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from My Ummah by Sami Yusuf

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Music by Sami Yusuf
Lyrics: Sami Yusuf & Bara Kherigi
Produced by Sami Yusuf

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What goes through your mind?
As you sit there looking at me
Well I can tell from your looks
That you think I’m so oppressed
But I don’t need for you to liberate me

My head is not bare
And you can’t see my covered hair
So you sit there and you stare
And you judge me with your glare
You’re sure I’m in despair
But are you not aware
Under this scarf that I wear
I have feelings, and I do care

CHORUS:
So don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity…

My modesty
My integrity
So don’t judge me
Open your eyes and see…
“Why can’t you just accept me?” she says
“Why can’t I just be me?” she says
Time and time again
You speak of democracy
Yet you rob me of my liberty
All I want is equality
Why can’t you just let me be free?

For you I sing this song
My sister, may you always be strong
From you I’ve learnt so much
How you suffer so much
Yet you forgive those who laugh at you
You walk with no fear
Through the insults you hear
Your wish so sincere
That they’d understand you
But before you walk away
This time you turn and say:

But don’t you see?
That I’m truly free
This piece of scarf on me
I wear so proudly
To preserve my dignity
My modesty
My integrity
So let me be
She says with a smile
I’m the one who’s free

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from My Ummah, released July 6, 2005
Sami Yusuf
Awakening Records

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Awakening Music is a pioneering and dynamic record label headquartered in London with offices in California and Cairo. Awakening introduced to the world global music sensations – the likes of Sami Yusuf, Maher Zain, Mesut Kurtis and Harris J. We produce faith inspired and values driven content. Our songs on Bandcamp and other digital platforms have been enjoyed by billions across the world. ... more

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