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Learning to pray, one step at a time
Plain guides for new Muslims, written by a revert. Wudu, prayer, Ramadan and the first weeks after shahada.
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Read →When Your Partner Wants to Become Muslim Before You Marry: A Guide for Both of You
A Muslim woman, a non-Muslim boyfriend, and a wedding that cannot happen until he becomes Muslim. What the shahada involves, how it works in Indonesia, what he should learn first, and how to do it without pressure. From a revert married to an Indonesian.
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Read →Converting to Islam in Norway: Where to Find Support
Becoming Muslim in Norway can feel lonely. Here are organisations and mosques that help new Muslims, what they offer according to their own websites, and how to reach out.
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Read →How to Tell Your Family You Became Muslim
Telling your family you converted to Islam is one of the hardest conversations reverts face. Here is how to prepare, what to say, what to expect, and when it is wiser to wait.
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Read →How to Pray at Work or School: A Practical Guide for New Muslims
Finding a place to pray, fitting the prayer into your day, what the schools say about combining prayers, and how to ask your employer without making it awkward.
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Read →Do Reverts Have to Make Up Prayers Missed Before Islam?
No. Prayers and fasts from before your shahada do not need to be made up. Here is why, what does carry over, and what to do about prayers missed after you became Muslim.
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Read →Jumu'ah (Jummah) Prayer Explained: A Simple Guide to Friday Prayer
Friday prayer is the biggest weekly gathering in Islam. Here is who has to attend, how it works, what the sermon is, and what to do on Friday even if you cannot make it to the mosque.
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Read →Your First Time at the Mosque as a New Muslim: What to Expect
Walking into a mosque for the first time as a Muslim can feel scary. Here is what happens inside, where to stand, what to do if you do not know anything yet, and how to handle the moment someone talks to you.
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Read →Ghusl After Shahada: Do You Need It, and How to Do It Step by Step
Many new Muslims hear they should take a full bath after becoming Muslim. Here is what ghusl is, what the schools say about it after shahada, and exactly how to do it.
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Read →How to Pray Before You Know Arabic or Have Memorized Al-Fatiha
You do not need to wait until you know Al-Fatiha by heart to start praying. Here is what scholars say a new Muslim can do while learning, and a simple plan to get there.
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Read →How to Fast During Ramadan: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Ramadan is coming soon. If this is your first time fasting, here is everything you need to know, from suhoor to iftar, who is exempt, and how to make the most of this blessed month.
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Read →The Five Pillars of Islam Explained Simply
The five pillars are the foundation of every Muslim's faith and practice. Here is what each one means, explained clearly for someone brand new to Islam.
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Read →How to Find the Qibla Direction for Prayer
Every Muslim prayer is performed facing the Kaaba in Mecca. Here is how to find the qibla direction from anywhere in the world using simple, practical methods.
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Read →Islamic Prayer Times Explained: When to Pray Each Salah
The five daily prayers each have a specific time window based on the position of the sun. Here is when each prayer starts and ends, and what to do if you miss one.
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Read →What is Ramadan? Why Muslims Fast and What It Means
Ramadan is the most important month in the Islamic calendar. Here is what it actually is, why Muslims fast, how it works, and what happens when it ends.
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Read →How to Support a Friend Who Converted to Islam
Your friend just told you they converted to Islam and you want to be supportive but are not sure how. Here is a practical, honest guide to being the friend they need right now.
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Read →Common Mistakes New Muslims Make in Prayer (And How to Fix Them)
If you are a new Muslim and worried you are doing your prayer wrong, you are not alone. Here are the most common mistakes and simple ways to correct them, with zero judgment.
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Read →How to Pray Fajr: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Fajr is the first prayer of the day, performed before sunrise. Learn the exact steps, what to recite, and tips for waking up on time.
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Read →What to Do After Taking Your Shahada
You've taken your shahada. Congratulations. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to your first days and weeks as a new Muslim.
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Read →How to Do Wudu: Step by Step Guide
Wudu (ablution) is required before every prayer. Learn the correct order, technique, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Read →Best Apps for New Muslims in 2026
A curated list of the most helpful apps for new Muslims, from prayer times and Quran readers to learning tools and community.
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Read →How to Pray in Islam: A Beginner's Guide
A clear introduction to salah for new Muslims. Covers the five daily prayers, what to recite, body positions, and how to build the habit.