Friday, October 20, 2023

Understanding Islamic Terminology

 Here are some of the key terms of Islam along with some basic definitions.  

Islam-submission to Allah

Muslim-one who submits to Allah

Qur'an-"the recitation", Scripture of Islam

Allah-Arabic name for God

Muhammad-chief prophet of Islam

Hadith-teaching of Muhammad

Surah-chapter of the Qur'an

Sunni-largest group in Islam

Shiite-second largest sect of Islam

Ayatollah-spiritual leader (Shiite) 

Caliph-main leaders of Islam

Imam-leader

Mosque-place of worship

Mecca-birthplace of Muhammad, holiest city

Jihad-holy war

Fatwa-religious decree

Allahu Akbar-God is great

Shirk-unforgivable sin, deny oneness of Allah

Tawhid-refers to oneness of Allah

Sharia-Islamic law

Shahada-confession of Muslims, There is only one God worthy of worship and Muhammad is his prophet


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