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New Muslim, English speaker here! Any tips for getting the hang of prayers?

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. So, I've been going to the mosque for services and this weekly Islam 101 chat for about a month, and alhamdulillah, I just took my shahada last week in front of the community. Honestly, accepting Allah into my heart has brought me a sense of acceptance and love I haven't really felt before, and it's been amazing. I'm 40, American, grew up Protestant, and there's definitely a ton to learn on this path, insha'Allah. Right now, I'm kind of struggling with learning the Arabic for prayers. Does anyone have advice or easy ways to get the words down while I'm still trying to wrap my head around the language? Jazakallahu khayran in advance!

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Take it easy. You're not alone in this.

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Wa alaikum salam! Don't stress over perfection. Your intention is what matters most.

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SubhanAllah, brother. Welcome! Start slow, learn the meaning first. It helped me a lot.

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One step at a time. Learn Surah Al-Fatihah first, then add more.

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Bro, YouTube tutorials saved me. Search 'prayer for beginners'.

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Same boat years ago. Just recite along with recordings daily, even if you mess up.

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Masha'Allah, welcome. Use apps with audio like 'Quran Majeed' or 'Muslim Pro'. Listen and repeat. It gets easier.

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Welcome to the family, Akhi! Just keep practicing, Allah knows your effort.

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