5 stories
The Convert's Dilemma | معضلة المهتدية
A white convert to Islam. A Muslim man who's been watching her at the mosque. Their faith brings them together—but passion threatens to tear them apart.
The Iftar Invitation | دعوة الإفطار
She invites her new neighbor to iftar during Ramadan. He's not Muslim, but he's curious. By the end of the meal, they're both hungry for more.
The Istanbul Hammam | حمّام إسطنبول
An American convert visits a historic hammam in Istanbul. The attendant shows her how Turkish women have bathed for centuries—and pleasures that predate the empire.
The Mecca Bound | في طريق مكة
She organizes Hajj pilgrimages for a living. He's the convert seeking spiritual guidance. By Mecca, they've found more than faith.
The Convert
She converted to marry his father. Now a widow in a foreign land, she turns to her stepson to learn what her husband never taught her. Some lessons require hands-on instruction.