As Muslims, we often celebrate the idea that Islam is a complete and comprehensive religion, offering guidance on virtually every aspect of life. However, for the new Muslim or the prospective Muslim, the idea of taking on Islam all at once can be overwhelming. In fact, many reverts delay taking their Shahadah even after they had accepted Islam in their …

To all the new Muslims out there, welcome to Islam and may Allah reward you, guide you, and strengthen you in His Deen as you continue your journey beyond the Shahadah. One of the most common issues for new Muslims is how to approach family members with the news that they’ve accepted Islam. This is always a difficult issue and …