Can a woman who wishes to study Islam embrace the religion while maintaining her current social relationships with male friends, and how can this be reconciled with Islamic rulings? How should she handle Friday prayer in a hostile work environment? Is it permissible for someone to pray on her behalf? How can she manage her relationships with her strict Christian family? What are the ways to overcome her remaining hesitation and doubts about taking the step of converting to Islam, especially after she has become certain of the Oneness of God, the prophethood of Muhammad, and the Resurrection?