Five times a day, Muslims pause to reconnect with Allah, but how do you begin when everything is new?

Episode 4 of Islam 101 for New Muslims introduces the five daily prayers and the purification that prepares us for worship.

This practical conversation explains salah, wudu (ablution), what invalidates it, and the alternative of tayammum.It covers the direction of prayer, finding a suitable prayer space and facing the qibla, while addressing everyday concerns about praying at work, learning Arabic, and making dua.

It offers encouragement to begin with what you can do and build your understanding gradually.

Subscribe and follow Islam 101 for practical guidance on learning and living your faith.

When you become a Muslim, what changes, and what can remain part of who you are?

Episode 3 of Islam 101 for New Muslims addresses personal questions about accepting acceptance of Islam.

From the meaning of the Shahada to concerns about names, family relationships, language, and clothing, this conversation explains how Islamic teachings relate to your existing identity.

It also offers practical guidance for beginning worship and learning gradually, with support from trustworthy, knowledgeable teachers.

Subscribe and follow Islam 101 to keep learning and grow in your practice with understanding.

If Allah already knows what will happen, why do our choices matter?

Episode 2 of Islam 101 for New Muslims explores the foundations of Islamic belief and the questions they raise.

This conversation explains the six articles of faith and the five pillars of Islam, then examines Tawheed: the oneness of Allah, and the distinction between angels, jinn, and Shaytan.

It also considers divine decree and human responsibility, asking how belief in Allah’s knowledge relates to the choices we make.

Subscribe and follow Islam 101 for clear conversations about Muslim faith and practice.

Who is Allah, what is the Quran, and what does becoming a Muslim actually mean?

The opening episode of Islam 101 for New Muslims welcomes the questions that often accompany a first encounter with Islam.

Through an accessible conversation, discover what submission to Allah means, why Muslims follow Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and how the Quran and Sunnah guide belief and everyday life.

The discussion also explores Islam’s relationship with earlier prophets, including Moses and Jesus, while distinguishing religious faith from cultural identity.

Subscribe and follow Islam 101 to build your understanding of Islam

Before you accept a gift, take credit for success, or you share a story, this is what the Quran teaches you to consider?

In this final episode of The Light They Followed, there is guidance within Quranic stories, with particular attention to Prophet Sulaiman and the Queen of Sheba.

From verifying information to resisting improper influence and recognizing blessings as a test, these reflections connect revelation with the decisions we make today.

The episode also considers careful Quranic recitation and the companions’ reliance on Allah, inviting you to deepen your understanding beyond memorization. Understand the correct recitation and how stopping points affect meaning.

Subscribe and follow The Light They Followed, and revisit all ten episodes to continue reflecting on Quranic guidance and the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Do you know you can express your faith through the care you show your family and the courtesy you extend to others?

Faith can take shape in the smallest acts: a gentle word, a thoughtful gesture, a greeting of peace.

Episode 9 of The Light They Followed brings the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ into the intimate routines of his everyday life.

Through reflections on his affection toward his wives, attention to personal hygiene, and teaching of good manners, this episode explores how the Sunnah can nurture a considerate home and community.

It also gives the significance of istighfar, seeking Allah’s forgiveness as part of a life grounded in remembrance and humility.

Subscribe and follow The Light They Followed for practical reflections on prophetic character and daily Muslim life.

He had wealth and admiration, yet he chose a faith that would cost him his comfort.

Episode 8 of The Light They Followed reflects on Mus’ab ibn Umair, whose journey from privilege to hardship reveals the depth of his commitment to Islam.

It draws on accounts of his migration and sacrifice at Uhud, alongside reflections on Umar ibn al-Khattab’s acceptance of Islam and Abu Musa al-Ash’ari’s Quranic recitation.

Discover how revelation transformed the companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; their stories invite us to consider what faith changes in our own priorities.

The convictions that guide our choices, and the strength to honour them when life becomes difficult.

Subscribe and follow The Light They Followed for lessons from the companions and their enduring examples of faith.

In the stillness of the night, what does your heart ask of Allah?

Episode 7 of The Light They Followed explores salah and dua as sources of spiritual light and closeness to Allah.

Reflecting on the Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the meaning of Surah Al-Fatiha, and the devotion of night prayer.

This episode explores:

• The significance of the five daily prayers.
• Surah Al-Fatiha as praise, supplication, and a request for guidance.
• Night worship, Quranic recitation, and seeking forgiveness.
• Trust in Allah and patience while making dua.

Subscribe and follow The Light They Followed for reflections on Islamic worship, Quranic guidance, and spiritual growth.