Schedule guides
Your prayer-anchored day, explained.
Tasleem's schedule system is built around authentic worship, not generic habits. These guides explain the significance, benefits, and practice of each prayer, fast, and daily habit in your Deen OS.
Prayer
The five daily prayers, tahajjud, dhuha, and Jumu'ah.
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr Prayer - The Dawn Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily obligatory prayers, performed at dawn before sunrise. It is one of the two "cool prayers" (along with…
About Dhuhr Prayer
Dhuhr Prayer - The Midday Prayer
Dhuhr is the second of the five daily obligatory prayers, performed when the sun begins to decline from its zenith (highest point) at…
About Asr Prayer
Asr Prayer - The Afternoon Prayer
Asr is the third of the five daily obligatory prayers and is known as the "middle prayer" (as-salat al-wusta) — a title given to it…
About Maghrib Prayer
Maghrib Prayer - The Sunset Prayer
Maghrib is the fourth of the five daily obligatory prayers, performed immediately after sunset. It marks the transition from day to night…
About Isha Prayer
Isha Prayer - The Night Prayer
Isha is the fifth and final daily obligatory prayer, performed after the red twilight has completely disappeared from the horizon. It…
About Tahajjud Prayer
Tahajjud Prayer - The Night Vigil
Tahajjud (also called Qiyam al-Layl, or night prayer) is a voluntary prayer performed after sleeping and before Fajr. The word "tahajjud"…
About Dhuha Prayer
Dhuha Prayer - The Forenoon Prayer
Dhuha (also spelled Duha) is a voluntary forenoon prayer performed after sunrise and before Dhuhr. It is also known as Salat al-Awwabin —…
About Jumu'ah Prayer
Jummah Prayer - The Friday Prayer
Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) is the weekly congregational prayer that replaces Dhuhr on Fridays for those obligated to attend. It is obligatory…
Fasting
Ramadan, voluntary fasts, and Hijri observances.
About Monday & Thursday Fasting
Fasting Mondays and Thursdays
Voluntary fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is a highly recommended Sunnah that the Prophet ﷺ regularly observed. These are not obligatory…
About the White Days
Fasting Ayyām al-Bīḍ (13th–15th each Hijri month)
Ayyām al-Bīḍ ("the White Days") are the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri lunar month — named for the brightness of the full moon on…
About Shawwal Fasting
Six Days of Shawwāl
After completing Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to fast six voluntary days in Shawwāl (the month following Ramadan). Combined with the…
About Dhul-Hijjah & 'Arafah
First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah & Fasting the Day of 'Arafah
The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the most sacred days of the year in Islam — even more virtuous than the ten nights of Ramadan…
About Ashura
10th of Muharram ('Āshūrā')
The 10th of Muharram ('Āshūrā') is one of the most significant voluntary fasting days in the Islamic year. It carries a rich history…
About Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar — the blessed month in which the Quran was revealed to the Prophet ﷺ. Fasting…
Daily habits
Quran, Deen study, and muhasabah in your schedule.
About Quran Reading
Reading the Quran
The Quran is the literal Word of Allah, revealed to the Prophet ﷺ through Jibreel عليه السلام over 23 years. Reading it is one of the…
About Studying the Deen
Studying about the Deen
Seeking Islamic knowledge (talab al-'ilm) is one of the most exalted acts of worship in Islam. It is both a personal obligation — every…
About Daily Reflection
Muhasabah - Daily Self-Reflection
Muhasabah (محاسبة) means "to take account of oneself" — examining your deeds, intentions, sins, and blessings before the Day when all…