By Yasmin bint Ismail For my new sister, written by an American Muslim lady is a reference work covering numerous aspects of the religion which are of concern to the sea of new sisters whom Allah has guided to be members of the religion of truth and guidance, Islâm. It also however, equally concerns Muslim ladies of all backgrounds and levels who desire to learn various aspects of their religion. Of the matters this book discusses are the pillars of Islâm; the articles of faith; tawhid [monotheism] and its opposite shirk [polytheism]; the dress of a believing lady; rulings pertaining to menses; associations and interaction with family members; marriage and divorce: the food of the believers; repentance; death and the grave; Paradise and Hell, and a number of other aspects of the religion. A significant feature of this book is that the author has relied on and provided textual evidence from the Qur'ân and authentic Sunnah for the many rulings presented throughout the discourse. We pray that Allâh rewards the author for her work and concern and may this book be of good use to all those who read it. Pages 256
