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Generally, the fanjabi is a fan of Islam who self-identifies as a Muslim and observes hijab (i.e. adheres to the rules related to clothing in Muslim sacred law). A fanjabi can be male or female. More specifically, a fanjabi behaves like a groupie of religious looking men–whether they are Imams, shaykhs, and even just good “brothers” or “sisters.” (S)he is an enthusiastic and spirited consumer of Muslim paraphernalia, yet (s)he also expresses the hijab-clad modesty and faith of a person who has chosen to live a life devoted to God. A religious exhibitionist often confused with an attention whore, the fanjabi loves to act, perform, and attract the attention of others. (S)he loves to be witnessed by anybody, even (or especially) the camera. (S)he loves the things of the world yet (s)he also loves God. Unresolved, this psychological incongruity can degenerate into hypocrisy. That is a whole other world of trouble.