How to support a friend who converted?

The best way to support a friend who has become Muslim is to understand what the change means to them. New Muslims describe gaining a direct connection to their Creator, a sense of purpose that answers life’s big questions, a framework in which every part of daily life can be an act of worship, and a promise of God’s mercy and forgiveness. They also often face assumptions from friends and family, many of which Muslim writers list as myths: that converting means abandoning your culture, your family, or your mind. Your friend has not been taken from you. Ask questions rather than assuming, respect new habits around food, prayer times and dress, and keep inviting them to things, adapting where needed. The articles “The Benefits of Converting to Islam” and “I Want to Be a Muslim but… Myths about Converting” are written for exactly this situation.