The following is a guideline on what to teach a person who has just accepted Islaam?

 Aqaaid (Beliefs)

• The first Kalimah with its meaning.

• The second Kalimah with its meaning.

• Brief explanation of Shirk / ascribing partners with Allah Ta’ala.

• Explanation of Imaan e Mufassal.

Tahaarah

• Istinjaa

• Ghusal

• Wudhu

Salaah

• Postures of Salaah

• Surah Faatiha, + 4 short surahs, Salaah duas

• Names and times of the five daily Salaah

• Brief explanation of Saum, Zakaat and Haj

Halaal and Haraam

• Food

• Actions

Aadaab (Etiquettes)

• Eating

• Sleeping

• Dressing (Stress on covering of satar)

Golden Rule

Every Muslim should endeavour to the best of his / her ability to increase his / her knowledge of Islaam. The easiest way to acquire this is to sit in the company of the pious, righteous Ulama and to read the books that they suggest to you.

The following are some excellent books that one may read in order to increase his knowledge in Islaam:

1. What Islaam is?          by          Moulana Manzoor Nu’maani Sahib (RA)

2. Ta’limul Islaam           by          Mufti Kifaayatullah Sahib (RA)

3. Behishti Zewar            by          Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (RA)

4. Duroosul Islaam         by           Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)