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

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Readers are kept engaged with quirky watercolour illustrations, such as of constellations when describing the history of the Quran, and of a woman praying. Womankind takes the reader from the creation of woman, to the stories of impactful women of Islam, to woman’s rights, and to the role of women in Muslim society. I personally think, this book is suitable for non Muslims, to learn and Muslims to relearn about Islam.

I had concerns with certain concepts and issues related to the religious aspect in the book, which I have written about in my blog https://ummafrazblog. This would, insha Allah, bring up their spirituality, and with Allah’s Guidance they would be guided aright. The book shares such a beautiful quotes and anecdotes that were such a delight to read, and it reminds you of the key foundations of your faith. Big Little Steps is all about love for Islam from Muslimahs in all walks of life, and the feeling of belonging to the ummah, regardless of the level of faith one has. Full of practical advice and insightful thoughts, this is one book that every Muslimah should be talking about.I remember when I first started my Muslim journey, finding information on literally anything was so hard. My entire journey has been filled with hardships but one thing that did not change was my devotion and faith in Allah. The inclusion of watercolour works done by the author’s mother shows the level of respect and closeness the author has with her mother. DVDs, CDs, electronics, VHS tapes, audiotapes, or games and puzzles must be unopened and in their original saleable plastic wrapped boxes.

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. There’s also an undeniable focus on women, as Loujayne highlights Islamic Hadith and practices that relate to females. Beautiful light pink cover, hand paint pictures and every page has margin to take your notes while reading😍, all these unconventional way make this book more interesting. 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. So I felt like I could make a difference by making the book visually appealing to the female audience with a pale colour palette and hand-drawn illustrations to bring my stories to life – the visual aspect meant just as much as the content I was writing,” Loujayne explains.

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. Reading this book gives me the insights into the reverts’ life and their experiences which I will never experience as a born Muslim. Big Little Steps is a little handbook for Muslimahs (or those interested in Islam) on taking the big steps in their life. When you are absolutely clueless about Islam, or you only know about what the media wants you to know (which isn't good. It contains just about all the information you have ever needed to hear in regards to any burning questions about Islam.

Her journey as a new Muslim takes up much of the book, which will appeal to teens and young women seeking soulful guidance. I didn’t have any modest clothing so I had to layer a t- shirt under a sweater and ask my brother for a pair of pants because all of mine were skinny jeans. This is a different approach than a book that is written for/by someone who was brought up learning that Islam is the truth. In this portion author mentioned reason of writing this book is to communicate with like minded women.Written by French Muslim convert Mathilde Loujayne, it offers a breath of fresh air for someone seeking an easy-to-read, engaging and informative take on the religion. Even though I was already reading it, I feel really proud to own this informative and educational book. Overall, I would recommend this book to those who are interested about Islam or want to practice Islam. you learn something new every single day and it can feel very lonely or like you are not doing enough. 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.

The wide margin on all the pages gives the reader enough space to note down her thoughts, insights, and any other points that needs to be written. Books, flash cards, posters and other products must be unmarked, unwritten on, unbent, and in new condition. 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 is an easy to understand and useful guide to anyone wanting to become Muslim, especially brave women! It might be an unlikely opener for Islamic literature, but, throughout, Loujayne uses simple, everyday language, while retaining an educated, informative tone. Author's idea of getting along with like minded sisters and being part of global sisterhood of muslim ummah is really inspiring! A ‘self-help’ book for Muslims, which seeks both to inspire Muslim women, but also to educate those outside the faith” – Dr Myriam Francois 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. So in a nutshell, this amazing, customized😋,faminine, self help book is for women and full of references from Quran and hadith with speculative practical advice.