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Congratulations on embracing Islam! Basic duas that are recited everyday. We suggest that you take one at a time, learn it well, and then insha’Allah implement it before moving on to another one. There is also a transliteration in case you have difficulties with the Arabic. http://www.islam.tc/Dua/ As for certain books, the link below is an online version of a very popular book known as Talim-ul-Haque. It goes over the basic tenets/pillars of Islam, along with their criterion and specifics on cleanliness, performing certain acts such as prayers and fasting, and also other questions that might arise. Once again, take this one page at a time, comprehend, ask questions, and then go read further. http://www.markazulmaarif.org/onlinereading/teachingofislam/main.htm We also HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you seek out a scholar in your neighborhood or area (found at the local mosque or Islamic school), where you can enroll and study under the guide of a qualified Islamic scholar (Aalima). Through their guidance and support, you will insha’Allah be able to succeed in your quest for knowledge. May Allah Ta’ala make it easier for you and make you amongst the successful in this world and the next. Ameen! [Editor’s note] Recommended readings: Gift for New Muslims (Basics of Islam) http://islameasy.org/pdf/Gift_NewMuslims_Print.pdf Ta'leem-ul-Islam (Teachings of Islam) http://www.islameasy.org/quick_books.php Purity and Tahara - A gift for the Daughters of the Ummah http://www.islameasy.org/pdf/Tuhfatul_Banaat.pdf Prayer and Du’a - Strong connection with Allah http://islameasy.org/index.php

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