Allah
The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims to refer to the one true God.
Aqida
islamic theology, focusing on beliefs and creed.
Fatwa
A ruling on Islamic law issued by a qualified scholar.
Hadith
Reports of Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals, used to guide Muslims.
Ijma
The consensus of the Muslim community on a particular issue.
Ijtihad
The process of interpreting and applying Islamic law through reasoning.
Iman
Faith in Islam, involving belief in God, angels, scriptures, prophets, and the Day of Judgment.
Islam
Submission to God’s will and acceptance of Muhammad as the final prophet
Kalam
Islamic theology, focusing on discussions of God’s nature and existence.
Jihad
Struggle or striving, often misunderstood; includes both spiritual struggle and self-defense.
Qiyas
Analogical reasoning used to apply Islamic law to new situations.
Sharia
the system of Islamic moral and legal guidance based on the teachings of the Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet (Hadith and Sunna).
Tawhid
The oneness of God, a central belief in Islam.
Prophets
Prophets: Messengers sent by Allah, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.
Quran
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of Allah revealed to Muhammad.
what are the five pillars of islam?
shahada , salat , zakat , sawm, hajj
shahada (prayer)
Declaring belief in one God (Allah) and Muhammad as His messenger.
salat (prayer)
Performing ritual prayers five times daily.
zakat (charity)
Giving a portion of wealth to the poor.
sawm (fasting)
fasting during the month of ramadan.
hajj (Pilgrimage)
Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime.
Iman
Faith or belief in Islam.
Jihad
Struggle or striving in Islam, often misunderstood as holy war.
Redemption
Redemption: The Christian concept that Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection redeemed humanity from sin.
