Islam - Keywords Flashcards
Tawhid
‘Oneness’ in reference to God and is the basic Muslim belief in the oneness of Allah.
Shahadah
Declaration of faith, which consists of the statement, ‘There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah’.
Shirk
Association; regarding anything as being equal or partner to Allah.
Qur’an
That which is read or recited. The divine book revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Allah’s final revelation to humankind.
Salat
Praying. Muslims believe that the five times of Salat are fixed by Allah.
Sawm
Fasting from just before dawn until sunset. Abstinence is required from all food and drink as well as smoking.
Zakat
Purification of wealth by payment of annual almsgiving. An obligatory act of worship.
Adhan
Call to prayer, usually performed by a muezzin.
Halal
Any action or thing which is permitted or lawful, often used in reference to foods that are permitted.
Du’ah
Varying forms of personal prayer.
Saddaqah
Voluntary payment or good action for charitable purposes.
Hadith
Saying; report; account. The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, as recounted by his household, descendants and companions.
Hajj
A sacred pilgrimage that is required of every Muslim at least once in their lifetime.
Sunnah
The actions of Prophet Muhammad.
Jihad
A struggle against evil, this may be an inward, personal struggle or an outward collective struggle.
