Workout Gear For Hijabis – Hidjabaya
Introduction
For Muslim women joining the gym and playing any sport comes with challenges that non-Muslim women do not have to deal with. There are certain rules set out by Islam that these women and young girls follow strictly as devout Muslims, rules that society have excluded from the normal practices of everyday things.
Muslim Women who observe the hijab have taken to keeping themselves modest by always covering up their bodies when out in public. Some of them wear the traditional clothing that are loose fitting and does not shape their bodies at all, while other Muslim still observe the hijab by combining it with Western Clothing.
Because Muslim women are not allowed to expose any part of their body except for their hands and face, it makes it very difficult to participate in physical activities outside of their homes. The traditional Islamic dress is not comfortable enough to run in or even gym in. In some cases, women have gotten hurt by having their hijab get stuck in the equipment they were using or injure themselves by constantly having to stop to re-pin and secure the hijab if it had slipped off due to excessive movement.
What Hijabis Women Need to Know About Workouts in Public?
Working out in public among other people is a great motivation when you are trying to achieve a specific goal and work out in a positive environment, it also pushes you to stay consistent with exercising as working out at home can be a drag and you have the freedom to keep postponing your workout- if you ever get to it.
Muslim women not only have the difficulty of finding clothing to exercise in, but they also need to take extra steps to ensure that the workout space is modest and is in alignment with the teachings of Islam. There is a misconception that Muslim women are not allowed to play sport or join the gym or take part in any physical contact activities. The teachings of Islam differ on the matter, it encourages its followers by urging them to take care of their bodies by eating healthy and exercising.
To ensure that Muslim women can fully participate in these outside activities, some adjustments must be made. Muslim women can only join women only classes if at a gym. It is forbidden for women to exercise or train in the company of unknown males.
They are not allowed to share showers and should exercise in areas where there are no surveillance cameras.
When working out be sure to wear loose-fitting clothing that isn’t see through or even made from mesh material. You need to wear long sleeve t-shirts and long pants and cover your hair. Keep in mind that it might take a while to get used to working out in clothing that covers your entire body.
Another option for ladies can be to wear running tights and wear a skirt or a shorts over it to give you that coverage and security that you need. This way, you won’t feel exposed, and the running tights won’t explicitly show your shaped figure.
For the upper body you can wear an athletic top, which covers you and will only expose your hands. If you don’t have a performance hijab, you can even opt for a buff, these are great as they not only cover your hair but your neck as well. If you should choose to wear a beanie, wear a high collar t-shirt.
can hijabis wear t shirts
Is it permissible for hijabis to wear t-shirts
There are several rules that govern the area reserved for women in Islam:
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We shouldn’t reveal too much here
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Clothing must not be too tight on the body
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Covering the chest on the front is necessary.
So far, you are the only one who can tell whether your dress belongs to one of the above categories.
In case you feel your shirt is too revealing or too fitted, do not wear it. If you feel otherwise, you can wear it.
For a dress to be permissible, it must fulfill three points, whether it is a t-shirt, qameez, abaya, or anything else.
As a result of these “is it permissible” questions, the seeker of the answer becomes subservient to someone else’s thinking process, which is problematic. Are seekers of such answers devoid of thinking for themselves? It is not a world or life-threatening issue or problem; Islam does not say, “don’t think for yourself”. As a Muslim, I see many people losing sight of the bigger and more important values because they get caught up in trivial details.
The following story illustrates what’s important.
There was a man who asked the prophet for advice on how to become a better Muslim. He said he was a sinner, but he wasn’t able to give up all his sinful behaviors. The prophet answered him simply: Speak the TRUTH. He did not say, “Say your prayers five times a day, grow a beard, or make sure your pants cover your ankles.” It’s as simple as that. Speak the Truth.
‘Truth sets one free,’ that was his message. Let’s focus on that and not worry about everything else.
Yes, hijabis can wear t-shirts. Hijab is a term used to refer to the head covering worn by some Muslim women, and it does not necessarily dictate the type of clothing that a hijabi can wear. As long as the t-shirt is modest and covers the appropriate areas of the body, a hijabi can wear a t-shirt.
Here are some examples of modest t-shirts that a hijabi could wear:
- A long-sleeved t-shirt that covers the arms and extends past the hips
- A loose-fitting t-shirt that does not hug the body
- A t-shirt with a high neckline that covers the chest and neck
- A t-shirt with a long tunic-style cut that covers the hips and thighs
- A t-shirt with a print or design that is not revealing or provocative.
These are just some examples of modest t-shirts that a hijabi could wear. The key is to choose t-shirts that are comfortable, modest, and respectful of the hijab.