Intention means consciously choosing the act of worship. A memorised Arabic sentence is not required for fasting. This guide identifies the Hanafi approach presented by Diyanet and does not treat the timing rules of different schools as identical.

Ramadan and fasting

Understanding what does and does not break a fast

Forgetting, making a mistake and acting deliberately are different situations. Whether a fast remains valid and whether make-up or expiation is required are also separate questions. These examples follow Diyanet’s predominantly Hanafi guidance.

Ramadan and fasting

Make-up fasts, fidyah and zakat al-fitr: three different concepts

What follows a missed fast depends on why it was missed and whether it can be made up later. Fidyah is not an optional payment anyone may choose instead of fasting. Zakat al-fitr is a separate obligation, not a count of missed days.

Giving and zakat

Planning zakat al-fitr: people, amount and timing

To plan zakat al-fitr, first establish whose obligation is involved, then check the applicable per-person amount and timing. Multiplication alone cannot determine a religious obligation.

Giving and zakat

Preparing for a zakat assessment: assets, debts, nisab and date

Treating zakat simply as 2.5% of total wealth can give an incomplete answer. Asset types, basic needs, debts, nisab and the relevant period must be considered. This guide helps organise your information without making a personal financial or religious determination.

Salah and purification

Traveller’s prayer: what to establish before a journey

Shortening prayer during travel depends on specific conditions. This guide summarises the Hanafi practice presented by Diyanet, distinguishing distance, intended stay and congregational circumstances. A kilometre figure alone does not answer every question.

Salah and purification

Prayer during illness: standing, sitting and gestures

Prayer during illness is considered in relation to the movements a person can perform. The same diagnosis does not imply the same practice for everyone. This guide explains general concepts without judging your health or physical limitations.

Salah and purification

Making up missed prayers: scope and record keeping

Making up a prayer means performing a missed prayer later. Which prayers and how many units are involved must be established separately. This guide summarises Diyanet’s Hanafi account without calculating an individual’s outstanding prayers.

Salah and purification

Tayammum: when it applies and how it is performed

Tayammum is ritual purification for specified circumstances when water is unavailable or cannot be used. It is not simply a convenient alternative to ordinary wudu. The procedure below is identified as the Hanafi approach.

Quran and learning

The Quranic text, translation and tafsir

The Arabic verse, a rendering of its meaning in another language and explanatory tafsir are different layers. Distinguishing them helps readers see where interpretation begins and ask better questions when translations vary.

Quran and learning

Starting Quran study and building a sustainable routine

A reading plan should allow time to learn recitation, follow meaning and revisit questions, rather than only count completed pages. The routine here is an optional learning suggestion, not a prescribed religious programme.

Giving and zakat

Planning zakat, fitr and voluntary giving separately

A giving plan should identify its purpose and how support reaches the recipient, not just the total amount. Keeping zakat, fitr and voluntary giving separate helps prevent confusion about the responsibility a payment was intended to fulfil.

Salah and purification

How to pray salah

The basic two-rakah sequence and the five daily prayers.

Salah and purification

How to pray janazah

Four takbirs, supplication and salam.

Salah and purification

How to pray taraweeh

Ramadan night prayer in two-rakah units.

Salah and purification

How to pray witr

Three rakahs and qunut in Hanafi practice.

Salah and purification

How to pray Jumuah

The sermon, two obligatory rakahs and sunnah prayers.

Salah and purification

How to pray Eid salah

Two rakahs with additional takbirs.

Salah and purification

How to perform wudu

Washing, wiping and the learning sequence.

Salah and purification

Tahajjud prayer

An introduction to night prayer.

Salah and purification

Duha prayer

A voluntary daytime prayer.

Tools

Quran reading and completion planner

Build and print a dated reading schedule using the page count of your own Quran edition.

Tools

Hijri and Gregorian date converter

Convert dates in either direction and view the result in the monthly calendar.

Tools

Qibla direction calculator

Choose a city or coordinates to calculate the qibla bearing from true north.

Tools

Digital tasbih counter

Count with your keyboard or a tap, with a target you choose.

Tools

Zakat al-fitr budget planner

Calculate a total using your chosen amount per person and number of people.

Tools

Iftar recipe portion calculator

Scale the ingredients of eight recipes for 1–40 servings.

Food and recipes

Red lentil soup

35 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Tomato chickpea stew

30 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Vegetable bulgur

30 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Roasted vegetables and chickpeas

45 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Cucumber yogurt

10 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Overnight yogurt oats

10 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Menemen

25 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Food and recipes

Stovetop rice pudding

45 minutes · Ingredients, method and allergens.

Calendar and festivals

Eid al-Fitr

Gratitude, generosity and gathering after Ramadan.

Calendar and festivals

Eid al-Adha

The story of Abraham, devotion and sharing.

Faith and daily life

Read the Mevlid (Mevlit)

Also searched as mevlüt or mevlüd. A selection of 16 couplets and a historical edition.

Quran and learning

All 114 surahs and chapter search

Find a chapter by name, number or revelation period.

Salah and purification

Salah guides

Wudu, daily prayers and particular circumstances.

Food and recipes

Iftar and suhoor recipes

Eight home recipes and quantities.

Calendar and festivals

Hijri calendar

Gregorian and Hijri dates, Ramadan and Eid.

Food and recipes

Iftar menus

Seven menus with linked recipes.

Where should I begin?

Follow the seven-stop learning path to learn vocabulary before practice. Each page’s school-of-law note, sources and calculation method define its scope.

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