Big Little Steps

Mathilde is a French thirty-something woman who has lived a life filled with faith and spirituality since a young age. She embraced Islam in her last year of high school in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, at the age of 18.

Big Little Steps breaks down a woman's journey to Islam in big little pieces. — Grazia Middle EastThis is a book full of heart. New Muslims and those who are newly committed to their religion will find much useful information conveyed with common sense and compassion. — Dr. Ingrid Mattson, London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College (Canada)Big Little Steps is a holistic and feminine take on the ins and outs of Islam, written by a young French lady. It is an easy to understand and useful guide to anyone wanting to become Muslim, especially brave women! I wish I'd had a book like this when I embraced Islam in 1995. — Kristiane Backer, author of From MTV to IslamBig Little Steps is a heart-warming journey of an intelligent woman seeking the peace of Allah. Full of practical advice and insightful thoughts, this is one book that every Muslimah should be talking about. — Quake Books“Mathilde weaves her own personal story of conversion to Islam, into this accessible manuscript in which personal anecdotes mix with more formalistic descriptions of religious practise.” — Dr Myriam Francois, taken from the preface“A ‘self-help’ book for Muslims, which seeks both to inspire Muslim women, but also to educate those outside the faith” – Dr Myriam Francois

• Introduction — EpiphanyChapter 1 — FaithWho is God?Understanding IslamThe five pillars of IslamChapter 2 — A Way of LifeFasting benefits for the bodyNatural medicinePraying: a physio-spiritual practiceBeauty secretsAnimal welfare‘Bon appetit! Bismillah’Mental healthChapter 3 — WomankindThe creation of (wo)mankindThe role of women in a muslim societyWomen’s rightsModestyChapter 4 — PrayerThe sweetness of faithAblutions? Enlighten meThe MosqueGet connected: special occasionsChapter 5 — TogethernessSoul sistersCitizens of the worldLet the festivities begin! DeathLoveLeap of faithTerminologyNotesReferencesIndex