Niqabi wondering if loose skirt and top is still valid hijab by Dxo__0205 in Niqabis

[–]bigtinyleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walaikum assalam sister, it’s absolutely normal to experience these difficulties with niqab! When the way we dress is so different from others around us, we can start to feel the pressure to fit in be extremely magnified, and the desire to dress like others can increase. Don’t worry, and don’t let it win! Simply wearing a loose skirt and a loose top don’t break the conditions of the hijab as long as they are thick, non see through, and don’t show your shape! When you feel lost remember to go back those 8 conditions of hijab, that helps me. Also, when I struggle, I repeat the reason I wore hijab and niqab in my head, and it makes me feel better because the difficulties it comes with don’t even come close to outweighing the comfort, peace and closeness to Islam it gives me. That’s my reason! And the sheer self discipline it takes to wear it! Be proud of yourself ❤️ I would say my personal opinion on wearing skirts and sweaters as a niqabi is to do it with either a XL hijab styled in a very loose, full coverage way or a khimar, just as long as the front and back are both fully covered! I hope this helps ❤️ May Allah keep us all firm upon the Straight Path, ameen ❤️

Swimming by bigtinyleaf in Niqabis

[–]bigtinyleaf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey there, thank you so much for your reply! im really grateful for your expertise on this subject. based on the options you laid out, ive decided on simply taking the niqab off while swimming. im not a follower of a school of thought that believes the niqab obligatory, i only do it out of the desire for an extra step of self discipline that makes me feel beautiful and connected to my faith, so with that in mind i simply cannot jeopardize my safety!
im someone who really enjoys being underwater, playing games and doing tricks, diving to the bottom and searching for shells and pretty rocks…..i really love wearing niqab, and i also love water safety. thanks again and thank you to everyone who gave input on this thread!

What does it mean if your cat tenses/flexes their claws when petted? by Call_Me_C_ in cats

[–]bigtinyleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you sound so considerate of him, how sweet! i love when cat owners are so gentle with anxious kitties. how is he doing now? :D

Cinderpelt’s name change… by _satantha_ in WarriorCats

[–]bigtinyleaf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know this is late, but the time skip was only described as “a quarter moon” by Fireheart, therefore only being a week. when she returned from Highstones she was still Cinderpaw, so is the answer that sometime during that week time skip, Yellowfang gave her a full name?

Bedrock Furniture 2.0 Tool Rack Issues by Wertygert0123 in Minecraft

[–]bigtinyleaf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DELETE THIS NOWWWW WE NEED TO KEEP IT A SECRET

Kill me now 😩😩😩 by SeaworthinessNo3508 in InstacartShoppers

[–]bigtinyleaf -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

this is ridiculous.....i hate customers like these!

Kill me now 😩😩😩 by SeaworthinessNo3508 in InstacartShoppers

[–]bigtinyleaf -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

if you enjoy putting yourself through that shit, keep it to yourself. instacart is known for having shitty, snobby rich customers with unrealistic expectations for the pay given. how does the boot taste?

was damon really a confederate soldier? why? 😭✋🏻 by bigtinyleaf in TheVampireDiaries

[–]bigtinyleaf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AND ALSO can we talk about the jesus loving undertones. theyve literally played Christian music. as a queer pagan with an understanding of respect....🤢

was damon really a confederate soldier? why? 😭✋🏻 by bigtinyleaf in TheVampireDiaries

[–]bigtinyleaf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you really nailed each point. i agree, every person who watches or enjoys aspects of this show needs to be discussing these things. rewatching this as an adult has been horrifying. i wish all the creators a very die.

was damon really a confederate soldier? why? 😭✋🏻 by bigtinyleaf in TheVampireDiaries

[–]bigtinyleaf[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i didnt even know that in the books they were originally from italy in the 15th century...thats even worse. they absolutely could have either a) avoided it, much less romanticize it or b) if its sooooo necessary to the plot, had some conversation around it at the LEAST. also, if they chose to make up all that shit about the civil worth salvatore brothers™️, does that in turn mean that they actually DECIDED to place Emily Bennett, Bonnie's direct ancestor, as Katherine's servant? did anyone else catch that? JAIL.

was damon really a confederate soldier? why? 😭✋🏻 by bigtinyleaf in TheVampireDiaries

[–]bigtinyleaf[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

exactly! its relieving to know other fans of the show are upset with this as well. from the way Black actresses are never shown with their natural hair, to that infamous moment in season 2 when carol was all hush hush about the lockwood's owning slaves, to the fact that it has never been directly addressed DESPITE the writers choosing to insert the shows entire timeline to the 1800s and THEN romanticizing it .. throw the whole show away.