Your Complete Guide to Muslimnet's Islamic Tools
Muslimnet UK started as a simple mosque directory. Today, it's evolved into a comprehensive platform offering three powerful tools that work together to support your spiritual journey. Here's how to make the most of each one.
The Three Pillars
1. Mosque Finder - Your Community Connection
2. 99 Names of Allah - Your Daily Reflection
3. Islamic Calendar - Your Spiritual Roadmap
Let's explore how these tools complement each other and enhance your practice of Islam.
🕌 The Mosque Finder: More Than Just Locations
What It Does: Find mosques across the UK with detailed information about facilities, prayer times, and services.
When to Use It:
- Traveling: Instantly locate the nearest mosque in an unfamiliar city
- Moving: Research mosques in your new area before relocating
- Specialized Needs: Filter by facilities like women's prayer spaces, wheelchair access, or educational programs
- Prayer Times: Check local jamaat times before heading to the mosque
Pro Tips:
- Add Missing Mosques: See a mosque that's not listed? Add it! Every mosque you contribute is sadaqah jariyah (ongoing charity)
- Verify Information: When you visit a mosque, verify the details are correct. Your 2 minutes helps thousands of Muslims
- Read the Stories: Check our blog for articles about specific mosques and their history
- Plan Road Trips: Before a long drive, map out mosques along your route for prayer stops
Real Use Case: Sarah from London travels to Manchester for work. Before her trip, she searches Muslimnet for mosques near her hotel. She finds one with women's facilities and Maghrib jamaat at 6:45 PM—perfect timing for her meeting schedule. She adds it to her calendar and arrives with confidence.
📿 99 Names of Allah: Transform Your Dhikr
What It Does: Explore all 99 beautiful names of Allah with Arabic text, transliteration, meanings, and reflection prompts.
When to Use It:
- Morning Routine: Start each day by learning one new name
- After Salah: Reflect on 2-3 names after each prayer
- Du'a Enhancement: Call upon Allah using the most relevant name for your situation
- Teaching Children: Share one name per week at family dinners
- During Difficulty: Find comfort in names like Al-Mu'min (The Inspirer of Faith) or Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
How to Build a Habit:
Week 1-2: Passive Learning
- Browse all 99 names to get familiar
- Notice which names resonate with you personally
Week 3-4: Active Memorization
- Choose 5 favorite names to memorize
- Practice pronunciation using the transliterations
- Write them in a journal with personal reflections
Month 2-3: Deep Reflection
- Pick one name per day
- Ask: How does this name show up in my life today?
- Make dua using that specific name
Month 4+: Living the Names
- Embody the names in your actions
- Al-Karim (The Generous) → Give charity
- As-Sabur (The Patient) → Practice patience with family
- Ash-Shakur (The Appreciative) → Express gratitude daily
Pro Tip - The "Name of the Day" Practice: Each morning, randomly open the app and whatever name appears becomes your focus for the day. Notice how often that name manifests in your experiences. You'll be amazed at the synchronicities.
🌙 Islamic Calendar: Navigate the Sacred Year
What It Does: Shows today's Islamic date with historical significance, hadiths, recommendations for worship, and fasting status.
When to Use It:
- Daily Morning Check: See if today has special significance
- Planning Fasts: Know which days are recommended for voluntary fasting
- Hajj Preparation: Track the approach of Dhul-Hijjah
- Ramadan Countdown: Anticipate the blessed month
- Teaching Moments: Share historical events from the calendar with family
Monthly Practices to Adopt:
Muharram (Month 1):
- Fast the 9th and 10th (Day of Ashura)
- Reflect on new beginnings and the Hijrah
Rajab (Month 7):
- Learn about Isra wal Mi'raj (Night Journey)
- Increase voluntary prayers
Sha'ban (Month 8):
- Build momentum before Ramadan
- Fast extensively as the Prophet ﷺ did
Ramadan (Month 9):
- Use the calendar to track Laylatul Qadr nights
- Follow the daily significance notes
Shawwal (Month 10):
- Fast six days anytime in the month
- Track your progress to ensure completion
Dhul-Hijjah (Month 12):
- Fast the first nine days (especially the 9th - Arafah)
- Prepare spiritually even if not performing Hajj
Pro Tip - Set Monthly Intentions: At the start of each Islamic month, check the calendar for significant dates. Set specific goals:
- "I'll fast Mondays and Thursdays this month"
- "I'll wake for Tahajjud during the last ten nights"
- "I'll memorize 5 new names of Allah before Rajab ends"
How The Three Tools Work Together
Here's how a mindful Muslim might use all three tools in one day:
Morning (6:00 AM)
Calendar Check: "Today is the 15th of Sha'ban (White Day). Fasting is recommended."
Decision: Skip breakfast and fast today
Names Reflection: Open the 99 Names app and read about As-Samad (The Eternal). Reflect on Allah's independence while you experience hunger throughout the day.
Afternoon (12:30 PM)
Mosque Finder: Traveling for work and need to pray Dhuhr. Search "mosque near me" on Muslimnet. Find one 5 minutes away with Dhuhr jamaat at 1:15 PM.
At the Mosque: Arrive early. While waiting, open the 99 Names app and recite 10 names quietly as dhikr.
Evening (6:00 PM)
Calendar Reminder: Check the app. Tomorrow is the 16th—no special fasting day. Plan to eat normally but continue Monday/Thursday fasting next week.
Family Time: Share the historical significance of the White Days with your children over iftar. Explain why the 13th, 14th, and 15th are called "white" (because of the full moon).
Night (10:00 PM)
Before Sleep: Recite Al-Hakim (The All-Wise) while reflecting on decisions made today. Trust Allah's wisdom in outcomes beyond your control.
Practical Challenges to Try
30-Day Mosque Challenge
Visit a different mosque each Friday for a month. Use the Mosque Finder to discover new communities. Journal about each experience.
99 Days of Names
Spend one day with each name. By day 99, you'll have a deep, personal relationship with Allah's attributes.
Year of Sacred Days
Use the calendar to fast every single recommended day for one full year:
- Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram)
- White Days (every month)
- Mondays and Thursdays (weekly)
- Six days of Shawwal
- First nine days of Dhul-Hijjah
- Day of Arafah
Track your progress. Watch your spiritual discipline grow.
For Families: Making It Work Together
Weekend Routine:
- Saturday Morning: Dad checks the calendar for this week's significant dates
- Saturday Lunch: Family explores one name of Allah together
- Sunday: Visit a new mosque from the directory as a family outing
Ramadan Planning:
- Use the calendar to mark Laylatul Qadr nights
- Assign each family member a different name of Allah to reflect on each day
- Visit a new mosque for Tarawih each week using the directory
Road Trip Islam:
- Before any family road trip, check Muslimnet for mosques along the route
- Make it a game: Who can remember the most names of Allah by journey's end?
- At each stop, learn one new name and make dua using it
The Bigger Picture
These aren't separate tools—they're three windows into a holistic Islamic life:
The Mosque Finder connects you to community (the horizontal relationship with fellow Muslims)
The 99 Names deepen your knowledge of Allah (the vertical relationship with your Creator)
The Calendar structures your practice (the rhythm of worship throughout the year)
Together, they create a sustainable, balanced approach to Islam that touches:
- Your daily routine (checking the calendar each morning)
- Your social life (finding and visiting mosques)
- Your inner life (reflecting on Allah's names)
Start Small, Build Momentum
Don't try to use all three tools perfectly from day one. Start with one:
Option 1 - The Immediate Win: Open the Mosque Finder right now. Find the closest mosque to your home. Visit it this Friday. Simple.
Option 2 - The Daily Habit: Make the Islamic Calendar your homepage. Check it every morning with your coffee. Let it guide your day.
Option 3 - The Long Game: Commit to the 99 Names app for 99 days. One name per day. Journal about each one. By day 99, you'll know Allah in a way you never did before.
Final Thought
These tools aren't meant to add burden to your life—they're meant to add meaning. In a world of endless notifications and distractions, Muslimnet offers something different: intentional spiritual practice rooted in Islamic tradition.
The mosque finder says: "You belong to a community." The 99 Names say: "You worship a Lord who is knowable." The calendar says: "Your time is sacred."
We built these tools because we needed them ourselves. Now we're sharing them with you.
Use them. Share them. Benefit from them. And may they be a means of drawing closer to Allah for you and your loved ones.
Ready to start? Pick one tool below: