A path for newcomers
New to Islam? Start here
بداية الطريق
Three short steps, in a sensible order. Read one a day or all in one sitting. There is no test at the end, just a clearer picture of what Muslims believe and practise.
The three steps
Step 1
Meet the core beliefs
Begin with the six articles of faith and the idea at the heart of Islam: the oneness of God.
The Six Articles of FaithBelief in God, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and divine decree: the six pillars of Muslim faith, one by one.4 min readStep 2
Learn how Muslims worship
See how the five pillars shape daily life, then walk through the daily prayer step by step.
The Five Pillars of IslamThe declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage: the five practices that give shape to a Muslim's life.4 min readStep 3
Open the Quran
Understand what the Quran is and how to start reading it with patience and reflection.
What Is the Quran?How the Quran was revealed and preserved, how its chapters and verses are arranged, and why Muslims treat it with such care.4 min read
After the first three
What to read next
- Beliefs
Tawhid: The Oneness of God
Why the oneness of God sits at the centre of Islam, and what it means for how a believer sees the world and lives in it.
4 min readBeginner - Worship
A Beginner's Guide to the Daily Prayer
The five daily prayers explained: their times, the preparation of wudu, and the movements and words of a single unit of prayer.
4 min readBeginner - The Quran
How to Begin Reading the Quran
Practical steps for a first reading: choosing a translation, where to start, and building a small daily habit of reflection.
4 min readBeginner