Sources & Citations

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Quranic References

  1. [Q1] Quran 2:185 — "Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down as a guide to mankind..." — Referenced in Ramadan Guide
  2. [Q2] Quran 1:1–7 (Surah Al-Fatiha) — The opening chapter of the Quran, recited in every unit of prayer. — Referenced in Topics: Prayer
  3. [Q3] Quran 112:1–4 (Surah Al-Ikhlas) — "Say, He is Allah, the One..." — Referenced in Topics: Core Beliefs
  4. [Q4] Quran 7:156 — "My mercy encompasses all things." — Referenced in Topics: Core Beliefs
  5. [Q5] Quran 21:107 — "We have not sent you except as a mercy to the worlds." — Referenced in Topics: Core Beliefs
  6. [Q6] Quran 97:1–5 (Surah Al-Qadr) — Describes Laylat al-Qadr as "better than a thousand months." — Referenced in Ramadan Guide

Hadith References

  1. [H1] Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 7 — "Actions are judged by intentions (niyyah)." — Referenced throughout multiple steps
  2. [H2] Sahih Muslim, Book 35, Hadith 6505 — "How wonderful is the affair of the believer..." — Referenced in Topics: Core Beliefs
  3. [H3] Sahih Bukhari, Book 8, Hadith 604 — "Pray as you have seen me pray." — Referenced in Topics: Prayer
  4. [H4] Sahih Bukhari — "Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever memorizes them will enter Paradise." — Referenced in Topics: Core Beliefs
  5. [H5] Jami at-Tirmidhi — "Tie your camel, then trust in Allah." — Referenced in Mental Health Guide

Articles

  1. [A1] New Muslim Guide — newmuslimguide.com — Comprehensive resource covering worship, beliefs, and daily life. — Referenced in Steps 1–3
  2. [A2] My Prayer (Salah) — A Step-by-Step Guide — newmuslimguide.com — Illustrated prayer guide. — Referenced in Step: Prayer
  3. [A3] Mental Health and the Muslim Convert Experience — Yaqeen Institute — Referenced in Mental Health Guide
  4. [A4] Ramadan Prep Guide — Yaqeen Institute — Referenced in Ramadan Guide

Books

  1. [B1] The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab — Modern English Quran translation. — Referenced in Topics: Quran
  2. [B2] Welcome to Islam by Mustafa Umar — Practical new Muslim guide. — Referenced in Steps 1 and 3
  3. [B3] Being Muslim: A Practical Guide by Asad Tarsin (Sandala Press) — Handbook for new and returning Muslims. — Referenced in Steps 3, 8
  4. [B4] Fortress of the Muslim (Hisn al-Muslim) — Collection of authentic daily supplications. — Referenced in Topics: Prayer

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