New Muslim: First Steps

Level: Beginner 31 lessons in 6 modules Free, no account needed For: New Muslims and anyone exploring the basics of Islam

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1. Module 1: Understanding Islam

   What Islam is, the six articles of faith, the five pillars, who Allah is, who the Prophet Muhammad was, and the Qur’an.

   1. 1What Is Islam?An introduction to what Islam is, what Muslims believe, and how belief connects to practice.
   2. 2Six Articles of FaithThe six core beliefs of Islam: Allah, the angels, the Books, the Messengers, the Day of Judgment, and Qadr.
   3. 3Five Pillars of IslamAn overview of the Five Pillars of Islam: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.
   4. 4Who Is Allah?What Muslims believe about God: His oneness, and why Tawheed is central to Islam.
   5. 5Who Is Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?A brief introduction to the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his role in Islam.
   6. 6The Qur’an: Islam’s Central TextAn introduction to the Qur'an for new Muslims — what it is, how it's structured, and how to start engaging with it.

2. Module 2: The Shahadah

   What the declaration of faith means, what changes after it, telling the people close to you, and your first practical steps.

   1. 7Understanding the Shahadah’s Two ClausesA closer look at what each half of the Shahadah actually means — beyond how to pronounce it.
   2. 8ShahadahThe Islamic testimony of faith, its two parts, and its role as the first Pillar of Islam.
   3. 9What Changes After ShahadahWhat actually changes the moment a person says the Shahadah sincerely — and what does not.
   4. 10Telling Family and FriendsPractical, reassuring guidance on telling family and friends about becoming Muslim, and maintaining relationships afterward.
   5. 11Your First Steps After ShahadahA practical, reassuring guide to what to focus on first after saying the Shahadah.

3. Module 3: Belief essentials

   Tawheed in daily life, the angels, books and prophets, the Hereafter, the divine decree, and the names and attributes of Allah.

   1. 12Tawheed in Daily LifeWhat tawheed actually changes about how a person lives day to day, beyond its definition as a belief.
   2. 13Angels, Books and ProphetsA closer look at three of the six articles of faith — belief in the angels, the revealed books, and the prophets and messengers.
   3. 14The Hereafter (al-Akhirah)What Muslims believe happens after death — the grave, the resurrection, the reckoning, and the eternal life that follows.
   4. 15Qadr — The Divine DecreeQadr (the divine decree) in Islamic belief — the sixth article of faith, its four traditional levels, and how belief in Qadr relates to…
   5. 16The Names and Attributes of AllahAn introduction to Allah's names and attributes — what they mean and how knowing them practically shapes daily life.
   6. 17Avoiding Common MisunderstandingsCommon misunderstandings new Muslims often carry, addressed directly and reassuringly.

   Practise this module: Aqeedah Lab

4. Module 4: Duas and remembrance

   What dua is, the morning remembrance, and short duas for sleep, food and hard times.

   1. 18What Is Dua and Why It MattersWhat dua is, how it differs from salah, and why it matters — a starting point before specific dua collections.
   2. 19Morning AdhkarQur-an passages and prophetic supplications for the start of the day, each with its source and a transliteration guide.
   3. 20Duas Before SleepWhat the Prophet (peace be upon him) said and recited on going to bed, with sources and a transliteration guide.
   4. 21Duas for Food & DrinkWhat to say before and after eating and drinking, and for a host, with sources.
   5. 22Duas for Hardship & DistressQur-anic verses and prophetic supplications for grief, worry, fear and hardship, with sources.
   6. 23Dhikr: Remembering Allah Throughout the DayWhat dhikr is, why it's one of the most accessible daily acts of worship, and a practical way to start.

5. Module 5: Fasting

   The basics of fasting, who is excused, and what breaks the fast.

   1. 24What Is Fasting? The Basics of SawmWhat fasting in Ramadan is, its time and intention, who it is for, and what the Qur’an and hadith say about it.
   2. 25Who Is Excused From Fasting?The Qur’anic concessions for illness and travel, and the guidance on the elderly, pregnancy, nursing and menstruation, with scholarly differences.
   3. 26What Breaks the Fast and What Does NotThe clear cases that break the fast, the forgetful eater, and the matters where scholars differ, such as cupping and modern medical procedures.

6. Module 6: Community, character and the road ahead

   Good character, common questions, finding community, handling doubts, and keeping up the habit of learning.

   1. 27Akhlaq: The Framework of Islamic CharacterThe framework of Islamic character and ethics — justice, truthfulness, mercy and patience — and why the Qur'an and hadith treat good character as…
   2. 28Common Questions New Muslims AskPlain answers to questions that come up often for new Muslims — names, family relationships, mistakes, dress and prayer consistency.
   3. 29Where to Find Community and SupportPractical, honest guidance on finding Muslim community and support as a new Muslim — including how to spot an unhealthy one.
   4. 30Dealing with Doubts and Difficult MomentsPractical, reassuring guidance for doubts, hard questions and difficult periods — normal at every stage of practice.
   5. 31Continuing to Learn — a Long-Term HabitWhy learning Islam is a lifelong process, and practical habits that help sustain it beyond the first months.