hijabi: mashallah, you’re admirable, the strength it takes to walk down the street as a representative of your religion. mashallah, you have found the way to your iman, keep it up, keep that head held high and that courage burning. but remember: that cloth isn’t what makes you beautiful, it is your words, your actions, your thoughts.

non-hijabi: mashallah, you are beautiful, both inside and out. i pray that you find the strength it takes to start wearing the hijab. i know you are trying your hardest to follow islam, you are learning, you are finding out who you are. never let anyone tell you you aren’t good enough, never let them tell you that you are worse than that hijabi. you are just as good if you have the right intentions. inshallah, you will wear the hijab when you are ready.

ex-hijabi: this world is tough, it is. you probably have a lot going on in your life and it might have been a struggle to keep your hijab on. i am sorry that this world couldn’t treat you better. inshallah, you will find yourself at a place where you can be who you are and practice your religion freely. and if you gave up hijab willingly, that was your decision. maybe hijab wasn’t for you, maybe you need to take a break and re-assess your faith. but that’s okay, we all need a break sometimes.

whoever you are, hijabi, non-hijabi, ex-hijabi, you are all beautiful and i admire you for who you are.