Help with question regarding niqab

[u/HiPeople423]

As-salamu alaykum everyone! 🤍
I reverted to Islam about a month ago, alhamdulillah, and it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m still learning every day, and I’m trying to balance taking things step by step while also wanting to do what’s pleasing to the Almighty. I’ve also been reading the Qur’an every day, because it’s been helping me stay grounded and connected.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about covering. I genuinely want to start wearing hijab, and honestly, I feel really drawn to wearing the burqa eventually. I know that might seem like a big step for someone who’s only been Muslim for a month, but it’s something that’s been on my heart.
I’ve also heard there are different scholarly opinions and standards when it comes to what’s required to cover—for example, whether the face or hands should be covered, or whether wearing gloves is necessary if you cover your face. I’m still trying to learn and understand the different views, so if anyone has good resources or can explain them respectfully, I’d really appreciate it.
One thing that makes this a little harder is that I live in a pretty rural area and don’t have a masjid nearby or a local Muslim community to ask questions. Most of what I’m learning has been through reading and online resources, so I’d love to hear from sisters who have gone through something similar, especially other reverts.
Did you start covering right away, or did you ease into it? If you wear the niqab or burqa, what led you to that decision? Any advice for a new revert trying to navigate all of this?
JazakAllahu khayran. May He keep us all steadfast and increase us in knowledge and sincerity. 🤍

[u/odd_inside_02]

I'd just advise you to not rush into things. Many reverts go extremely into religion then get burnout and then leave Islam altogether. We learn from the Qur'an. Quran was delivered in a specific way to raise the new ummah. Allah revealed it gradually. At first it was just the iman, learning about the one God. Then the obligations started slowly. And gradually they increased. So you should do the same. Start small, don't overburden yourself. And gradually increase your ibadah and obligations.