Glossary of Common Terms in Islam
There are 53 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sunni |
Muslims who follow the line of succession after Muhammad’s death through the process of consensus of the companions of Muhammad. The first Sunni caliph was Abu Bakr, a close companion and father-in-law of the Prophet. |
| sunnitajweed |
The art of proper pronunciation of Arabic recitation of the Qur’an. |
| surah |
The Qu'ran is divided into 114 chapters, or surahs. |
| Surah al-Fatihah |
The opening chapter of The Holy Qur’an. |
| taqwa |
“God consciousness,” or simply put, an awareness of God in each and every action taken. |
| ummah |
An Arabic term for the Muslim community. |
| ziyarat |
Pilgrimage to sites associated with Muhammad, his family and companions, and saints. |
