M’sian Influencer Responds to Netizens Saying Her Baby Bump is Part of ‘Aurat’ & Should be Covered

A Malaysian woman recently received some friendly reminders from social media users for showing off her baby bump, which is part of “Aurat” for Muslim women.

“Aurat” refers to parts of the body that should be kept covered according to Islamic teachings. Recently, Khalieda shared a few images of herself with her baby bump, announcing that she is expecting another baby boy during a gender reveal party.

Despite hoping for a baby girl, Khalieda, commonly known as Kieda among her followers, jokingly said that she can still be the “drama queen” in the house. She first revealed the pregnancy with her third child in November last year, seven years after giving birth to her second son.

“There’s no need to try hard, Kieda.”

While the comment section was filled with supportive words that told Kieda to keep trying until she has a baby girl, some social media users took the opportunity to remind Kieda that a baby bump is also part of a Muslim woman’s Aurat, even if Kieda placed her hands on the bump.

In her Facebook post last night (19 January), Kieda shared a screenshot of her favourite comment that made her reflect, along with another comment that she felt was emotionally hurtful.

The first comment simply reminded Kieda that a baby bump is considered “Aurat”, and the netizen called on other users, including the commentor herself, not to normalise something that is against their belief. In response to this, Kieda admitted that she is fond of the reminder.

“I don’t feel hurt reading this. I can feel the person’s sincerity. Please keep praying for me, okay?”

Unfortunately, Kieda couldn’t say the same about another comment. This is what the social media user said:

“Thank you for representing us. I’ve always wanted to tell her off for showing her baby bump. There’s no need to try hard, everyone knows you’re pregnant.”

Screenshot shared by kieda

Kieda told the person that while it is not wrong to remind each other, it’s uncalled for when the comment is hurtful, especially when one thinks they’re perfect.

“I’ve taken a look at your profile. We’re just the same, but I don’t leave hurtful comments, while you do. It’s like you’re trying to shame others with your comment.”

Kieda, however, expressed her gratitude to everyone who has consistently shown care for her, especially those who continue to remind her of what is right and wrong.

Last year, Kieda found herself under fire after a playful remark about her husband following her herpes diagnosis. She acknowledged the criticisms online, but explained that it was tough to be herself.

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