What if my parents won't let me wear hijab?

No obedience in sin

The Prophet ﷺ once sent an army whose commander ordered the soldiers to walk into a fire. When the Prophet heard, he said that obedience is only in what is good (Sahih al-Bukhari 7257). Scholars apply this to parents too: you honor and serve them, but you don't obey them in leaving an obligation. The Quran says the same about parents who push their child away from Allah: "do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness" (Quran 31:15).

Still be kind

Refusing to remove hijab isn't the same as rebelling against your parents. You can:

• Speak gently and avoid arguing about religion.
• Help more at home and show good character.
• Explain your reasons calmly, more than once if needed.
• Listen to their fears: safety, career, "losing" you to a new culture.

See How do I tell my family I'm going to wear hijab?

If you live with them

For teenagers and young adults at home, the situation is harder. Scholars apply "fear Allah as much as you are able" (Quran 64:16):

• Wear hijab where you can: at school, university or work, at the mosque.
• Avoid confrontations that put you at real risk of being thrown out or harmed.
• If you face threats or abuse, contact a trusted adult, school counselor or helpline.
• Plan for the future: once you're independent, you'll have more freedom.

Doing what you can, under real pressure, isn't the same as abandoning hijab. See What if my husband doesn't want me to wear hijab?

Allah sees

Allah knows exactly what you're facing and rewards your intention and effort. Make du'a for your parents' hearts to soften. Many converts' parents eventually accept, and some even become Muslim. See What if my family disowns me for becoming Muslim?