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For Malaysian Muslims (Shafi‘i), with Autism & Schizophrenia Support
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Welcome Note

Dear beloved Muslim brother or sister,

This guide is written with love and understanding for you — someone who may live with autism and schizophrenia. Please know:

  • Allah knows your situation perfectly.
  • You are not expected to be perfect.
  • What matters is your effort, not perfection.

Islam is a religion of mercy, and if you are trying your best within your ability, Allah will reward you more than you imagine. Learning your religion slowly, step by step, is already a great act of worship.

This guide follows the Shafi‘i madhhab, which is officially practiced in Malaysia.

1. What is Fardhu 'Ain?

Fardhu 'Ain means:
> “The personal knowledge and duties that every Muslim must learn and do.”

It includes: – Knowing your belief (aqidah) – How to purify yourself (taharah) – How to pray (solat) – Fasting (puasa), Zakat, Hajj (if required) – Knowing what is halal (allowed) and haram (forbidden)

If you don’t know these yet, it’s not too late — start learning now, little by little.

2. Basic Belief (Aqidah)

Every Muslim must believe in:

  • One God, Allah — no partners, no children.
  • Allah created everything and has no need.
  • Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the final messenger.
  • Believe in:
    • Angels
    • Books of Allah
    • All Prophets
    • The Day of Judgement
    • Qadar (Allah's plan — both good and bad)

These are the 6 Pillars of Iman.

3. Purification (Taharah)

Before you can pray, you must be clean. This means:

  • Wudu (ablution) before every prayer, if you don’t already have it.

    • Wash face
    • Wash arms
    • Wipe head
    • Wash feet

  • Ghusl (full bath) is needed after:

    • Wet dreams
    • After husband and wife have private contact
    • After period ends (for women)

  • After using the toilet:

    • Wash private parts with water (istinja’)
    • Make sure no urine or stool stays on the body

4. Solat (Prayer)

5 daily prayers are wajib (compulsory):

Name Time Units (Rakaat)
Subuh Before sunrise 2
Zohor Afternoon 4
Asar Late afternoon 4
Maghrib Just after sunset 3
Isyak Night 4

How to start: – Start by learning Subuh prayer (2 rakaat only). – Learn Al-Fatihah and short surah (like Surah Ikhlas). – Learn the movements step by step. – If you forget something, don’t worry — just try your best.

5. Puasa (Fasting in Ramadan)

Fasting in Ramadan is wajib if:

  • You are healthy
  • You are not sick mentally or physically
  • You are an adult (baligh)

If your mental illness makes fasting unsafe, it is not sinful. You may be excused.

Fasting means: – No eating or drinking from Subuh to Maghrib – No bad speech or actions – Break your fast with dates or water

6. Zakat & Hajj

These are only required if you are able.

Zakat:

  • You must pay if you have extra savings for 1 year (above a set amount).
  • Ask a local ustaz or zakat office for help calculating.

Hajj:

  • Required once in a lifetime if:
    • You have the money
    • You are healthy
    • You can travel safely

If you are not able, you are not sinful.

7. Avoiding Major Sins

Some actions are big sins. Every Muslim must try to avoid:

  • Not praying
  • Lying
  • Gossip (mengumpat)
  • Disrespecting parents
  • Taking riba (interest)
  • Drinking alcohol
  • Having sex outside marriage
  • Hurting others without reason

But remember:
> If you fall into sin, you can always repent.
Say: “Astaghfirullah” (I ask Allah’s forgiveness) — and try again.

8. Learning More

You do not need to learn everything at once.

Start with: – One short prayer – One ayah from Qur’an – One video or book a week

Ask kind teachers. Avoid harsh people. Look for: – Simple Islamic books for beginners – Ustaz/ustazah who understand mental health – Online lessons like from JAKIM, Mufti Wilayah, or TV AlHijrah

9. A Reminder from the Prophet ﷺ

“When Allah wants good for someone, He gives them understanding of the religion.”
— [Sahih al-Bukhari]

So the fact that you are reading this — and trying to learn — is a sign that Allah wants good for you. Keep going, even if it's slow. That is enough.

Final Words

You are a Muslim. You are beloved by Allah. You are trying. That is enough.

Do not compare yourself to others. Take one step at a time. Allah sees every effort, even the small ones.

You are not alone.
You are not behind.
You are still on the right path.

Prepared for you with care and dua.