Welcome to Islam — and welcome home. This path walks beside you one step at a time, from your very first day, through your first week and month, and onward. Go gently; Allah has made this easy.
Warm & reassuringStep by stepOn the Qur’an & Sunnah
Start here
Begin with how to pray — the heart of your day. Open the step-by-step Salah Guide.
Take a breath. All your past is forgiven — Islam wipes out what came before. You do not need to do everything today; just begin.
Goals
Understand the meaning of the shahada you said
Make ghusl (a full purifying bath)
Learn how to pray — even one prayer today
Topics
La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad rasul Allah — its meaningGhusl: how & when (recommended on entering Islam)Salah, step by step, with a guideIt is okay to use your language until you learn the Arabic
Milestone: You know what you believe & have prayed your first salah
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Week 1الْأُسْبُوعُ الْأَوَّل⏱ 20–30 min a day, gently
Your first week — wudu, the five prayers & short surahs
Mistakes are normal and expected — Allah is the Most Merciful. Keep praying even if it is not perfect; correctness will come with practice.
Goals
Make wudu correctly & know what breaks it
Pray all five daily prayers (with help)
Memorise al-Fatiha & 2–3 short surahs
Topics
Wudu step by stepBasic purity (taharah) — body, clothes, placeThe five prayers & their timesSurahs: al-Fatiha, al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, an-NaasWhat to say in each posture (tasbih, tashahhud)
Milestone: You make wudu, pray five times & know al-Fatiha by heart
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Month 1الشَّهْرُ الْأَوَّل⏱ 25–35 min a day
Your first month — belief, halal/haram & daily du’as
Change your habits gradually, not all at once. Focus on the obligations first; the rest will follow as your heart grows in faith.
Goals
Understand tawheed & the 6 articles of faith
Learn the basics of halal & haram
Build a few daily du’as into your routine
Learn the basics of fasting (for Ramadan)
Topics
Tawheed: Allah is One, with no partner6 articles of iman: Allah, angels, books, messengers, Last Day, qadarHalal food & avoiding what is clearly haramMorning & evening adhkarFasting basics: intention, suhur, iftarA Muslim name (optional — not required)
Milestone: You know what & why you believe, and live the daily obligations
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Ongoingالِاسْتِمْرَار⏱ A steady daily habit
Going forward — Qur’an, seerah, community & family
You are not alone. Find good company at the masjid, be patient with family, and bring them closer through kindness and beautiful character.
Goals
Read the Qur’an with translation daily
Learn the seerah — love the Prophet ﷺ
Connect with a local, authentic community
Deal with family with patience & kindness
Topics
Qur’an with meaning (a little every day)Seerah of the Prophet ﷺFinding scholars & a trustworthy masjidHonouring parents who are not MuslimCommon questions a new Muslim facesGuarding faith from doubts & extremes
Milestone: A confident, connected Muslim growing steadily, day by day
This path is a general guide on the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah. For personal rulings — and especially questions about your family, marriage, name or past — scholar review is recommended: please consult a reliable, qualified local scholar.
