Wisdom

Lessons for new Muslims

Short lessons from the Quran and hadith, written for people who are new to Islam. Every point carries a reference you can check.

Quran & Recitation

• Reciting the Quran when it feels hardFind encouragement, patience, and reward when reading the Quran feels difficult. 4 lessons · about 5 min.

Prayer

• Friday, the day of Jumu'ahDiscover the special blessings of Friday and how to prepare for the weekly congregational prayer. 3 lessons · about 3 min.

Faith

• When you are unsure: why scholars differ and who to askUnderstand why scholars sometimes disagree and learn how to seek guidance when you have questions. 2 lessons · about 2 min.
• Remembering Allah through the dayLearn how daily remembrance brings peace to your heart from morning until night. 3 lessons · about 4 min.
• The five pillars of IslamDiscover the foundational acts of worship that shape daily life and devotion in Islam. 3 lessons · about 3 min.
• The six articles of faithDiscover the core beliefs of Islam taught by the angel Gabriel to the Prophet ﷺ. 3 lessons · about 3 min.

Character

• Kindness at home and with neighboursLearn how Islamic teachings guide our daily words and actions toward family, neighbours, and guests. 3 lessons · about 4 min.
• Eating and drinking as a MuslimLearn the basics of wholesome food, what to avoid, and mindful daily eating habits. 3 lessons · about 3 min.
• The everyday sunnahsDiscover simple daily habits taught by the Prophet ﷺ that bring peace and reward to your day. 3 lessons · about 4 min.

Ramadan & Fasting

• A day of fasting, from suhoor to iftarLearn how to begin, guard, and break your daily fast with confidence. 3 lessons · about 4 min.
• A practice fast before RamadanLearn how and when to try voluntary fasts to prepare your heart and body for Ramadan. 2 lessons · about 2 min.
• Fasting when your family is not MuslimLearn how to uphold your fasts while showing gentle kindness and love to non-Muslim relatives. 2 lessons · about 2 min.
• If you cannot fast: illness, travel and other reasonsLearn Allah's allowances for missed fasts, feeding substitutes, and how to make up days. 3 lessons · about 3 min.
• The nights of Ramadan and Laylat al-QadrDiscover the blessings of Ramadan night prayers and how to seek the special Night of Decree. 3 lessons · about 4 min.
• What breaks a fast, and what does notLearn the essential boundaries of your fast and what happens if you make an honest mistake. 2 lessons · about 2 min.
• Why Muslims fast in RamadanDiscover the spiritual purpose, ease, and immense rewards behind the blessed month of Ramadan. 3 lessons · about 3 min.