:bism: (In the Name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful)
(Peace be upon you)
How beautiful, honey, your intention! Allahumma barik alayhi (O Allah, bless it). I'm so glad that at 12 years old you're so intelligent; I don't think at 12 years old I was ever that wise. You can wear
hijab with any material or stuff that you like and covers you in a modest way without being an obstruction in daily movement. And you can wear any hijab that you like in a way that will allow you to feel modest and also comfortable. Congratulations, honey! And you being a black Muslim is awesomeness - because you're just like a rose in all the roses that we have in yellow, pink, red, white, brown, black - in Allah's garden on earth as all Muslims to be settled in Paradise one day
InshaAllah (God-willing).
I think the biggest confidence tip I can give you is to always be confident, even if you don't feel it inside of yourself - essentially "fake it until you make it." Sometimes, people might be like what are you wearing or be curious. And that's okay. You're going to be the ambassador of Islam, and you're going to have to be like, "I just love Allah, and I love how Allah has asked me to beautify myself with the veil as a sign of my inner beauty and modesty." If sometimes you feel bad or sad because of how people think, don't be concerned; remember ALWAYS that Allah loves you, because Allah gives worldly goods to people whether he likes them or not but he gives religion only to those whom he loves, and this is information our Prophet :saws:
(peace and blessings be upon him) shared with us.
Sometimes, when you get down on a day, tell yourself, "No two days are the same. Tomorrow is going to get better." And ask Allah ALWAYS to make
hijab and Islam and everything else extremely easy for you. ALWAYS remember Allah chose you as the ambassador of Islam, and you being 12 years old is proof that ambassadors come in all ages. Also, ALWAYS remember you're beautiful, and the way you're beautiful is not limited to physical appearance but the person you're on the inside whose light of faith and love is going to be her compass in life to direct her on the Straight Path to be shining in the world.
Muah.
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Hugs.)
Barakallahu feeki. (may Allah bless you.)
Wishing you, my beautiful little sister peace, goodness, and awesomeness,
:wa: (And peace be upon you)