World's 1st Hijabi Supermodel Halima Aden Quits Showbiz Over Being Forced To Compromise Religious Beliefs
World's first Hijabi supermodel Halima Aden has quit the fashion industry over "religious beliefs". Taking to Instagram, she said that coronavirus pandemic gave her time to think about her values as a Muslim woman.
Women needs space for free will. When a lady decides quite her profession at the peak of fame, she grabs a lot of attention, especially when she cites the reason as being forced to compromise religious beliefs.
World's first Hijabi supermodel Halima Aden has quit the fashion industry over "religious beliefs".
Taking to Instagram, she said that coronavirus pandemic gave her time to think about her values as a Muslim woman.
"My mom asked me to quit modeling a LONG time ago. I wish I wasn¡¯t so defensive... Thanks to COVID and the breakaway from the industry I have finally realised where I went wrong on my hijab journey."
She said that she was forced to compromise her religious beliefs especially in the ay hijab was incorporated into shoot. Furthermore, she explained how at times Hijab was respected -- in a campaign for Rihanna's Fenty beauty line -- and how at times it was not respected -- when she had to wrap a jeans around her head.
"Why did I allow them to put jeans on my head when at the time I had only ever worn skirts and long dresses? I went back to my hotel room & just sobbed after this shoot because deep down I knew this wasn't it. But was too scared to speak up. The truth is I was very UNCOMFORTABLE. This just ain't me."
The supermodel is associated with UNICEF for supporting initiatives for the betterment of Somali community, especially the women.
"I can only blame myself for caring more about opportunity than what was actually at stake. I blame myself for being na?ve and rebellious, but also the lack of Muslim women stylists in the industry. I had to make these mistakes to be the role model you trust. We need to have these conversations in order to truly change the system"
She said that the problem is "lack of Muslim women stylists" in the industry who could understand why wearing a hijab was important. Her decision was supported by Rihanna and supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid.
Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.
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