Articles & Guides
Learn about Namaz, the Pillars of Islam, and Islamic terminology.
Understanding the Prayer (Namaz)
Every position and recitation in Salah, explained one part at a time.
Niyat (Intention)
What Niyat means and how to make the intention before prayer.
Takbir-e-Tahrima
The opening "Allahu Akbar" that begins every Salah.
Qiyam (Standing)
The standing position and what is recited during it.
Ruku (Bowing)
The bowing position, its dua, and how to rise from it.
Sujood (Prostration)
The closest position to Allah in prayer, and its dua.
Jalsa (Sitting)
The brief sitting pause between two prostrations.
Attahiyat (Tashahhud)
Full Arabic text, transliteration and meaning recited in every Namaz.
Durood-e-Ibrahim
Blessings on the Prophet, recited after Tashahhud.
Dua After Tashahhud
The supplication recited just before Salam.
Salam
How every Salah is formally concluded.
Dua-e-Qunut
The special supplication recited in Witr prayer.
Sajda Sahw
Correcting mistakes made during prayer.
Pillars & Beliefs
The foundations of Islamic practice and belief.
Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj explained.
Six Articles of Faith
The core beliefs that define Iman in Islam.
How to Perform Wudu
Step-by-step ablution before prayer.
Zakat Explained
Meaning, Nisab, and who is eligible to receive it.
Roza Niyat
The intention (niyat) for keeping a fast, in Arabic and translation.
Sawm (Fasting)
The basics of fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Hajj Basics
An introduction to the pilgrimage to Makkah.
99 Names of Allah
Asma-ul-Husna, the Beautiful Names of Allah.
Angels in Islam
Jibreel, Mikael, Israfil and their roles.