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Faith & Identity

Belief, doubts, repentance and finding your identity as a new Muslim. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

How do I make dua step by step?

To make dua, praise Allah, send blessings on the Prophet, ask sincerely for what you need, then end with Ameen. A simple 7-step guide for beginners.

Yes, adults can memorize the whole Quran, even converts starting from zero. Realistic timelines, a daily plan and why the effort is rewarded.

No, it isn't haram to admire a sports star's skill or character. It becomes a problem when fandom outranks Allah and His Messenger or copies sins.

Manifesting is haram if you believe thoughts or the universe create reality; Islam encourages goals, positive thinking and dua to Allah instead.

A qareen is a jinn companion assigned to every person that whispers towards wrong (Sahih Muslim 2814). How it works and how to resist it.

Each prayer ends when the next begins, except Fajr, which ends at sunrise. Asr is best before the sun yellows, Isha before midnight. Full guide here.

The 99 names of Allah describe God's attributes, like Ar-Rahman and Al-Ghafur. Learn where they come from, some key names and how to use them in dua.

Yes, you can ask your school to use your new Muslim name; most let you record a preferred name, though changing your name isn't required in Islam.

Humans normally can't see jinn in their true form (Quran 7:27), but jinn can appear in other shapes. What hadith say and when to see a doctor.

Yes, you can unfollow or mute friends who mock Islam. The Quran says not to sit with mockery, and you can still be kind to them offline.

The conditions of the shahada are knowledge, certainty, acceptance, submission, truthfulness, sincerity, love and rejecting false gods, explained.

What to bring to the mosque: wudu, clean modest clothes and clean socks are the essentials. Plus handy extras and what to leave at home.