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الله
[Al-lah]
The Arabic word for God, used by Muslims and Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews to refer to the one true God.
إسلام
[Is-lam]
Submission to the will of Allah; the religion revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
مسلم
[Mus-lim]
One who submits to Allah and follows the teachings of Islam.
قرآن
[Qur-an]
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the direct word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
حديث
[Ha-deeth]
Sayings, actions, and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, used as a source of Islamic law and guidance.
صلاة
[Sa-lah]
The Islamic prayer performed five times daily; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
زكاة
[Za-kat]
Obligatory charity; giving a portion of one's wealth to those in need, one of the Five Pillars.
حج
[Hajj]
The pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must perform at least once if physically and financially able.
رمضان
[Ra-ma-dan]
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
أمة
[Um-mah]
The global community of Muslims, transcending national and ethnic boundaries.
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