Religion has no compulsion. My family too, devout (esp since I converted) Catholics absouletly hate me being a Muslim and even more so hate wearing hijeb. I am in fact outcast cos of it.It is rather difficult and sticky dilemna. I say take it easy. Veiling is the label of a Muslim woman, buuuuuuut no where does it say how pious you are. God knows I am sure what is in our hearts.
Wear your inner hijeb first... then work outward. Modesty is from within... And if you are covering all the goodies, I see no prob. Think and pray...and ask for guidance. DOnnot listen to anyone, including your mum or your SO. Of course they mean well, but this is a personal issue. ESP donnot veil for your man...This is a bad formula! If you start to feel experimentive one day... put a shawl around your neck or back...see how you feel...then maybe few weeks later try it on at home in private..then maybe weeks later have a hijeb wearing day...wear the hijb while outside of your neighbour. See how it feels...no pressure. It is up to you you wear it or not. You know who you are and most important id to please God...and God knows what is in your heart... That is all that counts.
May God guide you on your path.
And o ye, the pin goes up not down...so not to pook yourself.
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I have bought some tunics from Shukr, the longer ones...which I have never woren yet... hopefully I am look cute, not dumpy.