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ISLAMIC TERMS
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Sabr (Patience): Enduring difficult situations with perseverance and without complaint.
Sadaqah (Charity): Voluntary giving to those in need, beyond the obligatory zakat.
Salah (Prayer): The five daily prayers that are a fundamental act of worship in Islam.
Sawm (Fasting): Abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to sunset during Ramadan.
Shahada (Testimony of Faith): The declaration that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.
Sharia (Islamic Law): The moral and legal code of Islam, derived from the Quran and Hadith.
Shirk (Polytheism): The sin of associating partners with Allah, considered the gravest sin in Islam.
Sunnah (Tradition): The practices, teachings, and sayings of Prophet Muhammad.
Surah (Chapter): A chapter of the Quran. There are 114 surahs in the Quran.
Sujud (Prostration): The act of prostrating during prayer, signifying submission to Allah.
Sadaqah Jariyah (Continuous Charity): Ongoing charity that benefits others long-term, like building a well.
SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah): A phrase used to glorify Allah.
Shura (Consultation): A principle of decision-making through consultation and advice.
Sahih (Authentic): Refers to the classification of Hadiths that are considered authentic.
Seerah (Biography): The life story of Prophet Muhammad.
Sahabah (Companions): The companions of Prophet Muhammad who supported and followed him.
Sadaqa (Truthfulness): Speaking the truth and being honest in one's words and actions.
Shirkah (Partnership): A business partnership or joint venture in Islamic finance.
Shaitan (Satan): The devil in Islam, who tempts humans to sin.
Sabr Jameel (Beautiful Patience): Patience without complaining, as demonstrated by Prophet Yaqub (Jacob).
Safar (Journey): Traveling, especially for a noble cause or pilgrimage.
Sirat (Path): The straight path of righteousness leading to paradise.
Sawm al-Tatawwu (Voluntary Fasting): Optional fasting outside of Ramadan.
Salah al-Tasbih (Prayer of Glorification): A special prayer involving extensive glorification of Allah.
Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal): The meal consumed before dawn during fasting in Ramadan.
Shahadah (Witness): Bearing witness to the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad.
Subh (Morning Prayer): Another term for Fajr, the dawn prayer.
Salawat (Blessings): Sending blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad.
Shukr (Gratitude): Expressing thanks and appreciation to Allah.
Shariah-compliant (Islamic Law Compliant): Actions and financial products that adhere to Islamic law.
Shirkah al-Mudarabah (Profit-Sharing Partnership): A form of partnership where one party provides capital and the other expertise.
Shirkah al-Musha (Joint Ownership): A partnership where all parties contribute to capital and share profits.
Shura (Consultative Council): A body that provides advice and consultation in governance.
Sahur (Pre-Dawn Meal): The meal eaten before fasting begins at dawn during Ramadan.
Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Confirmed Sunnah): Acts regularly performed by Prophet Muhammad that are strongly recommended.
Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (Non-Confirmed Sunnah): Acts occasionally performed by Prophet Muhammad that are recommended but not obligatory.
Sadaqat al-Fitr (Charity of Breaking the Fast): Charity given before Eid al-Fitr to purify those who fast and help the needy.
Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory be to You, O Allah): A phrase of glorification and praise to Allah.
Shahada of Tawhid (Testimony of Monotheism): Declaration of the oneness of Allah.
Sahih Bukhari (Authentic Bukhari): A collection of authentic Hadiths compiled by Imam Bukhari.
Sahih Muslim (Authentic Muslim): A collection of authentic Hadiths compiled by Imam Muslim.
Salam (Peace): A greeting of peace used by Muslims.
Sadaqa al-Tatawwu (Voluntary Charity): Optional charity given beyond the obligatory zakat.
Shab-e-Barat (Night of Records): A night of prayer and seeking forgiveness, believed to be the night when destinies are written.
Sabr al-Jameel (Beautiful Patience): Exhibiting patience without complaint.
Shams (Sun): The sun, also the name of a chapter in the Quran.
Safina (Ship): Refers to the ship of Prophet Noah in Islamic tradition.
Siwak (Tooth-stick): A natural tooth-cleaning stick used by Prophet Muhammad.
Sirat al-Mustaqim (Straight Path): The path of righteousness and guidance in Islam.
Surah al-Fatiha (The Opening Chapter): The first chapter of the Quran, recited in every unit of prayer.
Salam alaykum (Peace be upon you): A common greeting among Muslims.
SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him): A phrase of glorification and praise.
Sunnah Salah (Optional Prayers): Voluntary prayers performed in addition to the obligatory ones.
Suraqa (Thief): Refers to individuals involved in theft, with specific rules and punishments in Islamic law.
Sadaqa al-Fitr (Charity of Breaking Fast): Charity given at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayers.
Salawat al-Nabi (Blessings on the Prophet): Sending peace and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad.
Sahih Hadith (Authentic Hadith): A Hadith that meets stringent criteria for authenticity.
Surah Yasin (Chapter Yasin): A chapter of the Quran often recited for various blessings.
Sahihain (Two Sahihs): Refers to Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, two of the most authentic Hadith collections.
Sunan Abu Dawood (Abu Dawood's Collection): A Hadith collection compiled by Imam Abu Dawood.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi (Tirmidhi's Collection): A Hadith collection compiled by Imam Tirmidhi.
Sunan al-Nasa'i (Nasa'i's Collection): A Hadith collection compiled by Imam Nasa'i.
Sunan Ibn Majah (Ibn Majah's Collection): A Hadith collection compiled by Imam Ibn Majah.
Suhur (Pre-Dawn Meal): The meal consumed before the fast begins at dawn.
Sirah (Biography of the Prophet): The life story and biography of Prophet Muhammad.
Shura Council (Advisory Council): A group of advisors providing consultation in Islamic governance.
Sa'i (Running): The ritual of walking or running between the hills of Safa and Marwah during Hajj and Umrah.
Sadaqat al-Nafs (Charity of the Soul): Acts of charity performed to purify the soul.
Safar (Travel): The act of traveling, often in the context of seeking knowledge or performing Hajj.
Sadaqa al-Tafarruq (Voluntary Charity): Optional charity given beyond obligatory alms.
Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him): A phrase of glorification and praise.
Shifa (Healing): Refers to physical and spiritual healing.
Safiyya (Pure): A name that means pure or chosen.
Sa'i (Effort): The effort or striving in the path of Allah.
Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Allah hears those who praise Him): A phrase said during prayer.
Saqifah (Assembly): Refers to the assembly where the first caliph, Abu Bakr, was chosen.
Shaheed (Martyr): A person who dies in the cause of Allah and is granted paradise.
Sukuk (Islamic Bonds): Sharia-compliant bonds used in Islamic finance.
Sidq (Truthfulness): The quality of being truthful and honest.
Sabr (Patience): The quality of being patient and enduring difficulties with perseverance.
Sadaqa al-Tajbir (Charity of Reconciliation): Charity given to reconcile disputes and mend relationships.
Surur (Happiness): The state of being happy and content.
Salawat (Prayers): Sending prayers and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad.
Sahihayn (The Two Sahihs): Refers to the two most authentic Hadith collections, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Sabr Jameel (Beautiful Patience): Exhibiting patience without complaint.
Sirat al-Mustaqim (The Straight Path): The path of righteousness and guidance in Islam.
Shura (Consultation): The principle of decision-making through consultation and advice.
SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him): A phrase of glorification and praise.
Shukr (Gratitude): Expressing thanks and appreciation to Allah.
Salah al-Tasbih (Prayer of Glorification): A special prayer involving extensive glorification of Allah.
Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Confirmed Sunnah): Acts regularly performed by Prophet Muhammad that are strongly recommended.
Sunnah Ghair Mu'akkadah (Non-Confirmed Sunnah): Acts occasionally performed by Prophet Muhammad that are recommended but not obligatory.
Sadaqat al-Fitr (Charity of Breaking the Fast): Charity given before Eid al-Fitr to purify those who fast and help the needy.
Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory be to You, O Allah): A phrase of glorification and praise to Allah.
Shahada of Tawhid (Testimony of Monotheism): Declaration of the oneness of Allah.
Sahih Bukhari (Authentic Bukhari): A collection of authentic Hadiths compiled by Imam Bukhari.
Sahih Muslim (Authentic Muslim): A collection of authentic Hadiths compiled by Imam Muslim.
Salam (Peace): A greeting of peace used by Muslims.
Sadaqa al-Tatawwu (Voluntary Charity): Optional charity given beyond the obligatory zakat.
Shab-e-Barat (Night of Records): A night of prayer and seeking forgiveness, believed to be the night when destinies are written.
These terms encompass various aspects of Islamic belief, practice, and tradition, providing a broad overview of key concepts in Islam.
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