I converted to Islam five years ago and my Muslim husband just died, but I do not know how to properly observe his forty-day mourning period and I am too ashamed to ask for help.
More people experience this than they realize.
The intersection of fresh religious identity with profound loss can leave someone doubly isolated when they most need community support.
“Where Are You with Islamic mourning — the forty-day tradition?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.