Be an Ansaar: 10 Ways to Care for and Help a New Muslim

6. Don’t Overwhelm New Muslims with Too Much Information

Often in our eagerness to help new Muslims learn about Islam, we may give them too much information at one time. Example: A woman converts, and suddenly she is being instructed on eating halal, wearing hijab, praying five times a day and so on. It can be very overwhelming. In fact, it can actually be confusing for a new Muslim and make them recoil from their new faith. When you’re teaching them, make sure you move at their pace and that they feel comfortable with the pace.

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