Thank you both so much Alpha and Abdul! That means a lot to me. The more I read about about Islam the more I find wonderful truth in it! The funny thing is that I just woke up one morning with a NEED to find out all I can about Islam.

Just a couple more things. Where I live, there is only a small Mosque (not purpose built) and I only ever see men going there to pray on Fridays. Would it be acceptable to ask them where I can find Muslim women to talk to, or would that be wrong?

Also, what would be the position with my husband, from whom I am separated? He is a Scientologist (part of the reason we split up) although he is still in mine and my daughter's lives on a part-time basis. I don't really want another relationship. Is it ok for a Muslim woman to live alone with her daughter indefinitely, or would I have to reunite with my husband, or divorce him and finsd a Muslim husband?