Ustazah: Kene Romen 3gp

Instead of being a phrase used to shame a woman for having a pulse, let it become a reflection of our own hypocrisy. We demand that our Ustazahs save us from hellfire, but we refuse to let them experience heaven on earth (love, companionship, joy).

A 45-second TikTok. An Ustazah, known for her fiery sermons about keeping ghirah (protective jealousy), is caught on a hot mic at a wedding. She is heard whispering to a friend: "Ish, pengantin lelaki tu hensem. Rasa macam nak romen je." (Wow, the groom is handsome. Feels like I want to get romantic.) ustazah kene romen 3gp

This shift has created a new demographic: She is relatable. She admits to feeling lonely. She listens to nasyid (Islamic vocals) but also watches K-dramas (albeit fast-forwarding the kissing scenes). Instead of being a phrase used to shame