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

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This chapter also has stories of modern-day Muslim women from across the globe – all having Islam as the binding factor. 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. When you are absolutely clueless about Islam, or you only know about what the media wants you to know (which isn't good. 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. We will not accept any product(s) not purchased directly from Tajoora, and such product(s) will be discarded.

New Muslims and those who are newly committed to their religion will find much useful information conveyed with common sense and compassion.Mathilde is a French thirty-something woman who has lived a life filled with faith and spirituality since a young age. 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. you learn something new every single day and it can feel very lonely or like you are not doing enough. She also shares “10 groundbreaking sharia laws that improved women’s status after the rise of Islam”, and another section features excerpts written by modern-day Muslim women, including a motivational speaker, Miss Universe contestant, artist and fashion designer.

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. 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. It might be an unlikely opener for Islamic literature, but, throughout, Loujayne uses simple, everyday language, while retaining an educated, informative tone.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'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. 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. 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. 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.

It’s the first ever book of which my family read the synopsis of and said it was actually good, and that I should read it. 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. This rendezvous strengthens our relationship with God, deepens our spirituality and holds many rewards. Reading this book gives me the insights into the reverts’ life and their experiences which I will never experience as a born Muslim. It is an easy to understand and useful guide to anyone wanting to become Muslim, especially brave women!I remember when I first started my Muslim journey, finding information on literally anything was so hard. Full of practical advice and insightful thoughts, this is one book that every Muslimah should be talking about. The inclusion of watercolour works done by the author’s mother shows the level of respect and closeness the author has with her mother.

Author's idea of getting along with like minded sisters and being part of global sisterhood of muslim ummah is really inspiring!Fuelled by a desire to find the right words to explain to her mother her choice to embrace Islam, this guide was born. In the introduction part she beautifully shared her early life before Islam, when and how she converted to Islam and why she has written this book. 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.