Style Inspiration & More: Hijab Art - Christine Sisk

I know I have posted various "hijab art" styles in the past, but they were all generally for special occasions. Today I have some styles that can inspire you to try something different with your day to day hijab.

However, before going on to the styles I would like to introduce to you all Christine Sisk.

I first discovered her on Facebook... Well, it was more like she discovered me. :)) Just the other day I noticed one of her albums entitled "My Work" and just fell in love with the styles she posted. I thought it would benefit and inspire all you hijabis out there.

I know many new hijabis who really want to practice Islam, but struggle when it comes to dressing up and wearing the hijab. This is usually because the new hijabi loves to dress and accessorise, but when it comes to adapting to their new way of life, they sometimes don't know what they can and cannot do. I am talking about reverts/converts in general... Those courageous ladies who decide to change their entire way of life for the love of Allah, but are generally left all alone once they become Muslims... Just like Christine...

Christine took this path roughly on the 22nd of December 2007. She was raised as a Protestant, but she took a turn to discovering her own spiritual path during her college years. She read a lot and asked many questions. Ali, who is now her fiance encouraged her in many ways during her spiritual search.

After saying the shahadah (testimony of faith)*, she did not wear the hijab full-time even though she really wanted to due to fear of her parents' reaction and fear of losing her job. She had witnessed an incident where the customer complained to her boss about hiring terrorist (referring to one of her colleagues), and the Muslim employee was fired.

There is one thing that Christine mentions which really makes me feel, because I know the importance of having others like ourselves around us especially during the time of Ramadhan. She notes that she always prayed to Allah that she would have a female Muslim friend so that she wouldn't have to experience Ramadhan all alone. Her wonderful fiance who used to reside very far from her sent a Muslim lady to befriend Christine. As Christine explains, she is now like the adopted daughter to that young lady's family.

I would like to finish off Christine's story in her own words:

"I look forward to every day now with a fervor I've never had before. I am growing in this religion and loving every second of it. We all have our difficulties and I know I still have my share with which to live. But alhamdulillah, I thank Allah (SWT) for every day."

I love both these styles. So different, so renaissance inspired... Also, note that she has used the same scarf for both styles, but I believe she has made use of the opposite side of the fabric for the other style. Very creative mashaallah.

Again, similar items used, but slightly different styles achieved. I absolutely love them! I love how all of the styles provide full coverage.

Give me attitude baby! That's right! Perfect! :) My favourite has to be the one on the left. Love the colours, love the sunnies, love the pose. :) How mad is the colour combo on the right?

Purple has to be my favourite colour! How elegant is the special occasion look on the left? Stunning! Oh and I love everything about the general day-to-day look on the right. Wonderful use of colours Christine.

I would like to thank Christine for sharing a little bit about her personal story and her style.

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* The shahdad, (testimony of faith) which is the first pillar of Islam consists of saying the following with belief:

"Ash-hadu al-laa ilaaha il-lal-lah wa ash-hadu an-na Muhammad ar-rasul Allah"

meaning, "I testify that there is no god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." Simply by saying this in belief, a person will become a Muslim and enter Islam.