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Tips for New Muslims

Practical guidance for those new to Islam in New Zealand

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

📚 Support & Resources

New Muslim Project

newmuslimprojectnz@gmail.com

Islamic Bookshops

Darul Hijrah Books

Islamic Bookstore NZ

UKLA Islamic Store

185 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill

My Little Library

Jannah Road Store

Podcasts & TV

Voice of Islam TV

After Isha Podcast NZ

Masjid At-Taqwa Live

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