Being Muslim - A Pratical Guide

THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN TO HELP MUSLIMS LIVE AND PRACTICE THEIR FAITH—to learn what Muslims believe, how we pray and fast, and how to live life in a manner pleasing to our Lord. It highlights both our spiritual struggles and aspirations; how we can, on a daily basis, develop a healthy relationship with God, through both devotions and in ordinary daily life. This book is not meant to expound on abstract theoretical aspects of Islam, but to give readers practical and useful knowledge that can help them understand what it means to be Muslim.

“…an immeasurable service to both Muslims and members of other faith communities… I would highly recommend this volume to anyone interested in knowing about Islam as the vast majority of Muslims have historically understood and lived it.”

– IMAM ZAID SHAKIR, CO-FOUNDER, ZAYTUNA COLLEGE

“Being Muslim is a great starting point for new Muslims or those newly committed to practicing their faith. I encourage the leadership of mosques and Islamic centers to use this book as a foundation for teaching Islam at the introductory level.”

– DR. INGRID MATTSON, CHAIR OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, HURON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

“Being Muslim is the perfect book for newcomers to Islam. Dr. Tarsin brilliantly reconciles tradition with context in this clear, accessible manual. If there’s a book that should be standard curriculum in our Mosques and communities, this is it.”

– USAMA CANON, FOUNDING DIRECTOR, TA’LEEF COLLECTIVE