It contains just about all the information you have ever needed to hear in regards to any burning questions about Islam. 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. 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. Mathilde is a French thirty-something woman who has lived a life filled with faith and spirituality from a young age.

Togetherness is connecting with the ummah, where the author portrays the fact that we are all connected with each other, and thus must be there for one another, be it in times of festivities, or in times of death. This rendezvous strengthens our relationship with God, deepens our spirituality and holds many rewards. You will stay ‘you’; you will simply benefit from the process as you make positive changes to your way of thinking. My entire journey has been filled with hardships but one thing that did not change was my devotion and faith in Allah.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. By sharing her own issues, grief, high school problems, moving to different country, marriage, motherhood, work and how to balance with those responsibilities; in short she points out women's common concerns while they take big little steps in their day to day life to find a balanced life style and glowing heart in islam. 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. I remember when I first started my Muslim journey, finding information on literally anything was so hard. 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.

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.I personally think, this book is suitable for non Muslims, to learn and Muslims to relearn about Islam. Personal notes to the reader are also scribbled in the margins, giving it the appearance of a well-kept journal or diary, as opposed to a heavy book on religion.

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. Reading this book gives me the insights into the reverts’ life and their experiences which I will never experience as a born Muslim. I remember going into the sister hall and sitting with the other teenage girls as they recited the Quran. Her journey as a new Muslim takes up much of the book, which will appeal to teens and young women seeking soulful guidance. The author has included motivating, inspiring, and encouraging quotes from people, mostly women, from all walks of life.There’s also an undeniable focus on women, as Loujayne highlights Islamic Hadith and practices that relate to females.