Challenges Encountered by New Muslim Reverts in Guyana

In Guyana's diverse religious landscape, Islam has long been an established faith tradition; yet the experiences of those who newly embrace it often remain under-explored. This book seeks to address that gap by examining the challenges faced by new Muslim reverts in Guyana and giving voice to their lived realities.Reverting to Islam is a deeply transformative spiritual journey, but it also brings social, cultural, and emotional challenges. Many reverts encounter family resistance, social isolation, economic pressures, and limited access to structured Islamic education and support. These experiences require reverts to renegotiate identity, relationships, and belonging within both Muslim and non-Muslim communities.Grounded in qualitative and quantitative research, this work contributed to the scholarly discourse on religious conversion and provided a resource for Muslim communities, religious leaders, and policymakers. It hopes to foster greater understanding, inclusivity, and practical support for new Muslim reverts in Guyana.

Pagina's: 132, Paperback, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing