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the Hereafter.

learned religious scholar.

literally means "O Allaah! accept my/our invocation(s)".

the 10th day of Muharram (the first month of the Islaamic calendar).

a male slave/servant.

dumb

justice, uprightness of character.

the call to prayer pronounced loudly to indicate that the time of prayer has entered.

justice, upright and just.

solitary Hadeeth, report by a single person or by odd individuals.

term used collectively to refer to the Jews and Christians, to whom the Towraat (Tawrah) and the Injeel (Gospel) were revealed respectively.

stranger, foreigner, alien, unrelated, third party.

the major sins.

the masjid in Al-Quds (Jerusalem), which is the third holiest masjid in Islaam.

the grand masjid in Makkah, which is the holiest masjid in Islaam.

the Prophet's masjid in Madeenah, which is the second holiest masjid in Islaam.

a female slave/servant.

act, practice, precedent.

command, matter, affair.

the sacrificing of two sheep for a boy or one sheep for a girl on the occasion of their birth, as a token of gratitude to Allaah for His favours.

intellect, rationality, reason.

the open plains south-east of Makkah where the pilgrims gather on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah as per the rites of the Hajj.

root, origin, source.

deeds and precedents of the Companions of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam).

null and void.

the graveyard of the people of Madeenah, close to the Prophet's masjid. A number of the Prophet's (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) wives and daughters are buried there, including many thousands of his companions.

an innovation in the religion of Islaam. This is to be detested and rejected.

daughter (of)

one who engages in missionary work to invite all people to worship Allaah as one without associating any partners with Him, in short - Islaam.

proof, indication, evidence.

the forenoon. Also time for the voluntary prayer.

blood-money (for wounds, killing etc.), compensation paid by the killer to the relatives of the victim.

fornication, lewdness.

jurist, one who is learned in fiqh.

fixed share prescribed for distribution of the wealth of the deceased amongst the relatives.

personal obligation.

collective obligation.

ransom, compensation, redemption (from omission of religious obligation).

"major ritual purification", the complete ritual washing of the body. It is required, for example, after sexual intercourse or after a woman has completed her menses.

the major impurity, i.e. after sexual relations or fluid discharge.

the minor impurity, i.e. passing wind, urine or stools.

limit, prescribed penalty.

an acceptable Hadeeth although it does not reach the level of authenticity of a Saheeh Hadeeth. It is still considered an authority in Islaamic Law.

'modesty', 'self-respect', 'bashfulness', 'honour', etc. It is of two kinds: good Hayaa - is to be ashamed to commit a sin which Allaah (subhaanahu wa ta'aala) and His Messenger (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) have forbidden: bad Hayaa - is to be ashamed to do that which Allaah (subhaanahu wa ta'aala) and His Messenger (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) have ordered.

a reference to the proper dress of a Muslim woman which covers her completely.

cupping.

the Prophet Muhammad's (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) migration from Makkah to Madeenah, signifying the beginning of the Islaamic calendar.

law, value or ruling of Sharee'ah.

camel.

son (of).

one on a journey, tramp.

armpit.

the woman's waiting period following dissolution of marriage either by death (of her husband) or divorce.

the circumambulation of the Ka'bah which is performed on the 10th day of Dhul-Hiijah. It is one of the pillars or essential acts of the Hajj.

breaking the fast.

the inviolable state of either Hajj or 'Umrah. In this state, one is not allowed to perform certain acts that on another occasions are permissible.

compulsion.

consensus of opinion, unanimous, resolution.

the effort a jurist makes in order to deduce the law, which is not self-evident, from it sources.

juristic disagreement, difference of opinion.

a call indicating the prayer is about to begin.

inheritance.

This is a prolonged or continuous flow of blood from the vagina or a flow of blood of outside of the monthly menses.

the prayer invoking Allaah (subhaanahu wa ta'aala) for rain. It is followed by a khutbah.

confirming, authenticating, making sure.

sin, crime, wrongdoing.

seclusion in a masjid for the purpose of worshipping Allaah only. Commonly practised during the last ten days and nights of Ramadhaan.

holding steadfast to authentic narrations, imitation.

congregation, group, party.

the major state of impurity, after having had sexual relations or sexual discharge through whatever means, i.e. a wet dream. In this state, ghusl is obligatory, if unable to do so, then tayammum will temporarily suffice.

literally means, "May Allaah reward them ([female] group) with good".

outer cloak that women are commanded to wear, as mentioned in Soorah al-Ahzaab. It covers the woman's entire body from her head to her feet.

living beings created from fire. They can observe humans and all that is around them, however the humans cannot see them. It is both the Jinn and the mankind to whom Muhammad (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) was sent as the final Messenger.

head tax imposed on all non-Muslims living under the protection of an Islaamic government.

dominant majority.

the Friday prayer performed in jamaa'ah after the khutbah. This is in place of the Salaat az-Zhuhr.

a person in a state of janaabah.

penance, expiation.

speech, often used as abbreviation for 'ilmul-kalaam which is theology and dogmatics.

abhorrence, abomination.

specific, a word or a text which conveys a specific meaning.

news, report. Also used as a synonym for hadeeth.

the two rak'ah prayer performed on the occasion of the lunar eclipse.

a public sermon.

nickname, commonly practised amongst the Arabs by calling a male Abu, i.e. father (of so and so); and a female Umm, i.e. mother (of so and so). So for example Abu 'Abdullaah means Father of 'Abdullaah, and likewise Umm 'Abdullaah means Mother of 'Abdullaah.

the two rak'ah prayer performed on the occasion of the solar eclipse.

literally means "O Allaah! I respond to Your Call".

one of the odd last ten nights of the month of Ramadhaan for which Allaah has prescribed the reward for acts of worship being better/equivalent to 1,000 months (83 years and 4 months).

literally means, "Whatever Allaah wishes", indicating a good omen.

jurisitic school of thought.

bridal-money given by the husband to the wife at the time of marriage. It is from the rights of the wife. It strictly becomes the property of the wife to use as she wishes.

a reference to a woman's husband and all the men that are within the prohibited degrees of marriage, such as her father, brothers, father-in-law and so forth. It is allowed for a woman to be alone with such men, travel with them and so on. It can also be used in reference to a man's wife and all the women relatives within the prohibited degrees, such as his mother, sisters and so forth. He is allowed to be alone with such women, travel with them and so forth.

not approved of, abominable, reprehensible - however not sinful.

commendable.

abrogated, repealed.

the stone upon which Ibraaheem stood whilst he and his son Ismaa'eel built the Ka'bah.

one of the two mounts neighbouring to the east of al-Masjid al-Haraam. It is required to perform the sa'ee between the two mounts seven times, (beginning at Safaa) during the Hajj and the 'Umrah.

well-known, widespread.

the Muslim's place of worship.

fabricated, forged.

refers to a place specified for pilgrims to assume the state of ihraam.

ascension of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) to the heavens.

"toothbrush" adapted from the roots of the Arak tree.

one who makes the adhaan.

permissible.

one engaged in jihaad.

a praying place.

a competent person who is in full possession of his faculties.

a Hadeeth with a continuous chain of transmitters.

reference to the physical condition of a woman characterised by the condition of istihaadhah.

one in a state of i'tikaaf.

voluntary act of worship.

the abrogator.

prohibition.

abrogation, repeal.

a clear injunction, an explicit textual ruling.

marriage contract.

minimum amount of property liable to payment of the zakaah.

judge.

divine pre-ordainment.

when a person performs Hajj and 'Umrah at one time, with one intention, and entering the state of ihraam only once.

the standing posture in salaah.

the Day of Resurrection, the Day of Judgement.

the sitting posture in salaah.

literally means, "May Allaah be pleased with him".

literally means, "May Allaah be pleased with her".

literally means, "May Allaah be pleased with them both".

literally means, "May Allaah be pleased with them all".

literally means, "May Allaah have mercy upon him".

literally means, "May Allaah have mercy upon her".

literally means, "May Allaah have mercy upon them both".

literally means, "May Allaah have mercy upon them all".

the stoning to death of those married persons who commit the crime of illegal sexual intercourse (adultery).

a "unit" of prayer. For example, Salaat al-Fajr consists of two rak'ahs.

walking fast around the Ka'bah during tawaaf exaggerating the movement of the limbs to display one's physical strength. This is specific to men and is to be done for the first three circuits only.

stoning the pillars in Minaa. This is from the rites of the Hajj.

interest, usury. It is of two types:
(i) Ribaa Nissee.a, i.e. interest on lent money;
(ii) Ribaa Fadhl, i.e. taking a superior thing of the same kind of goods by giving more of the same kind of goods of inferior quality, e.g., dates of superior quality for dates of inferior quality in greater amount. Islaam strictly forbids all types of usury.

narration, transmission.

pillar, essential element.

the half-prostration posture in salaah.

a measure of food. It is approximately equivalent to three kilograms of specific types of foods. In reality, it is four times what a person can hold when he cups both of his hands together.

cause, means of obtaining something.

walking seven times between the mountains of Safaa and Marwa during the Hajj and the 'Umrah.

one of the two mounts neighbouring to the east of al-Masjid al-Haraam. It is required to perform the sa'ee between the two mounts seven times, (beginning at Safaa) during the Hajj and the 'Umrah.

an authentic hadeeth, a hadeeth of the highest level of authenticity. It is an authority in Islaamic law.

the recommended pre-dawn meal preceding the fast.

May Allaah send prayers and salutations upon him.

condition.

literally means, "path, way, road", it also refers to the bridge across the Hell-Fire over which people will need to cross to reach Paradise. It is sharper than the sword and finer than a strand of hair.

chapter, one of the 114 chapters of the Noble Qur.aan.

the full-prostration posture in salaah.

an object like a pillar, wall, stick, spear etc., the height of which should not be less than a foot and must be in front of a praying person to act as a symbolical barrier between him and those passing infront.

voluntary late-night prayers, performed between Salaat al-'Ishaa. and Salaat al-Fajr.

prohibition, or rendering something haraam.

the saying of "Allaahu Akbar".

liability, obligation.

divorce initiated by the husband.

the saying of "Labbayk Allaahumma Labbayk" during the Hajj and the 'Umrah.

when a person performs the 'Umrah during one of the months of Hajj. Then he leaves the state of ihraam and re-enters it to begin his Hajj.

imitation, following the views and opinions of others.

voluntary prayers offered after the Salaat al-Ishaa. on the nights of Ramadhaan. These may be performed individually or in jamaa'ah.

the recitation of the invocation: ((at-tahiyyaatu lillaahe)) upto ((wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasoolullaah)), while in the qu'ood posture in salaah.

legislation.

whilst in the qu'ood posture, turning the face to the right and reciting ((as-Salaam 'alaykum wa Rahmatullaahe)) and then to the left likewise at the end of the salaah.

circumambulation of the Ka'bah.

tawaaf of the Ka'bah by the pilgrims after they come from Minaa on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah. It is one of the pillars or essential acts of the Hajj.

tawaaf of the Ka'bah prior to leaving Makkah. It is preferred this be the last act before leaving Makkah.

continuous recurrence, continuous testimony.

"minor ritual purification", ablution with clean sand/soil in the absence of water.

the "minor pilgrimage." It has less rites than the "major pilgrimage" (Hajj). In general, it may be performed at any time of the year.

obligatory, often synonymous with fardh.

divine revelation.

guardian.

marriage banquet offered by the husband after the marriage has been consumated.

charitable endowment.

odd number of rak'ah's to be performed after Salaat al-'Ishaa. and before Salaat al-Fajr.

obligation, rendering something obligatory.

obligatory charity given by Muslims before the 'Eed al-Fitr prayer.

sacred well located within al-Masjid al-Haraam.

mid-afternoon prayer. The second of the obligatory five daily prayers.