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Allah- God

Dawah- to invite… often connotes sharing Islam (i.e. an invitation to Islam).

Eid- days of celebration after Ramadan and after Hajj

Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Mahgrib, Isha- names of the 5 prayers

Hadithe- written record of the example set by the Prophet Muhammed, pbuh.

Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca

Halaqa- learning circle/ gathering/ group

Imam- a leader of the community

Iman- faith

InshaAllah- God willing

Khatirah- short talk

Khutbah- sermon, formal public preaching

Qiyam- standing (in prayer)

Quran- muslim Holy book

Ramadan- a holy month during which Muslims fast and try to improve their faith, 10th month of the lunar calendar

s.a.w.- abbreviation for “salla Allah alayhee wa sallam,” which is Arabic for “May God’s blessings and peace be upon him” (often abbreviated as pbuh).

Taraweeh- late night prayers often done during Ramadan after the night prayer

 

 


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Submitted by OmAabid on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 13:23.

Alhamdulillah - all praise and thanks is due to Allah
InshAllah - If Allah wills it
SubhanAllah - Allah is far from any imperfections
Assalamu Alaikum - A greeting between Muslims which means May Peace and Blessings be upon You
Wa Alaikum Salam - The response to Assalamu Alaikum which means and Peace be upon You too.
Bismillah Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem - What we say before we start any Halal action, it means in the the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.