Introduction to A Guide for the New Muslim

A comprehensive welcome guide for new Muslims by the American Islamic scholar and author Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo. This work provides a complete introduction to Islam — covering the Shahada, the five pillars, Islamic creed, halal and haram, daily Islamic practices, and how to build a life grounded in the Quran and Sunnah.

The book is written with the needs of converts in mind: those who have accepted Islam and need guidance on what to learn first, how to pray, how to understand the Quran, and how to navigate the transition to an Islamic lifestyle. The author draws on his own experience as a revert and decades of teaching new Muslims in the West.

Topics include purification (taharah), prayer (salah), fasting, zakah, the basics of Islamic faith, how to read and understand the Quran, finding a Muslim community, dealing with family, and continuing one's Islamic education. This is one of the most thorough guides available for those beginning their Islamic journey.