Whatever your starting point, the resources below build a stronger connection with Allah and His book. Pick a section and go.
Quranic EmpowermentAayah reflections, circles, notes+
Living the Quran daily through short aayah reflections and live circles.
- PlaylistQuranic Transformations — 10 to 15 min conversations on aayats with various speakers
- PlaylistQuranic Empowerment: AlFaatiha — 2 to 3 min reflections
- PlaylistQuranic Empowerment: AlBaqarah — 2 to 3 min reflections
- NotesLiving Quran: notes, tools, playlists
- Sign upQuran Circles mailing list — registration for updates and announcements
Quranic ArabicVocab, grammar, full-surah breakdowns+
Read the Quran in its language. Vocab, grammar, and full-surah walkthroughs.
- DriveQuranic Arabic — docs & notes — Drive folder with reference material, vocab sheets, and study notes
- PlaylistQuranic Arabic 2026 — Surah Al-Mulk
- PlaylistQuranic Arabic Grammar Condensed
- PlaylistQuranic Arabic in 13 Hours
- PlaylistsAll Quranic Arabic playlists — full YouTube shelf with everything in one place
Exploring Islam / Why IslamFor seekers and the curious+
Exploring Islam, or helping someone who is? Take it over time, topic by topic. It comes down to four questions: Who is my Creator? What is His guidance for me? What comes after this life? How do I win in both?
Start here
- VideoIslam 101: the basics (short Q&A)
- VideoWho is Allah? from the Quran's own description.
- PlaylistIslam Uncovered: what is Islam
Stories & the shahada
- PlaylistInspiring revert stories · why they converted
- PlaylistShahadah: verbalizing the testimony of faith conversion is simply a declaration of faith in the heart. Read more.
Free courses for seekers
- iERA courses · New Muslim Academy · Islamwise
- DocFull "About Islam" guide the complete version, with more topics.
Is it true? Quran & the ProphetEvidence, books, and the Prophet ﷺ+
Different people are convinced by different layers of evidence. Here is a range: philosophical, the Quran's own miracle, and the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Is the Quran from God?
- Is the Quran the speech of God? (Yaqeen)
- Produce one chapter like it (Sapience) · Divine certainty
- The miraculous nature of the Quran · how it was preserved
Books, websites & podcasts
- BookThe Divine Reality (Hamza Tzortzis) philosophy and logic; free PDF.
- SitesSapience · Yaqeen · OneReason · Hamza Tzortzis
- PodcastOmar Suleiman on Lex Fridman
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Common questionsFamily, marriage, LGBTQ+, spirituality+
Honest answers to the questions that often come up while exploring.
- PlaylistCommon Q&A videos
- How to tell your family you are exploring or became Muslim
- Deciding whether to marry a non-Muslim
- Islam and LGBTQ+
- SeriesIslam & spirituality: purification of the heart · PDFs
- CoursesAlKauthar · Faith Essentials scholarships available.
New Muslims — Start hereFirst steps after shahada+
Just embraced Islam? Congratulations, and welcome. The idea is simple: keep your faith charging with a little each day. Watch the two walkthroughs, then work through the sections below at your own pace.
Watch first
- VideoNew Muslim coaching: first call a walkthrough of this whole starter pack.
- VideoTalk to Allah: dua and silent prayer teachers, goal-setting, and asking Allah.
Free guide & apps
- Free eBookThe New Muslim Guide (PDF) or the Drive copy.
- AppYaqeen Academy · OnePath two simple, free apps.
- DocFull starter pack document the complete version these sections are drawn from.
Learn how to praySalah, wudu, follow-along+
Salah is the daily anchor. Start with a guided tool, then follow along until it becomes natural.
Start here
- Guidedsalah.pro step-by-step guided prayer, the easiest place to begin.
- PlaylistLearn how to pray
- VideoHow to perform wudu (ablution)
Follow-along prayers
Read-along scrollers
- Fajr · Maghrib · Dhuhr / Asr / Isha scroll and read to complete the prayer.
Purification & on the go
- Ghusl (ritual shower): video · text
- Praying on the go, combining · wiping over socks
- Tips for praying in public
Prayer times & more
- TimesPrayer times (IslamicFinder)
- More details on prayer (New Muslim Guide)
- A prayer mat helps; find one at your local Islamic shop or online.
Stay motivated & inspiredDua, accounts to follow, community+
Keep your heart connected. Make dua a daily habit, feed on good content, and stay close to good company.
Daily dua
- PlaylistDua album: etiquettes of prayer (Sh. Ammar AlShukry)
- VideoMorning adhkar (Mishary Alafasy, subtitled)
Accounts worth following
Community & Quran
- Visit the mosque, attend Islamic events, and pray in congregation when you can.
- ListenQuran in Arabic + English (Apple) · Spotify
Go deeper: learn about IslamFaith, seerah, hadith, institutes+
Once the basics are in place, keep building. A curated set of series and institutes; the full compilation has much more.
Core series
- PlaylistSix pillars of faith
- PlaylistNames & attributes of Allah (Sh. Ammar AlShukry)
- PlaylistLife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ · Yasir Qadhi Seerah (Spotify)
- PlaylistMindful salah: enjoy your prayer
Hadith & the hereafter
Institutes, Arabic & questions
- Faith Essentials · AlKauthar · AMAU · Zad Academy most offer scholarships, so cost need not be a blocker.
- ArabicTanzeel · Quran Revolution
- Q&AMufti Q&A · AMJA fatwa hotline ask your local imam first.
- DocFull compilation of resources
Goals, habits & reviewSet goals, build habits, review weekly+
Turn this into a steady practice. Set a few goals, build the habits, and review weekly, ideally with a mentor.
Set goals
- Pick a starting point: regular learning time, Jumuah (Friday) prayer, and the five daily prayers.
- Ask yourself: how will I learn each week? What is my plan for Jumuah this month? Where can I start with the five daily prayers?
Build the habit
- AppQawi a two-minute daily check-in to build and track your practice.
- BookAtomic Habits worksheets · free audiobook
Review
- Each week, review your progress and obstacles, adjust, and keep growing. Work with a mentor or coach if you can (see New Muslim Coaching below).
New Muslim CoachingHow to coach, or set up a team+
Coach new Muslims well, or build a team that does.
- Free courseNew Muslim Coaching & Development — Coach Zubair's free course on Sapience Institute.
- PlaylistNew Muslim success coaches training
How To Invite People To IslamPractical dawah, shahadahs, slides+
Share Islam with confidence and care.
- PlaylistDawah trainings, shahadahs, sharing Islam
- SlidesInviting to Islam — slides (download)
- SlidesInviting to Islam — slides 2 (download)
- SlidesPresenting & Sharing Islam — Islam Uncovered slides folder.
Smart GivingPhilanthropy, where and how to give+
Give with structure, not impulse.
- PlaylistSmart Giving & Philanthropy
- StoriesSmart Giving highlights on Instagram