Top Questions People Ask Regarding My Hijab

Wearing a hijab, or headscarf, has prompted some of the funniest and most entertaining questions from random encounters. Here are a few of my favorite questions:

Number 10: Do you wear that at home? I wear my hijab in front of men with the exceptions of my father,  grandfather, uncles, nephews, boys who haven't hit puberty and really really old men. In any other setting, I am able to take off my hijab.

Number 9: So what are you? I am a human. More specifically, a female.  Furthermore, I am Muslim.

Number 8: Do you have hair? Yes, I do. If you wear pants, does that mean you don't have knees?

Number 7: You know you're in America and don't have to wear that here, don't you?  Really? I was not aware that I was in America!* Regardless of the country I am currently residing in, I am a Muslim and will follow the practices at all times.

Number 6: You look like a ninja. Are you a ninja?  This question is most popular among the younger crowd.  When I volunteer for elementary school field days, I always get kids asking me if I am a ninja.  More often than not, they think it's really cool.  That always brightens my day.

Number 5: Can you hear me with that on?  I'm sorry, can you repeat that?

Number 4:  Do you ever get hot under there?  I live in Louisiana.  It gets hot here allll the time.

Number 3: Are you a nun?   I was in the checkout line at a supermarket, and two guys were talking about stuff in front of me.  One guy cursed and the other turned to me and hit the guy saying, "Dude! That's a nun! Watch your language!" Still gets me to this day.

Number 2: How long is your hair?  If you are allowed to ask me the length of my concealed hair, then I am compelled to ask about your concealed...

Number 1: Do you shower with that thing on?   No, but I keep my eyes closed to keep me from sneaking a peek at my own hair.*


Disclaimer: These comments are sarcastic and meant to be funny.  The questions are all real and have been asked by all sorts of people in my past.  Hope you enjoyed it! :)


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