Asalamu Alaikum,

I know the feeling of panic when facing the seemingly insurmountable challenge of learning the prayer in Arabic. I stood for many prayers with a simple pamphlet in my hand struggling to read the transliteration of the Arabic Quran and dua (supplication) that is said in prayer.

Even after all of that, I found out I was still doing and saying many things incorrectly. Fortunately, converts these days have more resources than pamphlets on prayer. If the Arabic seems impossible to learn or even sound out, listen to Surah Fatiha (it is only 7 short verses) over and over. I assure you it will become like a second nature for you to recite it. And listen to the brother’s prayer in this video as many times as you need to. By listening to the recitation of others, you can learn all you need to say in prayer the same way you learned to memorize your favorite songs.

Learning and perfecting our prayer is a lifelong journey. Don’t rush yourself. Take it a prayer at a time, a day at a time. All you can do is the best you can do and Allah knows you are trying. The good news is you are getting double reward for struggling.

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Verily the one who recites the Quran beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have twice that reward.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

So, there is no need to stress when you are getting a two for one deal right now. Just take it easy and try your best.

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May Allah make all affairs easy for you and grant you success in this life and the next.