1. Hadith Sayings of prophet Muhammad
Sunnah Sayings, actions, approvals or attributes of prophet
Muhammad P.B.U.H
Science of the The science that is based on studying the Hadith
Hadith and its elements to make sure that all the Hadith between
our hands are authentic
Matan This is the most important part of Hadith that has the
pupose of all the saying of the prophet, the text of the
Hadith.
Sanad Chain of narrators
Sahih It is a hadith that has a chain of narrators that is
connected through just and precise narrators from the
beginning to the end, not having discrepancies or any hidden
defects.
Hasan is the one where its source is known and its reporters
are unambiguous. But less than the Sahih.
Da'if a Hadith which fails to reach the status of hasan.
Usually, the weakness is: a) one of discontinuity in the isnad,
b) one of the reporters having a weakness in his character,
Don’t forget to learn how to write the Arabic words
2. Hajj it implies heading to Makkah to observe the rituals of
pilgrimage.
Thul-Hijah The last month of the Islamic calendar during which
Hajj is performed
State Ihraam a state in which the pilgrim is forbidden to do certain
things that are otherwise permissible, and men should wear
certain cloths (two towels)
Arafah A desert location approximately nine miles from
Makkah where the pilgrim spends the 9th of Thul-Hijah as a
rite of Hajj.
Mina A desert location approximately three miles from Makkah
filled with tents, where several rites of hajj are performed.
Al-Muzdalifa A place near Arafat, where the pilgrims spend the night
of t the 9th of thul-Hija till the morning of 10th of thul-Hijah.
Ramy al-Jamarat Throwing stones to signify their defiance of the
Devil. This symbolizes the trials experienced by Abraham
while he was going to sacrifice his son as demanded by Allah.
Tawaf Which involves all of the pilgrims visiting the Kabah and
walking seven times counter-clockwise around the Kaaba.
Sa’i walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah
Mabroor the Hajj that is free of sin and all its pillars and
conditions are fulfilled
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3. Taurat the original Torah of Musa (Moses)
Zabur the original Psalms of Daud (David
Injil the Original Gospel of Isa (Jesus)
Al-Suhuf the scrolls of Ibraheem.
Ghar Hiraa A cave in the mountain of light in Makkah, prophet
Muhammad used to climb there to think about the creation of
Allah.
suwar Makkiyyah Makkan chapters, the surahs that were revealed in
Makkah before the Immegration (Hijra)
suwar Madaniyyah Madani chapters, the surahs that were revealed in
Medina before the Immigration (Hijra)
the long seven The longest chapters in the Quran, seven Surahs
which are: Baqarah - 'Aali-'Imraan- Nisaa- Maaa-'idah - 'An-
'aam - 'A'-raaf - Anfaal
Taharah The state of cleanliness and purity.
Qiblah The direction of the prayer, which is to Al-Ka’abah.
Khushoo' is having your heart humbled and connected with Allah
while worshipping him.
Al-Isti'aatha Saying (A’athu-billahi-mina-ashytan-alrajeem)
Ahkam Al-Tajweed Rules of reciting the Quran
Al-Tadabbur Reflection or deep understanding of Al-Quran, its focusing
on the meaning and guidance.
