More Muslim girls wear scarf in games
Experts and advocates say the number of Muslim girls wearing the hijab on the court, track or field is rising because girls are growing more comfortable pursuing mainstream activities while maintaining religious traditions.
"They don't see the barriers," said Edina Lekovic, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council. "They take it for granted they can play in competitive sports ... and work out the clothing issues at the same time."
Even so, Bakri and current players at her former school, Fordson High, players say they've heard trash-talk that goes beyond the usual on-court chatter — calling them terrorists, telling them to go back to their own country.
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"Nothing in our religion says we can't go out and do other things just like everybody else. It's just while we're doing it, we have to be more modest maybe than everybody else," she said.
Dewnya Bakri lets young players know there are ways to deal with the taunts that don't mean getting rolled over, like the time when opposing players insulted her scarf-wearing teammate during a high school tournament.
"I looked at (one of them) and said 'This is for you.' I shot six threes in that game. I was guarding her and she scored zero.
"That shut her down."
"They don't see the barriers," said Edina Lekovic, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council. "They take it for granted they can play in competitive sports ... and work out the clothing issues at the same time."
Even so, Bakri and current players at her former school, Fordson High, players say they've heard trash-talk that goes beyond the usual on-court chatter — calling them terrorists, telling them to go back to their own country.
...
"Nothing in our religion says we can't go out and do other things just like everybody else. It's just while we're doing it, we have to be more modest maybe than everybody else," she said.
Dewnya Bakri lets young players know there are ways to deal with the taunts that don't mean getting rolled over, like the time when opposing players insulted her scarf-wearing teammate during a high school tournament.
"I looked at (one of them) and said 'This is for you.' I shot six threes in that game. I was guarding her and she scored zero.
"That shut her down."
posted by purvis at 12:33 AM
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As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister,
Jazak'Allah for the post.
It's so nice to see the youth are not deterred from praticing and being proud of their religion.. despite the drama happening everywhere else. :D *if anything, it seems the opposite..yaay*
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
Yeah, then unfortunately, I read this story. So sad... :(
As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dear sister
I agree, it is sad. But even with 'people' making it more difficult (and they really are these days)..the youth aren't giving up! Masha'Allah, I'm so proud of them. And really..that's with anyone from any religious background. My heart goes to those who can stand up for what they believe in!
Wa'alaykum as-salaam
Love Farhana
As'salamu alaykum,
Found you via HA!
Mashaallah did u see the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics? There were quite a few muslimah athletes wearing hijab!!! It was awesome to see. Some traiditional, some modern, I felt proud for them. I think Iran's flag bearer was a female hijabi ;)
Nice blogness youve got going on here.
iMuslimah
Why thank you, iMuslimah. I did not see the opening ceremonies, but now I will have to find this on the youtube! Thanks for the heads up!
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