{"_id":"6708417f38785574eaa4dbd8","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"If someone just reverts, how soon should they start praying?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"If someone just reverts, how soon should they start praying? Are there modifications that are allowed until they learn all the Arabic which can be very difficult and takes a lot of time. Is it permissible to read the English while praying? Should one start with all 5 prayers or just a few and build consistency? When should one learn the Arabic alphabet and how to read?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"They should start praying all five prayers immediately. They should be taught the very minimal basics of wudu and how to identify the qibla, and to cover their bodies properly. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"As for prayer, they can be taught the basic movements and invocations. If they can pronounce the Arabic, they can write down all of the supplications and the Fatiha (transliterated), at least the bare minimum on a piece of paper and read from it during their prayer. This includes the dua that is said in each position as well as the Fatiha, which is the only surah that is minimally required. If pronouncing the Arabic is too difficult, all of the supplications that are said in prayer can be translated to English or any other language. The only part that cannot be translated is the Quran. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"As for the Fatiha, until they are able to pronounce Arabic, they can simply remain silent for the length of time it takes to recite the Fatiha. Perhaps, they can contemplate on the meanings of the Fatiha in silence. Prayer can be performed in this way until the person is able to pronounce and memorize the Fatiha and the supplications that are said in prayer. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"As for learning the Arabic alphabet, this is something that is not required for someone to be a good practicing Muslim. It is certainly desired and immensely rewarding, but time and effort should be spent on learning the basics of the religion and performing the essential acts of worship before embarking on learning the Arabic language.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"All praise to Allah, it is not challenging for someone entirely new to easily participate in the most crucial act of worship and feel assured that their prayer is entirely valid when adhering to the provided guidelines. May Allah facilitate the learning journey, bestow peace upon them, and uphold their steadfast devotion.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\nHere is a book with the basics of prayer, that I would recommend: \\\"The Revealed Path: First Instructions on Worship\\\" by: Saiema Din\\n\\nFree PDF found here:\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.scribd.com/document/632926161/English-E-Book-2-Instruction-on-Worship-Shafii?doc_id=632926161&download=true&order=647619353\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.scribd.com/document/632926161/English-E-Book-2-Instruction-on-Worship-Shafii?doc_id=632926161&download=true&order=647619353\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"67070668b825924c683fcd02","tag":"Convert","count":7}],"createdOn":"2024-10-10T21:05:03.851Z"}