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Overview""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. Fuelled by a desire to find the right words to explain to her mother her choice to embrace Islam, this guide was born. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mathilde LoujaynePublisher: Kube Publishing Ltd Imprint: Kube Publishing Ltd ISBN: 9781847741271ISBN 10: 1847741274 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 05 November 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction — Epiphany Chapter 1 — Faith Who is God? Understanding Islam The five pillars of Islam Chapter 2 — A Way of Life Fasting benefits for the body Natural medicine Praying: a physio-spiritual practice Beauty secrets Animal welfare ‘Bon appetit! Bismillah’ Mental health Chapter 3 — Womankind The creation of (wo)mankind The role of women in a muslim society Women’s rights Modesty Chapter 4 — Prayer The sweetness of faith Ablutions? Enlighten me The Mosque Get connected: special occasions Chapter 5 — Togetherness Soul sisters Citizens of the world Let the festivities begin! Death Love Leap of faith Terminology Notes References IndexReviewsBig Little Steps breaks down a woman's journey to Islam in big little pieces. — Grazia Middle East This is a book full of heart. New Muslims and those who are newly committed to their religion will find much useful information conveyed with common sense and compassion. — Dr. Ingrid Mattson, London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College (Canada) Big Little Steps is a holistic and feminine take on the ins and outs of Islam, written by a young French lady. It is an easy to understand and useful guide to anyone wanting to become Muslim, especially brave women! I wish I'd had a book like this when I embraced Islam in 1995. — Kristiane Backer, author of From MTV to Islam Big Little Steps is a heart-warming journey of an intelligent woman seeking the peace of Allah. Full of practical advice and insightful thoughts, this is one book that every Muslimah should be talking about. — Quake Books “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 practise.” — Dr Myriam Francois, taken from the preface Big Little Steps breaks down a woman's journey to Islam in big little pieces. - Grazia Middle East This is a book full of heart. New Muslims and those who are newly committed to their religion will find much useful information conveyed with common sense and compassion. - Dr. Ingrid Mattson, London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College (Canada) Big Little Steps is a holistic and feminine take on the ins and outs of Islam, written by a young French lady. It is an easy to understand and useful guide to anyone wanting to become Muslim, especially brave women! I wish I'd had a book like this when I embraced Islam in 1995. - Kristiane Backer, author of From MTV to Islam Big Little Steps is a heart-warming journey of an intelligent woman seeking the peace of Allah. Full of practical advice and insightful thoughts, this is one book that every Muslimah should be talking about. - Quake Books 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 practise. - Dr Myriam Francois, taken from the preface Author InformationMathilde is a French thirty-something woman who has lived a life filled with faith and spirituality since a young age. She embraced Islam in her last year of high school in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, at the age of 18. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |