[Jeremy]

I know that we are supposed to pray a couple of times a day. But what is the appropriate number? Is there a set standard for it?

 

[al Amaanah]

new bro :salamext:

insha Allah u can benefit from these links:

http://nl.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=85A0EC87D924601C

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

Muslims make Salah five times a day. InshaAllah take your time in learning, dont rush yourself May Allah make it all easy for you brother, Ameen.

 

[al Amaanah]

as the sister said, step by step insha Allah. ameen to the du3a!

 

[Jeremy]

Most righteus. I dont know why, but I havent been filled with peace like this in a very very long time.

 

[MustafaMc]

I agree that it is best to not overwhelm one's self with all there is to learn. Islam is much more regimented than Christianity and the neccessity of praying in Arabic adds to difficulty of adapting to an Islamic way of life. Take it at your own pace and do your best for the sake of Allah.

Extensive overview of salah.
http://muttaqun.com/prayer/toc.html

Pocket card describes prayer as a handy reference.
http://soundvision.com/shop/pview.asp?Item=913-113

Site useful for determining prayer times,
http://www.islamicfinder.org/index.php?lang=english&home=2008-5-29

Software to help learn Al-Fatiha (Surah 1) and other short ones for prayer
http://www.dar-us-salam.com/store/m...=Dus&Product_Code=MS10&Category_Code=Software

Quran with transliteration helpful if combined with software.
http://www.dar-us-salam.com/store/m...=Dus&Product_Code=Q04&Category_Code=Eng_Quran

Another good site with references on the left.
http://www.islamicity.com/

 

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Most righteus. I dont know why, but I havent been filled with peace like this in a very very long time.

:salamext:

This made me smile. Alhamdulillaah! (Praise be to Allaah!)

 

[Jeremy]

new bro :salamext:

insha Allah u can benefit from these links:

http://nl.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=85A0EC87D924601C

Im watching these videos as we speak. They are very very helpful indeed.

 

[Ali.]

It's great to see that you're eager to embrace your new religion, Jeremy!

As others have stated above, take it in steps. Don't take it all in on one go.

 

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

Most righteus. I dont know why, but I havent been filled with peace like this in a very very long time.

MashaAllah. Indeed it's true

 

[MTAFFI]

Jeremy

I am a recent revert myself, I am still getting used to everything myself, but if you ever have any questions feel free to ask.. I may not be able to help as much with the things like quotes from the Quran, but I have been getting better and better at pushing certain things away that seem to surround me in this culture.

May Allah bless you with the same happiness that this religion has blessed me with

Peace

 

[al Amaanah]

^ ameen! alhamdulillah im glad that theyre very very helpful bro :thumbs_up

 

[جوري]

'inna adeen wasi3 fa'awghil feeh be rifq inna al'monbata la ardan qata3a wla dhrahan abqa'a favorite hadith of mine though I can't source it.. if anyone of the Arabic speaking members can help me find it would be great.. basically translates to

'religion is vast, so teach with gentility, he who is abrasive (coarse) in his approach, has neither crossed the land nor kept his mode of transport'..really an assimilation of a man who is trying to cross a long desert but feels overwhelmed so he starts beating his horse or camel, until it dies or gets too overwhelmed and tired and runs away.. so he neither keeps his horse, nor does he get to cross the desert..


Islam is very much like any science, you need to approach it with an on-going education.. all of us born Muslim or new Muslims have and can learn something new every day...


I wish you the very best akhi on your journey and insha'Allah you'll feel a brotherhood a sense of community and grow more at peace every day
Ameen