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New Muslims' Section

We have included here articles that are aimed at reverts, or those considering embracing Islām. We have provided translations to most of the Arabic words, so that the articles will be easy to understand for even the newest of Muslims. We are still looking for material for this site, inshā Allāh, we will soon provide guides showing how to perform salāt, wudu, etc. If there's anything here that does not make sense, or needs further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note, however, that we are not scholars, and therefore cannot provide legal rulings. A good site for rulings and Q&A is sunnipath.com.

A note on guides:These guides are not meant to take the place of a teacher. The aim is to provide a starting point for newly-converted Muslims who may not as yet have access to an ālim or other knowledgeable Muslim, and as a form of revision. Though they have been checked for correctness, you are still strongly advised not to rely completely on them, and to get another Muslim to check that you have followed the instructions accurately and that you are pronouncing any Arabic correctly.


    Guides:

  • The Arabic Alphabet

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 05/03/05

    A simple guide to learning the Arabic alphabet

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  • Ghusl Guide

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 17/08/05

    How to perform ghusl (bathing for purification) according to both Hanafī and Mālilī fiqh...

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  • Tha Kalimahs

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 04/04/05

    A guide to teach you the five kalimahs of Islām...

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  • Tahãrah

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 16/04/05

    What breaks wudū', what breaks ghusl and various rulings regarding purification...

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  • Wudu' Guide

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 07/04/05

    A beginner's guide to performing Wudū' according to Mālikī Fīqh

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  • Wudu' Guide

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 09/04/05

    A beginner's guide to performing Wudū' according to Hanafī Fīqh

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  • Salãt Guide

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 13/07/05

    How to do Salāt according to Mālikī fīqh...

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  • Salãt Guide

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 26/07/05

    How to do salat according to Hanafī fīqh...

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  • Salãt: FAQ and Miscellaneous Issues

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 15/07/05

    This FAQ covers the five prayers, their timings, what breaks prayers and other miscellaneous issues...

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Articles:

  • Top Ten Excuses for not Wearing Hijãb

    Author: unknown | Date submitted: 12/05/05

    Your body is on display in the market of Shaitān seducing the hearts of men. The hairstyles, the tight clothing, the short dresses, the showy, decorative and fragrant clothing all angers the Merciful and pleases the Shaitān. Every day that passes while you are in this condition, distances you further from Allāh and brings you closer to Shaitān...

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  • Understanding Madhhabs: A Beginner's Guide and FAQ

    Author: Umm Nabeel | Date submitted: 04/03/05

    The issue of the schools of Islāmic law is often a subject of great confusion for new Muslims when it doesn't have to be. Some contemporary Islāmic movements have tried to make the issue into a confusing one causing division between Muslims. However, it is actually a very simple issue...

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  • Why I Chose Islãm

    Author: al-morrin.co.uk | Date submitted: 22/02/05

    Thinking of embracing Islām, but need more convincing? Here's why one brother chose Islām over everything else...

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  • Islãm - A Brief Introduction

    Author: unknown | Date submitted: 03/02/05

    Islām is not a new religion, but the same truth that Allāh revealed through all His Prophets to every people...

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  • Who are the Salafiyyah?

    Author: Mufti Ibrahim Desai | Date submitted: 03/02/05

    Can you please explain who are Wahhābis (is this a sect), are they also Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamā'ah?

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  • Qui sont les Salafiyyah?

    Author: AskImam.com | Date submitted: 03/02/05

    Pouvez-vous m'expliquer qui sont les 'Wahhābis' (sont-ils un sect?), et sont-ils de 'Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamā'ah'?

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