{"product_id":"hijab-everyday-stories-of-muslim-women-from-singapore-and-beyond","title":"Hijab: Everyday Stories of Muslim Women from Singapore and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidayah Amin (editor)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback, 150 pages\u003cbr\u003e9789811884139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHijab has got to be the most contested five-letter word for Muslim women in Singapore. The Muslim headscarf or tudung in Malay, is not a mere piece of clothing covering the head. Contrary to the stereotypical notion that veiled Muslim women are oppressed and backward, their stoic wearing of the hijab symbolises their freedom to exercise their religious beliefs and conviction. It is also a valiant display of faith, commitment and steeled determination, expressed in the face of cynicism, criticism and to some extent, discrimination. Why then do hijabis (women who wear the hijab) hold on strongly to their headscarves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells the stories of Muslim women who navigate the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, while proudly donning the hijab in private and public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn essence, the book captures the stories of 21 women who chose to wear the hijab and two non-Muslim women who shared about their experiences interacting with hijabis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational for everyone, students, teachers and general public who will be introduced to the religious, governmental, societal and personal perspectives on the hijab as well as the different types of hijab worn by Muslim women around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to promote an understanding about Muslim women and hijab and start meaningful conversations and dialogues about the topic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helang Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40180520452131,"sku":"9789811884139","price":24.1,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/products\/DSC_5487.jpg?v=1701244341","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.mom\/products\/hijab-everyday-stories-of-muslim-women-from-singapore-and-beyond","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}