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KAW See Karrama Allahu wajhu
Ka'bah (Kabah) the first house of worship built for mankind. It was originally built by Adam and later on reconstructed by Abraham and Isma'il. It is a cubed shaped structure based in the city of Mecca to which all Muslims turn to in their five daily paryers. Muslims, however, do not worship it, nor pray to it. Muslims only pray to Almighty Allah.
Ka'ba Al Yamaniyah Also known as Dhi aI-Khalasa. A place where pagan idols used to be worshipped in Yemen in the pre-Islamic time of ignorance.
Kaamil Perfectly complete. There is nothing perfectly complete except Allah Ta'ala.
Kabair Major sins. Such sins as Shirk (see Shirk), Qatl (murder), Zinah (fornication and adultery), the taking of Riba (usury), Sirq (theft), etc.
Kaffara An expiatory gift. The prescribed way of making amends for wrong actions, particularly missed obligatory actions. For example, if a person swears to do something in the Name of Allah, but later finds out that he is not in a position to keep that pledge, then he must pay a Kaffara. Kaffara is paid in various ways, usually by freeing a slave, feeding the hungry, or fasting for a specified number of days. Contrast with Fidya (compensation). See Fidya
Kafir (Plur Kāfirūn) a person who refuses to submit himself to Allah (God), a disbeliever in Allah. from the word kafara - "to hide." Those who deliberately hide the truth; unbelievers, truth-concealers; one who is ungrateful.
Kafura Literally means camphor. It is a special heavenly perfume that will be mixed with non-intoxicating, pure wine and be given to the righteous in the Akhira (Hereafter). See Qur'an, Al-Insan 76/5.
Kalalah according to some scholars refers to those who die leaving neither issue nor father nor grandfather. According to others it refers to those who die without issue (regardless of whether they are succeeded by father or grandfather).
Kalam (Kalaam) Talk or speech as in "kalamu Allah"; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy. Literally, `words' or `speech,' and referring to oration. The name applied to the discipline of philosophy and theology concerned specifically with the nature of faith, determinism and freedom, and the nature of the divine attributes.
Kalimatul tayibah The Pure Word, i.e. the assertion that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. "La illaha illa'llah."
Kalimatu'llah Statements of Allah Ta'ala. Words of Allah. See Roohu'llah.
Karrama'llahu wajhu Statements of Allah Ta'ala. Words of Allah. See Roohu'llah.Khadija, may Allah be pleased with her, the second of the earliest Muslims, never having had any connection with other religions.
Kasaba Literally means to earn. This does not only mean the earning of a livelihood, but rather the spiritual reaping of the consequences of one's deeds, whether they he good or evil. See Qur'an, Luqman 31/34.
Kasafa (Khasafa) Means "eclipsed" in regard to the sun.
Katheb Lie, particularly one involving denial of Allah and His messengers, may Allah bless them and grant them peace.
Kawthar (Al)
1. "The fount of Kawthar". A sacred fount in Jannah (paradise). It is the source of all the four rivers of Paradise, and feeds the Hawd of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Surah 108 of the Qur'an.
2. The Hawd which is filled by Al-Kawthar is at the end of the Siratul Mustaqeem. It is a gift from Allah to the Holy Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It is to quench the thirst of the true believers.
Khabar al Waahid A solitary hadeeth reported by a single person from the Prophet. Also called hadeeth Aahaad. Khabar means news or report.
Khafy (shirk al) The hidden Shirk. Being dissatisfied with what Allah has ordained for a particular person. Hidden Shirk is to inwardly worship any thing or anyone other than Allah, or to inwardly associate something or someone as a partner with Him, especially one's self. See Shirk.
Khaibar A famous town north of Madinah. It was the place where a great battle took place between the Muslims and the Jews in 1OAH. The Muslim victory at Khaibar destroyed Jewish influence in the Arabian peninsular for many centuries, until the introduction of the modern Jewish banking system throughout the world. See Qur' an, Al-A hzab 33/27.
Khaif Name of a Masjid (mosque) in Madinah.
Khairul ummah The best nation amongst all nations in the sight of Allah Ta'ala, i.e. Al-Ummal Islamiah (the Muslim nation).
Khaleel Highest form of friendshp. The love that is mixed with one's own soul. The Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah bless them and grant them peace, were 'Khaleelu'llah', the intimate friends of Allah. They loved people for Allah, but their greatest love was only Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala Himself.
Khaleelu'llah The Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah bless them and grant them peace, the intimate friends of Allah. They loved people for Allah, but their greatest love was only Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala Himself.
Khalideen To abide for ever. The good will abide in the Jannab (Paradise) and the evil will abide in the Nar (Hellfire) forever. "Khalideena feeha abada". (They will abide in there for ever.) The word "Aba da" also means "for ever". Allah Ta'ala uses "Abada" to emphasize "for ever", reminding us that eternity is endless.
Khalifah (Khalifaah; Halifaah; Khaleefah; Khaleefa Plur Khulafaa) Successor; inheritor; custodian; vice-regent. The word Khalifah refers to the successor or representative of Prophet Muhammad (saas) or to one of his successors. This person acts as the head of state for the Muslim Ummah. Another title for the Khalifah (English Caliph) is Amir Al-Mu'mineen which means 'the leaders of the believers'. Caliph, more generally, one performing the duties of khilafa.
Derives from the word Khalafa,
Yakhlufu = come after.
Khulafa = the ones who succeed others, in the sense of standing in as a representative for someone else.
Thus Khalifa = viceregent, the representative of Allah.
Khalifa has two main meanings:
1. General: It refers to mankind, particularly the believers. The human being is considered the Khalifah (representative) of Allah on earth according to Allah. Every Muslim is a Khalifa and should carry the banner of Islam high and strive to establish the Deen of Islam until Allah's Word is uppermost on the earth. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/30.
2. Specific: A Muslim ruler. There were four Al-Khulafaa ar-Rashideen, "the rightly-guided Khulafaa":
o AbuBakras-Siddiq- 11-13AH.
o Umar ibn al-Khattab - 13-23AH.
o Uthman ibn 'Affan - 24-36AH.
o Ah ibn Abi Talib- 36-4OAH.
Khalq Creation - the act of measuring; determining, estimating and calculating. Khalq is the noun form of the verb khalaqa (see bara, sawwara).
Khaliq (Al) "Al-Khaliq" The Creator. Allah. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta'ala. Some useful words regarding creation:
1. Khalaqa - "He created".
2. Khalq - "Creation
3. Makhlooq - "Created".
4. Khalaaq - "Creator" in the sense of "Originator".
Khamar Intoxicant: wine. Anything that is fermented and causes a state of drunkenness when consumed. Khamr is prohibited by Allah Ta'ala in the strongest term possible: "Ijtanibou" - "Leave it!" It is a higher level of prohibition than forbidding it because it is Haram. Haram = a direct prohibition ordered by Allah Ta'ala. Ijtanibou = a degree more serious than Haram. It is not only Haram, but also a direct command not to approach or be near it for any reason whatsoever. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/29, Al-Ma' idah 5/93.
Khandaq means ditch. A famous battle between the early Muslims and the pagans in which the Muslims built a Khandaq (trench) on the unprotected side of the city of Al-Madinah al-Munawarah to prevent the advance of the Makkan unbelievers in 5AH. The enemy were halted by this unexpected tactic, and then driven away by awful weather, mutual distrust and low morale, without any major engagement having taken place. It was also called Ghazwatul-Ahzab (Battle of the Clans), because the Makkan idol-worshippers were assisted by the Jewish Tribes of Banu Nadhir, Banu Chatfan and Banu Asad. See Qur'an, An-Nur 24/55, Al-Ahzab 33/9-20.
Khatam anbiyaa The Seal of the Prophets. This is the title of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Allah Ta'ala sent many prophets, from Adam to Isa (Jesus), may the blessings and peace of Allah be on all of them, and then sent Muhammad as the last messenger to the Ins wal Jinn (mankind and the Jinn) with the final and complete relevation, the Qur'an. This is one of the reasons why Allah Ta'ala Himself decreed that it is He who will preserve and be the Guardian of the Qur'an. It is the only Holy Book today that has not been altered (not even a single letter has been altered!). Allah Ta'ala's promise is true! Has not the time come for those who reject to see the truth?
Allah Ta'ala has sent an unlimited number of proofs to prove that the divine truth lies in the Qur’an and with the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It is clear for those who wish to see them. And those who choose to reject them will have only themselves to blame. For another proof see Umm-me. Allah humma inni ballaght; Allah humma inni ballaght; Allah humma inni ballaght: O Allah, surely the message has been delivered; 0 Allah, surely the message has been delivered; 0 Allah, surely the message has been delivered.
Khatib orator, speaker.
Kharāj a land tax. Tax imposed on the revenue from land taken from non-muslims to ensure their equal rights under Islamic law.
Kharij Singular of khawarij. See Khawarij.
Khauf Fear. Only fear of Allah is acceptable to Allah Ta'ala. Khauf is a general fear, e.g:
1. Fearing the unknown.
2. Fear of failing.
3. Fear of losing wealth, etc.
Taqwa is the fear of something specific and its consequences:
• Fear of Allah and of His wrath. This is the mark of a true believer. This is a blessed Taqwa that will lead to Paradise.
• Fearing Shaitan or man for the evil they can do, without taking into consideration that Allah has power over them. This is a cursed
Taqwa that will lead to Hellfire.
The opposite of Khauf is Raja (hope), hope for generosity and blessings from Allah Ta'ala.
Khaass The particular as opposed to the general (`aamm).
Khawarij (Sing Kharij) The people who dissented from Islam and created a false belief which was not part of the Qur'an or the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Seceders. Name given to a group of the followers of the khaleefah `Alee who opposed his decision to agree to arbitration in the conflict with Moo`aawiyah in 38 AH/659 AC. Later on, this group recognized as legitimate only the first two caliphs. Aboo Bakr and `Umar. Theologically, they considered the sinner as a kaafir, an outlaw or apostate, whom it is legitimate and religiously imperative to fight.
Kawlah bint tha'laba She is the woman who is referred to in the Surat al-Mujadalah Surah 58/1-6.
Khazain
1. Store houses or places where things are stored.
2. Treasures or where treasures are kept. Singular: Makhzan.
Khilaaf Controversy, dispute, discord.
Khilāfah Man's trusteeship and stewardship of Earth; Most basic theory of the Caliphate; Flora and fauna as sacred trust; Accountability to; God for harms to nature, failure to actively care and maintain. Three specific ways in which khalifa is manifested in Muslim practice are the creation of haram to protect water, hima to protect other species (including those useful to man), and by resisting infidel domination over Muslim lands, in jihad.
Khalīfāt Rashīdūn four first caliphs, believed by most Muslims to be most righteous rulers in history
Khimār (plur khumur) headcovering Qur'an 24/31. type of Hijab (veil) which covers the face, but leaves the eyes exposed, as opposed to the Niqab, which covers the entire face, including the eyes.
Khosoof Lunar eclipse. There is a special Eclipse Salat (prayer) which lasts as long as the eclipse itself.
Khul' A form of divorce. When a wife leaves her husband after giving him certain compensation, usually part or all of her dowry.
Khumra A small prayer mat, just large enough for hands and forehead.
Khums literally one-fifth. One-fifth of the spoils of war is earmarked for the struggle to exalt the Word of Allah and to help the orphans, the needy, the wayfarer and the Prophet's kinsmen. Since the Prophet (saw) devoted all his time to the cause of Islam, he was not in a position to earn his own living. Hence a part of khums was allocated for the maintenance of the Prophet (saw) as well as for his family and the relatives dependent upon him for financial support. See Al-Qur'an, Al-Anfaal 8/41.
Khushu' - humility, devotion, concentration (especially in prayer).
Kitāb book; The Qur'an is often referred to as "Al-Kitāb" (The Book).
Khutbah (Khuṭbah) a speech or sermon. It is sometimes used to refer to the sermon given during the Friday cogregational prayer.
There are various types of sermon, e.g:
1. Khutbatul Jum'a = the Friday sermon. This is given immediately before the Jum'a Salat (prayer).
2. Khuthatul Eid = the Eid sermon. This is given immediately after the Salat (prayer) of the two Eids.
3. Khutbatul Nikah = the marriage sermon. This is given during the marriage ceremony.
Khutbatul Nikah A speech given at the time of concluding a marriage contract.
Kohl A powder, made from finely ground antimony and used both as a make-up and as a medicine for the eyes.
Kufee A style of angular writing often used for early hand-written copies of the Qur'an.
Kuffar plural form of kafir.
Kufr to show ungratefulness to Allah and not to believe in Him and His religion. In Arabic - ungratefulness and disbelief in Allah and denial of the truth.
Kufr-i jahli Disbelief from not being aware of or not understanding.
Kufr-i-juhudi Disbelief from obstinacy after being presented with truth.
Kufr-i-hukmi Disbelief from judgment.
There are two levels of Kufr:
1. Kufr al-Akbar (major disbelief)
Major Kufr is subdivided into five categones;
o Kufr al-Taktheeb: Denying the divine truth.
o Kufr Abaa wa Stakbara ma'al-Tasdeeq:Refusing to bow to Allah due to pride, even though acknowledging the divine truth.
o Kufr ash-Shakk wa Dhann: Doubting any or all of the six articles of faith (see 'Aqaaid), even if not completely denying them.
o Kufr aI-Iraad: Knowingly turning away from the divine truth.
o Kufr al-Nifaq: Disbelief through hypocrisy.
2. Kufr aI-Asghar (minor disbelief). Being unappreciative of what Allah Ta'ala has provided.
Kun Allah's command to the universe, 'Be!' is sufficient to create it.
Kunya A respectful and affectionate way of calling People as "Abu" or "Umm" (Abu = father of, Umm = mother of) followed by the name of the eldest son; if there is no male offspring then the "Abu" or "Umm" is followed by the name of the eldest daughter. It is prohibited to have the same Kunya as the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, e.g. It is not permitted to call someone Abu Qasim". Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 205, Vol.8. Sahih Muslim, Kitabul-A dab.
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Laat a chief goddess in the religion of the pre-Islamic Arabs during the days of Jahiliyyah.
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah The meaning of this expression is: "There is no power and no strength save in Allah." This expression is read by a Muslim when he is struck by a calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control. A Muslim puts his trust in the hands of Allah, and submits himself to Allah.
La ilaha illallah (Laa ilaha illallah) This expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim. It is part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of which is: "There is no lord worthy of worship except Allah." Also is the message of all the Prophets, such as Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. The second part of this first pillar is to say: "Muhammadun Rasul Allah," which means: "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."
Labbayk Allahuma Allah Here I am (said during hajj), The opening words of the Talbiya, meaning, "I am totally at Your service; I am totally at Your service; o Allah, I am totally at Your service."
Ladha The fifth level of Nar (Hellfire). This will be the home of the Jews. See Jahanam.
Laghw Dirty, false, evil vain talk
Lamas A sale based on the buyer touching the goods without having the chance of actually seeing them.
Lamlam A valley in Jahanam (Hellfire).
La‘nah Imploration for withdrawal of Allah's mercy.
Lateef (Al) "Al-Lateef". The Subtle One Who is All-Pervading. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah. The exact meaning of this word is very difficult to fully understand. It includes all of the following meanings (and more that we are not aware of):
1. So fine that He is imperceptible to the human sight.
2. So pure that He is unimaginable to the human mind.
3. So kind that He is beyond human comprehension.
4. So gracious that He is beyond human grasp.
5. So near that He is closer to us than our jugular veins. See Qur'an, Al-Hajj 22/63, Ash-Shura 42/19.
Lauh al mahfudh A guarded tablet in the Seventh Heaven. The Qur'an was first written on the Lauh aI-Mahfudh in its entirety before it was sent down to the Baitul 'Izza in the First Heaven.
Laylat al-Qadr the Night of Power, towards the end of Ramadan, when Muhammad (saw) received the first revelation of the Qur'an. It is believed to be one of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Li'aan An oath taken by both the husband and the wife, when the husband accuses his wife of adultery and she denies it. A couple who make Li'aan are automatically and irrevocably divorced and can never remarry. See Qur'an, An-Nur 24/6-9.
Lizzam (Al) Settlement of affairs. In certain Ahadeeth it refers to the Battle of Badr, because it settled the affairs between the Muslims and the Kuffar (unbelievers).
Lunar calendar In their religious duties, Muslims depend on solar and lunar calendars. The latter is shorter than the solar by twelve days. Fasting the month of Ramadhan, celebrating the two major feasts ('Eid Al-Fitr and 'Eid Al-Adhha), performing the pilgrimage to Makkah, and other religious activities depend upon the lunar months. The names of the lunar months are: Muharram, Safar, Rabi' Al-Awwal, Rabi' Al-Thani, Jumada Al-Ula, Jumada Al-Akhirah, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadhan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qi'dah, and Dhul-Hijjah. The timing of the daily prayers depend on the solar system.
Luawy Masnu'ah Name of a book containing fabricated Ahadeeth.
Luqatah Article found by a person other than the one who lost it.
Luqman Name of a wise sage of ancient Arabia. Some say he was a prophet. He has the title of Mu'ammar (the long lived one). Surah 31 of the Qur'an.
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Ma'shar Assemblies. Whether they be assemblies of mankind or of the Jinn or both.
Madh'hab (plur Madhahib) school of religious jurisprudence, school of thought
Madinah the first city-state that came under the banner of Islam. It is where the Prophet's masjid and grave are situated.
Mabrur A Hajj that is accepted by Allah because of its perfection in both inward intention and outward observance of the traditions of Rasoolu'llah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
Madyan People of the Prophet Shu'aib, peace be on him. They were destroyed by an earthquake for rejecting Shu'aib and the warnings from Allah Ta' ala he had brought with him. See Qur'an, Al-A'raf 7/85-93, Houd 1/84-95.
Madrasah school, university
Maghaiter A foul-smelling gum.
Maghazi the military campaigns of the Prophet
Maghdoub "Cursed" by Allah Ta'ala. Surah Al-Fariha 1/7, "...Maghdoubee 'alaihim..." (those that have been cursed) refers to the Jews. Allah Ta' ala has cursed them for continually breaking their covenants. See Qur' an, Al-Baqara 2/83 - 86, 93,100, Al-Ma' idah 5/13-14, 73.
Maghfirah Forgiveness. In the Qur'an Allah Ta'ala uses three different words to mean "forgive":
1. 'Afa. Forgave, in the sense of obliterating the memory of wrondoing from one's mind.
2. Safaha. Forgave, in the sense of overlooking, ignoring or turning away from misdeeds.
3. Maghflra. Comes from one of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta'ala, "Al-Ghafur", which means to forgive again and again.
Maghrebee A combination of Kufee (angular) and Naskh (curved) scripts often used for hand-written copies of the Qur'an written in north-west Africa.
Maghreb (Maghrib ) Sunset. The fourth compulsory Salat (Prayer) of the day. It consists of three Raq'as. It can be prayed right after the sun sets over the horizon (at any time between just after sunset and before the stars appear in the sky).
Mahabbah (shirk al) A major Shirk. Loving a created being or an object more than Allah Ta'ala. See Shirk.
Mahdi "a guide". More specifically al-Mahdi (the guide) is a figure who will appear with Prophet Jesus before the end of time, when Allah allows it, to bring world peace, order and justice, after it has been overcome with injustice and aggression.
Mahdur ad-damm he whose blood must be wasted
Mahr a dowry given by the man to the woman he is about to marry. It is part of the Muslim marriage contract. It can never be demanded back under any circumstances.
Mahram (mahrim) A mahram refers to the group of people who are unlawful for a woman to marry due to marital or blood relationships.
These people include:
1. Her permanant Mahrams due to blood relationship, and those seven are: her father, her son (who passed puberty), her brother, her uncle from her father's side, her brother's son, her sister's son, and her uncle from her mother's side.
2. Her Radha' Mahrams due to sharing the nursing milk when she was an infant, and their status is similar to the permanent seven Mahrams (i.e. nothing can change their status).
3. Her (in law) Mahrams because of marriage and they are: her husband's father (father in law), her husband's son (step son), her mother's husband (step father), and her daughter's husband.
These categories of people, along with the woman's husband, form the group of allowable escorts for a Muslim woman when she travels.
Maiser Gambling. Literally means getting something too easily. Maiser has been prohibited by Allah Ta'ala in the strongest terms possible : "Ijtanibou" - "Leave it!". It is a higher level of prohibition than forbidding it because it is Haram. Hararn = a direct prohibition ordered by Allah Ta'ala. Ijtanibou = a degree more serious than Ha ram. It is not only Haram, but also a direct command not to approach or be near it for any reason whatsoever. See Qur'an, Al-Ba qara 2/2 19, Al-Ma' idah 5/93.
Majeed "Al-Majeed". The Most Glorious. One of the ninety-nine Attributes ofAllah.
Majoos Fire worshippers. These people lived mainly in Persia and the Eastern Arabian Peninsula in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance. See Qur' an, Al-Haft 22/17.
Makr Has two meanings:
1. Plotting or planning with evil intent.
2. Planning for a good purpose:
"Wa Makaru wa Makara Allah wa'llahu Khairul Makereen" Surah Aali 'Imran 3/54. "They planned and Allah planned and Allah is the best of planners".
Makaru = they plotted. Makara = He planned.
Makkar = plotter.
Makereen= plotters.
Makrūh Means "detested", though not haraam (forbidden) Disapproved of, but not prohibited by Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala; something that is disliked or offensive. If a person commits the Makruh, he does not accumulate ithim but avoiding the Makhruh is rewarded with thawab. See Ahkam
Malaikah (Malā’ikah) (Sing Malak) angels. It was one of these mala'ika, Jibril (Gabriel) who delivered Allah's revelation to Muhammad.
• "Angels". Another name for Suratul Fatir. Surah 35 of the Qur' an.
• A race of created beings that are made out of light. Their sole purpose in creation is to worship and glorify Allah and to perform their duties exactly as described. They are incapable of disobedience. They do not eat, or sleep, or procreate. Their exact number is unknown.
Amongst the well-known ones are the following:
1. The angel Jibreel (Gabriel) - the angel whose duty is to communicate between Allah Ta'ala and the prophets and to whomever Allah wills; e.g. he was commanded to communicate with Mariam (Mary,Mother of the Prophet Jesus), Jesus and Muhammad, may Allah bless them and grant them peace.
2. The angel Mikaeel (Michael) - the angel of provisions.
3. The angel of Death - takes the souls of people when they die. Many Muslims mistakenly call him Izrael. The name "Izrael" is neither mentioned in the Book of Allah, the Qur'an, nor by Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in any of the Ahadeeth. The name "Izrael" is mentioned in the Taurat and therefore has been 'borrowed' from the Jews. Beware of such innovations. Copying the Jews or any other unbelievers, and then saying "This is from Allah", is Kufr
4. The angel Israfeel - the angel who will blow the horn to bring the universe to its end.
5. The angel Ridwan - keeper of Jannah (Paradise).
6. The angel Maalik - keeper of Nar (Hellfire).
7. The angels Munkar and Nakeer - the two angels who are assigned to question the souls of the dead in their graves about their fa ith.
Peace be on all of them.
Malak Singular of Malaikab (angels). See Malaikah.
Ma malakat aymanukum one's rightful spouse (literally: what your right hands possess)
Mamnu'a What is prohibited in acts of worship in the Shari'a. For example, doing voluntary Salat (prayers) between the Fajr Salat and sunrise, or between the Asr Salat and sunset; fasting on either of the two 'Eid days.
Manaat A famous goddess in the Hijaz who used to be worshipped by the pagan Arabs in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance. See Holy Qur' an, An-Najim (53):20
Manasi A huge plateau on the outskirts of Madin ah.
Manasik General sacrifice in the path of Allah Ta'ala. All deeds and actions during the Hajj are regarded as Manasik, for they are indeed regarded as sacrifices in the path of Allah.
Mansookh Abrogated. The abrogation of certain commands usually came with increased belief or a change in situation. Only Allah Ta'ala has the power to abrogate verses of the Qur'an. An example of an abrogated statement is: "...wa in too bdu ma fee anfooseekum aw too khfoohu youhasibkumbihi Allah..."(Al-Baqara 2/284, "...whether you show what is in your mind or conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it...". When the Muslims heard this Ayah they went to Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and said: "O Rasoolullah, we can control ourselves, but how can we control the outbursts in our hearts?" (i.e. sudden thoughts that Shaitan puts within us). The Prophet Muhammad said: "Do you intend to say, 'Same'na wa asaina' (We hear and we disobey), as did both the People of the Book (i.e. the Jews and the Christians)? Say, 'Same'na wa ata'na!'." So they said, 'Same'na wa ata'na (We hear and we obey) . On hearing their reply Allah Ta'ala abrogated this verse, by revealing the 286th verse of Surah al-Bqara. "La youkalifu'llahu nafsan lila wus'aha...", "Allah does not burden a soul beyond its scope...". The aim of the 284th verse of Surah al-Baqara was to test the followers of Muhammad, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on him and them, as to whether or not they would say the same as the Jews and the Christians who used to say, "Same 'na wa 'asaina" (We hear and we disobey)
Mandub commendable or recommended. Failure to do it would not be a sin. (See halal mustahabb)
Manzil one of seven parts of the Qur'an
Ma‘rūf consensus of the community
Marwah a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with Safa. See Sa'i Safa and Marwa.
Maqaṣid goals or purposes; such as the purposes of Islamic law
Maqam Ibrahim The station of Ibrahim. The place where the Prophet Ibrahim, peace be on him, stood in prayer, and which marks the place of prayer following Tawaf of the Ka'aba. This place today is marked by a stone in which there are two large sunken footprints, said to have been made by the Prophet Ibrahim when he stood on the stone while he and his son Ismael were building the Ka'aba.
Al-maqam al mahmoud The highest station in Jannah (Paradise). This place will be granted to the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and to no-one else. Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 242, Book 60, Vol.6.
Marut One of the two angels that were sent by Allah as a trial to mankind by way of allowing Harut and Marut to teach them magic. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/102.
Masajid (Sing Masjid) Mosques. Places of worship forthe Muslims. The whole earth is a Masjid for the Muslims, the dome of the heavens its roof.
Maskeen (Sing Miskeen) visibly in need, but also those who seem in no need of help, but who in reality are very poor.
Masha Allah Allah
has willed it.
Mash'ar al haram (Al) The boundary of AI-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. It is prohibited to kill any game, or to damage any plant or tree, or to act in any manner that will violate the sanctity of the Holy Mosque.
Mashhad a shrine Literally, a "place of martyrdom," and such shrines usually are located where someone has been martyred.
Masīḥ (Maseeh; Messiah) the (Biblical) Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Masjid (Plur Masajid) a place of worship and salaah. The life of the early Muslims used to revolve around the masjid. Meetings would be held there, discussions would take place there. It is called a 'mosque' in English. A place where the five daily compulsory prayers are regularly done, except for the Jum'a prayers (the Friday noon prayer and Friday Khutba). The Masjid Jame' is the place where all the five compulsory Salat (Prayers) and the Jurn'a prayers are regularly done. The Masjid Jame' is usually larger than a Masjid.
Masjid al-aqsa (Al) The 'Furthest Mosque' built by the early Muslims in Jerusalem, on or near where the Temple of Solomon once stood. See Baitul-Maqdis.
Masjid al-haram (Al) The Grand Masjid in Makkah. The Ka'ba (the Qiblah of the Muslims) is situated within it. the area around the Kaaba.
Masjid an-nabawi (Al) Another name for the Masjid ar-Rasool in Al-Madinah. It is the second greatest Masjid in Islam, the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Al-Makkah al-Mukaramah, and the third being the Masjid al-Aqsa in AI-Quds (Jerusalem).
Masjid ar-rasool (Al) The Prophet's Masjid (mosque) in Al-Madina al-Munawara, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It is the second of the three greatest Masajid (mosques) in Islam. The other two are AI-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah al-Mukaramah, and Al-Masjid al-Aqsa in Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Also known as Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Masjid-jame' The main place of worship for Muslims in a village, town or city.. It is where all the five daily compulsory prayers take place, including the Friday noon prayer and the Khutba (sermon). See Masjid.
Maslahah (plur masaalih) Considerations of public interest. It is generally held that the principal objective of the Sharee`ah and all its commandments is to realize the genuine maslahah or benefit of the people.
Maslahah al Mursalah, al (plur al masaalih al mursalah) A consideration which is proper and harmonious with the objectives of the Lawgiver; it secures a benefit or prevents a harm, but the Sharee`ah provides no indication as to its validity or otherwise. For example, the Companions decided to issue currency, to establish prisons, and to impose a tax on agricultural lands despite the fact that no textual authority could be found for these measures.
Ma‘ṣūm (plur Ma'sumin) literally, innocent or free of sin; children are considered masum. Can also refer to an adult individual who does not commit sins, does not make mistakes, does not forget, etc. although he/she does have the choice to commit sins.
Mathani The often repeated Ayat ofthe Qur' an, especially the Surat al-Fatiha, for it is always recited during Salat, in every Rak'a.
Mawla (Maula) (pl. mawli) protector or supporter. a person of slave origin who does not have tribal protection. It is a word with dual meaning. It can mean either master or servant. Literally means protector. Allah Subhana waTa'ala describes Himself as the Maula of the believers. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/256, Aali 'Imran 3/152, Al-Ha'j 22/78. Maula also has the meaning of "master". 1. Satan is the Maula to the unbelievers. 2. The master is a Maula to his slave. Maula is also the term used to describe a freed slave who remains as part of the family.
Mawlaya a form of address to a ruler implying protector.
Mawaqeet Plural of Miqat. See Miqat.
Mecca (Makkah) the holiest city in Islam
Medina (Madīnah) "city"; Medinat-un-Nabi means "the City of the Prophet." See Hijra (Islam).
Mi‘ād the Resurrection; God will resurrect all of humankind to be judged
Mihrab a recess in the masjid that indicates the direction of salaah.
Millah In Arabic, millah means "religion," but it has only been used to refer to religions other than Islam, which is din.
Millet In an Islamic state, "Ahl al Kitab" may continue to practice their former religion in a semi-autonomous community termed the millet.
Mina (minna) a plain within the bounds of the haram of Mecca, within five kilometers outside the city. During the Hajj the pilgrims pass the night between the eighth and ninth day proceed to Arafat on the ninth day.
Minaret a tower built onto a mosque from the top of which the call to prayer is made
Minbar a pulpit.
Minhaj methodology, e.g. methods, rules, system, procedures.
Miqat intended place
Miraj the Ascension to the Seven Heavens during the Night Journey See also: isra The Night Journey of the Prophet Muhammad, may Alllah bless him and grant him peace, from Makka to Jerusalem and then through the realms of the seven Heavens, beyond the limit of forms, the Sidrat al-Muntaha, to within a bow-span's length or nearer to the Presence of Allah. See Qur' an, Al-Isra 17/1. See Bukhari, Hadith 345, Book 8, Vol.1 ,and 227,book 58 Vol.5.
Miqat (plur Mithqaal) A measure of weight for weighing gold in this world and deeds on the Day of Judgement in the next world.
Miskin (plur masakin) denotes helplessness, destitution. Thus masakin are those who are in greater distress than the ordinary poor people. Explaining this word the Prophet (saw) declared that masakin are those who cannot make both ends meet, who face acute hardship and yet whose sense of self-respect prevents them from asking for aid from others and whose outward demeanour fails to create the impression that they are deserving of help.
Mu'jizaat Miracles.
Muhkam Qur'anic verses which have a clear-cut meaning.
Muhsanat means 'protected women'. It has been used in the Qur'an in two different meanings. First, it has been used in the sense of 'married women', that is, those who enjoy the protection of their husbands. Second, it has been used in the sense of those who enjoy the protection of families as opposed to slave-girls.
Mu'takif A person who is in the state of 'Itikaf. See Itikaf.
Muadhen The man who calls the Adhan loudly before each obligatory Salat (Prayer), calling the people to prayer.
Muakkad (Salat) Voluntary prayers regularly done. This type of optional prayer was virtually always done by Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. See Nafilah.
Mu‘awwidhatayn suras Al-Falaq and an-Nas, the "Surahs of refuge", should be said to relieve suffering (also protect from Black Magic) The two Surahs of seeking protection, Surat Al-Falaq 113 and SurarAn-Nas 114. These Suwar were revealed for mankind and the Jinn to protect themselves from evil and black magic. It is Kufr (unbelief) to delve into the black arts, since this is a denial of the truth that there is no strength and no power except from Allah.
Mubarak Blessed. Having received the blessings of Allah.
Mubashirat Glad tidings. Good dreams.
Mubiqat Major, destructive sins.
Mubāḥ literally permissible; neither forbidden nor commended. Neutral. (See halal)
Mubaligh person who recites Qur'an
Muftī an Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia), capable of issuing fataawa (plural of "fatwa").
Muhajabah woman who wears hijab (polite form of hijabi).
Mufassal (Al) The last, shorter Surahs of the Qur' an. From Surah Qaf 50 to Surat an-Nas 114.
Mufassalat Same as Mufassal.
Mufrid A Muslim who remembers Allah Ta' ala constantly.
Muhaddith (Plur Muhaditheen) A scholar of Ahadeeth (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace).
Muhadhitheen (Sing Muhadith) Scholars of Ahadeeth (sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace).
Muhajir (Plur Muhajireen) A Muslim who emigrated from Makkah to Madinah during the time of the great repression of the Muslims by the pagan Quraish up until the conquest of Makkah in 8AH by the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
Muhajireen Plural of Muhajir. See Qur'an, Al-Hashr 59/8-9, Al-Munafiqun 63/7. See Muhajir.
Muhammadun rasulullah "Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. This is the second most important statement in Islam.
Muadh-dhin the person who calls the adhan.
Mufsidūn (Plur mufsideen) evil-doer a person who wages jihad (war) not in accordance with the Qur'an.
Muheet
1. Encompassing, in the sense of being all around them, thus giving the sense that there will be no escape for the evil-doers from Allah and His punishment, and that the believers will find Allah's blessings and mercy wherever they turn. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/19, Houd 11/84.
2. The ocean (because it encompasses the land mass).
Muhrim One who assumes Ihram. See Ihram.
Muhrima A female who assumes Ihram. See Ihram.
Mu'sir A Mu'sir who intends to do the Hajj or an Umra, but is unable to do so due to some obstacle.
Muhsin (Plur Muhsineen) One who is in a state of Ihsan and accordingly does right and does good deeds. See Ihsan.
Muhsineen (Sing Mubsin) good-doers. People who do righteous deeds in a perfect manner. (opposite of Mufsideen)
Muharram
1- First month in the Islamic, calendar, which is calculated from the time the Prophet Muhammad pbuh migrated to Yathrib (Madinah).
2- Strictly forbidden by Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala.
Muhartiq heretic.
Mujāhid (Plur mujahidīn) a fighter for Islam. Someone who is active and fights for Islam. A Muslim fighter. The opposite of qaideen.
Mujtahid (Plur Mujtahidun/Mujtahidoon) One who exercises ijtihaad A scholar who uses reason for the purpose of forming an opinion or making a ruling on a religious issue.
Muqallid (plur Mugallidoon) One who follows or imitates another, often blindly and unquestioningly.
Murji'ah Deferrers. Those who defer judgment of the sinner to Alalh and the Day of Judgment.
Mulaa'ana The act of carrying out LI'aan. See Li'aan.
Mulammas "Touched", as a synonym of Lamas. See Lamas.
Mulhid (Plur Mulhidoon or Mulhideen) Atheist. A complete disbeliever in Allah Ta'ala and the Last Day. Derives from Ilhad (atheism). Ilhad literally means deviation. For a full explanation: See Ilhad.
Mullah are Islamic clergy. Ideally, they should have studied the Qur'an, Islamic traditions (hadith), and Islamic law (fiqh).
Multazam (Al) The area between the Black Stone and the door of the Ka'aba where it is recommended to make Du'a.
Mu'min a person who has deep faith in Allah and is a righteous and obedient servant of His.
Munafiq a hypocrite, one whose external appearance is Islam (praying, fasting, "activism", etc.) but whose inner reality conceals kufr - often unbeknownst to the person themselves. (See Al-Baqarah 2/8-23). A Munafiq is more dangerous and worse than a Kafir.
Munafiqeen (Munafiqoon) (Sing Munafiq) Hypocrites. They are the worst of created beings, for they pretend to, but do not believe in Allah and the Last Day. Allah has cursed them (At-Tawbah 9/67-69) and on the Day of Judgement they will occupy the lowest depth of the Nar (Hellfire), called "Hutama".
Munabathah "Thrown", as synonym of Nibadh. See Nibadh.
Munkar
1. Name of one of the two angels who will question us in our graves. See Munkar wa Nakir.
2. Something that is disapproved of in Islam.
3. Something that is denied when it is said or pointed out.
4. Something that is refused when offered.
Munkar wa Nakir, peace be upon them The two angels who will question the souls of the dead in their graves shortly after burial about their faith, asking, "Who is your Lord? Who is your Prophet? What is your Book? What was your Deen?" See Malaikah.
Muntaqabah (plur muntaqabāt) woman who wears niqab
Muqarraboon Literally means "those who have been brought near". These are the most exalted, the most loved by Allah Ta'ala. On the Day of Resurrection, Allah Ta'ala will sort out the good and the evil into three groups:
1. Muqarraboon - the exalted class, those who are the nearest to Allah Ta' ala. Also described as the Sabiqoon, meaning 'those who outstrip the rest'.
2. Ashab al-Maimana - literally means "the Companions of the Right". These are the righteous people, those who are destined to enter the Jannah (Paradise).
3. Ashab al-Mashama - literally means "the Companions of the Left". These people will be the inheritors of the Nar (Hellfire). See Al-Waqi'ah (56:11-56).
For full explanation on;
Muqarraboon - see Al- Wa qi'ah 56/11-26.
Ashab al-Maimana - see Al- Wa qi'ah 56/27-40.
Ashab al-Mashama - see Al- Wa qi'ah 56)/41-56.
Muqata'at See Alif-lam-mim.
Murabit a person who is on the road spreading Islam.
Mursaleen Literally means "those who are sent". It refers to the prophets and messengers sent by Allah Ta'ala. Allah sent many prophets and messengers to preach the message of Tawheed to Ins wal Jinn (mankind and the Jinn). Their exact number is not Ahadeeth. Here is a complete list of the prophets and messengers of Allah who are mentioned in the Book of Allah Ta'ala, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on all of them:
Name of Prophet Age Period From To Remarks
1. Adam 950-1000 ? ? The first human.
2. Idris 83 ? ? Enoch.
3. Nooh(M) 950 3900 2900BC Noah.
4. Houd 150 2500 2200BC Preached to 'Ad.
5. Saleh 58 2000 1900BC Preached to Thamud.
6. Ibhrahim (NI) 175 1861 1786BC Abraham.
7. Loot 175 1861 1786BC Lot.
8. Ismael 120or143 1781 1638BC Shmael.
9. Ishaq 178or180 1761 1681BC Isaac.
10.Yacoub 147 1700 1653BC Jacob.
11.Yusuf 110 1610 l5OOBC Joseph.
12.Shuaib ? 1600 15OOBC Preached to Madyan.
13.Ayoub 92 1600 1500BC Job.
14.Dhu'l-Kifel 75 1600 15OOBC Ezekiel.
15.Musa(M) 120 1436 1316BC Moses.
16.Haroon 122 1439 1317BC Aaron.
17.Dawood (NI) 70 1043 937BC David.
18.Sulaiman 53 985 932BC Solomon.
19.Ilyas ? 9 BC ca. Elijah.
20.Al-Yas' ? 9 BC Ca. Elisha.
21.Yunus ? 8 BC Ca. Jonas.
22.Zakariah 120 100BC 2OAC Father of Yahyah.
23. Yahya 30 1BC 3OAC John the Baptist.
24.Isa(M) 33 1 33AC Jesus.
25.Muhammad(M) 63 571 632AC The Final Messenger.
(M)= a messenger as well as a prophet of Allah Ta'ala; i.e. one who came with a new message, a revelation that confirmed the earlier revelations, but which contained new elements appropriate for its time.
Murshid teacher
Murtad Apostate. Plural: Murtadeen. female apostate is Murtadah apostate (see irtidadsee mahdur ad-damm.)
Murtaddeen People who become apostates, i.e. people who become unbelievers after having believed.
Mutashaabihaat: Allegorical. Refers to verses (aayaat) of the Qur'an which are expressed in a figurative manner in contradistinction to aayaat muhkamaat or verses which are clear in and by themselves.
Mu`tazilah Group of rationalist thinkers who flourished from the middle of the second to the beginning of the fourth hijree century.
Musalla A place for praying that is not a Masjid.
Musad'afin a weak and oppressed person
Musalaymah a false prophet.
Mushaf a copy of the Quran.
Mushawarah means consultation.
Mushrik (plur mushrikoon) a polythiest. A person who ascribes partners to Allah.
Mushrikeen (Sing Mushrik) Idol-worshippers. People who associate partners with Allah Ta'ala, such as the Christians, who have raised the Prophet Isa (Jesus, Son of Mary), peace be on them, to the level of Allah. Allah Ta'ala may forgive any sin which man or Jinn may commit, except for dying in a state of Shirk. See Shirk.
Muslim Literally means "submission of will", i.e. to the will of Allah the Almighty. A Muslim is someone who follows the way of Islam, not abandoning what is Fard, keeping within the Hudood of Allah, and following the Sunnah, in what he or she is able. A Muslim is by definition one who is safe and sound, at peace in this world, and promised the Garden in the next world.
Mustad'af One who is considered weak, and therefore is treated in a disrespectful manner. See Qur'an, An-Nisaa 4/75.
Mustad'afin (mustadafin) Weak and oppressed persons. Plural of Mustad'af
Mustafa One who is considered weak, and therefore is treated in a disrespectful manner. See Qur'an, An-Nisaa 4/75.
Mustaḥabb commendable or recommended. (See halal, mandub, Arkan)
Mut‘ah literally joy; a type of temporary marriage which is prohibited ane practiced only by the Shī‘ah. This was permitted in the early period of Islamic history, when the first Muslims were away from their homes for extensive periods of time; but was abrogated by the Prophet Muhammad himself, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, at Khaibar, as is related by Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, in Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari.; or a practice between ‘Umrah and Ḥajj.
Mutabbar Smashed into pieces. Destroyed. See Holy Qur' an, Al-A'raf (7):139.
Mutaffifeen (Al) "The People who deal in Fraud". Surah 83 of the Qur'an, Al-Mutafifeen 83/1-6.
Muta'sibūn fanatics
Mutaween (Sing mutawa) Religious police.
Mutawātir "agreed upon"--used to describe hadith that were narrated by many witnesses through different narration chains (isnads) leading back to Muhammad
Mutheera" (Al) The fragrant air of Jannah (Paradise).
Muttaqi is derived from its noun taqwa, which signifies God-consciousness, a sense of responsibility and accountability, dedication and awe - those things that prompt one to fulfil one's duty. Taqwa, or heedfulness, is the main criterion by which God values the deeds of a Muslim 49/13.
Muzdalifah Place where pilgrims on Hajj stop for a time during the night of the day 9th of Dhul-Hijjah they spend at Arafat.
Muzzammil (AL) "The Enshrouded One". Surah 73 of the Qur'an.
N
Nabi (Nabbi, Nabee) The meaning of the word Nabi is a prophet. To be a prophet he should receive a revelation from Allah that does not necessarily mean a revealed book. When a prophet is instructed to deliver his message to a certain group of people, he is a messenger. It is stated in the Qur'an that there are no more prophets and messengers after Muhammad. literally, prophet. In the Islamic context, a Nabi is a man sent by God to give guidance to man, but not given scripture. The Prophet Abraham was a Nabi. This is in contrast to Rasul, or Messenger. Prophet. There have been many prophets since the world was first created. Their exact number is not mentioned either in the Holy Qur'an or in any of the authenticated Ahadith (sayings and traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace). Only twenty-five of them are actually named in the Holy Qur'an, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on all of them. See Mursaleen for the complete list. Plural: Anbiyaa. Plural: Anbiya. See: Rasul.
Nafs soul, one's self
Nafar A small group of people, usually between three and ten in number.
Nafar A small group of people, usually between three and ten in number.
Nafilah Optional Salat.
They are of two types:
1. Sunnah - the optional Salat that one does before and after the Fard Salat. These voluntary Salat fall into two categories:
o Muakkad - confirmed. These types of Salat were always regularly done by Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.
o Ghair-Muakkad - not confirmed. These types of Salat were often, but not always, practised by the Prophet Muhammad.
2. Others - any other Salat that one may wish to perform;for example, doing two Rak'at before making a Du'a. With the exception of the Witr prayer, NafiIah prayers always consist of two Rak'at at a time. See Witr. Plural: Nawafil.
Nafl A gift. From the same root as Anfal, meaning booty taken in war. It means a voluntary act of Ibadah. A voluntary act of supererogatory devotion such as Nafl Prayer or Nafl Fast. See Nafilah
Nafra
1. The 12th or 13th of Dhu'l-Hijjah when the Hujjaj (pilgrims) leave Mina.
2. To go forth and be ready to strive and suffer in the way of Allah Ta' ala. See Holy Qur' an, At-Taubah 9/39.
Nahd Sharing travelling expenses by putting the money or food into a kitty and distributing them equally among the travellers.
Nahi 'anil munkar Forbidding the evil. The full phrase is "Amr bil Ma'roof wa Nahi 'anil Munkar" (enjoining the good and forbidding the evil).
Nahnu "We". The plurality of respect and honour. Allah Ta'ala uses "We" to express His honour and greatness. It is not the plurality of numbers, for Allah is One and Unique. There is nothing like Him and there is none comparable to Him. Allah did not beget nor was He begotten.
Nahr
1. Slaughtering camels.
2. The Day of Nahr takes place on the 10th of Dhu'l-Hijjah, when the Hujjaj sacrifice camels, goats, sheep, etc., as one of the rites of the Hajj. See Eid al-Adha, Haji.
Najāsah Impurity
Najasat, Najis an unclean thing
Najis impure
Najwa
1. A private talk between Allah the Almighty and one of His slaves on the Day of Resurrection. See Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 621, Book 43, Vol.3.
2. A secretive talk amongst the Kuffar plotting against the Holy Prophet Muhammad and his followers, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on him and them. See Surah al-Mujadalah (58):8.
Nakir One of the two angels who will question us in our graves. See Munkar wa Nakir.
Nakir and Munkar two malaikah who test the faith of the dead in their graves
Naksh A style of curved writing often used for early hand-written the Qur'an.
Naqib
1. Leader of a small group of men going on an expedition.
2. Tribal chief.
Nar world, including all seven levels of Hellfire as a whole. See Jahanam.
Nas (An) "Mankind". Surah 114 of the Qur' an.
Nasab means lineage or geneology.
Nasara is the name given to the followers of the Christian faith both in the Qur'an and Hadith.
Nasi was a practice in vogue among the pre-Islamic Arabs: they altered the duration of the four sacred months. Whenver they wished to start fighting or to loot and plunder - and they could not do so during the sacred months - they carried out their expedition in one of the sacred months and then later on compensated for this violation by treating one of the non-sacred months as a sacred month.
Nasihah means sincere good advice.
Naskh Abrogation of certain parts of the Qur'anic revelation by others. The principle is mentioned in the Qur'an 2/106
Naasikh (active participle). Refers to the passage which abrogates or supersedes the part which is abrogated. The abrogated passage is called mansookh (passive participle).
Nass (plur nusoos). Text. A clear textual ruling or injunction from the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
Nawafil Plural of Nafilah. See Nafilah.
Naṣṣ a known, clear legal injunction
Nibadh A sale whereby a deal is finalized by the seller throwing the sold object towards the buyer, thus giving him no opportunity of seeing, touching or checking it before the sale is concluded.
Nifas the bleeding after childbirth (see Haid)
Nifaq falsehood; dishonesty Hypocrisy. One of the greatest sins in the sight of Allah Ta'ala. The punishment for Nifaq is the lowest pit of an-Nar (Hellfire), the Hutama. See Jahanam.
Nifaq (al-kufr) A major Kufr. Disbelief through hypocrisy. See Kufr.
Nikah Marriage according to the law of Allah Ta'ala. The courtesies and requirements regarding Nikah are extensive and cannot be fully explained in this book. For more information on Nikah please see Kitabul Nikah (Book of Nikah) in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/221, An-Nisa(4/3, 20-25, 35, 128-129, Al-Ma'idah 5/6, An-Nur 24/3,32-33, Al-Ahzab 33/28-29, 49-52.
Niqab A type of Hijab (veil) that covers the entire face, as opposed to the Khimar, which leaves the eyes exposed.
Niyyat (niyyah) intention. The intention of the heart. It is by their Niyyat that Allah Ta'ala judges the actions of Ins wa'l-Jinn (mankind and the Jinn). Niyyah (Niyyat) Intention. A legally required statement of intent, made prior to all acts of devotion such as salat, Hajj or sawm.
Niyyah wal Iradah wal Qasd (Shirk al) A major Shirk. Having the intention and determination to deliberately do any type of act of worship to a deity other than Allah Ta' ala. See Shirk.
Nis'a (Riba al) A type of interest. Taking interest on loaned money. This is completly Haram. See Qur'an, Al-Baqara 2/275-280 Aali'imran 3/13O.
Noon Fish. See Dhu'l-Noon.
Nubuwwah prophethood.
Nukra a great munkar - prohibited, evil, dreadful thing.
Nūr (Noor) light. Muslims believe angels were created from light and jinn from fire. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah. This is such a complex Attribute that it is impossible to explain it in one volume. Its full spiritual meaning is only understood by Allah Ta'ala Himself, for "Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth". See Ayat an-Nur ; An-Nur 24/35-36.
Nusk An act of worship. Singular of Nusuk. See Nusuk.
Nusub signify all places consecrated for offerings to others than the One True God, regardless of whether they are images of stone or something else.
Nuzool The revelation of the Qur'an. The revelation of the Qur'an was revealed in three stages:
1. It was first written on the Lauh al-Mahfudh, i.e. on the guarded tablet in the Seventh Heaven.
2. On the Lailatul Qadr Allah Ta' ala sent the entire Qur' an down to the Baitul 'Izza in the First Heaven.
3. During the month of Ramadan Allah Ta'ala ordered the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel), peace be on him, to start to reveal the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, but not all at once. The entire revelation of the Qur'an took twenty-three years.
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