The New Muslim's Field Guide
Author(s): Theresa Corbin & Kaighla Um Dayo
Publisher:
Year of Publication: 2018
Print Length: 214 pages
Genre: Islamic Studies / Dawah & Applied Science; Reflection & Self-Development
Topic: Islam, Muslim, Muslim Revert/Convert, The Muslim World, Man and Masculinity, Woman and Femininity
Winner of the 2019 Daybreak Press Book Award for Best Non-fiction Islamic Book, The New Muslim’s Field Guide is “like a welcoming hug in print. With heart and humor, Theresa and Kaighla lead converts through the thickets and around the quicksand, sharing tips and loving advice. From name changes and marriage proposals to deeper subjects such as humility and the seeking of knowledge, these ladies who have been there offer real talk.”
This is not your average “Welcome to Islam!” book. The New Muslim’s Field Guide offers a fresh approach to guiding Muslim converts, focused on helping them grow as Muslims while maintaining their identity and love for God. Drawing on their shared decades of experience, Theresa and Kaighla walk the new Muslim through the hills and the valleys they’ll encounter on their journey, helping the newcomer navigate the sometimes slippery cliffs of culture, politics, and interpersonal relationships.
Injected with a healthy dose of humor and candor, The New Muslim’s Field Guide discusses some of the deeper meanings behind belief and ritual, clarifies common sticky issues, and tells stories of triumph and failure on the journey of Islam.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. You’re Still You—and That’s a Good Thing
3. Culture & Islam
4. What’s in a Name?
5. All in the (Non-Muslim) Family
6. What a Muslim Believes: The Six Pillars of Faith
7. What a Muslim Does: The Five Pillars of Islam
8. Run to Prayer
9. Know Thy Sources
10. Slow and Steady
11. What the Hijab?! For Men & Women
12. The Masjid: What to Know Before You Go
13. The Company You Keep
14. Sex, Marriage, & Love
15. The Marriage Question: for Sisters
16. The Marriage Question: for Brothers
17. Dealing with Islamophobia
18. Islam Should Make Your Heart Soft
19. When in the Field
20. Suggested Further Reading
21. Glossary
About the Authors
Also by Theresa Corbin & Kaighla Um Dayo
Theresa Corbin is the author of The Islamic, Adult Coloring Book and co-author of The New Muslim’s Field Guide. Corbin is a French-creole American and Muslimah who converted in 2001. She holds a BA in English Lit and is a writer, editor, and graphic artist who focuses on themes of conversion to Islam, Islamophobia, women’s issues, and bridging gaps between peoples of different faiths and cultures. She is a regular contributor for AboutIslam.net and Al Jumuah magazine. Her work has also been featured on CNN and Washington Post, among other publications. Visit her blog, islamwich, where she discusses the intersection of culture and religion.
Source: https://aboutislam.net/author/theresa-corbin/
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Kaighla Um Dayo is the author of Things That Shatter and The New Muslim’s Field Guide. She is a writer, editor, content developer, virtual assistant, and storyteller extraordinaire.
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17681555.Kaighla_Um_Dayo
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