A Marjan University New Muslims Program

Welcome to your
beautiful beginning.

You are a Muslim woman, and you belong here. Begin with the essentials, bring every question, and grow alongside your sisters.

Held in sisterhood
Assalamu alaykum. Welcome.

Peace be upon you. Welcome, beloved sisters.

There is room for you here.
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01 Join the crash course02 Daily reminders03 Your learning library04 Monthly Q&A

01 · Start here · Marjan Seedlings Crash Course

A place to begin.
A foundation to grow.

You bring your curiosity. We’ll learn the essentials together.

A welcoming introduction to the knowledge every Muslim needs for faith and daily worship, taught by professional, well-trained teachers from Marjan University ↗.

10–12 hoursof learning in totalFor new Muslim sisterswith room for every question

What we’ll explore

  1. 01

    The testimony of faith Shahada

    Understand the words that open the door to Islam and the life they invite you to build.

  2. 02

    Prayer and purification Tahara and Salah

    Learn how to prepare for worship and begin establishing your daily prayers.

  3. 03

    The Prophet’s biography Seerah

    A brief overview highlighting the life of Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam (may Allah bless him and grant him peace).

Every strong garden begins with one small seed.
This can be yours.

Sign up for the crash course
Your next chapter

Let’s begin together.

Choose your preferred learning time. Everything else is optional.

When would you prefer to learn?

All times are Makkah time (UTC+3).

02 · A little knowledge, every day

Daily Blossoms

Make space in your day for an ayah (Quran verse), a hadith (a teaching of the Prophet), and something to carry into your life. Join our WhatsApp reminders circle and enrich yourself with Islamic knowledge.

Join the reminders circle Message our team on WhatsApp for the group invitation.

03 · Your learning library

For the lesson.
And the days after.

Return to the essentials in your own time. Read or download our available guide, and keep it beside you as you learn with your teachers.

Beginner's guide · 15 pages

Purification and Prayer Beginner's Guide

A clear introduction to taharah (purification), wudu (ablution), ghusl (full ritual bath), and salah (prayer).

Read the guide Download PDF

04 · The Marjan Seedlings Blog

Learn. Share.
Belong.

The Marjan Seedlings Blog is a place to learn, share, and find community. Hear from other Muslim sisters, share what you are learning, and make room for one another’s growth—with guidance from the professional teachers of Marjan University ↗.

01 / Learn

Lessons and reflections to return to as your understanding grows.

02 / Share

Your experiences, discoveries, and the small steps that matter.

03 / Belong

Real voices, shared beginnings, and sisters learning alongside you.

Share your reflection
Scriptures Teacher

Sister Samar

Clear, rooted guidance for understanding revelation and building an Islamic life.

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Quran Teacher

Sister Rahma

Welcoming Quran lessons for sisters learning to recite, understand, and stay consistent.

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Student

Sister Nawal

Honest reflections from the learning journey, shared sister to sister.

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Scriptures Teacher

Articles by Sister Samar

Meet Samar
Foundations4 min read

Find your identity through Islamic Practice

Faith is not a race. Small, steady acts can root more deeply than a burst of pressure.

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Choose one prayer to anchor your day, one short surah (Quran chapter) to learn, and one trustworthy sister to call. Celebrate consistency, ask Allah (God) for ease, and remember that questions are part of learning—not proof that you are behind.

Scripture6 min read

Reading revelation with care

A beginner does not need to rush past questions. Context, trusted teachers, and patience protect the learning journey.

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Begin with a clear translation and keep a notebook for the verses and questions that stay with you. Learn how a verse sits within its surah (Quran chapter), ask qualified teachers when meaning is unclear, and resist building a conclusion from a single line read alone.

Quran Teacher

Articles by Sister Rahma

Meet Rahma
Quran5 min read

Beginning with Al-Fatihah (the Opening chapter)

Learn one line at a time, listen closely, and let repetition become a kind companion rather than a test.

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Choose one reciter whose pace is easy to follow. Listen to a short phrase, pause, repeat it, and ask a teacher to correct you when possible. Meaning matters too: reading a translation can help the words settle into your prayer with greater presence.

Consistency4 min read

A small Quran routine you can keep

Ten attentive minutes can be more nourishing than an ambitious plan that leaves you discouraged.

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Attach your Quran time to something already steady in your day, such as after Fajr (the dawn prayer) or before bed. Read a few verses, listen to them, and note one meaning. Keep the routine small enough to return to even on a full day.

Student

Articles by Sister Nawal

Meet Nawal
Belonging5 min read

Your first mosque visit

What to bring, where to go, and how to feel a little more at home before you arrive.

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Wear something loose and comfortable, bring a scarf if you use one for prayer, and arrive a little early. Ask a woman near the entrance where the sisters' space and wudu (ablution) area are. Every mosque is arranged differently, so asking is completely normal.

Sisterhood6 min read

Build a small circle that feels safe

You do not need to know everyone. Two kind, reliable sisters can change the whole journey.

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Look for sisters who listen without pressure, respect your pace, and point you back to qualified teachers when they are unsure. A healthy circle makes room for your culture, family situation, and boundaries while helping you grow.

Write with us

Your story may be the light another sister needs.

Share a personal reflection, practical lesson, or moment from your journey. The blog is guided by professional teachers from Marjan University. Your draft goes to the Seedlings team for editorial review. You will receive comments in WhatsApp, where you can discuss changes before anything is published.

01 Write your blog post in your own voice02 Submit it privately in WhatsApp03 Receive comments from the review team04 Approve the final post before publishing

05 · Monthly Q&A

Answers for your
everyday questions.

Bring the questions on your heart to your teachers. Each month, an Islamic scholar will answer sisters’ questions, with the Marjan University teaching team ↗ helping you find your way.

Once a month

Send your questions to the teaching team ahead of the session. They’ll share the date and joining details. You can also choose to ask your teacher privately.