Halima Aden, the hijab-wearing model changing fashion - BBC HARDtalk

Stephen Sackur interviews Halima Aden, a supermodel who has challenged a host of stereotypes. She is a refugee from Somalia’s civil war; she’s Muslim and follows a modest dress code. Hers has been an extraordinary journey to international fame and fortune; how’s it changed her?

[AbigailAbi-Yah]

I'm not Muslim, but I think the hijab is very beautiful, decent, modest, and proper ; and Halima Haden is very beautiful inside and out, very intelligent, and a good example of grace, beauty, and humility.

[shootingstar]

She’s so cute! All the Somalis I have met in my life are pretty and well-mannered, both men and women. - from Malaysia

[CristinaMartinez-lnrh]

She’s so beautiful and educated. The Somalian community is very kind, friendly, and generally welcoming as I remember with the friends I had made in Columbus Ohio’s Somalian community. Beautiful women inside and out. I’m happy for her and hope she keeps going.

[Wonderer]

Somalis are naturally beautiful and very proud people. They never forget their roots. It probably comes from their pastoralist culture and their rich poetry which values preservation of culture and clan dignity.

[iyaboobidare-giwa]

Modest is in every religious book and you don’t need to show every part of your body to be beautiful and smart.

[AsifKhan-juld]

Wow! What an intelligent and beautiful young woman.

[maleeha]

How she turned a hard talk into a sweet talk, even Steven can't help that

[noorjahan]

Her hair might be covered, but her soul SHINES

[alanmartin]

You dont have to wear revealing clothing to show what real beauty is all about.

[juliaskagfjord]

This young woman is so inspiring and intelligent. To hear her speak, she sounds like a woman of status and power. Touching and beautiful story, wish we had more people with their mind on how to lift up those in unfortunate life circumstances so we can build a stronger community and stronger people.

[dzebrr]

I just got tears 😭so beautiful mashAllah there we have proof with hardship comes ease may Allah keep her blessed and protected from every evil eye in sha Allah 💗💗

[whatever-ouhe]

I'm glad she's left this waste of life modelling.

[MJEmjay]

I love her authenticity. She is extremely eloquent, absolutely beautiful and mesmerising.

[annemirza]

She is so down to earth and almost held her tears at the end holding down her pain. Stay blessed girl.

[mahimaislam]

She is extremely beautiful from inside & outside, so brilliant & educated, can't imagine. Respect & love for you.

[lididuye]

If showing hair and body is ok, then why is covering up such a big deal?!

[mariaamir]

This is the power we need to instill in our young girls. Hijab or no hijab, strength comes from the faith within and the noor of the most High.

[mohamedwarsamaboss]

She is beautiful, eloquent, intelligent, and kind. I wish her the best.

[YouAreBeautifil]

She’s a beauty insides and out ❤️❤️❤️🇸🇴

[somali]

It was the somali community that really supported her in her modeling journey and now we all supporting her leaving it. Love you abaayo macaan