https://mydeenpath.org/en/New source-linked Islamic learning guides and site updates from MyDeenPath.enThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/duas-for-the-sick/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/duas-for-the-sick/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasDuas for the sick from authentic hadith: Allahumma Rabban-nas, the seven-times dua, words for your own pain, ruqyah from the Quran and how to visit the ill. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/salawat-durood-ibrahim/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/salawat-durood-ibrahim/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasDurood Ibrahim, the salawat on the Prophet, in transliteration and English from Sahih al-Bukhari, with its virtues, place in salah and notes on Durood Taj. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/halal-and-haram-food/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/halal-and-haram-food/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsWhat halal and haram food mean: what the Quran forbids, alcohol, seafood and shrimp by school, halal slaughter, stunning, gelatine and eating out, with sources. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/islamic-phrases/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/islamic-phrases/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsCommon Islamic phrases explained: Salam, Bismillah, In sha Allah, Ma sha Allah, Alhamdu lillah and more, with meanings, when to say them and their sources. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/jesus-in-islam/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/jesus-in-islam/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsJesus in Islam: what the Quran says about Isa son of Maryam, his mother, the virgin birth, miracles, the Injil, the crucifixion, his return and Christian beliefs. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/qasr-travel-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/qasr-travel-prayer/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerHow to pray while travelling: which prayers you shorten, the qasr distance and stay in each school, combining prayers, praying behind a local imam and on planes. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/qurbani-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/qurbani-guide/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOccasionsQurbani (udhiyah) explained: who must give it in each school, eligible animals and ages, shares, defects, timing, hair and nails, the meat and UK rules. https://mydeenpath.org/en/tools/calendar/#key-dateshttps://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-10-01-ramadan-and-eid-dates-for-2027-islamic-months-and-better-searchThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateThe Hijri calendar now lists the twelve Islamic months and the expected dates of Ramadan, Eid, Arafah, Ashura and other key days for 2026 to 2028. Site search now corrects common misspellings. In English, eleven new guides cover Islamic phrases, the 99 Names of Allah, Durood Ibrahim, duas for the sick, Jesus in Islam, the Day of Judgement, halal food, sadaqah jariyah, qurbani, the prostration of forgetfulness and praying while travelling. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sadaqah-jariyah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sadaqah-jariyah/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTZakatWhat sadaqah and sadaqah jariyah mean, how they differ from zakat, examples of ongoing charity, waqf, giving for deceased parents and checking a charity. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sujud-al-sahw/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sujud-al-sahw/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerHow to do sujud al-sahw: when the prostration of forgetfulness applies, before or after the salam in each school, doubt over rak'ahs and mistakes behind an imam. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/99-names-of-allah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/99-names-of-allah/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsAll 99 names of Allah (Asma ul Husna) with meanings and a checked Quran reference for each, the hadith behind the list, its grading and how to use them in dua. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/day-of-judgement/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/day-of-judgement/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsThe Day of Judgement in Islam: its names, minor signs, the ten major signs, the Dajjal and Mahdi, resurrection, the scales, the bridge, Paradise, Hell and mercy. https://mydeenpath.org/en/duas/https://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-30-a-library-of-quranic-duas-and-nine-new-guidesWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateSeven collections bring together Quranic duas for forgiveness, family, knowledge, hardship, protection and travel, and the Rabbana duas, each in Arabic with a published translation. New guides cover the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, Ashura, the six fasts of Shawwal, Taraweeh, Dua Qunoot, Al-Fatihah, Ar-Rahman, Al-Waqiah and the last three surahs. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ashura/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ashura/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOccasionsMuharram and the Day of Ashura explained: the sacred months, fasting the 9th and 10th, the story of Musa, the reward, working out the date and common questions. https://mydeenpath.org/en/start/https://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-30-clearer-tools-new-guides-and-an-image-for-every-topicWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updatePrayer times, Qibla, zakat and calendar tools now explain how they calculate, and the zakat calculator can work out the nisab from a metal price. New guides cover Umrah, the funeral prayer, the Eid prayer and Laylat al-Qadr. Every guide and topic now has its own illustration, and Start here can suggest three first steps. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/dhul-hijjah-and-arafah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/dhul-hijjah-and-arafah/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOccasionsThe first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and the Day of Arafah for those not on Hajj: their virtue, fasting, takbir by school, the udhiyah window, hair and nails. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/dua-qunoot/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/dua-qunoot/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerDua Qunoot in transliteration and English: al-Hasan's Witr supplication, the Hanafi wording, qunut in Fajr and at times of calamity, and how the schools differ. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/eating-duas/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/eating-duas/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasDuas before and after eating from authentic hadith: Bismillah, what to say if you forget, praise after meals, the guest’s dua for the host and breaking the fast. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sleeping-duas/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/sleeping-duas/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasDuas before sleeping and after waking up from authentic hadith: the wudu and right-side dua, Bismika Allahumma, bedtime Quran, tasbih and bad dream advice. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/home-mosque-and-washroom-duas/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/home-mosque-and-washroom-duas/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasDuas for leaving and entering the house, the mosque and the toilet from authentic hadith, with transliteration, meaning, exact reference and the displayed grading. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/eid-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/eid-prayer/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerHow to pray Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha: prayer time, two rak'ahs, extra takbirs by school, the khutbah, Sunnahs of the day, zakat al-fitr and udhiyah timing. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/#guide-directory-duashttps://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-30-everyday-duas-the-life-of-the-prophet-and-family-guidesWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateNew guides give the hadith duas for sleeping and waking, eating and drinking, and entering and leaving the home, mosque and washroom, with transliteration, meaning and sources. Others cover the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the prophets named in the Quran, marriage and kindness to parents. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/five-pillars-of-islam/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/five-pillars-of-islam/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsThe five pillars of Islam explained: the shahada, daily prayer, zakat, Ramadan fasting and Hajj, with their hadith sources and who each pillar applies to. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/#guide-directory-foundationshttps://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-30-foundations-of-islam-and-a-hajj-guideWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateFive new guides explain what Islam is, the five pillars, the six pillars of faith, the shahada and tawhid, and a new guide walks through Hajj day by day. Start here now points new learners to them. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-memorize-quran/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-memorize-quran/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranBuild a Quran memorization routine with accurate recitation, small lessons, revision, practical progress checks and a flexible hifz schedule for busy beginners. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ghusl-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ghusl-guide/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn when ghusl is required, how to perform the ritual bath in a shower, how to wash hair and remove water barriers, and where Sunni schools differ. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/hajj-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/hajj-guide/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHajjHow to perform Hajj step by step: who must go, tamattu, qiran and ifrad, the days from Mina to Arafah, the farewell tawaf, pillars by school and Nusuk permits. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/umrah-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/umrah-guide/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHajjHow to perform Umrah step by step: miqat and ihram, talbiyah, tawaf, sa'i and cutting the hair, with ihram restrictions, rulings for women and Nusuk permits. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/janazah-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/janazah-prayer/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn how to pray Salat al-Janazah: the four takbirs, what to recite after each, where the imam stands, prayer in absentia, the burial and offering condolences. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/jummah-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/jummah-prayer/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerPrepare for Jumu'ah with a practical guide to Friday prayer, the khutbah, two congregational rak'ahs, who must attend, and what to do if you arrive late. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/kindness-to-parents/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/kindness-to-parents/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFamilyKindness to parents in the Qur'an and Sunnah: the mother's status, non-Muslim parents, limits of obedience, old age, abuse and honouring parents after death. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/laylat-al-qadr/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/laylat-al-qadr/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRamadanLaylat al-Qadr explained: the meaning of Surah Al-Qadr, why it is sought in the odd last ten nights, i'tikaf, recommended worship, Aisha's dua and its signs. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/marriage-in-islam/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/marriage-in-islam/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFamilyHow nikah works in Islam: its purpose, choosing a spouse, consent, the wali, witnesses and mahr by school, the walimah, spouses' rights and legal registration. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/morning-evening-adhkar/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/morning-evening-adhkar/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDuasBuild a morning and evening adhkar routine with identifiable hadith references, source-specific counts, complete Quran chapter links and careful reading guidance. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/pillars-of-iman/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/pillars-of-iman/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsThe six pillars of iman explained: belief in Allah, His angels, books, messengers, the Last Day and divine decree, with Qur'an verses and the hadith of Jibril. https://mydeenpath.org/en/help/https://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-30-practical-help-and-clearer-starting-pointsWed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateA help centre answers questions about sources, languages, offline access, prayer settings and private data. Start here brings the main reader journeys together. Discovery checks now validate indexable pages, sitemaps and internal links. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/quran-translation-and-tafsir/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/quran-translation-and-tafsir/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranUnderstand the difference between Quran translation, transliteration and tafsir, choose an identified edition, compare meanings responsibly and build a study routine. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/shawwal-fasting/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/shawwal-fasting/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOccasionsFasting six days of Shawwal: the hadith and why it equals a year, whether the days must be consecutive, making up missed Ramadan fasts first, and a simple plan. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-fatihah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-fatihah/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranUnderstand Surah Al-Fatihah verse by verse: its names, why it is recited in every prayer, the hadith of the divided prayer, the basmala question and saying amin. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-waqiah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-waqiah/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranSurah Al-Waqiah explained: the three groups on the Day, the signs of seed, water and fire, the verse on the purified, and how the poverty report is graded. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-ar-rahman/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-ar-rahman/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranSurah Ar-Rahman explained: its meaning and structure, the refrain on your Lord’s favours repeated 31 times, the jinn report, and which popular benefits hold up. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tajweed-for-beginners/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tajweed-for-beginners/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranStart learning tajweed with a practical order for Arabic letters, vowels, madd, ghunnah and stopping, plus a teacher-led practice routine and common mistakes. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/taraweeh-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/taraweeh-prayer/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRamadanTaraweeh explained: its status, how it began, why 8, 20 and 36 rak'ahs are all practised, how to pray it, praying at home, completing the Quran and women. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tawhid/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tawhid/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsWhat tawhid means, who Allah is in the Qur'an, the beautiful names of Allah, what shirk is, how scholars teach oneness, and how it shapes daily life and prayer. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tayammum-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tayammum-guide/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerUnderstand when tayammum can replace wudu or ghusl, how to prepare and wipe, which surfaces qualify, and why methods and renewal rules differ by school. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/life-of-the-prophet/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/life-of-the-prophet/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsThe life of the Prophet Muhammad in order: his birth in Makkah, the first revelation, the Hijrah, key events in Madinah, the Farewell Hajj and his character. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/prophets-in-the-quran/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/prophets-in-the-quran/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsThe 25 prophets named in the Qur'an, from Adam to Muhammad, with verses for each, how a prophet differs from a messenger, and lessons from their stories. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/shahada/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/shahada/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsWhat the Shahada means word by word and how to become Muslim: saying it sincerely, witnesses, ghusl by school, past sins and first steps for a new Muslim. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/last-three-surahs/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/last-three-surahs/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranThe three Quls explained: meanings of Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, why Al-Ikhlas equals a third of the Quran, and when the Prophet recited them for refuge. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/what-is-islam/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/what-is-islam/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFoundationsWhat is Islam? A clear introduction to its meaning, belief in one God, the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an and Sunnah, the five pillars and everyday Muslim life. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/witr-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/witr-prayer/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn when to pray Witr, why one and three rak'ah methods differ, where Dua Qunut belongs, and what to do about Tahajjud or a missed Witr. https://mydeenpath.org/en/start/https://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-28-a-broader-foundation-for-daily-useMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateThe site offers 13 interface languages, named published Quran translations, 12 in-depth English guides, responsive phone layouts, optional home-screen installation and verified offline language libraries. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ayatul-kursi/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ayatul-kursi/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranRead Ayatul Kursi in Arabic and English, understand Quran 2:255 in context, check authentic hadith about its virtues, and learn it with a practical memorisation plan. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-perform-wudu/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-perform-wudu/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn how to make wudu in a practical common Sunni sequence, what must be washed, what commonly breaks wudu, and when to ask about school-specific details. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-pray-salah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/how-to-pray-salah/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn a clear common Sunni salah sequence, the daily prayer units, what to prepare, what to recite, and where recognized practice differences occur. https://mydeenpath.org/en/editorial/#illustrationshttps://mydeenpath.org/en/updates/#2026-09-28-illustrations-that-support-learningMon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSite updateSix original AI illustrations add visual context to learning paths and guides. Captions explain the connection to the text. Responsive image sizes and offline coverage keep them usable across devices. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/istikhara-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/istikhara-prayer/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn how to pray Istikhara for a real decision, use the transmitted supplication, consult wisely, and move forward without treating dreams as required signs. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/prayer-times-explained/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/prayer-times-explained/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerUnderstand the five daily prayer times, why timetables differ, Hanafi Asr, Fajr and Isha methods, time zones, high latitudes and local mosque schedules. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ramadan-fasting-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/ramadan-fasting-guide/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTRamadanUnderstand Ramadan fasting from dawn to sunset, intention, suhoor and iftar, missed fasts, local moon-sighting decisions and a practical daily worship plan. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-baqarah/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-baqarah/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranExplore Surah Al-Baqarah’s 286 verses, major themes, authentic virtue reports, the last two ayahs and a flexible reading plan linked to the full Quran text. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-kahf/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-kahf/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranRead Surah Al-Kahf in Arabic and English, follow its four major narratives, check hadith about Friday and the Dajjal, and plan reflective reading or memorisation. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-mulk/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-al-mulk/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranRead Surah Al-Mulk in Arabic and English, follow its main themes, understand the evidence behind its reported virtues, and build a realistic reading or memorisation practice. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-yasin/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/surah-yasin/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTQuranRead Surah Yasin in Arabic and English, follow its message and structure, assess popular claims about its virtues, and use a practical reading or memorisation plan. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tahajjud-prayer/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/tahajjud-prayer/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrayerLearn when and how to pray Tahajjud, how it relates to qiyam al-layl and Witr, and how to build a sustainable night-prayer routine. https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/zakat-guide/https://mydeenpath.org/en/guides/zakat-guide/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTZakatLearn how nisab and the lunar year affect zakat, prepare eligible assets and liabilities, follow a worked example and understand the limits of an online calculator.