As-salaamu 'alaykum wa ra#hmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. For nearly 50 years, by Allah's Grace, I have had the honor of helping new Muslims learn their prayer, read the Qur'an, navigate family challenges, understand Islam, and remain connected to the Muslim community. Today, I believe Allah has opened the door to something much bigger. My goal is to establish the International New Muslim Institute (INMI)—an organization dedicated to helping new Muslims not just take shahadah, but successfully build a lifetime of faith. This is a long-term vision, and I know I cannot build it alone. I'm looking for brothers and sisters who would like to become part of the Foundational Team helping to establish INMI. You do not have to be an expert. I'm especially looking for: • Reverts (new or experienced) who have a heart for helping other reverts. • Muslim brothers and sisters who grew up in Islam and want to support new Muslims. • College students and young professionals looking to use their talents for something meaningful. Areas where volunteers may be able to help include: - Social media - Video recording and editing - Graphic design - Writing and proofreading - Teaching assistance - Research - Technology and websites - Administration - Outreach - Building programs for new Muslims around the world Whether you can give a few hours a week or simply want to learn while serving, I would love to hear from you. My hope is that, years from now, people will look back and say: "By Allah's Grace, I helped build something that made life easier for thousands of new Muslims." If this speaks to your heart, please send me a private message and tell me a little about yourself, your skills, and how you would like to help. May Allah accept it from all of us and make it a source of ongoing reward (sadaqah jaariyah). Ameen.

As Salaamu 'Alaikum I pray all are well. I appologize for being so inactive for a while. However insha-Allah in the next couple of weeks I will be releasing 1 or more new books & also promoting a couple of courses & new classes. Some things will be free right off, some unlocked & FREE at certain levels, Some will be paid courses a & most workshops, courses, books or classes that are paid most likely will also have an affiliate link so members can also help the community stay active, engage & make a halal income. Start increasing your activities so you can reach certain levels so you can unlock all the courses, & programs that will allow you as an affiliate to make money from them insha-Allah.

As Salaamu 'Alaykum & a very special Eid Greeting to all: I pry all are well & had a joyus Eid Day & will find other happy, exciting things to do with family, or Muslim Community Friends. I want to quest you all to weigh in on this question. I'd like you all to let me know what you would like to see happen here daily to help keep our community live & active. I'd like to know how many here who are presently unable to read Quran in Arabic at this present moment? I'd like to know who can read a little & would like to improve their ability to read with fluidity? I'd like to know who does not yet know their full prayer in Arabic. This is not a test this is to help establish the connections with you to help you move from where you are to where you ought to be. All you should know that I am The New Muslim Specialist, having been Teaching, Mentoring, Counseling New Muslims for 50 years with this as my primary focus all over US, with a little in Canada. Since the 2000's with Muslims from various parts of the world. One of the things I'd like to activate is a nightly Quranic Halaqah, reading of Quran in both Arabic & English. We would read 1 or more suras that hadith recommend reading nightly. Those who can read Arabic well/those trying to improve would take turn reading 3-5 verses & then those who presently can not would take turns reading the same in English. Also I'd intend to start posting some other things that new Reverts should know, learn, relect upon daily & would like to also have some sessions for Q&A. No I'm not a scholar, I am a former Imam & a teacher recognized by many Imams & Scholars as a qualified teacher of Reverts. By Allah's Grace & Mercy on me I have personal connections with many Scholars of all four Islamic Scholars of Thought some who are now well-known & many who are not who I go to for questions out of my space. Since I'm also writing some books & courses for new Muslims & beyond those of you are a part of my community here @ Livinghalal will have opportunities to get affiliate links to also sell those things so you can also make a commission on those books & things as well. When you join here if you also share your link with someone to join here that person is also connected to you, so if they start a skool group or some other things you also get a commission without taking anything from them, so inviting other reverts to this group is to your advantage, both in this life & the next.

Here’s a softer, more reflective version 🤍 As-Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh My passport is ready as Allah guides me into a new chapter of my life. Alhamdulillah, I feel truly blessed for the opportunities He has given me—being able to build and plan for my children means so much to me. As we grow in life, it’s important we stay mindful of how we use what Allah has entrusted to us. Whether it’s wealth, marriage, or travel, everything should be approached with sincerity, care, and good intentions. The example of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reminds us to treat others with kindness, fairness, and respect in all situations. Let’s continue to encourage one another gently, move with good character, and always seek what is pleasing to Allah. May Allah guide us all and bless our journeys, Ameen 🌿

The 3 Faces of Modern Salafism? I would like to know your thoughts on this I have a lot ?