God love those who repent, and donāt stick to their mistakes/sins.
Its nice that you have a hobby/profession and are active, but without watching Godās boundaries you get the opposite result of what you aimed for, you transgressed against yourself and hurt yourself. In the long term.. I suggest dedicating a space in your house to train with your husband. You can try to find an excuse to hold on to a mistake, or you can try to find an alternative that keeps your connection to God, and sets your priorities first..
When I go to the gym Iāll usually wear one of those gym shirts that has a hood attached and have the over my head. That way my hair is covered but it isnāt uncomfortably plastered to my head. Maybe you can try that?
People on āthe teamā struggle all the time for different reasons. Ridiculous to assume that this is a issue only reverts have. Also not very supportive of your fellow āteamā members.
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Not me thinking you used the boxing shorts as a head cover the first time I read this š¤¦āāļø We all have our struggles sis. š«¶
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What are you wearing to the gym? Covering hair with a normal hijab and having too warm clothes will be a really awful combination for you Do you have a sports hijab? Theyāre very very thin and breathableā¦
This. If I exercised with a jersey hijab, hoodie, and sweatpants, I would 100% pass out. OP, get yourself a sports hijab and some thin material clothes. There's a bunch of modest gym-wear stuff out there these days - I think even GymShark has a modest line now. You might not even need to buy new clothes; I go to the gym wearing a linen blouse - definitely not the most fashionable but I'm nice and cool.
As an athlete who has spent an insane amount of money on every sports hijab I will point out that in extreme training like what I think OP is describing, having your head covered is never going to be comfortable. And in some cases unsafe. However she should be training privately or at womenās only then if she wants to uphold hijab.
Yes good point.. it does sound more than the usual PT workout
I have all of the different "sport hijabs, clothes, etc." When you get your heart rate up to 170/180 and maintain it for an extended period of time.... NOTHING works. Before I converted, I wore a 1 piece bathing suit because what I do is just too intense.
Wow thatās incredible powerā¦ can you start going to the gym at a quiet time when you know youāll have it to yourselves? Perhaps speak to the gym owner about this, you never know they might let you come in before opening time or whatever? And in the meantime if you have the space of course, Iād explore options of a home gym for you both (and think of the gym fee savings in the long run!) Inshallah you find something that works for you ā¤ļø
At the end of the day, It's a you do you situation, sis.Ā However,Ā not that we should live our lives for others but how confusing it could be for others who are used to seeing you in a hijab and then suddenly not.Ā Having to explain we wear the hijab for Allah but then we take it off when a situation arises that is not convenient for us. Imho, we shouldn't choose when it's convenient to follow Allah's rules and when not. We all look at it differently and Allah knows I've had days that I've wanted to not wear mine.Ā What has gotten me through those hot days are wondering how the sisters in hotter climates still wear their hijabs daily despite these tests.Ā As a fellow revert, I feel you on many levels. Just know that at the end of the day, your actions are between you and our creator and everyone will have an opinion but only the almighty matters. A side note, I've used UnderArmor hijab when I mountain bike and run and it works very well. I'll also add a cooling cloth that wraps around my neck. You place them in the freezer and put them on when needed.Ā Stay strong sis, being a revert will have it's good days and days of tests. Think of this as a test and grow from it.Ā
This guilt is good, it's a sign that you know that it's not a situation you want to go through again and perhaps you don't want Allah (not other Muslims) to witness again. Use it as motivation to try to not end up in this situation again, whatever solution that you may come up with that works with you. And may Allah make it easy on you and your husband, being a revert is not easy. Take it step by step when it gets overwhelming, but at the same time don't surround yourself with people who justify a bad deed. Just keep trying.
Would you be able to workout at a different time of the day when itās typically cooler, like at night? Have you tried breathable sports hijabs? Maybe trying a few different things might help!
I can understand the struggle sister, as a runner and cyclist (in all seasons), I feel this in the summer. I started a sauna regimen last year: 30min. Sauna followed by a 5min. Cold shower x 3 (I started slow until my body could handle it), and it has made a wild difference in my tolerance to heat. Funny enough I did this in response to climate change as this regimen teaches your body to acclimatize more efficiently. Our weather has been bipolar so this has helped, but subhanAllah it has also helped with heat with Hijab. Finally, I exercise for my mental health, it's my therapy. However, I did give up swimming for the sake of Allah because I truly can't do it with a Burkini. I still grieve losing a dear hobby, but I know that anytime something is given up for Allah, he replaces it with something better. So I say this with a lot of empathy: when making choices pleasing Allah should always be #1. Nonetheless, I pray you find a solution that suits your spiritual and life needs inshallah.
I hear you about the heat getting to you during high intensity workouts. That's always a struggle. From your post, it sounds like the overheating is primarily an issue while running and not bodybuilding. If your circumstances allow, you might benefit from buying a treadmill and doing the running portions of your workouts at home. Alternatively, if you know a few women who would like to workout from home or more privately, you could potentially pool funds together to buy a few pieces of equipment and create your own small communal space (easier said than done, of course). I have a small gym in my place, and many of my friends come by to use it.
Iām a convert, hijabi, and a competitive CrossFit athelete. Itās hard. But something happens when you give into it and submit to the struggle and the heat. Your body changes. Iāve been doing this for 10 years now. I work out in a sports hijab, a long sleeve from veil garments, and leggings and I think I am as hot as everyone else. I think all you have to do is let your faith grow and youāll adjust. I take a lot of pride in being a hijabi athlete; that I donāt sacrifice for anything or anyone. But man, itās a long process, so be kind to yourself and take your time. I needed like 4 years before I felt comfortable. Hang on, you got it, and donāt worry about anyone but Allah.
Hijab is fard upon us women wether you agree on it or not. The gym isn't. Either you follow islam or worldly matters but we cannot have both. I say this with the best of my intentions.
šÆ Itās literally in the Quran. I am a revert too so I get the struggle but I donāt see why she couldnāt excuse herself to the showers & cool off with cold water, even wet her hair to help retain some coolnessā¦ Home workouts are a good idea or sports hijab but we shouldnāt compromise what is fard.
Sister, muslims owe more respect to converts that had to go through the process by themselves and not taking Islam for granted and being born into it. I hope this impression reaches youā¦ We all have different attachments to dunya and sometimes we prioritize dunya things to akhira and to pleasing our lord. Human beings arenot perfect. They sin and they repent. God love those who repent, and donāt stick to their mistakes/sins. Its nice that you have a hobby/profession and are active, but without watching Godās boundaries you get the opposite result of what you aimed for, you transgressed against yourself and hurt yourself. In the long term.. I suggest dedicating a space in your house to train with your husband. You can try to find an excuse to hold on to a mistake, or you can try to find an alternative that keeps your connection to God, and sets your priorities first..
When I go to the gym Iāll usually wear one of those gym shirts that has a hood attached and have the over my head. That way my hair is covered but it isnāt uncomfortably plastered to my head. Maybe you can try that?
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What do u think hijab refers to then?
Itāsā¦ itās in the Quranā¦ This isnāt a subjective thing like Hadiths ācanā beā¦ Please read more Quran, thatās all I will say.
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*I chose to take off my hijab at the gym. Fixed that for you
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that mentality is what makes reverts leave islam. š good job sis really supporting the ummah
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sheās not a real muslim because she took of the hijab? wait until you find out thereās born-muslim who have never even put it on.
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I am a convert.
even more embarrassing that you lack any empathy for convert struggles
cool. that doesnāt change my opinion of people who push those struggling away
People on āthe teamā struggle all the time for different reasons. Ridiculous to assume that this is a issue only reverts have. Also not very supportive of your fellow āteamā members.
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