Quran Companion

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Al-Fatihah

The Opening

7 ayahs

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Al-Ikhlas

Sincerity

4 ayahs

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Al-Falaq

The Daybreak

5 ayahs

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An-Nas

Mankind

6 ayahs

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Al-Kawthar

Abundance

3 ayahs

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An-Nasr

The Help

3 ayahs

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Al-Asr

The Time

3 ayahs

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Al-Maun

Small Kindnesses

7 ayahs

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Al-Fil

The Elephant

5 ayahs

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Al-Masad

The Palm Fibre

5 ayahs

These are duas the Prophet ﷺ taught us for every part of our day. Learn one at a time!

🌄 Waking Up

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Alḥamdulillāhil-ladhī aḥyānā baʿda mā amātanā wa ilayhin-nushūr

Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection. — Bukhari

🛁 Before Wudu (Ablution)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Bismillāh

In the name of Allah — say this before starting wudu. The Prophet ﷺ said there is no wudu for the one who does not mention Allah's name.

✅ After Wudu

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Ashhadu an lā ilāha illallāh wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ʿabduhu wa rasūluh

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. — Muslim

🕌 Entering the Masjid

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Allāhummaf-taḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik

O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy. — Muslim. Enter with your right foot first.

🚪 Leaving the Masjid

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

Allāhumma innī asʾaluka min faḍlik

O Allah, I ask You of Your favour. — Muslim. Leave with your left foot first.

🌅 Before Eating

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Bismillāh

In the name of Allah — say this before every meal. Eat with your right hand. The Prophet ﷺ said if you forget to say it at the start, say: Bismillāhi awwalahu wa ākhirah. — Bukhari

🍽️ After Eating

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ

Alḥamdulillāhil-ladhī aṭʿamanā wa saqānā wa jaʿalanā muslimīn

Praise be to Allah who fed us, gave us drink, and made us Muslims. — Abu Dawud (Sahih)

🚪 Leaving Home

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Bismillāhi tawakkaltu ʿalallāh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh

In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power except with Allah. — Tirmidhi (Sahih). The angels protect you when you say this.

🏠 Entering Home

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

Bismillāhi walajanā wa bismillāhi kharajnā wa ʿalallāhi rabbanā tawakkalnā

In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we rely. — Abu Dawud

🚗 Entering a Vehicle

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Subḥānal-ladhī sakhkhara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahu muqrinīn, wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn

Glory be to Him who made this vehicle for us — we could not have done it ourselves — and to our Lord we will return. — Muslim

🌙 Before Sleeping

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Bismika Allāhumma amūtu wa aḥyā

In Your name O Allah I die and I live. — Bukhari. Also recite Ayatul Kursi before sleeping — the Prophet ﷺ said it protects you all night.

🤲 When Worried or Anxious

حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ

Ḥasbiyallāhu lā ilāha illā huwa ʿalayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa rabbul ʿarshil ʿaẓīm

Allah is enough for me. There is no god but He. In Him I trust, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne. — Quran 9:129. Say this 7 times morning and evening.

🤲 When in Difficulty

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu minaẓ-ẓālimīn

There is no god but You, glory be to You, indeed I was among the wrongdoers. — This is the dua of Prophet Yunus ﷺ from inside the whale. Allah responded and saved him.

📚 Before Studying

رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Rabbi zidnī ʿilmā

My Lord, increase me in knowledge. — Quran 20:114. Say this before every class, before reading, before learning anything new.

🌧️ When It Rains

اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا

Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfiʿā

O Allah, make it a beneficial rain. — Bukhari. This is what the Prophet ﷺ said when it rained.

🪞 Looking in the Mirror

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي

Allāhumma anta ḥassanta khalqī fa-ḥassin khuluqī

O Allah, just as You made my appearance good, make my character good. — Ahmad (Sahih). A reminder that inner beauty matters more than outer beauty.

The life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — well-known milestones that all Muslims agree upon.

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Birth — 570 CE, Year of the Elephant

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah. That same year, Abraha came with an army of elephants to destroy the Kaaba — but Allah sent birds that destroyed the army. His father Abdullah had passed away before his birth. His mother was Aminah bint Wahb.

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Childhood with Halimah

As was the custom in Arabia, the Prophet ﷺ was sent to the desert to be raised by a foster mother named Halimah As-Sadiyyah. The family noticed blessings in their home from the moment he arrived. He returned to his mother Aminah at age 4-5.

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Orphaned — Age 6

His mother Aminah passed away when he was 6 years old. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib then cared for him with great love. When Abdul Muttalib passed away two years later, his uncle Abu Talib took him in and protected him throughout his life.

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Al-Amin — The Trustworthy

Before becoming a Prophet, he was known throughout Makkah as Al-Amin — The Trustworthy — and As-Sadiq — The Truthful. Even his enemies trusted him with their valuables. When he married Khadijah RA at age 25, she was 40 and chose him for his honesty and character.

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First Revelation — 610 CE, Age 40

While meditating in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour near Makkah, the Angel Jibreel came and revealed the first ayahs of the Quran: "Read in the name of your Lord who created." He returned home trembling and Khadijah RA comforted him. This was the beginning of his prophethood.

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First Muslims

The first to believe were his wife Khadijah RA, his cousin Ali RA (then a young boy), his close friend Abu Bakr RA, and his freed slave Zayd RA. For three years he called to Islam quietly. Then Allah commanded him to call people openly.

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Year of Sorrow — 619 CE

In one year, the Prophet ﷺ lost both his beloved wife Khadijah RA and his uncle Abu Talib who had protected him. This year is called the Year of Sorrow. Despite this pain, he continued his mission with patience and trust in Allah.

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Al-Isra wal Miraj — Night Journey

Allah took the Prophet ﷺ on a miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, then up through the heavens to a station near Allah. During this journey the 5 daily prayers were made obligatory for Muslims — a direct gift from Allah to the believers.

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The Hijra — 622 CE

After years of persecution in Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions migrated to Madinah. He hid in the Cave of Thawr for three days with Abu Bakr RA while enemies searched for him. This migration is so important that Year 1 of the Islamic calendar begins from it.

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Building the Islamic Community

In Madinah he built the first mosque — Masjid Quba — and then Masjid an-Nabawi. He created brotherhood between the Muhajirun (migrants from Makkah) and the Ansar (helpers of Madinah). He established a written constitution for the city — one of the earliest in history.

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Battle of Badr — 624 CE

The first major battle between 313 Muslims and an army of over 1,000 from Makkah. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Muslims were victorious with the help of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ wept and made dua throughout the night before the battle.

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Conquest of Makkah — 630 CE

Eight years after the Hijra, the Prophet ﷺ returned to Makkah with 10,000 companions. He entered peacefully and declared a general amnesty — forgiving the people who had persecuted Muslims for 20 years. He then cleansed the Kaaba of idols and restored it to the worship of Allah alone.

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The Farewell Sermon — 632 CE

On his final Hajj with over 100,000 companions, the Prophet ﷺ gave his last great sermon on Mount Arafah. He declared: "All mankind is from Adam. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab. The best among you is the most righteous." He asked if he had delivered the message — and 100,000 voices said yes.

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Passing Away — 632 CE

The Prophet ﷺ passed away in Madinah aged approximately 63. His final words included: "To the highest companion" — meaning he chose to be with Allah. He was buried in his room next to the mosque. When Abu Bakr RA announced his death he said: "Whoever worshipped Muhammad — Muhammad is dead. Whoever worships Allah — Allah is alive and never dies."

Good manners are a big part of Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best among you are those with the best manners."

👋 Greeting

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ

As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh

Always greet Muslims with Salaam — it means "Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah." The Prophet ﷺ said spreading Salaam spreads love between Muslims.

🍽️ Eating Manners

• Eat with your right hand
• Say Bismillah before eating
• Eat what is in front of you
• Do not blow on hot food
• Say Alhamdulillah when finished
• Never waste food — the Prophet ﷺ said wasting is forbidden

👴 Respecting Elders

The Prophet ﷺ said: "He is not one of us who does not respect the elderly." Always greet elders first, let them speak, give them your seat, and never raise your voice at them — especially your parents.

📋 Keeping Promises

The Prophet ﷺ said the signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks it, when trusted he betrays. A Muslim always keeps their word — even with children.

🐾 Kindness to Animals

The Prophet ﷺ said a woman entered Hellfire because she locked up a cat without feeding it. And a sinful man was forgiven because he gave water to a thirsty dog. Islam teaches us to be kind to all of Allah's creatures.

💧 Not Wasting Water

The Prophet ﷺ said do not waste water even if you are by a flowing river. Use only what you need for wudu and washing. Wasting water is disliked in Islam even when water is plentiful.

🗣️ Watching Your Words

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent." Never lie, backbite, gossip, or mock others. Words can hurt more than actions — use them kindly.

✨ Smiling

تَبَسُّمُكَ فِي وَجْهِ أَخِيكَ صَدَقَةٌ

Tabassumukat fī wajhi akhīka ṣadaqah

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Your smile in the face of your brother is charity." Smiling costs nothing but means everything. It is one of the easiest forms of sadaqah.

🏠 Entering a Home

Always knock or ring the bell and wait. Greet with Salaam before entering. Do not enter without permission even if the door is open. If no one answers after three tries, go away — this is the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

📱 Using Your Time Well

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Two blessings which many people waste — health and free time." Islam encourages us to use time wisely. Read Quran, help at home, learn something new, be kind. Every good deed is recorded.

A guide to daily prayers, sunnah, and special prayers. Sunnah rakats differ slightly between schools — always check with your local imam.

📿 The 5 Obligatory (Fard) Prayers

Prayer	Fard Rakats	Time
🌙 Fajr	2	Dawn to Sunrise
☀️ Dhuhr	4	Midday
🌤️ Asr	4	Afternoon
🌅 Maghrib	3	After Sunset
🌙 Isha	4	Night

📿 Sunnah Prayers — Hanafi vs Other Schools

Muakkadah = Confirmed Sunnah · Ghair Muakkadah = Optional Sunnah

Prayer	Hanafi	Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali
🌙 Fajr	2 before ✓	2 before ✓
☀️ Dhuhr	4 before + 2 after	2 before + 2 after
🌤️ Asr	4 before (optional)	2-4 optional
🌅 Maghrib	2 after ✓	2 after ✓
🌙 Isha	4 before (opt) + 2 after ✓	2 after ✓

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Witr Prayer

Hanafi: Witr is Wajib (obligatory) — 3 rakats prayed together after Isha, always with qunut dua in the third rakat.

Shafi'i / Maliki / Hanbali: Witr is Sunnah Muakkadah — can be 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11 rakats. 1 rakat alone is valid.

📿 Special Prayers

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Jumu'ah — Friday Prayer

Every Friday at Dhuhr time, Muslim men are obligated to attend the Friday prayer at the masjid. It consists of 2 fard rakats after the khutbah (sermon). It replaces Dhuhr for men. Allah says in the Quran: "When the call to prayer on Friday is made, hasten to the remembrance of Allah." (62:9)

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Eid Prayer — Twice a Year

Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid al-Adha during Hajj season. The Eid prayer is 2 rakats with extra takbeers (saying Allahu Akbar). It is prayed in the morning, ideally outdoors or in a large hall. It is a time of joy, gratitude, and community.

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Tahajjud — Night Prayer

Prayed in the last third of the night after sleeping. Minimum 2 rakats, no maximum. The Prophet ﷺ said it is the best prayer after the obligatory prayers. Allah descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of night and asks: "Who is calling Me that I may answer them?"

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Duha — Morning Prayer

Prayed after sunrise (approximately 20 minutes after) until before midday. Minimum 2 rakats, maximum 12 rakats. The Prophet ﷺ said every joint in your body owes charity daily — 2 rakats of Duha covers all of that charity.

⚠️ This is a general guide. Always follow your local imam and scholar for rulings specific to your madhab.

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