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Clear answers on salah, the Quran, fasting and duas, with references to the Quran and authentic hadith.
QuranLast Two Ayat of Surah Baqarah: Arabic, Meaning and VirtuesThe last two verses of Surah al-Baqarah (2:285–286) in Arabic, their meaning, and the authentic hadith about reciting them every night.SalahHow to Pray Salatul Istikhara Step by Step (with the Dua)How to pray istikhara according to the Sunnah: two rak‘ahs, the istikhara dua from Sahih al-Bukhari, when to say it, and common mistakes.SalahHow to Pray Witr Prayer: Rak‘ahs, Time and Dua QunootHow to pray witr according to the Sunnah: its time, 1, 3 or more rak‘ahs, which surahs to recite, and how to say Dua Qunoot.SalahHow to Pray Tahajjud: Time, Rak‘ahs and Sunnah MethodHow to pray tahajjud (the night prayer): the best time, how many rak‘ahs, how the Prophet ﷺ prayed it, and tips to wake up.SalahHow Many Rakats in Each Prayer? Fard and Sunnah ChartHow many rak‘ahs are in Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, plus the 12 Sunnah rawatib with their authentic evidence.SalahHow to Pray Janazah (Funeral Prayer) Step by StepHow to pray the janazah prayer according to the Sunnah: the four takbirs, what to recite after each, the dua for the deceased, and its reward.FastingWhat Breaks Your Fast in Ramadan (and What Does Not)The things that break the fast according to the Quran and Sunnah, and common things that do not, such as forgetful eating, eye drops and inhalers.QuranSurah al-Mulk Benefits: Protection in the Grave (Authentic Hadith)The authentic virtues of Surah al-Mulk (Tabarak): intercession, protection from the punishment of the grave, and reciting it every night.LearningHow to Choose an Online Quran Teacher for Your Child (Checklist for Parents)A practical checklist for parents in the USA, UK and Europe choosing an online Quran tutor: qualifications, tajweed, safety, female teachers, trial classes and progress reports.LearningNoorani Qaida: A Complete Beginner’s Guide (Lessons, Tips and How Long It Takes)What the Noorani Qaida is, what each lesson teaches, how long it takes to finish, and tips for parents and adult learners – with free online lessons.