[lzwha]

I'm in the Honors Program at my university, and am doing "mentoring" for the Freshmen this year. As a mentor, I'm supposed to host events that will challenge the freshmen to "expand their horizons" in basically ANYTHING. My sister said that last year, a lot of freshmen were asking for a "wear a hijab for a week" program, but none of the mentors knew how to go about that. I was thinking I could propose is to the Director, but I definitely would want to make some sort of contract with the girls that they would have to dress appropriately, not drink, etc while wearing the hijab. Do you think this is a good idea? If you do... what other things would you think would be good to mandate the girls DO and DO NOT do while wearing the hijab?

I was thinking there could be two levels of "difficulty"... one where they just wear the hijab and follow contract statements. The other one would be more following the Islamic way, like setting an alarm for the prayers, even if they prayed in their own religions ways, only eating "halal" stuff, etc. Do you get what I mean?

Does this make sense? I think wearing hijab is something every girl should experience, I just want to know if you think this is a good idea. What are your suggestions?

[pymnConyelell]

How many of the girls are Muslims?

Making them wear Hijab will be a good idea. But making them eat 'halal' food in U.S. will be a bit difficult (if the students are not Muslims). Since it will be difficult to make them understand what is halal.

Maybe you can add -
Abstinence from Using abusive words (F word, B word, S word etc etc) .
Using proper English, no slangs.

[sztc38tg]

we had something similar at univeristy although it was aimed at the Muslim student's rather than non-muslims, the brother's all came in islamic attire and the sisters who did not wear hijaab wore hijaab for a week and those who wore hijaab but no niqaab wore the niqaab for a week.

I think its helpful because many people are more afraid of people's reactions and shaytan makes it seem a lot harder than it actually is
This way they get to see how it feels and not be the odd one out as other sisters/brothers will do doing the same thing

[GOLAGLULT]

I'm in the Honors Program at my university, and am doing "mentoring" for the Freshmen this year. As a mentor, I'm supposed to host events that will challenge the freshmen to "expand their horizons" in basically ANYTHING. My sister said that last year, a lot of freshmen were asking for a "wear a hijab for a week" program, but none of the mentors knew how to go about that. I was thinking I could propose is to the Director, but I definitely would want to make some sort of contract with the girls that they would have to dress appropriately, not drink, etc while wearing the hijab. Do you think this is a good idea? If you do... what other things would you think would be good to mandate the girls DO and DO NOT do while wearing the hijab?

I was thinking there could be two levels of "difficulty"... one where they just wear the hijab and follow contract statements. The other one would be more following the Islamic way, like setting an alarm for the prayers, even if they prayed in their own religions ways, only eating "halal" stuff, etc. Do you get what I mean?

Does this make sense? I think wearing hijab is something every girl should experience, I just want to know if you think this is a good idea. What are your suggestions?

I think it's an excellent idea..

[Lolita Palmer]

I'm in the Honors Program at my university, and am doing "mentoring" for the Freshmen this year. As a mentor, I'm supposed to host events that will challenge the freshmen to "expand their horizons" in basically ANYTHING. My sister said that last year, a lot of freshmen were asking for a "wear a hijab for a week" program, but none of the mentors knew how to go about that. I was thinking I could propose is to the Director, but I definitely would want to make some sort of contract with the girls that they would have to dress appropriately, not drink, etc while wearing the hijab. Do you think this is a good idea? If you do... what other things would you think would be good to mandate the girls DO and DO NOT do while wearing the hijab?

I was thinking there could be two levels of "difficulty"... one where they just wear the hijab and follow contract statements. The other one would be more following the Islamic way, like setting an alarm for the prayers, even if they prayed in their own religions ways, only eating "halal" stuff, etc. Do you get what I mean?

Does this make sense? I think wearing hijab is something every girl should experience, I just want to know if you think this is a good idea. What are your suggestions?

Absolutely brilliant idea.

How about two levels as follows:

1. Level 1: Level 1: Just wearing a Hijab and the basics
2. Level 2: Wearing a Hijab + Ramadhan so "ritual fasting" so see how long a person lasts without food and drink and to experience what Muslims in America will be going through this Summer!

[Blotassefesek]

Absolutely brilliant idea.

How about two levels as follows:

1. Level 1: Level 1: Just wearing a Hijab and the basics
2. Level 2: Wearing a Hijab + Ramadhan so "ritual fasting" so see how long a person lasts without food and drink and to experience what Muslims in America will be going through this Summer!

Assalaamoalaykum-w-w
Please use only those ladies who would be dead serious otherwise the whole thing becomes a mockery and would do more damage than good.

[lzwha]

As far as I know, I am the only Muslim in the Honors Program. Everyone who participates will choose to participate, and will be required to sign a contract. Other people will pay attention and they must not make a mockery or break the contract or they will not get credit. I am adamant about being respectful of religious and cultural things, so is the Honors Program as a whole.

And yes, Colonel, that is exactly what I was thinking =]

Does anyone else have any ideas?

[onlyfun_biziness]

I think this is an excellent idea and will help the girls understand what Islam is all about and who knows where it might lead, insha'allah.

My suggestion is that you could explain to them the Islamic rules about gender interaction, why they are there and the benefits for women and ask them to commit to observing those rules for one week. So they would be required to lower their gaze, never be alone with a non-mahram (so no boyfriends), only talk with them if on business, in which case speak in sharp tones, keep to the point and refrain from small talk.

As far as wearing the hijab is concerned, I suggest asking them to wear hijab in its full sense, i.e. only face and hands allowed to show, no makeup, loose clothing so as not to reveal the shape, plain and simple, etc.

Let us know how it goes.

[Friend_Joe]

Bismillah
Hizab is not the purpose of our existance. So focus on the purpose i.e worship. It would be better to have a program to wake up early in the morning meditate with Allahs name and attribute 'There is no God but Allah, the unique, the most sublime, the Just who is independent and we are dependent. Then get them to perform prayer. Make sure these are done in a clean state. To understand Zakah, introduce a sense of charity let say 2.5% of ones weekly saving and give it homeless or needy. As for headscarf, allow them to wear it in their own manner but show it is done with the full modest attaire (not merely headscarf). Go through the link I posted a while ago about tips and guideline
Also inform them about muslim diet and why we ought to consume less of everything as it inflates our ego. Eat healthy food. Tell them to abstain from useless chatter. Get them to do one good deed like helping the aged, being nice to parents or planting a tree
Generally get them to be reflective and as muslim we ought to be people who are just.

[lzwha]

They would definitely be required to wear modest clothing, according to Islamic standards. Thank you all for your suggestions, they will all be taken into account and I will insha'Allah let you know how it goes. Please continue to make suggestions, they are all very helpful!

JazakAllah Khair!

[Blotassefesek]

I will insha'Allah let you know how it goes.

Assalaamoalaykum-w-w
Yessss!!! InshaAllah!! JazakAllah!!

[Oppofeescom]

Bismillah
Hizab is not the purpose of our existance. So focus on the purpose i.e worship. It would be better to have a program to wake up early in the morning meditate with Allahs name and attribute 'There is no God but Allah, the unique, the most sublime, the Just who is independent and we are dependent. Then get them to perform prayer. Make sure these are done in a clean state. To understand Zakah, introduce a sense of charity let say 2.5% of ones weekly saving and give it homeless or needy. As for headscarf, allow them to wear it in their own manner but show it is done with the full modest attaire (not merely headscarf). Go through the link I posted a while ago about tips and guideline
Also inform them about muslim diet and why we ought to consume less of everything as it inflates our ego. Eat healthy food. Tell them to abstain from useless chatter. Get them to do one good deed like helping the aged, being nice to parents or planting a tree
Generally get them to be reflective and as muslim we ought to be people who are just.