"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.
Introduction - 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
Index
