I am not bragging, but if I happened to be the bedside nurse caring for you, by Allah, when you leave the hospital, you will remember me.
This is not self-praise; it is based on the reviews of those I have cared for — both the highly educated citizens of America and those who are not educated.
I wear a crown of empathy, sympathy, and mercy every single day I walk into the hospital. I am there to serve submissively because I know I will be held accountable. Even if no one is watching me, Allah is. So, I always give my best.
I am a queen, and I wear the veil proudly as a representative of my religion, without fear of anyone.
It is an identity I carry carefully and with commitment.
That does not mean I am perfect.
It does not mean I do not get angry.
It does not mean that some people do not ask mean questions or behave terribly.
But trust me when I tell you that I am fearless and always ready.
In fact, even with your criticism, you will still want me to care for you the following day.
O youngsters, do not be afraid of your identity.
Wear your niqab with proper knowledge and conviction, and do not disgrace yourself or Islam in public spaces. Do not be like “Adeola,” who removed her niqab publicly, forgetting the questioning of the Day of Judgment.
Do not listen to those who ignorantly preach against the niqab without knowledge.
May Allah grant us a good ending
Umm Sumayyah Mai
