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ISLAMIC TERMS

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1. Ibadah (عبادة) - Worship: Acts of devotion and obedience to Allah.

2. Iblis (إبليس) - The Devil: The name of the jinn who refused to bow to Adam and was cast out of heaven.

3. Ihram (إحرام) - State of consecration: The sacred state a Muslim enters for Hajj or Umrah.

4. Ijtihad (اجتهاد) - Independent reasoning: The process of making a legal decision by independent interpretation of the legal sources.

5. Ikhlas (إخلاص) - Sincerity: Performing actions with genuine devotion to Allah alone.

6. Imam (إمام) - Leader: A person who leads the prayer or a leader of the Muslim community.

7. Iman (إيمان) - Faith: Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His prophets, the Day of Judgment, and His decree.

8. Iftar (إفطار) - Breaking of the fast: The meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan.

9. Ihsan (إحسان) - Excellence: Doing things in the best possible manner, with sincerity and perfection.

10. Ijma (إجماع) - Consensus: Agreement of Muslim scholars on a particular issue.

11. Istighfar (استغفار) - Seeking forgiveness: The act of asking Allah for forgiveness.

12. Islam (إسلام) - Submission: The monotheistic religion articulated by the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

13. Isra (إسراء) - Night Journey: The miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Jerusalem.

14. I'tikaf (اعتكاف) - Spiritual retreat: Seclusion in a mosque for worship, especially during the last ten days of Ramadan.

15. Infaq (إنفاق) - Spending: Spending wealth in the way of Allah.

16. Isnad (إسناد) - Chain of transmission: The chain of narrators for a hadith.

17. Ishraq (إشراق) - Post-dawn prayer: Optional prayer performed shortly after sunrise.

18. Islahi (إصلاحي) - Reformist: Pertaining to or advocating reform in the Muslim community.

19. Izan (إذن) - Permission: Consent or authorization.

20. Iqamah (إقامة) - Establishment: The second call to prayer, signifying the commencement of the obligatory prayer.

21. Isti'adhah (استعاذة) - Seeking refuge: Saying "A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim" to seek protection from Satan.

22. Ihsan (إحسان) - Charity: Acts of kindness and charity towards others.

23. Ithar (إيثار) - Altruism: Preferring others over oneself.

24. Istiqlal (استقلال) - Independence: Freedom or autonomy, often in a political context.

25. Istiqaamah (استقامة) - Steadfastness: Remaining firm in one's faith and practices.

26. Iqra (اقرأ) - Read: The first word revealed to Prophet Muhammad, meaning "read" or "recite."

27. Istiqaamah (استقامة) - Uprightness: Adherence to the straight path of Islam.

28. Iddah (عدة) - Waiting period: The period a woman must observe after divorce or the death of her husband before she can remarry.

29. Insha'Allah (إن شاء الله) - If Allah wills: A phrase indicating that something will happen only if Allah wills it.

30. Ijtima (اجتماع) - Gathering: A meeting or assembly, often for religious purposes.

31. Ihsan (إحسان) - Benevolence: Doing good and showing kindness to others.

32. Imamah (إمامة) - Leadership: The office or jurisdiction of an imam.

33. Ihyaa (إحياء) - Revival: The act of reviving or bringing something back to life.

34. Imaam (إمام) - Faith leader: The person who leads prayers in a mosque.

35. Istihaada (استحاضة) - Non-menstrual bleeding: Vaginal bleeding that is not related to menstruation.

36. Ihya' al-Mayyit (إحياء الميت) - Reviving the dead: A miraculous act of bringing a dead person back to life.

37. Iktidar (اقتدار) - Power: Authority or capability.

38. Iqtibas (اقتباس) - Quotation: A passage or phrase taken from another source.

39. Ijmali (إجمالي) - Summary: An abridged or summarized account.

40. Idrak (إدراك) - Perception: The ability to understand or perceive something.

41. Ikhtilaf (اختلاف) - Difference: Divergence or disagreement, particularly in scholarly opinions.

42. I'jaz (إعجاز) - Inimitability: The miraculous nature of the Quran, which cannot be imitated.

43. Iktiza (اقتضاء) - Necessity: Something that is necessary or required.

44. Iftira (افتراء) - Slander: False accusation or defamation.

45. I'lam (إعلام) - Information: The act of informing or communicating information.

46. Ithm (إثم) - Sin: An act that is considered a transgression against divine law.

47. Irtidad (ارتداد) - Apostasy: The act of abandoning or renouncing Islam.

48. Ihsan (إحسان) - Kindness: Acts of kindness and goodwill towards others.

49. Istiqama (استقامة) - Uprightness: Steadfast adherence to a moral or religious path.

50. Ihtisab (احتساب) - Accountability: The act of holding oneself accountable for one's actions.

51. I'tibar (اعتبار) - Consideration: The act of giving thought or attention to something.

52. Islah (إصلاح) - Reform: The act of making improvements or corrections.

53. Ishara (إشارة) - Indication: A sign or gesture indicating something.

54. Ihkam (إحكام) - Perfection: The state of being perfect or complete.

55. Isti'aadh (استعاذة) - Seeking refuge: Asking Allah for protection.

56. Ihtisab (احتساب) - Voluntary accountability: Offering services or acts of worship with the hope of reward from Allah.

57. Ikhtiyar (اختيار) - Choice: The act of selecting or choosing.

58. Ibrat (عبرة) - Lesson: A moral or spiritual lesson derived from an experience or event.

59. Ihsan (إحسان) - Excellence: Performing good deeds with the utmost perfection and sincerity.

60. I'tisam (اعتصام) - Adherence: Clinging to or adhering firmly to a belief or principle.

61. Ibadur-Rahman (عباد الرحمن) - Servants of the Merciful: Referring to the true believers who are devoted to Allah.

62. Iftar (إفطار) - Breaking fast: The meal consumed to break the daily fast during Ramadan.

63. Ijtihad (اجتهاد) - Personal effort: Applying personal effort in interpreting Islamic law.

64. Ibadur-Rahman (عباد الرحمن) - Servants of the Merciful: Righteous believers who are devoted to Allah.

65. Ihdina (اهدنا) - Guide us: A supplication for guidance, as found in Surah Al-Fatiha.

66. Ihdath (إحداث) - Innovation: The introduction of new practices or beliefs in religion.

67. Ikhtilat (اختلاط) - Mixing: The interaction or mingling of men and women, often discussed in terms of Islamic guidelines.

68. Ibtisam (ابتسام) - Smile: An expression of happiness or kindness.

69. Ijazah (إجازة) - Certification: A license or certification, especially in the context of Islamic scholarship.

70. Israf (إسراف) - Wastefulness: Excessive or wasteful use of resources.

71. Ittiba (اتباع) - Following: Adherence to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad.

72. Ishq (عشق) - Love: Intense love or passion, often used in Sufi contexts.

73. Ilm al-Kalam (علم الكلام) - Theology: Islamic theology or scholastic theology.

74. Ilm al-Hadith (علم الحديث) - Science of Hadith: The study of the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.

75. Ilm al-Tafsir (علم التفسير) - Science of Exegesis: The study and interpretation of the Quran.

76. I'lan (إعلان) - Announcement: A public declaration or announcement.

77. Ibtihal (ابتهال) - Supplication: A fervent supplication or plea to Allah.

78. Iklil (إكليل) - Crown: A symbol of honor or achievement.

79. Ism al-Azam (اسم الأعظم) - The Greatest Name: The greatest name of Allah, believed to have special spiritual significance.

80. Isti'ana (استعانة) - Seeking help: Asking for assistance, often from Allah.

81. Istikhara (استخارة) - Guidance prayer: A prayer for seeking guidance from Allah in making a decision.

82. Ihsan (إحسان) - Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in worship and conduct.

83. I'tisam (اعتصام) - Holding fast: Clinging firmly to the faith and teachings of Islam.

84. Idd (عيد) - Festival: A religious holiday, such as Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.

85. Ilm (علم) - Knowledge: The pursuit and acquisition of knowledge, especially religious knowledge.

86. Iba (إباء) - Refusal: Refusal or abstention from something, often in a moral context.

87. Ila (إيلاء) - Oath of abstinence: A husband's oath to abstain from conjugal relations with his wife.

88. Ijaza (إجازة) - Permission: Authorization or license, particularly in the context of teaching.

89. Ishtighal (اشتغال) - Occupation: Engagement in an activity or work.

90. Istilam (استلام) - Reception: Receiving or taking something, often used in the context of the Black Stone in Hajj.

91. Ijtihad (اجتهاد) - Effort: Personal effort in understanding and applying Islamic teachings.

92. Isnad (إسناد) - Support: The chain of narrators supporting a hadith.

93. Ittihad (اتحاد) - Unity: The state of being united, especially in the Muslim community.

94. Ibad (عباد) - Worshippers: Devout followers of Islam who worship Allah.

95. Ihya (إحياء) - Revival: Bringing something back to life or revitalizing it.

96. Inabah (إنابة) - Repentance: Turning back to Allah in repentance.

97. Ikhlas (إخلاص) - Purity: Sincerity and purity of intention in worship.

98. Istibra (استبراء) - Purification: The process of ensuring cleanliness and purity, especially after urination.

99. Ihsan (إحسان) - Goodness: Doing good deeds and showing kindness to others.

100. Iltizam (التزام) - Commitment: Commitment to religious duties and moral principles.

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