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How to Pray Step by Step for Beginners
A simple guide to the five daily prayers, the steps of one rak'ah, how many rak'ahs each prayer has, and common beginner mistakes.
3 min read PrayerHow to Perform Wudu (Ablution) Step by Step
Learn the steps of wudu in order, what breaks it, a short note on ghusl, wiping over socks, and the most common mistakes.
3 min read PrayerHow Prayer Times Are Calculated
Learn how the five prayer times follow the sun, why calculation methods differ, how high latitudes are handled, and why apps vary by minutes.
3 min read PrayerHow to Find the Qibla Direction
Learn what the Qibla is, how it is calculated, how to use a phone compass well, and what to do if you cannot find the direction.
3 min read PrayerPraying While Travelling: Shortening and Joining
A simple guide to shortening and joining prayers on a journey, when the concession applies, Friday and sunnah prayers, and praying on a plane or train.
3 min read PrayerJumuah: A Guide to the Friday Prayer
Learn what Jumuah is, who must attend, what happens in the khutbah, good manners for Friday, and what to do if you miss the prayer.
3 min read Fasting and RamadanHow to Fast in Ramadan: A Beginner's Guide
A simple guide to fasting in Ramadan: the intention, suhoor and iftar, what the fast covers, who is excused, and tips for a good month.
3 min read Fasting and RamadanWhat Breaks the Fast and What Does Not
A clear list of what invalidates the fast in Ramadan, what does not, how to treat modern questions, and the basics of make-up and expiation.
3 min read Fasting and RamadanLaylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power
Learn what Laylat al-Qadr is, what the Quran says about it, how to seek it in the last ten nights of Ramadan, and how to spend it in worship.
3 min read Fasting and RamadanEid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: A Simple Guide
Learn about the two Eids in Islam, the Eid prayer, the takbir, zakat al-fitr, the Eid al-Adha sacrifice, and good manners for the day.
3 min read Fasting and RamadanVoluntary Fasting in Islam: Sunnah Fasts
Learn the recommended voluntary fasts in Islam, from Mondays and Thursdays to the white days, Shawwal, Arafah and Muharram.
3 min read Zakat and charityZakat Explained: Who Pays and How Much
A clear guide to zakat in Islam: who must pay, the nisab, the 2.5 percent rate, what is exempt and who can receive it.
3 min read Zakat and charityZakat al-Fitr: A Simple Guide
Learn what zakat al-Fitr is, who pays it, what to give, when to pay before the Eid prayer, and why it purifies the fast.
3 min read Zakat and charitySadaqah and Waqf: Types of Charity in Islam
Understand sadaqah, sadaqah jariyah and waqf in Islam, how they differ from zakat, and how to give with good manners.
3 min read Hajj and UmrahHow to Perform Umrah Step by Step
A simple guide to Umrah: ihram at the miqat, tawaf, two rak'ahs, Zamzam, sa'i, trimming the hair, and common mistakes.
3 min read Hajj and UmrahHajj Explained: The Pillars and the Days
A clear overview of Hajj: what it is, its main pillars, and the rites from the 8th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah in Mina, Arafah and Makkah.
3 min read Hajj and UmrahThe First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
Why the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are special, and how to use them: fasting, takbir, Eid al-Adha, sacrifice and guidance on hair and nails.
3 min read The QuranHow to Read the Quran for Beginners
A simple guide for beginners: learn the Arabic letters, understand basic tajweed, read with a translation, and build a realistic daily reading plan.
3 min read The QuranEtiquette and Virtues of Reading the Quran
Learn the manners of reading the Quran, from wudu and sincere intention to slow recitation, reflection, acting on it, and the reward of every letter.
3 min read The QuranSurah Al-Fatihah: Its Meaning Explained
A plain explanation of the seven verses of Surah Al-Fatihah, its names, why it is read in every rak'ah, and the meaning of the straight path.
3 min read The QuranAyat al-Kursi: Meaning and Virtue
Learn what Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) says in plain words, why it is called the greatest verse, and how to learn and recite it.
3 min read Faith and lifeThe Five Pillars of Islam Explained
A simple guide to the five pillars of Islam: shahadah, prayer, zakah, fasting and hajj, and how they work together in a Muslim's life.
3 min read Faith and lifeThe Six Articles of Faith in Islam
A short guide to the six articles of faith in Islam: Allah, the angels, the books, the messengers, the Last Day and the divine decree.
3 min read Faith and lifeHow to Become a Muslim and First Steps
A welcoming guide to becoming a Muslim: what the shahadah says, why sincerity matters, and simple first steps to learn and grow gradually.
3 min read Faith and lifeLearning the 99 Names of Allah
Learn what the Beautiful Names of Allah are, what the hadith says about them, and simple ways to learn their meanings and use them in dua.
4 min read Faith and lifeEtiquette of Dua and Times It Is Accepted
Learn what dua is, the good manners of making dua, and the times and places reported as better for it, with Quran 2:186.
3 min read Islamic calendarIslamic Months and the Hijri Calendar Explained
Learn how the Hijri calendar works, the twelve Islamic months in order, and why Islamic dates move through the seasons and can differ by a day.
3 min read Islamic calendarThe Four Sacred Months in Islam
Learn which four months are sacred in Islam, what the Quran and hadith say about them, and how to give them extra care through good deeds.
3 min read Islamic calendarMuharram and the Day of Ashura
Learn about Muharram, the first Islamic month, the day of Ashura on the 10th, the sunnah of fasting it, and what authentic teaching says about the day.
3 min read Islamic calendarIsra and Miraj: The Night Journey
Learn about the Isra and Miraj, the night journey of the Prophet ﷺ to al-Aqsa and through the heavens, the gift of prayer, and its lessons.
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