I've had several emails from members of my "other" community who are quite frightened. I am sure that most of you are aware of the attempted bombing in my home town, Portland, Or. It is the women who have most reason to be frightened, because the Hijab "brands" us. It is likely that many of them will be going out sans Hijab in the future.

I do not have that choice. For me it is Hijab or dress as a Man. I can not wear a wig.

I feel so much compassion for the defenseless in our community. They are women with children, and old people. Nothing may happen to them, I hope, but I feel sad for their fear.

Just so you all know, if, in the unlikely event that anything happens, it will not have been by my own hand, promise.

Much peace

Khadijah