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Glossary of Islamic Terms
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Makya
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This list has been alphabetized for easy reference.
Al-Asmaul Husna =Most excellent (beautiful) names of Allah
Allah= One God
Allahu Akbar= Allah (God) is the Greatest
Amina= Muhammad’s (PBUH) mother
Ansar= Helpers - Muslims from Medina
Asr= The Third of the five daily Prayer services, offered any time between when the sun starts declining and sunset
Adhan =The Islamic call for prayer
Dua-e-Qunoot= Arabic name of the special Prayer recited in the last Rakat of Witr Prayer
Durood (Assalat-u-Alannabi) = Invocation of blessings upon the Holy Prophet of Islam, (PBUH)
Eid-ul-Adha = Islamic Festival commemorating the obedience to God of Prophet Ibrahim (or Abraham), peace be upon him, and his son and Prophet Ishmael (PBUH)
Eid-ul-Fitr = The Islamic festival concluding the fasting of the month of Ramadhan
Fajr = The first of five daily Prayer services, offered any time during the period starting from dawn and ending a few minutes before sunrise
Faraidh = Plural form of Fardh (compulsory Prayer)
Fitrana = Money contributed by Muslims before the Eid-ul-Fitr so that the needy and poor also join the festivities
Ghazwa = Battle in which Muhammad (PBUH) himself lead the Muslims
Ghazwa (Battle) of Tabuk = The last great battle lead by the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him
Hadrat Abdul-Muttalib = Muhammad’s (PBUH) Grandfather
Hadrat Fatima = Muhammad’s (PBUH) youngest daughter
Hadrat Khadija = Muhammad’s first wife, one of the first people to accept Islam.
Hadrat Safiyya = Wife of Muhammad (PBUH)
Hadrat Zainab Bint Khazima = Wife of Muhammad (PBUH)
Hajj = Pilgrimage to the Ka’aba in Mecca Arabia - The fifth pillar of Islam - Performed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijja
Hajjatul-Wida = Farewell Pilgrimage. Last Hajj performed by Mohammad (PBUH)
Hajr-I-Aswad = Black Stone in Ka’aba
Hazrat Abu Bakr = Muhammad’s (PBUH) best friend and the first
person to accept Islam who also became the first Caliph or Khalifah
Hazrat Aisha = Wife of Muhammad (PBUH) and the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr
Hazrat Ali = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) dearest cousin and son-in-law who was the first child to accept Islam
Hazrat Fatima T= he Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) fourth daughter, may Allah be pleased with her
Hazrat Habiba = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Hafsa = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Halima Sadiyya T= he Holy Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) wet nurse
Hazrat Hamza = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) maternal uncle
Hazrat Ibrahim = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) second son, may Allah be pleased with him
Hazrat Jawariya bint Harith = Wife of Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Jibrail = The Arc Angel Gabriel who brought the First Revelation in the Cave of Hira to Muhammad’s (PBUH)
Hazrat Maimuna = Wife of Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Ruqayya = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) second daughter, may Allah be pleased with her
Hazrat Salman Farsi = Companion of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who migrated from Faris (Iran)
Hazrat Sauda = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Umar = The second of the four Khulafa-e-Rashideen
Hazrat Um-e-Kalthum = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) third daughter, may Allah be pleased with her
Hazrat Um-e-Salma = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Zaid = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) freed slave and his adopted son - one of the first people to accept Islam
Hazrat Zainab = The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) first daughter, may Allah be pleased with her
Hazrat Zainab bint Hajash = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hazrat Zainab bint Hajash = Wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Hijra = Migration from Mecca to Medina
Hira = Cave where the Holy Propeht Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation from Allah
Imam = The person who leads the prayer or service
Iqamah (Iqamat) = A shorten verse of the Adhan, which is recited loudly to indicate that a congregational Prayer is about to start
Isha = The fifth and last of the five daily Prayer services, offered any time between nightfall and midnight, or before going to bed
Janaza = The funeral prayer
Jilsa(Joulsa) = The sitting position which occurs in between two prostrations during Prayer
Ka’aba = The first house of worship ever built on the face of the earth for the worship of One and Only Allah - re-constructed by Hazrat Ibrahim and his son for worship of Allah - All daily prayers are offered facing in the direction of Ka’aba from all over the world
Kalimah = The credo of Islam, “There is none worthy of worship save Allah; Muhammad is the messenger of Allah"
Kalimah Shahadah (Kalima) = The declaration of Islamic faith
Khusoof = Eclipse of the moon, during which a special Prayer is to be offered
Kusoof = Eclipse of the Sun during which a special Prayer is to be offered
Madina = Second Holiest place after Mecca - City where the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) set
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`Aadah: Custom, practice. A local custom which is not in conflict with the Qur'an or the Sunnah (qv.) is admissible as part of Islamic law.
`Adl: Justice, equilibrium.
Ahaadeeth: (singular: hadeeth). The verbalized form of a tradition of the Prophet, peace be on him, constitutive of his Sunnah. A hadeeth narrative is divided into two parts: the isnaad (chain of transmission) and the matn (content of the narrative).
Ahl al Bayt: Literally, people of the house. Refers to the family and relations of the noble Prophet who were Muslims.
Ahl al Dhikr: Literally, people of remembrance. Refers to true scholars whose knowledge springs from and is steeped in the remembrance of God.
Ahl al Hadeeth: Literally, people of hadeeth. Refers to scholars who rely on authenticated sayings of the Prophet and who are wary of using independent reasoning (ra'ee) in making juristic judgments. Used in contradistinction to ahl al ra'ee (qv. under ra'i).
A'immah: See imam.
Ahl al Sunnah: Literally, people of the Sunnah. Refers to the vast majority of Muslims who follow the Sunnah (qv) of the Prophet and the precedents of his rightly-guided successors. Used in contradistinction to the Shee`ah (qv.) who believed that `Alee, the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, should have been his immediate successor. Ahl al Sunnah wa al Jamaa`ah - the community united behind the Sunnah of the Prophet.
`Aalim: (plural: `ulamaa'): One who knows, a scholar, a scientist. Commonly used for someone who has a thorough knowledge of Islam and its sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah. An important characteristic of an `aalim, according to the Qur'an, is that he is deeply conscious of God and stands in awe of Him.
Ameer al Mu'mineen: Literally, Commander of the Believers. The title was first given to any commander of a military mission but was later used specifically for the head of the Muslim state, the khaleefah.
`Aamm, al: The `general' as opposed to the `particular' (al khaass). Terms used by jurists in the complex matter of extracting laws from statements composed as codal propositions. Islamic scholarship called `general' (al `aamm) the term which comprehends a plurality, and distinguished two varieties of it - generality in the term itself and generality in the meanings to which the term may refer.
Ansaar: Literally, Helpers. Name given collectively to the Muslims native to Madinah during the time of the Prophet who pledged to support and defend him.
`Aqeedah: Belief; the substance of a belief.
Asbaab al Nuzool: The causes or the circumstances and events surrounding a particular revelation of the Qur'an. Knowledge of the asbaab al nuzool helps provide an understanding of the original context and intent of a particular revelation. This knowledge is necessary for determining the ratio legis of a ruling and whether, for example, the meaning of the revelation is of a specific or of general application.
Asl: (plural: usool). Root, origin, source; principle.
Athar: Literally, impact, trace, vestige; deeds and precedents of the Companions of the Prophet.
Aayah: (plural: aayaat). Literally, sign, indication, message; an aspect of God's creation; a section of the Qur'anic text often referred to as a `verse.'
Basmalah: The formula - Bismillaah al Rahmaan al Raheem - In the name of God, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Baatil: Null and void.
Batineeyah: (From baatin meaning hidden or esoteric). A sect of Sufis who sought alleged esoteric meanings behind the words of the Qur'an through allegorical interpretation. They also searched for a living infallible leader and had recourse to Greek Pythagorean theories.
Bayaan: Exposition, explanation, clarification.
Bid`ah: Innovation. In contradistinction to the Sunnah. Refers to any action or belief which has no precedent in or has no continuity with the Sunnah. Any innovation introduced into the established practice of the noble Prophet, particularly relating to acts of worship, is regarded as erroneous according to his saying: "Every innovation (bid`ah) is an error (.dalaalah)."
Daleel: (plural: adillah). Proof, indication, evidence. Every ruling or judgment needs to be substantiated by the appropriate daleel in the first instance from the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
Da`wah: Invitation; call. Refers to the duty of Muslims to invite or call others to return to the straight and natural path of Islam or submission to God. This, according to the Qur'an, has to be done with wisdom and beautiful advice. The `most excellent speech' is that of a person who calls others to God. Da`wah is addressed to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Deeyah: Compensation.
Faqeeh: (plural: fuqahaa'). Literally, one who has a deep understanding of Islam, its laws, and jurisprudence; a jurist.
Faatihah, al: Literally, the Opening. The opening chapter of the Qur'an.
Far`: (plural: furoo`). Literally, branch, subdivision. A subsidiary law; a new case (in the context of qiyaas (qv.)).
Fatwaa: (plural: fataawaa). Juridical verdict, legal opinion.
Fiqh: Literally, understanding. The legal science founded mainly on rules and principles developed by human reasoning (ijtihaad) and the body of knowledge so derived. Fiqh may therefore vary from one jurist or school of though
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Glossary of Islamic Terms
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Allahu akbar
Other Commonly Used Spellings: ALLAHOO AKBAR,ALLAHU AKBER,ALLAHOO AKBER,ALLAH AKBAR
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This statement is said by Muslims numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when they are happy, and wish to express their approval of what they hear, when they slaughter an animal, and when they want to praise a speaker, Muslims do say this expression of Allahu Akbar. Actually it is most said expression in the world. Its meaning: "Allah is the Greatest." Muslims praise Allah in every aspect of life; and as such they say Allahu Akbar.
Assalamu alaikum
Other Commonly Used Spellings: ASSALAMO ALAIKUM,ASALAMO ALAIKUM
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This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: "Peace be upon you."
Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another.
The other forms are: "Assalamu 'Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah," which means:"May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you," and "Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh," which means :"May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you."
Barakallah
Other Commonly Used Spellings: BARAKALLA,BARAKALAH
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This is an expression which means: "May the blessings of Allah (be upon you)." When a Muslim wants to thank to another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation, and gratitude. One of them is to say "Baraka Allah."
Barakah
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means blessing or Divine Grace.
Bismillahir rahmanir rahim
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This is a phrase from the Qur'an that is recited before reading the Qur'an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase: "A'uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim."
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is: "In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful."
Da'wah
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inviting others to Islam. Missionary work.
Du'a
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a prayer.
Dunya
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this world or life, as opposed to the Hereafer.
Fitnah
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means civil strife, war, riots.
Halal
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something that is lawful and permitted in Islam.
Haraam
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something which is unlawful or prohibited in Islam.
Imam
Other Commonly Used Spellings: IMAAM,EMAAM,EMAM
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Imam is a religious leader. Any person who leads a congregational prayer is called an Imam. A religious leader who also leads his community in the political affairs may be called an Imam, an Amir, or a Caliph. However, an Imam is not infallible. He is responsible for his mistakes to all the members of the community and above all he is responsible to Almighty Allah.
Iman
Other Commonly Used Spellings: IMAAN, EMAAN
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faith and trust in Allah.
Jahannam
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means Hell.
Jahiliyyah
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means ignorant. Jahiliyyah refers to the pre-Islamic era that existed in Arabia. It is a combination of views, ideas, and practices that totally defy and reject the guidance sent down by God through His Prophets.
Jazakallahu khayran
Other Commonly Used Spellings: JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN,JAZAKALLAH KHAIR,JAZAKALLAHU KHAIR
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This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying "thanks" (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase. Its meaning is: " May Allah reward you for the good."
It is understood that human beings can't repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.
Jannah
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means Paradise.
Jihad
Other Commonly Used Spellings: JIHAAD -
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It is an Arabic word the root of which is Jahada, which means to strive for a better way of life. The nouns are Juhd, Mujahid, Jihad, and Ijtihad. The other meanings are: endeavor, strain, exertion, effort, diligence, fighting to defend one's life, l
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Hadith The word hadith literally means communication or narration. In the Islamic context it has come to denote the record of what the Prophet (S.A.W.) said, did, or tacitly approved. According to some scholars, the word hadith also covers reports about the sayings and deeds, etc. of the Companions of the Prophet in addition to the Prophet himself. The whole body of Traditions is termed Hadith and its science 'Ilm al-Hadith.
Halal Lawful as defined by Allah the Almighty
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