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First Steps in Islam

Your essential guide from Shahadah to prayer. Learn what Muslims believe, how to perform Wudu and Salah, and memorize the short surahs you need for prayer. This is where every new Muslim should start.

Just beginning

4 steps
37 lessons
4.5 hours

By the end you will be able to

Say the shahada and explain what it means
Name the pillars of faith and the five pillars of Islam
Make wudu and pray the five daily prayers step by step
Recite Al-Fatiha and three short surahs, and know what they mean

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Step 1: Pillars of Islam Essentials

Learn the Shahaadah, the five beliefs, and the five pillars of Islam.

6 lessons
46 min

Step 2: Prayer Fundamentals

Everything you need to know to perform your daily prayers.

15 lessons
2 hours

Step 3: Prayer Video Resources

Video guides for learning prayer, Wudu, and Quran recitation.

10 lessons
50 min

Step 4: Essential Short Surahs

Learn to recite and understand the last three surahs of the Quran.

6 lessons
48 min

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