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

10. Listen

The most important thing we can do, in my humble opinion, is learn to close our mouths and listen to our new friends. Be a good listener, and make sure you are listening to understand and not to respond. A lot of times new Muslims may be facing some personal difficulties and need someone to talk to. We need to ensure that we’re there to be a friend who can listen to them and advise them (if they are seeking our advice).

We must show the same compassion, mercy and love that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) showed his companions and his community when they faced with immense personal challenges and difficulties.

What did we miss? Please comment below. I’d especially love to hear from Muslim converts on what helped them and didn’t help them after they became a Muslim.

Saud Inam is a Muslim American activist, social entrepreneur, blogger and Project Manager for Discover Islam-USA a Muslim American media company dedicated to producing high quality media about Islam and Muslims. He is a columnist for Altmuslim. Saud is always on the lookout for more opportunities to help empower the Muslim American community.