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Hajering, Maryaming and the first breeze of spring

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I have been doing a lot of "Hajering" lately. First, before we have moved in, literally, running between the two hills, and now, trying everything, moving every stone, searching for every opportunity to find food for my babies. Hajer is often mentioned in a rather derogatory way, perhaps in case of converts due to the cultural heritage of viewing her role, her status, etc., and in case of any muslim - and actually people of any other religion/worldview - due to the fact that a woman who is left alone with her child because of any reason is still looked down upon, provokes sorry from the goodhearted and anger from those lacking it. The story of Hajer being left alone with her child in the desert incites many different emotions in people today, when raising children alone for any reason or being a single mother is not considered a rare event. However, mentioning this story, more often than not we see prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) criticised and her viewed as a