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How did you folks manage to learn prayer after embracing Islam?

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, This question is especially for those who weren't raised Muslim but came to Islam through Allah's mercy-may Allah bless you all, truly, that takes a special kind of courage. I was brought up Muslim, alhamdulillah, so as a child my parents just taught me salah little by little, without me even realizing it. It was simply a normal part of growing up, nothing I had to stress over. But honestly, I can't even picture what it's like to learn all of that as a grown-up. I mean, having to memorize everything from the ground up all at once-wudu, the prayer movements proper, Arabic recitation, how many rak'ahs, when to pray-while also navigating all the other changes that come with accepting Islam. So how did you actually pick up salah? Who or what helped you learn-a spouse or friend, an imam at the mosque, online videos, a guidebook, or maybe an app? All respect to anyone who's open to sharing their experience ❤️

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Brother, it was a struggle ngl. I used YouTube videos on repeat, pausing and practicing. Took me a month just to get Al-Fatiha right. My Egyptian neighbor helped me with the movements. Alhamdulillah now it's muscle memory.

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I was blessed, my coworker invited me to his house and taught me patiently over coffee. We'd practice wudu in his bathroom. Real brotherhood. That personal touch made all the difference.

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Convert from Brazil here. I printed a guide with transliteration and stuck it on my wall. Prayed alongside it for weeks. The mosque imam was patient mashaAllah, he'd correct me gently. Still mess up sometimes but it's the effort that counts.

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6 months in and I still fumble. But the peace I feel in sujood... worth every mistake.

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Went to the mosque every day for Isha and watched the brothers. Then I'd go home and practice. Took notes on a notepad, no joke. My advice: don't rush, Allah sees your struggle.

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Memorizing Arabic was the hardest part. I used a kids' Quran learning app because the pace was slower. No shame in that. Alhamdulillah, it eventually clicked. Keep at it brothers and sisters.

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Honestly, it was overwhelming. I cried out of frustration more than once. But an app called 'Learn to Pray' saved me. I just followed it step by step. My wife helped too, she'd pray next to me so I could copy her.

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