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New Muslim Essentials: Your First 30 Days

A calm, step-by-step start: the shahada, prayer first, halal and haram, family, and where to ask

A calm, step-by-step start: the shahada, prayer first, halal and haram, family, and where to ask. Al Jumuah Academy · Maryam Collins. 2 modules · 9 lessons · 38 min · Beginner.

<p><em>Draft lessons prepared by the Al Jumuah Academy team for review by Al Jumuah's editors and scholars before publication.</em></p><p>Welcome to Islam. This course walks with you through your first month: what the shahada means, why your past is forgiven, what to learn first and what can wait, the basics of halal and haram, keeping good relations with your family, and where to take your questions. One step at a time.</p>

What you will learn

  • Explain the meaning of the shahada
  • Set a realistic learning order, starting with prayer
  • Apply the basic rules of halal and haram
  • Keep kind relations with non-Muslim family
  • Know where to take questions of rulings

Course content

  1. Your new beginning
  2. Living as a Muslim

Instructor: Maryam Collins