Guides
Learn your deen, step by step
57 in-depth guides, each with its Qur’an and hadith sources listed so you can check them.
Foundations
Belief, the Shahada, the pillars and the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
- What Is Islam? A Clear Introduction to Its Beliefs and PracticeWhat is Islam? A clear introduction to its meaning, belief in one God, the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an and Sunnah, the five pillars and everyday Muslim life.
- The ShahadaWhat the Shahada means word by word and how to become Muslim: saying it sincerely, witnesses, ghusl by school, past sins and first steps for a new Muslim.
- Five Pillars of IslamThe five pillars of Islam explained: the shahada, daily prayer, zakat, Ramadan fasting and Hajj, with their hadith sources and who each pillar applies to.
- Pillars of ImanThe six pillars of iman explained: belief in Allah, His angels, books, messengers, the Last Day and divine decree, with Qur'an verses and the hadith of Jibril.
- TawhidWhat tawhid means, who Allah is in the Qur'an, the beautiful names of Allah, what shirk is, how scholars teach oneness, and how it shapes daily life and prayer.
- The 99 Names of AllahAll 99 names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) with meanings and a checked Quran reference for each, the hadith behind the list, its grading and how to use them in dua.
- Islamic Phrases and Their MeaningsCommon Islamic phrases explained: Salam, Bismillah, In sha Allah, Ma sha Allah, Alhamdu lillah and more, with meanings, when to say them and their sources.
- The Life of the Prophet MuhammadThe life of the Prophet Muhammad in order: his birth in Makkah, the first revelation, the Hijrah, key events in Madinah, the Farewell Hajj and his character.
- The Prophets in the Qur'anThe 25 prophets named in the Qur'an, from Adam to Muhammad, with verses for each, how a prophet differs from a messenger, and lessons from their stories.
- Jesus in IslamJesus in Islam: what the Quran says about Isa son of Maryam, his mother, the virgin birth, miracles, the Injil, the crucifixion, his return and Christian beliefs.
- The Day of Judgement in IslamThe Day of Judgement in Islam: its names, minor signs, the ten major signs, the Dajjal and Mahdi, resurrection, the scales, the bridge, Paradise, Hell and mercy.
- Halal and Haram Food in IslamWhat halal and haram food mean: what the Quran forbids, alcohol, seafood and shrimp by school, halal slaughter, stunning, gelatine and eating out, with sources.
Prayer
Wudu, salah step by step, and the special prayers.
- Dua QunootDua Qunoot in transliteration and English: al-Hasan's Witr supplication, the Hanafi wording, qunut in Fajr and at times of calamity, and how the schools differ.
- Eid PrayerHow to pray Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: prayer time, two rak'ahs, extra takbirs by school, the khutbah, Sunnahs of the day, zakat al-fitr and udhiyah timing.
- How to Perform GhuslLearn when ghusl is required, how to perform the ritual bath in a shower, how to wash hair and remove water barriers, and where Sunni schools differ.
- How to Perform WuduLearn how to make wudu in a practical common Sunni sequence, what must be washed, what commonly breaks wudu, and when to ask about school-specific details.
- How to Pray SalahLearn a clear common Sunni salah sequence, the daily prayer units, what to prepare, what to recite, and where recognized practice differences occur.
- Istikhara PrayerLearn how to pray Istikhara for a real decision, use the transmitted supplication, consult wisely, and move forward without treating dreams as required signs.
- Janazah PrayerLearn how to pray Salat al-Janazah: the four takbirs, what to recite after each, where the imam stands, prayer in absentia, the burial and offering condolences.
- Jummah Prayer GuidePrepare for Jumu'ah with a practical guide to Friday prayer, the khutbah, two congregational rak'ahs, who must attend, and what to do if you arrive late.
- Prayer times explainedUnderstand the five daily prayer times, why timetables differ, Hanafi Asr, Fajr and Isha methods, time zones, high latitudes and local mosque schedules.
- Qasr Prayer When TravellingHow to pray while travelling: which prayers you shorten, the qasr distance and stay in each school, combining prayers, praying behind a local imam and on planes.
- Sujud al-SahwHow to do sujud al-sahw: when the prostration of forgetfulness applies, before or after the salam in each school, doubt over rak'ahs and mistakes behind an imam.
- Tahajjud PrayerLearn when and how to pray Tahajjud, how it relates to qiyam al-layl and Witr, and how to build a sustainable night-prayer routine.
- Tayammum GuideUnderstand when tayammum can replace wudu or ghusl, how to prepare and wipe, which surfaces qualify, and why methods and renewal rules differ by school.
- Witr PrayerLearn when to pray Witr, why one and three rak'ah methods differ, where Dua Qunut belongs, and what to do about Tahajjud or a missed Witr.
Qur’an
Key surahs explained, tajweed basics and how to memorise.
- Ayatul KursiRead Ayatul Kursi in Arabic and English, understand Quran 2:255 in context, check authentic hadith about its virtues, and learn it with a practical memorisation plan.
- How to memorize the QuranBuild a Quran memorization routine with accurate recitation, small lessons, revision, practical progress checks and a flexible hifz schedule for busy beginners.
- Quran translation and tafsirUnderstand the difference between Quran translation, transliteration and tafsir, choose an identified edition, compare meanings responsibly and build a study routine.
- Surah Al-BaqarahExplore Surah Al-Baqarah’s 286 verses, major themes, authentic virtue reports, the last two ayahs and a flexible reading plan linked to the full Quran text.
- Surah Al-FatihahUnderstand Surah Al-Fatihah verse by verse: its names, why it is recited in every prayer, the hadith of the divided prayer, the basmala question and saying amin.
- Surah Al-KahfRead Surah Al-Kahf in Arabic and English, follow its four major narratives, check hadith about Friday and the Dajjal, and plan reflective reading or memorisation.
- Surah Al-MulkRead Surah Al-Mulk in Arabic and English, follow its main themes, understand the evidence behind its reported virtues, and build a realistic reading or memorisation practice.
- Surah Al-WaqiahSurah Al-Waqiah explained: the three groups on the Day, the signs of seed, water and fire, the verse on the purified, and how the poverty report is graded.
- Surah Ar-RahmanSurah Ar-Rahman explained: its meaning and structure, the refrain on your Lord’s favours repeated 31 times, the jinn report, and which popular benefits hold up.
- Surah YasinRead Surah Yasin in Arabic and English, follow its message and structure, assess popular claims about its virtues, and use a practical reading or memorisation plan.
- Tajweed for beginnersStart learning tajweed with a practical order for Arabic letters, vowels, madd, ghunnah and stopping, plus a teacher-led practice routine and common mistakes.
- The Three QulsThe three Quls explained: meanings of Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, why Al-Ikhlas equals a third of the Quran, and when the Prophet recited them for refuge.
Du’as
Adhkar for morning, evening, eating, sleep and illness.
- Duas Before and After Eating and DrinkingDuas before and after eating from authentic hadith: Bismillah, what to say if you forget, praise after meals, the guest’s dua for the host and breaking the fast.
- Duas Before Sleeping and After Waking UpDuas before sleeping and after waking up from authentic hadith: the wudu and right-side dua, Bismika Allahumma, bedtime Quran, tasbih and bad dream advice.
- Duas for Leaving the House, Entering the Mosque and Using the ToiletDuas for leaving and entering the house, the mosque and the toilet from authentic hadith, with transliteration, meaning, exact reference and the displayed grading.
- Duas for the SickDuas for the sick from authentic hadith: Allahumma Rabban-nas, the seven-times dua, words for your own pain, ruqyah from the Quran and how to visit the ill.
- Durood Ibrahim and Salawat on the ProphetDurood Ibrahim, the salawat on the Prophet, in transliteration and English from Sahih al-Bukhari, with its virtues, place in salah and notes on Durood Taj.
- Morning and evening adhkarBuild a morning and evening adhkar routine with identifiable hadith references, source-specific counts, complete Quran chapter links and careful reading guidance.
Ramadan
Fasting, taraweeh and Laylat al-Qadr.
- Laylat al-QadrLaylat al-Qadr explained: the meaning of Surah Al-Qadr, why it is sought in the odd last ten nights, i'tikaf, recommended worship, Aisha's dua and its signs.
- Ramadan fasting guideUnderstand Ramadan fasting from dawn to sunset, intention, suhoor and iftar, missed fasts, local moon-sighting decisions and a practical daily worship plan.
- Taraweeh PrayerTaraweeh explained: its status, how it began, why 8, 20 and 36 rak'ahs are all practised, how to pray it, praying at home, completing the Quran and women.
Occasions
Ashura, Dhul Hijjah, Arafah, Qurbani and Shawwal.
- Ashura and MuharramMuharram and the Day of Ashura explained: the sacred months, fasting the 9th and 10th, the story of Musa, the reward, working out the date and common questions.
- Dhul Hijjah and the Day of ArafahThe first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and the Day of Arafah for those not on Hajj: their virtue, fasting, takbir by school, the udhiyah window, hair and nails.
- QurbaniQurbani (udhiyah) explained: who must give it in each school, eligible animals and ages, shares, defects, timing, hair and nails, the meat and UK rules.
- Six Days of ShawwalFasting six days of Shawwal: the hadith and why it equals a year, whether the days must be consecutive, making up missed Ramadan fasts first, and a simple plan.
Zakat
Zakat and lasting charity.
- Sadaqah and Sadaqah JariyahWhat sadaqah and sadaqah jariyah mean, how they differ from zakat, examples of ongoing charity, waqf, giving for deceased parents and checking a charity.
- Zakat guideLearn how nisab and the lunar year affect zakat, prepare eligible assets and liabilities, follow a worked example and understand the limits of an online calculator.
Hajj
Hajj and Umrah, rite by rite.
- How to Perform HajjHow to perform Hajj step by step: who must go, tamattu, qiran and ifrad, the days from Mina to Arafah, the farewell tawaf, pillars by school and Nusuk permits.
- How to Perform UmrahHow to perform Umrah step by step: miqat and ihram, talbiyah, tawaf, sa'i and cutting the hair, with ihram restrictions, rulings for women and Nusuk permits.
Family
Parents and marriage.
- Kindness to Parents in IslamKindness to parents in the Qur'an and Sunnah: the mother's status, non-Muslim parents, limits of obedience, old age, abuse and honouring parents after death.
- Marriage in IslamHow nikah works in Islam: its purpose, choosing a spouse, consent, the wali, witnesses and mahr by school, the walimah, spouses' rights and legal registration.