By New Muslim Project, Auckland
✓ Do's for New Muslims
Take things slowly — marathon not sprint
Maintain ties with family
Maintain mosque connection
Try different mosques
Attend talks and classes
Search for Islamic events online
Maintain 5 daily prayers and dua
Keep reading Quran daily
Make dua for steadfastness
⚠️ Don'ts for New Muslims
Don't assume someone knows what they're talking about just because they look religious
Don't listen to everyone — find one trusted scholar
Don't go too fast — one step at a time
🤝 For Born Muslims: Helping New Muslims
Do's
Take their phone number and keep in contact
Invite them to masjid talks
Invite them to dinner with other brothers/sisters
Be supportive and non-judgemental
Don'ts
Don't tell them to change their name
Don't tell them to dress in shalwar kameez/thobe
Don't treat them like a celebrity
Don't try to get them married straight away
Don't overload with information — build love of Allah first