Whymzical Wijabz

I started wearing hijab five years ago after my daughter Layla who was eleven years old at the time approaced me one day after she woke up and told me she would like to wear the hijab. I told her she has three days to think about why she wants to wear it and three days later we both made the decision that would bring us closer to Allah (S), wearing hijab. 

2) You are the founder of WhymzicalWijabz - tell us more about your company. Where did the idea come from?

Whymzical Wijabz is my fifth child. Seeing my seven year old daughter Leah last September beginning the school year in a new grade with a personality larger than life strong enough not to care about her friends judging her and criticizing her about her hijab I knew it was do or die. I needed to prove to her that it will only make you stronger and build the connection everyone longs for. Right then was when I knew if I don't do something for all the Leah's in today's world I have failed my ummah. I ran with that intention. I knew I needed these young Muslim American girls to love Allah (S) and see the beauty in everything Allah (S) has created including the hijab. I asked Allah (S) and I received a journey of a lifetime. Whymzical Wijabz. Why Whymzical? Leah is whymiscal. Why Wijabz? She whipped it on wherever she went. Each Whymzical Wijab references Surahs in the noble Quran and are paired with crayons and an Islamic coloring book with facts about Surahs, and words from the Quran built to uplift and instill confidence and reassurance that there is a reason for their existence and love for all the above. It gives them a visual outlet and most importantly a deep connection with Allah and allows them to see the beauty in the most honorable crown around, the hijab.

3) How do you hope to change the way in which hijab is introduced to young girls through Whymzical Wijabz?

In the same way we say La Illaha Illa Allah and believe in the oneness of Allah and build more of a relationship with Him because of how merciful Allah is with his creation, I hope Whymzical Wijabz will forge a connection between young girls and wearing the hijab. In the same way we water plants and they grow and flourish, I hope our young girls will be introduced to hijab in the most effective way possible - through love.

4) In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge facing the Muslim ummah today?

Understanding the true characteristics of Islam and that it was never about you - rather, it has always been about us as a whole, as one ummah as brothers and sisters in Islam.

5) If you could tell your 20 year old self one thing, what would it be?

That everything is part of Allah's divine plan. Once you acknowledge that your journey was written by Al Rahman it will help you understand and make you stronger for what's to come in your life. That this life is a journey Allah (S) prescribed in order for us to continually turn back to the Creator.

We work with select suppliers and believe in fair trade

We work with select suppliers and believe in fair trade

In a world of fast fashion, we practice "intentional retail." Fast fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world, next to big oil. Rather than contributing to the problem, we aim to be part of the solution. Each year, millions of tons of unused fabric at Chinese mills alone go to waste each year when dyed the wrong color. The toll this waste takes on the environment is devastating. We aim to be part of the solution by utilizing these discarded fabrics. Rather than sitting in a landfill, we make them into hijabs! We work with trusted fabric suppliers who source these abandoned fabrics. I've had the pleasure of getting to know these suppliers intimately for the past four years in Dubai. They are some of the most hard working and trustworthy men I know. Bonus, they're Muslim!

Our hijab prints and solids are hand-selected and vigorously quality checked

Rather than producing every print under the sun in high volumes in an effort to drive sales, we are very intentional about every print stitched. That being said, certain prints are available in limited quantities. Since the majority of the fabric we work with are abandoned fabrics, what you see is what you get. It's near impossible to find the exact print again - because it was produced once and never again. I also do my utmost to provide only the most beautiful prints available. For every fifty prints I see, I typically choose only one or two to become a Haute Hijab.

We're firm believers in quality over quantity.

In an effort to mitigate the effects of fast fashion including waste, exploitation, environmental havoc and needless consumerism, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality products that last. At Haute Hijab, longevity and craftsmanship are highly valued. That means you can buy one Haute Hijab and wear it in the same time frame you would have needed to purchase two or three cheaper hijabs. Less turnover means less waste and contributes to living a more environmentally (and financially) responsible lifestyle.

We introduce new products in limited quantities in order to gather feedback and tweak if necessary.

We love growing our product offering in order to give you more of what you want. At times, these new products and colors are a huge hit and sell out in record time. At others, they sell much slower, which tells us there's something we need to do better in order to improve and try again. Either way, you play a crucial part of the Haute Hijab story and the evolution of our products. We take your feedback very seriously and work very hard to give you more of what you love. We hear you - whether it's via e-mail, on snapchat, instagram, facebook or word of mouth, we're all ears, all the time. Bottom line - talk to us! In the meantime, here's what you can do to get your hands on the
We release a new collection of hijabs every Tuesday at 6am EST.

That's right - every Tuesday. If there's a print you're eyeing (because you saw it on my Instagram or Snapchat), we highly recommend you get on the site at 6am to make sure you snag it. Mad props to all you HH addicts that set 6am (3am on the west coast) alarms - we see you ;) If shopping online at 6am isn't your thing, then make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter to receive a reminder e-mail on Tuesday when the new collection goes live.

If you have your eye on something - snag it. Don't wait.

This is especially true when it comes to prints. Chances are, the next time you're on the site, that same print will be gone. In exceptional circumstances, the print may return, but don't bank on it. More than likely that print is long gone. So if you fall in love at first sight - don't wait! You can always return it if you change your mind later.

See a solid color you love? It may not return.

Same applies for solids whether it's our Perfect Everyday Scarves and Wraps, Premium Jersey Wraps, Perfect Satin Scarves and Wraps, Woven Viscose Wraps or Modal Maxi Wraps. Like prints, certain solid colors may never return, so if there's a solid color you know will look perfect on you - grab it while you can.

Get on our wait list!

When an item does sell out before you're able to snag it, click on the "Notify Me When Available" link on that product page. You'll be notified if the print returns or if we get a few back in stock as a result of customer returns. When these lists grow, it lets us know that there's high-demand of a certain print or color, which in turn allows us to look for the same or similar print or color.

Talk to us! We *love* hearing from you!

Know that you can always reach out to us as well! Our amazing customer support staff may be able to set something aside for you if we happen to have the product you're looking for. If it's gone for good we can recommend something similar we know you'll love. Bottom line, we are here for you! Questions, comments? E-mail hello@hautehijab.com anytime. We're always here to help

The Beautiful Reasons Why These Women Love Wearing A Hijab

The Beautiful Reasons Why These Women Love Wearing A Hijab

The New York Times recently published a “guide“ to Muslim headscarves. The article intended to illuminate an Islamic concept that promotes modesty, but the associated images showed styles specific to a few countries and all of the silhouettes were faceless. These types of portrayals can contribute to a misperception among some that Muslim women who don the headscarf may lack agency. 

In today’s political climate, the headscarf has become more than just a spiritual symbol of modesty. At one point, women working in government positions were not allowed to wear it in Turkey. In France, the niqab — a version of the headscarf that covers the face — is banned. In the field of counterterrorism, some view the headscarf as a manifestation of extremism. And as the number of Islamophobic attacks continues to rise in the United States so, too, does the fear among Muslim women, especially those who wear hijab, that they’ll be victims of violence.

In light of this, The Huffington Post asked women from all over the Internet to show just how beautifully diverse the hijab can be using the hashtag #HijabToMe. By showing the many different ways women choose to tie their hijab and the various meanings it takes for them, we hope to offer readers a glimpse into the diversity of Muslim women who don the headscarf. Muslim women were asked to post a picture of themselves along with a brief description of what wearing the hijab means to them.

Check out the compelling images and join the conversation in the comments section below using the hashtag #HijabToMe. 

We Love Hijab

We Love Hijab

A hijaab carry has been decided no easy decision for a lady that live in a more westerly culture such As me.  A western culture that the islam and Muslims in the general Sees as a threat.  I’m not saying that all people here are thinking like that, infact there are  a hope people from the western culture who want to became Muslims or they usual understand and accept Muslims very well.  Some men have the idea that a women that carries  a hijaab must  lose their femininity.  The opposite is true I felt myself right more femininity after I began to carry a hijab style.  I felt like a adult and a real lady.

30 Modern Hijab Scarf Style Fashion For Muslim Women’s In 2016

30 Modern Hijab Scarf Style Fashion For Muslim Women’s In 2016

A hijab is a covering mostly used by muslim women to cover their face and some portion of the body. It has been carried on by from history. It is a traditional muslim clothing which also acts as a symbol of shyness and simplicity. Usually the muslim women wear the hijab in front of those people, especially men who do not belong to their family. At many places, the hijab works as a dress code. At some places the women are asked to wear hijab and on the other hand, government has banned hijab at some particular areas.