#islamic terms

[queermuslimrevert]

Hi! I live in a very Christian household, but have recently fallen in love with Islam. I’m trying to do more research to see if I really want to revert. But there are so many words that are common in the Muslim community that aren’t used outside of it. I was just wondering if you could give me a few basic pointers or had some resources you used when you reverted. Thank you!

Hello! I understand the struggle of not knowing the words used in the Muslim community. I honestly used Pinterest and Google mostly to research Islam online. I found this link that has a good glossary of terms:

Glossary of Islamic Terms

This section aims to assist the teachers by providing them with the most common Islamic terms and phrases

I don't remember if this was the one I originally found, but it seems to be pretty comprehensive.

There are also some Quran apps that have articles on different topics as well. I really like The Holy Quran because you can play the recitation and read along in English. Dhikr & Dua also has some articles.

These are my apps that I've kept. There's a lot out there.

I hope this helps and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer 😊

[rebelqueenofferelden]

Just a friendly reminder that "Inshallah" is not a purely islamic phrase.

It's a religious phrase, yes, but it's Arabic for "If God Wills it"

Arab Christians also use it.

Same with things like "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great)

Yes, those words are heard in islamic contexts, because Arab speaking countries are muslim majority countries, but Christians have literally been there the entire time and prior to prophet Muhammad's birth.

[islampnp]

Islamic Dictionary: Letter B

Islamic Dictionary: Letter B

A  |B  |C  |D  |E  |F  |G  |H  |I  |J  |K  |L  |M  |N  |O  |P  |Q  |R  |S  |T  |U  |V  |W  |X  |Y  |Z BA’ATH: In Islamic terminology, this means the resurrection of the Muslims and the Kuffar (unbelievers). The Ba’ath of the Kuffar (unbelievers) and the subsequent stages leading to the Nar (Hellfire) is in five stages: (1). The Kuffar will be raised with all their senses being active, i.e. they…

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[alhabashi]

Islamic Bytes: Meaning of Qur’ān

Qur’ān (الْقُرْآن): recital; the holy book of the Muslims

The Arabic Speech of God, which He revealed to Muḥammad (ﷺ) in wording and meaning, and which has been preserved in the muṣḥafs, having reached us by concurrent transmissions. It’s inimitability is a challenge to mankind.

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[alhabashi]

Islamic Bytes: Meaning of Īmān

Īmān (الْإِيمـَان): faith; belief

Īmān consists of beliefs, statements, and actions; it increases with good deeds and decreases with evil deeds.

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[alhabashi]

Islamic Bytes: Meaning of As-Salāmu ‘alaykum

As-Salāmu ‘alaykum (اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيكُم): “Peace be upon you.”

The universal Muslim greeting; also a supplication.

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[newsdock]

As Islamic State militants advanced in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor last month, those who had held out against them faced a simple choice: beg for mercy or face certain death. Defeated fighters were required to "atone" or die, a choice set out in Islamic terms and implying that resisting Islamic State rule amounted to a sin against God. "I surrendered my weapons," said a rebel fighter who capitulated to Islamic State on July 2 and has been living in fear for his life ever since. He still believes Islamic State could execute him at any moment. Source: Reuters

[newsdock]

As Islamic State militants advanced in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor last month, those who had held out against them faced a simple choice: beg for mercy or face certain death. Defeated fighters were required to "atone" or die, a choice set out in Islamic terms and implying that resisting Islamic State rule amounted to a sin against God. "I surrendered my weapons," said a rebel fighter who capitulated to Islamic State on July 2 and has been living in fear for his life ever since. He still believes Islamic State could execute him at any moment. Source: Reuters