Quranic words and phrases

Muslims () are people who adhere to Islam, a monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God of Abraham (or Allah) as it was revealed to Muhammad, the last Islamic prophet. Alongside the Quran, Muslims also believe in previous revelations, such as the Tawrat (Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Injil (Gospel). These earlier revelations are associated with Judaism and Christianity, which are regarded by Muslims as earlier versions of Islam. The majority of Muslims also follow the te

Ayatollah is a title for high-ranking Twelver Shia clergy. It came into widespread usage in the 20th century. Those who hold this title must be men and specialists in Islamic sciences such as jurisprudence (fiqh) and principles (usul), often teaching in seminaries. The next lower rank among these clergy is Hojjatoleslam.

family of Muhammad

someone who has completely memorized the Qur'an

thumb|Houris in Jannah|paradise, riding camels. From a 15th-century Persian manuscript.

‌Arabic word for strife and conflict

In Islam, the terms ' (; , ) and ' (; ) are primarily used to refer to pre-Islamic Arabians who were Abrahamic monotheists. Muslims regard these people favorably for shunning Arabian polytheism and instead solely worshipping the God of Abraham, thus setting themselves apart from what is called . However, they were not associated with Judaism or Christianity; instead exemplifying what they perceived as the unaltered beliefs and morals of Abraham.

thumb|Calligraphic Arabic text of the "Salawat": , meaning "Blessings and peace be upon Muhammad and his family", in the handwriting of Shamsuddin Asaf Jahi thumb|Arabic text of another shape of "Salawat": , meaning "May God send his mercy and blessings upon him" Salawat (; ) or Durud (, ) is an Islamic complimentary Arabic phrase which contains veneration for Muhammad. This phrase is usually expressed by Muslims as part of their five daily prayers (usually during the ) and also when Muhammad's name is mentioned. is a plural form of () and from the triliteral root of ṣ-l-w (the letters , ) whi

Muslim phrase for receipt of bad news found in Quran 2:156

title used in the Qur'an and by Muslims for Muhammad

Taghut (, ṭāġūt; pl. ṭawāġīt (); broadly: "to go beyond the measure") is Islamic terminology denoting the worship of another deity besides God. In traditional theology, the term often connotes idols or demons drawn to blood of pagan sacrifices. They appear wherever a person has been murdered. The pre-Islamic deities al-Lāt and al-ʿUzzā, later also Satan, are associated with that term.

Taqwa ( / ) is an Islamic term for being conscious and cognizant of God, of truth, "piety, fear of God." It is often found in the Quran. Those who practice taqwa — in the words of Ibn Abbas, "believers who avoid shirk with Allah and who work in His obedience" — are called muttaqin ( ''''). (See:Fear of God and God-fearer)

Istighfar () is the act of seeking forgiveness of Allah in Islam. This is usually done by saying "I seek the forgiveness of Allah" (), or "I seek the forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, and turn to him (in repentance)" ().

Al-Ghayb () is an Arabic expression used to convey that something is concealed (unseen). In Islam, it is a technical term referring to the secrets only known by God. It is an important concept in Islam, encompassing what cannot be perceived or known by humans. This includes God, the attributes of God, the Last Day and its events, and the heart (qalb). Beyond the theological implications, it can also mean something "unseen" relative to an observer, in the sense that someone acts behind the perceiver's back.

thumb|Zabaniyah torture sinners in Hell (Jahannam) in a 1436 CE illumination

Ṭūbā () is a tree which grows in Jannah (the Garden of Eden) according to Islam.

laudatory religious phrases in Islam

Shukr () is an Arabic term denoting thankfulness, gratitude or acknowledgment by humans, being a highly esteemed virtue in Islam. The term may also be used if the subject is God, in which case it takes the meaning of "divine responsiveness".

Phrase that occurs several times in the Quran

mythical river in paradise

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Yaqeen () is generally translated as "certainty", and is considered the summit of the many stations by which the path of walaya (sometimes translated as Sainthood) is fully completed. This is the repository of liberating experience in Islam. In relation to the exoteric religious life, certainty is the sister of religious life in its perfection (ehsân), that is, to say the adoration of Allah according to the visionary way; through this channel it is the pillar of Islam in the accomplishment of its external practices, as it is the foundation of faith (iman) in its internal dogma. It is, in fact,

Sijjīn ( lit. Netherworld, Underworld, Chthonian World) is in Islamic belief either a prison, vehement torment or straitened circumstances at the bottom of Jahannam or hell, below the earth (compare Greek Tartarus), which is mentioned in Quran . Sijjin is also considered to be a place for the souls of disbelievers until resurrection.

tree of life motif in the Quran

the right way in Islam, the way of God, the path upon which one struggles for the sake of God. May consist of spiritual discipline, altruistic works, scholarship, or warfare.

Illiyin or Illiyun ( literally: Heaven, Upperworld) is a Quranic term referring to either the "most high" and "supreme" places above Jannah, i.e. the Garden of Eden or Paradise, in the seventh Heaven closest to the Throne of God (al-ʿArsh), or, according to a different interpretation, a register for the blessed or record of the righteous, which is mentioned in Verses 83:18–20 of the Quran. It is also understood as the abode of the believers before Resurrection. The antithesis of Illiyin is Sijjin.

thumb|Photo of the Kabba, a holy location for Muslims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia Manasik () is the whole of rites and ceremonies that have to be performed by Islamic pilgrims in and around Mecca. The Qur'an differentiates between two manasiks: The Manasik of Hajj, has to be done in the month Dhu al-Hijjah and The Manasik of ʿUmra, which can be performed any time of the year. The knowledge of manasik is an independent part of Fiqh.

In Islamic culture, the term '''''ulu'l-amr'' () or uli'l-amr''' () refers to "those charged with authority or responsibility or decision, or the settlement of affairs". It is referenced in the 59th verse of the fourth chapter of the Qur'an, and outlines the necessity of Islamic followers to obey the control of Allah, Muhammad and those in authority as long as they too obey Allah and Muhammad. They are seen as the leaders and scholars of Islamic culture.

Ẓulm (, ') is the Arabic word used interchangeably for cruelty or unjust acts of exploitation, oppression, and wrongdoing, whereby a person either deprives others of their rights or does not fulfill his obligations towards them. It is used in Urdu and Hindi in the same sense. In Turkish, it is known as zulüm''' and other cognates of this word are prevalent in several Semitic and Indo-European languages.

Nasīʾ (, an-Nasīʾ, "postponement"), also Romanized as Nasii or Nasie, was an aspect of the pre-Islamic Arabian calendar, mentioned in the Quran in the context of the "four forbidden months". In pre-Islamic Arabia, the decision of "postponement" had been administered by the Banu Kinanah, by a man known as the Qalammas (pl. qalāmisa). Different interpretations of its meaning have been proposed.

Sakina or Sakinah () is an Arabic word based on a Semitic root, through which it is also related to a Hebrew derivative. In Arabic it conotes "peace", "serenity" or "tranquility". Several words based on the root s-k-n appear in the Qur'an. The Hebrew term "shekhinah" literally means "dwelling" or "settling", and in Judaism's Talmudic literature denotes the presence of God in a place.

Tabarruj ( / ) is an Islamic term which refers to a Muslim displaying their beauty in a way deemed inappropriate by Islamic standards. It is often used to refer to a follower who fails to observe hijab, modest clothing in fitting and length, and lowering of the gaze. The term also encompasses a general attitude in social interactions. Those who engage in tabarruj are called muttabarijat ( '''').

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