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Muslim Teen Who Was Told Her Dad "Would Beat" Her For Removing Hijab Goes Viral After Asking Dad Directly
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17-year-old Lamyaa from Pennsylvania was recently engaged in a group chat with friends. When everybody started discussing Donald Trump, Lamyaa, who is an Arab Muslim Woman, contributed to the discussion with her own strong views about the president. Realizing that the teen girl was a Muslim, a mutual friend in the group chat, whom she didn’t know, responded to her comments in the only way that idiots know how.
“Stop defending Islam, Bitch shut up. You couldn’t take that face cover off, or your dad would beat your ass,” they wrote, prompting the best response ever from Lamyaa. Because instead of letting the insult slide, or responding to the stranger in a similarly rude people’s manner, the brave girl decided to ask her dad, who lives in Saudi Arabia, if it was ok for her to remove her hijab. What did he say? See for yourself below. She shared his answer on Twitter and it’s since gone viral with over 320k likes 147k shares.
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17-year-old Lamyaa is an Arab Muslim woman from Pennsylvania
She was recently having a group chat with friends when somebody she didn’t know insulted her
Lamyaa decided to ask her father if it was OK to take off her hijab, and his response couldn’t have been better
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Many people were quick to stand behind Lamyaa and her father
And Lamyaa was also keen to let people know that she had no intention of actually taking her hijab off
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Other people had different views however
And so Lamyaa decided to clarify things a little
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“Your dad is so sweet!” wrote one person, and we have to agree
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fati_nateghi 7 years ago
I want to take off my hijab too.and my family are ok with that.but I cant!! because Im living in IRAN and having hijab is COERCIVE ...:(
Jeanne Deaux 7 years ago
Don't lose hope. One day you'll be able to do what you want and wear waht you want.
Talat Sharif 7 years ago
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looky you not living in the USA, otherwise it wont just be your hijab you be taking off :-)
Bag Of Donuts 7 years ago
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So sorry for you. Jesus loves you.
Khalil Ladjal 7 years ago
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why are you wearing hijab if not ot protect ur self & to make allah satesfied ? !! the number 1 reason yo ushould wear hijab is for ALLAH or else don't wear it because yo ufear people or socity if you don't fear allah !
Skor Pidius 7 years ago
Well, she says she wears it for god... but as far as I know, it is nowhere mentioned in the Koran that women have to wear it... if her dad doesn't care if she wears it or not is nice for her, but a large amount of women are forced from society to wear it. So, completely useless panda post :-(
Kristi Zoebelein 7 years ago
She is not wearing it for ANYONE because she's required to, not even for God. She wears it out of reverence and respect for herself, for her religion, and her God. Some Christian and Jewish women wear head coverings out of respect and reverence, Islam is no different. It is no different then some women wearing skirts to church out of respect, or some men not shaving their beards, or men taking off their hats when they enter a church. No one is forcing them, their holy book doesn't demand it, they do it by choice out of respect.
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Lynne Sparkes 7 years ago
Some women feel more confident wearing a hijab as men don't lear at them or look at them i can understand this xx
Nicolai Wilson 7 years ago
Where does her religion ask her to wear it, , as the only holy bookmentioning Hijab is the bible and then it is ment modest clothing for both men and women. SO i ask again, probably for time 1 million. What is the religious speification behidn the hijab, nikab and Burka. All dresses for women, injected by Komani in Iran and not in any religious text before that. Please give me a good answer!
Richard Starr 7 years ago
It is and it is not. The Koran does not apparently require it, but the culture in some parts of the world does and it is attributed by those enforcing the rules as being a requirement from God to do so with them punishing those who do not.
Black Lotus 7 years ago
The Jews have 613 commandments (laws) about how they should dress and other things as part of their holy books (Torah) we had to learn them all and follow them... so, no many of the religions have laws about head coverings that must be followed.
Tracy Hilliard 7 years ago
I'm a pagan. I cover my head because it's comfortable for me. I didn't when I was a Christian. I don't have to, but I LIKE to. And going without DOES feel naked. So...empathy over here - dude wears a ballcap all day long and no one goes "you're a SLAVE to that hat!", but if a girl does it... "OMG, THAT MUST BE OPPRESSION, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS TO WEAR IT". And yes - I HAVE been questioned by someone (my dentist of all things) if my hair covering had meaning. S**t son, I just want to have my head covered. Get out.
Steve Loewenstein 7 years ago
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They are afraid to be seen with-out it , It is all fear based ... I wont be me with out it .... So much indoctrination ...so forget the God stuff ....
Jamie Clemons 7 years ago
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She wears it out of shame for being ashamed to be a beautiful woman.
Pejora Tiva 7 years ago
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"She is not wearing it for ANYONE because she's required to, not even for God. She wears it out of reverence and respect for herself, for her religion, and her God." So she doesn't wear it for herself after all! What a stupid statement.. Let's create another ridiculous religion with many frivolous things to do to honour the god you want to honour, the possibilities are boundless.. we can all run around naked, eat our own s**t, rob banks and steal cars, cut our hairs off and eat them, too, wrap ourself in plastic-bags or draw penises in our faces to honour a god we ceate in our heads. Sounds silly? This is, what religion is!
Astie Pratiwi 7 years ago
Excuse me. Read Surah An-Nisaa in AlQuran, if you please. thank you.
Brent Kaufman 7 years ago
I don't think that you understand how religions, belief-systems, work. Not everything believed and/or practiced in a given creed is written in the text of it's bible. Some things are general, like the importance of modesty. It is then how each culture believes that modesty should be manifested through clothing and/or speech, action... Trying to devalue Lamyaa's post about her father's love by stating that many others don't have experiences that are as positive, is not only irrelevant to her post, which you mocked due to lack of education, but is a very petty and immature thing to tell someone. Just saying. Just an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi's opinion.
SnoopyCereal 7 years ago
Women wear hijabs to symbolize modesty. They also wear it so when someone looks at them, they can't see their hair and some of their face, and they (women who wear a hijab) are valued for their intelligence, not their looks. While the Qur'an doesn't say anything, it mentions modesty and respect for yourself and your body A LOT. Hey, downvote me all you want, I'm just providing fact.
Angela Scott 7 years ago
I don't think she said it did. She said "SHE is. This is So messed up. As long as she Respects this Country and lives by Our Laws. I see no problem. Yes, I Would like to see her take it off. But that is her decision to makeask her father pointed out. So let's don't be Blowing this up into something.
Carrot dude 4 years ago
What do you mean you want her to take it off? Why do you have any interest in what someone you don't know wears on their head?
Imen Taiga 7 years ago
I guess the point of this post is that not every muslim woman is forced to wear hidjab, so you shouldn't assume that like the girl in the chatgroup did
Kira Thesloth 7 years ago
You don't think her father is part of society, or that his opinion matters to her?
Adam Modelski 7 years ago
There are a lot of Christian teachings that require or advise women to cover their heads. Some while in church, some at all times. In all paintings and on all statues the Virgin Mary's head is always covered. Most of these teachings are now ignored in the USA. Head covering was required in the Catholic church when I was growing up. Easter Sunday was nice because it was warm after a cold winter and most of the women and girls had new outfits including pretty hats.
piggy panda 7 years ago
no hate but this post was meant to show the racism and stupidity of people nowadays she wasn't trying to represent anybody but was trying to prove that women should be what the want
Seif Ben Miloud 7 years ago
as far as you know ? well apparently you dont know much, and the little you know is misinformation they shoved you so... save us your opinion lol
Khalil Ladjal 7 years ago
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it is mentioend i nthe koran thta women should wear it !! & even if it wasn't & i knew for fact that the prophet said so i'd also belive him because he is the messenger of allah . . AND it is also mentioned in the bible that women should wear scarf /hijab !! as mary (mother of jesus peace be upon him) did because she wore it !! & it is also mentioned in the bible that women should wear it or else they have to shave thier heads HOWEVER islam complets the religions that came befor so women don't have to shave thier heads if they don't wear hijab . . . they take full responsibility of what to do with thierselves . . .if they chose to disobey allah . .allah is the only one with the ability to judge them
Justin Dodson 7 years ago
I hate when people quote the bible out of context. Women would not have to shave their head if they showed their head silly. Read the context and you will see why men (not God) considered it disrespectful to not cover your hair becuase of the Hebrew custom in the Mosaic Law... please do not botch the quoting of God in the Bible. The Koran does mention it but the bible (and God) could care less if women show their hair.
Tish Christian 7 years ago
Outdated and sexist. It's 2017, we are better than this. Don't do what the bible tells you.. you wouldn't if you knew who wrote it
Tish Christian 7 years ago
"A man not ought to cover his head since he is the image and glory of god; but the woman is the glory of man... "
Tish Christian 7 years ago
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"... for men did not come from woman, but woman from man; for this reason the woman ought to have a sign f authority on her head"
Mohamed Abdouni 7 years ago
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Shut the f**k up , and stop talking about things u dont know about pls
fati_nateghi 7 years ago
I want to take off my hijab too.and my family are ok with that.but I cant!! because Im living in IRAN and having hijab is COERCIVE ...:(
Jeanne Deaux 7 years ago
Don't lose hope. One day you'll be able to do what you want and wear waht you want.
Talat Sharif 7 years ago
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looky you not living in the USA, otherwise it wont just be your hijab you be taking off :-)
Bag Of Donuts 7 years ago
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So sorry for you. Jesus loves you.
Khalil Ladjal 7 years ago
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why are you wearing hijab if not ot protect ur self & to make allah satesfied ? !! the number 1 reason yo ushould wear hijab is for ALLAH or else don't wear it because yo ufear people or socity if you don't fear allah !
Skor Pidius 7 years ago
Well, she says she wears it for god... but as far as I know, it is nowhere mentioned in the Koran that women have to wear it... if her dad doesn't care if she wears it or not is nice for her, but a large amount of women are forced from society to wear it. So, completely useless panda post :-(
Kristi Zoebelein 7 years ago
She is not wearing it for ANYONE because she's required to, not even for God. She wears it out of reverence and respect for herself, for her religion, and her God. Some Christian and Jewish women wear head coverings out of respect and reverence, Islam is no different. It is no different then some women wearing skirts to church out of respect, or some men not shaving their beards, or men taking off their hats when they enter a church. No one is forcing them, their holy book doesn't demand it, they do it by choice out of respect.
Load More Replies... Lynne Sparkes 7 years ago
Some women feel more confident wearing a hijab as men don't lear at them or look at them i can understand this xx
Nicolai Wilson 7 years ago
Where does her religion ask her to wear it, , as the only holy bookmentioning Hijab is the bible and then it is ment modest clothing for both men and women. SO i ask again, probably for time 1 million. What is the religious speification behidn the hijab, nikab and Burka. All dresses for women, injected by Komani in Iran and not in any religious text before that. Please give me a good answer!
Richard Starr 7 years ago
It is and it is not. The Koran does not apparently require it, but the culture in some parts of the world does and it is attributed by those enforcing the rules as being a requirement from God to do so with them punishing those who do not.
Black Lotus 7 years ago
The Jews have 613 commandments (laws) about how they should dress and other things as part of their holy books (Torah) we had to learn them all and follow them... so, no many of the religions have laws about head coverings that must be followed.
Tracy Hilliard 7 years ago
I'm a pagan. I cover my head because it's comfortable for me. I didn't when I was a Christian. I don't have to, but I LIKE to. And going without DOES feel naked. So...empathy over here - dude wears a ballcap all day long and no one goes "you're a SLAVE to that hat!", but if a girl does it... "OMG, THAT MUST BE OPPRESSION, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS TO WEAR IT". And yes - I HAVE been questioned by someone (my dentist of all things) if my hair covering had meaning. S**t son, I just want to have my head covered. Get out.
Steve Loewenstein 7 years ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
They are afraid to be seen with-out it , It is all fear based ... I wont be me with out it .... So much indoctrination ...so forget the God stuff ....
Jamie Clemons 7 years ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
She wears it out of shame for being ashamed to be a beautiful woman.
Pejora Tiva 7 years ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
"She is not wearing it for ANYONE because she's required to, not even for God. She wears it out of reverence and respect for herself, for her religion, and her God." So she doesn't wear it for herself after all! What a stupid statement.. Let's create another ridiculous religion with many frivolous things to do to honour the god you want to honour, the possibilities are boundless.. we can all run around naked, eat our own s**t, rob banks and steal cars, cut our hairs off and eat them, too, wrap ourself in plastic-bags or draw penises in our faces to honour a god we ceate in our heads. Sounds silly? This is, what religion is!
Astie Pratiwi 7 years ago
Excuse me. Read Surah An-Nisaa in AlQuran, if you please. thank you.
Brent Kaufman 7 years ago
I don't think that you understand how religions, belief-systems, work. Not everything believed and/or practiced in a given creed is written in the text of it's bible. Some things are general, like the importance of modesty. It is then how each culture believes that modesty should be manifested through clothing and/or speech, action... Trying to devalue Lamyaa's post about her father's love by stating that many others don't have experiences that are as positive, is not only irrelevant to her post, which you mocked due to lack of education, but is a very petty and immature thing to tell someone. Just saying. Just an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi's opinion.
SnoopyCereal 7 years ago
Women wear hijabs to symbolize modesty. They also wear it so when someone looks at them, they can't see their hair and some of their face, and they (women who wear a hijab) are valued for their intelligence, not their looks. While the Qur'an doesn't say anything, it mentions modesty and respect for yourself and your body A LOT. Hey, downvote me all you want, I'm just providing fact.
Angela Scott 7 years ago
I don't think she said it did. She said "SHE is. This is So messed up. As long as she Respects this Country and lives by Our Laws. I see no problem. Yes, I Would like to see her take it off. But that is her decision to makeask her father pointed out. So let's don't be Blowing this up into something.
Carrot dude 4 years ago
What do you mean you want her to take it off? Why do you have any interest in what someone you don't know wears on their head?
Imen Taiga 7 years ago
I guess the point of this post is that not every muslim woman is forced to wear hidjab, so you shouldn't assume that like the girl in the chatgroup did
Kira Thesloth 7 years ago
You don't think her father is part of society, or that his opinion matters to her?
Adam Modelski 7 years ago
There are a lot of Christian teachings that require or advise women to cover their heads. Some while in church, some at all times. In all paintings and on all statues the Virgin Mary's head is always covered. Most of these teachings are now ignored in the USA. Head covering was required in the Catholic church when I was growing up. Easter Sunday was nice because it was warm after a cold winter and most of the women and girls had new outfits including pretty hats.
piggy panda 7 years ago
no hate but this post was meant to show the racism and stupidity of people nowadays she wasn't trying to represent anybody but was trying to prove that women should be what the want
Seif Ben Miloud 7 years ago
as far as you know ? well apparently you dont know much, and the little you know is misinformation they shoved you so... save us your opinion lol
Khalil Ladjal 7 years ago
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
it is mentioend i nthe koran thta women should wear it !! & even if it wasn't & i knew for fact that the prophet said so i'd also belive him because he is the messenger of allah . . AND it is also mentioned in the bible that women should wear scarf /hijab !! as mary (mother of jesus peace be upon him) did because she wore it !! & it is also mentioned in the bible that women should wear it or else they have to shave thier heads HOWEVER islam complets the religions that came befor so women don't have to shave thier heads if they don't wear hijab . . . they take full responsibility of what to do with thierselves . . .if they chose to disobey allah . .allah is the only one with the ability to judge them
Justin Dodson 7 years ago
I hate when people quote the bible out of context. Women would not have to shave their head if they showed their head silly. Read the context and you will see why men (not God) considered it disrespectful to not cover your hair becuase of the Hebrew custom in the Mosaic Law... please do not botch the quoting of God in the Bible. The Koran does mention it but the bible (and God) could care less if women show their hair.
Tish Christian 7 years ago
Outdated and sexist. It's 2017, we are better than this. Don't do what the bible tells you.. you wouldn't if you knew who wrote it
Tish Christian 7 years ago
"A man not ought to cover his head since he is the image and glory of god; but the woman is the glory of man... "
Tish Christian 7 years ago
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"... for men did not come from woman, but woman from man; for this reason the woman ought to have a sign f authority on her head"
Mohamed Abdouni 7 years ago
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Shut the f**k up , and stop talking about things u dont know about pls
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