Islamic Terms Flashcards

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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/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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position of supreme leader over Muslims; usually the title used to refer to one of Muhammad’s four successors

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Jamaat

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Arabic word for assembly, usually to mean “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 of 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 the two major branches of Islam

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Hazrat

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an honorific 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 5 times daily by all Muslims

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Rakaat

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units of repetition 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 prayer at a mosque

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Jumaa

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the name for 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 messenger”

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Zakat

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obligatory alms

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Hajj

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the 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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Assalaamo alaikum wa rahmutallah wa barakaathu

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a greeting meaning “The peace of Allah and his mercy and blessing be upon you”

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Fiqh

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Islamic jurisprudence

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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 a 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 the two major Muslim holidays; it marks the end of Ramadhan

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Hafiz

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a man who has memorized the entire Quran

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The Five Pillars of Islam

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  1. the Shahada
  2. praying the Salaat
  3. paying Zakat to the poor
  4. fasting during the month of Ramadhan
  5. the Hajj
    (6. Jihad)
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The Six Articles of Faith

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  1. monotheism; on god
  2. unseen spiritual beings
  3. Allah has sent prophets, w/ Muhammad as the final one
  4. Allah has sent the sacred scriptures (including the Torah and the Injil)
  5. there will be a future day of judgement
  6. Allah is sovereign over all the universe