Islamic Resources
Some tools and resources which may be useful to improve knowledge, understanding and to be better informed about Islamic teachings and practices
Glossary
- Allah = God
- Islam = Submission to Allah. Root word "salam" means peace, submission, obedienc eand purity
- Muslim = a follower of Islam. One who submits to the will of Allah
- Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) = Last and final Prophet of Allah
- Adhan = call to prayer (salah)
- Wudu = Ablution
- Halal = that which is permitted - includes meat from animals slaughtered according to Islamic tradition
- Haram = that which is forbidden eg. alcohol, pork, gambling, fornication, usury (interest)
- Salaah = Prayer
- Shahadah = declaration of faith in Islam which includes declaring your belief in One God (Allah) and also that you belief that the Prophet Muhammed is the last and final messenger of Allah. Also you believe and accept all the Prophets before Muhammed including Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
- Ramadan = the month of fasting
- Saum = the act of fasting. Muslims observe the fasting during the month of Ramadan, where we abstain from food & water from dawn to dusk
- Zakaat = compulsory alms or charity for Muslims to give out annually to the poor. This is based on your excess wealth which you have for more than a year over and above your requirement (cash, gold, silver)
- Hajj = the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia which an adult Muslim who has the means and in is good health is expected to perform at lease once in their lifetime
- Mosque or Musjid = place of prayer fro Muslims, like a church or synagogue
- Imam = Muslim theologian or scholar who leads his community, like a priest or rabbi
- Qibla = direction in which Muslims face during prayer ie. towards Mecca in Saudi Arabia
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