Islamic Terms Flashcards
Adhan
the Muslim call to prayer
Hadith
Muhammad’s words/actions recorded in tradition
Urdu
the language of Pakistan
Khalifa
position of supreme leader over Muslims; usually the title used to refer to one of Muhammad’s four successors
Jamaat
Arabic word for assembly, usually to mean “group” or “denomination”
Aqeedah
deeply held Islamic beliefs
Du’aa
Muslim prayers recited at specific occasions
Surah
a chapter of the Quran
Ramadhan
the Muslim holy month
Masjid
a Muslim place of worship; mosque
Sirah
biographies of Muhammad’s life
Jinn
spiritual beings often considered analogous to demons
Shia
followers of Shi’ism, one of the two major branches of Islam
Hazrat
an honorific title meaning “respected”
Isa
the Arabic name for Jesus