How to pray Janazah (the funeral prayer)
How to pray Salat al-Janazah step by step — the four takbirs, what to recite, the janazah duas for adults and children, and duas for burial, condolence and graves.
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Do you know how Ayat al-Kursi was taught?
How was Ayat al-Kursi taught? The true story of Abu Hurairah, the Ramadan charity and the night visitor — plus the greatest verse in the Quran — retold for children.
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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the dua for knowledge
The story of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Sulayman for kids
The story of Prophet Sulayman for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Zakariyya for kids
The story of Prophet Zakariyya for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Ayyub for kids
The story of Prophet Ayyub for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Yunus for kids
The story of Prophet Yunus for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Musa for kids
The story of Prophet Musa for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Ibrahim for kids
The story of Prophet Ibrahim for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Nuh for kids
The story of Prophet Nuh for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
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The story of Prophet Adam for kids
The story of Prophet Adam for kids in 5 simple steps, with his dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, lessons and a quick quiz — all from the Quran.
Read guide →Daily duas
Daily duas for every part of the day
Daily duas for sleeping, waking, eating, the toilet, leaving home, wudu, the masjid, travel and more — in Arabic with transliteration, meaning and source.
Read guide →Qaida guide
What age should a child start Qaida?
The best age to start Qaida, signs your child is ready, what to do before age 4, and why it's never too late to begin learning the Quran.
Read guide →Ramadan
A Ramadan Quran routine for children
A realistic Ramadan Quran routine for children by age: daily slots, goals, a Juz Amma challenge and ideas that fit around UK school days.
Read guide →Quran scripts
Indo-Pak vs Uthmani script: what's the difference?
The difference between the Indo-Pak and Uthmani (Madinah) Quran scripts, which one UK children usually learn, and how to choose for Qaida and Hifz.
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How long does it take to memorise the Quran?
How long Hifz takes for children and adults: realistic timelines by daily amount, what speeds it up, and why revision matters most. With references.
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How to teach an autistic child the Quran
Practical ways to teach the Quran to an autistic child: routines, visual schedules, short tasks, sensory-friendly set-up and working with a patient teacher.
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The 6 Kalimas with English translation
The 6 Kalimas of Islam in Arabic with English translation and transliteration — Tayyab, Shahadat, Tamjeed, Tauheed, Astaghfar and Radd-e-Kufr. Easy for kids.
Read guide →Salah guide
How to pray Salah (Namaz) step by step
Learn how to pray Salah step by step: wudu, intention, every position and what to recite in Arabic with English meaning. Easy guide for kids and new Muslims.
Read guide →Duas
Duas of the Prophets — with their stories
12 powerful duas of the Prophets from the Quran — Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Yunus, Ayyub and more — in Arabic with English meaning and references.
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Noorani Qaida explained: a parent's guide
Noorani Qaida explained for UK parents: what it is, every stage from single letters to Shaddah, how long it takes, and how to help your child at home.
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Qaida, Tajweed or Hifz? How to choose the right course
A simple guide for parents to find the right starting point for their child.
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7 ways to help your child practise the Quran at home
Small daily habits that make a big difference between lessons.
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