The complete Islamic glossary

The Islamic call to prayer announced from the mosque before each of the five daily prayers, proclaiming faith and inviting Muslims to worship.

Worship & Rituals

The midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith until the shadow equals the object's length; 4 Rakahs.

Worship & Rituals

The second pillar of Islam: ritual worship performed five times daily, consisting of specific recitations, bowing and prostrations facing the Kaaba.

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The afternoon prayer, performed from when the shadow exceeds the object's length until sunset; 4 Rakahs.

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The direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca that Muslims face during Salah; established by Allah in Quran 2:144.

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The sincere intention in the heart that precedes any act of worship; the Prophet ﷺ said "actions are by intentions."

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Sunrise; marks the end of Fajr prayer time. Salah at this exact moment is forbidden; one should wait 15 minutes (Ishraq time).

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The sunset prayer, performed immediately after sunset until the red twilight disappears; 3 Rakahs.

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The Just — whose every decree and action is the embodiment of justice, free from any oppression.

Names of Allah

The ritual washing of specific body parts (face, arms, head, feet) performed before Salah, prescribed in Quran 5:6.

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The migration of the Prophet and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and the first Muslim state.

Islamic History

The dawn prayer, performed between the appearance of true dawn (Subh as-Sadiq) and sunrise; the first of the five daily prayers.

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