Stillness After Shahada: Heart-Soothing Duas and Reflections for Muslim Reverts
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By Joyful Hijabi
To the new Muslim heart still learning how to breathe in faith—this book is for you.
Stillness After Shahada is a gentle companion for those navigating the early—and often emotional—journey after embracing Islam. Written by a fellow revert, this collection of reflections, heartfelt du’as, and soulful guidance offers the comfort, understanding, and reassurance that many converts long for.
Whether you took your shahada last week or decades ago, you may still carry quiet questions, moments of loneliness, and the desire for deeper connection. This book meets you in that sacred space—offering calm after the chaos, hope after hardship, and light in moments of spiritual fog.
Inside, you’ll find:
Tender reflections on your first Ramadan, Eid, prayer, and more
Du’as for doubt, grief, joy, and spiritual growth
Mindfulness practices rooted in Islamic tradition
Real-life stories of navigating identity, mistakes, and finding belonging
With softness and sincerity, Stillness After Shahada holds your hand through the ups and downs of being a Muslim in a world that may not always understand your path.
Perfect for reverts, born Muslims seeking a reset, or anyone craving soul-deep reflection—this book is your reminder that Allah sees you, hears you, and never leaves your side.
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About the author
About the author
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
I'm a Muslim revert from Chicago. I embraced Islam in December 2000 at the Muslim Community Center on Elston Avenue — nervous, tearful, and full of emotions I couldn't yet name. That day changed my life.
Long before faith, I loved stories. As a child, I gathered my playmates to role-play as a teacher. In high school, I joined the English Guild, where I found solace in poetry and reflection. Writing was always my way of making sense of the world.
After becoming Muslim, I started a private du'a journal — a quiet space for my whispered prayers. The prayers in this book come straight from that journal: honest prayers for real moments on the revert path.
Today, I write as Joyful Hijabi—not as a scholar but as a sister, a storyteller, a soul who's stumbled, stood up again, and kept walking toward Allah. My books are written from the heart: gentle reflections, heartfelt prayers, and reminders that your journey—no matter how imperfect—is valid, sacred, and seen by the One who matters most.
Because sometimes, lived experience is the most honest kind of credential. May Allah (swt) ease my burden as I continue writing this heartfelt series for reverts because our stories matter and deserve to be told with love. Ameen
— Joyful Hijabi
