Batool al-Toma

Batool al-Toma hafidhahullah (also known as Mary Batool Al-Toma) is a British Muslim author and educator who serves as director of the New Muslims Project in the United Kingdom. The New Muslims Project is described as a pioneering initiative dedicated to the support, education, and continued development of the growing Muslim convert community in the UK. Al-Toma herself converted to Islam approximately thirty-five years before the publication of her book A Simple Guide to Prayer for Beginners, making her one of the earlier-generation Muslim converts to engage in structured educational outreach for new Muslims. She is married and has four children. Her practical guide to prayer reflects her vocation in accompanying and supporting those new to Islamic practice.