Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear sister in Islam, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you place in us, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Wearing hijab (Islamic attire including a head covering) is an important religious requirement ordered by Allah in the Qur’an. As a Muslimah, your first priority is to please your Creator. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “There is no obedience to anyone in disobedience to Allah.” As a Muslimah, therefore, you should never compromise your principles.
In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
“You are not allowed to take off hijab for the purpose of applying for immigration to Canada, for in Canada there is no ban on hijab.
Muslim women have been wearing hijab before and after entering Canada without any problem whatsoever. The Canadian Charter of Rights guarantees equal rights to all citizens, so in this case, you do not face any such pressure that would force you to take off your hijab. If you are discriminated against because of wearing hijab, you have access to courts.
So I do not think that your situation is a legitimate excuse to take off the hijab. Often people merely act according to rumor, rather than making judgments based on facts.
In conclusion, you should wear hijab and make sure you complete all other requirements and trust in Allah; after all, it is Allah who is in charge of the hearts and the situations and opportunities we face! So trust in Him, and you will succeed with His help! May Allah grant you strength in your religious conviction and make you sufficient through obeying Him, ameen.”
You can also read:
Not Allowed to Wear Hijab at Work
Hijab in Non-Muslim Countries
Hijab, Why?
France: Hijab under Attack
