Big Little Steps: A Woman's Guide to Embracing Islam

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She began writing it in an attempt to explain her life choice to her mother and has finished writing it as a personal discourse on contemporary issues for New Muslim Women as she invites them to participate in a global sisterhood. It's non-judging and gives a clear overview about what's important in our faith and how to adjust when you are new to this. In this portion author mentioned reason of writing this book is to communicate with like minded women. Even though I was already reading it, I feel really proud to own this informative and educational book. It might be an unlikely opener for Islamic literature, but, throughout, Loujayne uses simple, everyday language, while retaining an educated, informative tone.

This chapter also has stories of modern-day Muslim women from across the globe – all having Islam as the binding factor. Loujayne was brought up in the South of France and Oman, before moving to Dubai, where she has lived for the past 12 years. To hear her personal experience really made me feel less alone in my journey and that I am not the only one who is facing hardships. There’s also an undeniable focus on women, as Loujayne highlights Islamic Hadith and practices that relate to females. you learn something new every single day and it can feel very lonely or like you are not doing enough.From an atheist family upbringing through an exploration of Christianity to finally embracing Islam, Mathilde Loujayne converted in 2002 and has since crossed paths with women from all walks of life on a common spiritual journey to discover Islam from a feminine perspective. The author has sectioned the book into five parts – Faith, A Way of Life, Womankind, Prayer, and Togetherness. Mathilde weaves her own personal story of conversion to Islam, into this accessible manuscript in which personal anecdotes mix with more formalistic descriptions of religious practice. Since her conversion to Islam in 2002, Mathilde Loujayne has crossed paths with women from all walks of life on a common spiritual journey to discover Islam from a feminine perspective.

As a teenager, I was eager to learn about Islam and to have my questions answered, but it was nearly impossible back then to find books that were adapted to me as an audience.It contains just about all the information you have ever needed to hear in regards to any burning questions about Islam.

Through Mathilde Loujayne's personal experiences - grief, high school, moving abroad, work, marriage, and motherhood - she addresses women's common concerns as they take the big, little steps towards finding a balanced lifestyle and a glowing heart in Islam. Mathilde is a French thirty-something woman who has lived a life filled with faith and spirituality from a young age. I remember the carpet, the kids that were surrounding me and climbing on top of their mothers while everyone was praying.

We will not accept any product(s) not purchased directly from Tajoora, and such product(s) will be discarded. Through Mathilde Loujayne's personal experiences - grief, high school, moving abroad, work, marriage, and motherhood - she addressses women's common concerns as they take the big, little steps towards finding a balanced lifestyle and a glowing heart in Islam. Overall, I would recommend this book to those who are interested about Islam or want to practice Islam. Personal notes to the reader are also scribbled in the margins, giving it the appearance of a well-kept journal or diary, as opposed to a heavy book on religion.