Hijab: Strong and Beautiful

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There has been a slew of negativity about the hijab

Anyway here are some counter narratives.

“People have misconceptions about Muslims… I want to challenge those misconceptions…” - Ibtihaj Muhammad

 

Ibithah Muhammad becomes the first US Olympian to win an Olympic Medal wearing a hijab. Muhammad and her team-mates took out Bronze in the Women’s Team Sabre Fencing

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This Teen Had The Perfect Response To People Who Said She Couldn't Be A Ballerina

http://www.refinery29.com/2016/03/105461/stephanie-kurlow-hijab-ballerina-muslim-australian-dancer?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=end&utm_campaign=h2

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AFTER FIFA LIFTS HIJAB BAN, MUSLIM WOMEN SOCCER PLAYERS HIT THE FIELD

Rand Albustanji (Jordan’s GK) is one of the first of two women to wear hijab at a FIFA-sanctioned tournament