The Misbah Institute

One problem some people face after converting to Islam is the lack of a supportive community or network around them. The Misbah Institute tries to address this issue. It describes itself as:

"a new intiative that caters for the needs of converts to Islam, whether they have just recently converted or are more established converts. The objectives of the Misbah institute can be summarised through CARE:

Community
Creating a community that provides a supportive environment for a convert to engage with their faith
Awareness
Raising awareness in the non Muslim and Muslim community of the unique needs of converts.
Relate
Supporting converts in their journey through access and provision of services
Empowerment
Empowering new Muslims through training, education and access to reliable and authentic scholars."

The Institute arranges talks and events for reverts and has a survey on the website for reverts to give some idea of some of the issues they face. The website also provides an opportunity to get involved through volunteer work.

Find more details at the website here.