About us
About Start Islam Path
Start your journey today — download the free 109-page guide and take your
first step toward clarity.
Start Islam Path is an Islamic education platform founded by Mohamed Tantawy,
an Islamic instructor and scholar based in Egypt. The platform is dedicated to
helping non-Muslims explore Islam honestly and helping new Muslims build a
strong, practical foundation in their faith.
Since its founding, Start Islam Path has produced courses, books, coaching
programs, and free resources — all designed in English for a global audience
of truth-seekers, curious minds, and new converts navigating their journey
toward Islam.
What Start Islam Path Produces
Start Islam Path offers a comprehensive ecosystem of Islamic educational
resources:
- Online Courses — Structured learning programs for non-Muslims exploring
Islam and new Muslims building their practice
- Books — In-depth written guides covering conversion, prayer, Quran, and
Islamic lifestyle
- 1-on-1 Coaching — Personal guidance sessions with Mohamed Tantawy for
individuals at any stage of their Islamic journey
- Free Resources — Including a free 109-page guide: Steps for Converting
to Islam and Maintaining Faith
- Blog — Articles covering Islamic beliefs, history, misconceptions,
Quranic teachings, and practical Muslim life
- Community — A membership community for new Muslims and seekers
Mission
To make authentic Islamic knowledge accessible to every non-Muslim and new Muslim in the world — delivered with clarity, compassion, and intellectual honesty. We believe the truth about Islam speaks for itself. Our role is simply to remove the noise, cut through the misconceptions, and present Islam the way it actually is — not the way headlines portray it.
Our Shared Vision to a Better World
To become the most trusted English-language destination for non-Muslims seeking to understand Islam — building bridges of knowledge across cultures and faiths, one student at a time. We envision a world where anyone, anywhere, can access clear and authentic Islamic knowledge — free from cultural gatekeeping, media distortion, and misinformation.
About Mohamed Tantawy
Mohamed Tantawy is an Islamic instructor, scholar, and digital educator —
and the founder of Start Islam Path.
With a deep background in Islamic studies and years of experience teaching
Islam to non-Muslim and new Muslim audiences, Mohamed built Start Islam Path
to fill a critical gap: the lack of clear, authentic, and accessible Islamic
education in the English language for people outside the faith.
Mohamed's approach combines traditional Islamic scholarship with modern
communication — making complex theological concepts understandable to anyone,
regardless of their background or prior knowledge of Islam.
His work covers Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Islamic history, Islamic
ethics, comparative religion, and the practical challenges faced by new Muslims
in non-Muslim societies.
Mohamed Tantawy
Founder - Coach
About Maria Ivanovich
From the depths of personal hardship and a lifelong search for truth, Maria emerged with a renewed purpose: embracing Islam. Today, as a passionate East European revert, she has turned her life’s struggles into a powerful catalyst for change. Leveraging the reach of social media, Maria now dedicate her life to spreading the beautiful, authentic teachings of Islam, touching hearts, sharing sacred knowledge, and inspiring thousands of souls both within her local community and across the globe.
Maria Ivanovich
Co-Founder