1. It Gets Easier The beginning is always the hardest. You've found the truth, fulfillment, and a sense of peace you never imagined possible. A handful of people can't wait to share Islam with their families, but for most of us, breaking the news to parents, grandparents, relatives, and sometimes ... Read More »
“Shaykh, today is the first time I am coming to a mosque in 20 years. I have not prayed in twenty years. My wife who is sitting in the front with me is a Christian and it is her first time ever in a mosque. During your lecture, three different men have approached my wife and asked her to move to the women’s side of the room. She does not know a single person here and does not feel comfortable sitting by herself. Hence, we sat in the front row together.” Read More »
This online curriculum was designed to help new Muslims build a proper foundation in the structure of a “learning path”. It is formed so that only one step appears at a time. Once you complete one section and take a quiz to test your understanding, your next step in the learning path will appear, and it will continue this way until the curriculum is covered Read More »
By: Ustadh Suheil Laher “If you don't convert to (my sect) you might as well not convert to Islam!” exclaimed the 'uncle' to the young Christian lady. The lady's husband, a Muslim, had requested his elder friend to come and help explain to her why Islam is so important to ... Read More »
There is the need of making mosques and Islamic schools accessible that the community could accommodate newcomers with special needs. A mentoring scheme would be helpful to educate people who come in with mental health issues. They need to understand the individuals’ needs and be able to fend off unwarranted and not very helpful “help” and advice from people who do not understand either their needs or the religious rulings related to them, or sectarian elements who want to recruit them. Read More »
As the icing on the cake, many also have to deal with drama from the Muslim community itself. Common issues include being pressured to change everything about their life overnight, being judged for not yet wearing hijab or dressing properly, accusations of being a spy because of their non Arab/Desi heritage, and many other issues. A story from my local community displays this all too well: A brother had recently taken his shahadah, and soon after, he came to his first Friday prayer. A man in the Masjid heard this new Muslim brother praying in English and approached him saying, “You’re going to Hell if you pray like this.” Read More »
Learn critical methodology in giving advice such as: building rapport, asking questions, taking your time and making du‘ā’. Read More »
Learn critical methodology in giving advice such as: building rapport, asking questions, taking your time and making du‘ā’. Read More »
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