Noor Blog
Practical, sourced guides on prayer, fasting, Zakat and more.
How to Pray Salah: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Learn how to perform the five daily prayers step by step — from wudu and facing the Qibla to every position and what to recite in each rak'ah.
July 15, 2026 · 8 min read
Ramadan Fasting Rules: What Breaks the Fast and What Doesn't
A clear guide to the rules of fasting in Ramadan — who must fast, what invalidates the fast, what is allowed, and how to make up missed days.
July 15, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Find the Qibla Direction from Anywhere
Three reliable ways to find the Qibla — using an online Qibla finder, the sun, or a compass — plus the common mistakes that point people the wrong way.
July 15, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Calculate Zakat on Money, Gold and Savings
A practical guide to calculating your Zakat: the nisab threshold, the 2.5% rate, what assets count, common deductions, and worked examples.
July 15, 2026 · 6 min read
The White Days: Fasting the 13th, 14th and 15th of Every Month
What the White Days (Ayyam al-Beed) are, why fasting them equals fasting a lifetime, and when they fall this month in the Hijri calendar.
July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Prayer Times Differ Between Apps (and Which Method to Choose)
Fajr and Isha times can differ by 30+ minutes between apps. Here's how calculation methods work — MWL, ISNA, Umm al-Qura, Egyptian — and how to pick the right one.
July 15, 2026 · 6 min read