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GLOSSARY
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(pbuh): |
(Peace be upon him), a term used after Muhammad's name is mentioned |
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(swt): |
(Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), a term used after Allah's name is
mentioned |
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Ali: |
Imam Ali, the ardent supporter of Islam and trusted cousin of Muhammad
(pbuh) |
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Allah: |
The Creator of the universe, (God) |
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Allah's Messenger: |
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) |
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Ethics: |
Code of behavior that Islam recommends or prohibits |
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Hadith: |
The binding sayings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) |
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Halal: |
Acceptable in Islam |
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Haram: |
What is prohibited by Islam |
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Hasanaat: |
Meritorious works that Allah rewards people for |
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Holy Quran: |
The Holy Book of Allah revealed to Muhammad (pbuh) |
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Mecca: |
The town in which Muhammad (pbuh) was born |
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Medina: |
The town to which Muhammad (pbuh) immigrated |
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Muhammad: |
The final Prophet chosen by Allah to guide humanity |
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Muttaqi: |
The perfectionist Muslim, a very high caliber Muslim |
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Sayi'aat: |
Bad or sinful acts that Islam warns mankind against |
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Shari'ah: |
Allah's law (directives) contained in the Holy Quran |
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Tahaarah: |
Purity from religious point of view |
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Thawaab: |
Reward by Allah to the person who has performed acts of merit |
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Wudu: |
Ritual washing before Salat (Prayer) |
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