Every New Muslim Deserves a Strong Start

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Shahada Institute is building a free, scholar-reviewed educational app that helps new Muslims confidently navigate their first months of Islam through structured lessons, practical guidance, and authentic Islamic knowledge.

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Built By Converts

What Happens After Taking Shahada?

For many people, embracing Islam is one of the happiest days of their lives. Yet once the excitement settles, many new Muslims find themselves asking a difficult question:

What do I do now?

  • How do I pray?

  • What foods can I eat?

  • What do I need to know?

  • What should I tell my family?

  • How do I find community?

  • Who can I ask when I’m unsure?

Books, videos, websites, and social media contain an incredible amount of Islamic knowledge—but they're rarely designed for someone taking their very first steps as a Muslim. New Muslims are often left to piece together information on their own, unsure where to begin or whom to trust.

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A Structured Path for Learning Islam

  • Small, manageable daily lessons.

  • Every lesson is reviewed and approved before publication.

  • Not just theology and fiqh. Real-life situations.

  • Our team understands what a convert needs because we’ve been there before.

Coming Soon
A mobile app screen showing a learning pathway about Islam, with modules like Welcome to Islam, Getting Ready to Pray, and How to Pray, including icons, progress points, and navigation tabs at the bottom.

You Can Help Build Something That Lasts

Donate

Help fund curriculum development

3% Cover the Fee

Volunteer

Contribute time and talent to further convert success

  • We are seeking scholarly students to help build lessons.

  • We are seeking scholars to review and validate content, ensuring a robust Islamic foundation.

  • We are looking for people to help produce professional-quality videos.

  • We are looking for help building awareness for the app and the mission.

Partner

Work with us to further education for converts

  • Become a pilot partner and include Shahada as part of your convert welcome package.

  • Partner with us to help converts develop a strong Islamic foundation.

  • Spread the word about Shahada to help reach converts everywhere.