Islam Terms

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Adhan

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The Muslim call to prayer

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Hadith

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Muhammad's words or actions recorded in tradition

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Urdu

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The language of Pakistan

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Khalifa

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The position of supreme leader over Muslims; usually the title is used to refer to Muhammad's four succesors

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Jamaat

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The Arabic word for assembly, "group" or "denomination"

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Aqeedah

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Deeply held Islamic beliefs

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Du'aa

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Muslim prayers recited at specific occasions

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Surah

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A chapter in the Quran

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Ramadhan

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The Muslim holy month

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Masjid

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A Muslim place of worship; Mosque

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Sirah

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Biographies of Muhammad's life

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Jinn

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Spiritual beings often considered analogous to demons

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Shia

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Followers of Shi'ism, one of two major branches of Islam

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Hazrat

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An honorable title meaning "respected"

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Isa

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The Arabic name for Jesus

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Salaat

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The Muslim ritual prayers, offered five times daily by all Muslims

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Rakaat

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Units of religion in salaat, composed of standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting postures

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Wudhu

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Ceremonial washing before salaat

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Imam

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A leader of Muslims, usually referring to one who leads prayers at Masjid (mosque)

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Jumaa

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The name of the Muslim Sabbath Day (Friday)

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Shahada

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The central proclamation of Islam: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His prophet"

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Zakat

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Obligatory alms

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Hajj

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

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Kafir

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Infidel; Non-Muslim

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Inshallah

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A very common Muslim formula meaning "If Allah wills it"

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Sharia

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Islamic law

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Figh

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Islamic jurisdiction

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Ulema

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Muslim religious scholars

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Mufti

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A Muslim legal expert

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Fatwa

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A decision or ruling by Muslim authority

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Sadqa

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A voluntary offering, often to prevent misfortune

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Alhamdolillah

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A Muslim formula meaning "All praise be to Allah"

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Eid al-Fitr

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One of two major Muslim holidays; marks the end of Ramadhan

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Hafiz

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A man who has memorized the entire Quran