Which Way to Paradise? – Guide to Islam for New Muslims | K. Sherman

About Which Way to Paradise? A Guide to Islam

Which Way to Paradise? is a question-and-answer guide to Islam by K. Sherman, published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH) in a first edition of 2012. The author is originally from New York, accepted Islam during her college years, has lived abroad since, and is a mother of four. She wrote the book to answer the questions she wished someone had answered for her when she began her own journey.

Because it is arranged as questions and answers, a reader can open it at any page and find a clear, practical reply. The tone is friendly and direct.

What the book covers

• The five pillars of Islam and the principles of the Qur’an
• Repentance and the remembrance of Allah
• The character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• The roles of women in Islam
• Family life and friendship
• Modern questions such as insurance and psychiatry

About the author

K. Sherman is also the author of Why Islam?, another title from IIPH. Her writing comes from experience, which gives the book a human voice that many beginners find welcoming.

Who should read it

New Muslims, young Muslims who want a clear overview, and families who wish to refresh their basics will all find it useful. It also suits teachers who need a simple reference for answering common questions. Because it is written for beginner and intermediate readers, it avoids heavy technical terms.

How to use a Q&A guide

Read a few questions each day and think about how they apply to your life. Mark the answers you want to discuss with a teacher. When a question touches a matter of religious ruling, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on one book alone. A guide of this kind is meant to be a starting point that leads you to deeper study of the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

Why a beginner needs clear answers

A person who is new to practising Islam often has many small questions: how to pray, what to say, how to treat family who are not Muslim, how to handle workplace situations. Without a trusted source, such questions can cause worry. A calm, orderly book helps the reader to learn step by step, and to feel that the path is open to everyone. It also helps long-time Muslims who realise that they never studied the basics in an organised way.

A note on the title

Some sellers show the subtitle as “A Guide to Islam for New Muslims” and others as “A Guide to Islam for Beginner and Intermediate Muslims”. The two refer to the same kind of book, so please look at the cover photograph in the listing if the subtitle matters to you.

Who benefits most from Which Way to Paradise

Families who have a new Muslim among them, such as a relative, a friend or a spouse, often look for one book to hand over that is kind in tone and easy to follow. Which Way to Paradise suits that need. Teachers of weekend classes can also read a question aloud and let the group discuss it. Keep the book where it is easy to reach, and return to it whenever a new question comes up.

Edition details

Published by the International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), first edition 2012, in English, in a hardback format. We dispatch the same day from Srinagar, and for any question about the copy you can message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

Frequently asked questions

Is it only for new Muslims? No. It is written for beginner and intermediate readers, so it also helps those who want to revise the basics.

Is it in English? Yes, this is the English edition from IIPH.

Who is the author? K. Sherman, a convert to Islam from New York and a mother of four.

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