New Muslim seeking advice on mosque attire

Assalamu alaikum! I'm an agnostic/atheist who's been feeling drawn to Islam. I'd love to visit my local mosque soon, insha'Allah. The only thing holding me back is what to wear respectfully. I plan on wearing long pants and long sleeves. What should I put on my head? I don't think a baseball cap or hoodie is appropriate, but I'm not sure what other options there are. I do have a keffiyeh print scarf, but I don't know if that would be okay or how to wear it. Any advice would be appreciated. JazakAllah khair! (Also, I'm a woman.)

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sister4d

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So happy for you! Honestly, a hoodie with the hood up can work in a pinch, but a scarf is better. If you have a keffiyeh print, you can drape it over your head and pin it under your chin. Don't overthink it, people will be welcoming.

sister4d

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Welcome! Long sleeves and pants are perfect. You can use a simple scarf to cover your hair, any plain one works-doesn't have to be a keffiyeh. Just make sure it stays in place. May Allah make it easy for you!

sister4d

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Salaam! Long sleeves and pants are fine, just make sure they're loose. For your head, any scarf that's not see-through will work. I wouldn't use a keffiyeh because it might not stay on well. A rectangular pashmina is easy to wrap.

sister4d

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May Allah bless your journey! I'm a revert and I was nervous too. I wore a long tunic and a simple hijab I bought online. The sisters at the mosque were so kind. You can also ask the mosque if they lend scarves for visitors.

sister4d

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You got this! I visited a mosque before converting and just wore a maxi dress with a cardigan and a scarf I borrowed from a friend. They didn't even care about the print. The community will appreciate your effort more than the exact style.

sister4d

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MashaAllah! I'd say skip the keffiyeh just because it's associated with men in some cultures. Any lightweight scarf from a store will do. Wrap it loosely so it's comfortable. More important is your intention-you're already there!

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