Hadan: Minerals.

Hadd: Restrictions

Hadeeth: Narration's and reports of the deeds and sayings of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.).

Hajj: Pilgrimage to Makkah during the month of Dhul Hijjah.

Hajjat al-Balagh: The Pilgrimage of conveying the message.

Hajjat al-Wada: The Farewell Pilgrimage - when the Prophet bade farewell to his Ummah.

Hajre Aswad: The black stone embedded in the wall of the holy Ka'bah.

Hakamayn: Two hakims.

Hakim: One who issues decrees (magistrate).

Halaal: Anything permitted by the Shariah (Islamic Law). Lawful.

Hanifiyyah: To devote oneself fully to Allah and completely surrender to His will. This is the name of the religion of Prophet Ibrahim [peace and blessings be upon him).

Haraam: Anything prohibited by the Shariah.

Haram Hurma Mu-abbad: A haraam decree forever binding.

Haram Hurmatum Mu Aqqatah: A haram decree which lasts only for a certain period.

Haram Shareef: The area where the holy Ka'bah is situated.

Hawaazin: A tribe of Arabs who live in Taif-Arabia.

Hejaz: The original name given to Arabia.

Hijr: Known as Hatim. it is the half-walled area attached to the Ka'bah which is also called Hijr-Isma'il and Hijr al-Ka'bah.

Hijrah: Migration of the Holy Prophet from Mecca to Madinah. To leave ones place of residence for the sake of Allah.

Hikmah: Wisdom.

Hilf al-Fudul (the alliance of excellence): This alliance was called hilf al-Fudul, due to the excellence of the contents of this agreement.

Hilful Fudhool: A pledge taken to help the orphans and widows.

Hiqqah: A three year old camel's colt.

Hubal: One of the major idols in pre-Islamic Arabia.

Hukum: Decree.

Hurmatul Musaharah: Family ties which are haram through marriage .


"I"
Ibaadah: Worship.

Ibil: Camel.

Ihraam: Condition during which Muslims are forbidden to do and wear certain things while performing Hajj and Umrah.

Ijmaa: Consensus among the learned leaders among Muslims throughout the world.

Imaan: Faith

Imam: The person who leads the prayer; also refers to the leader of Muslims. Leader.

Iqaamah: Call to prayer made inside the Masjid just before the start of fard salaah.

Isha: The night prayer.

Islam: The religion of submission to the will of Allah. The religion of Muslims.

Israaf: Waste.

Istinjaa: Cleansing of the private parts after passing stools or urine.


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Jahannam: Hell.

Jahiliyyah: The age of Ignorance, This name was given to the period between Prophet Isa and the Prophet Muhammad when people forgot the teachings of the Prophets, and violated the religious sanctities.

Jam'aah: Congregation; group of Muslims.

Jamrat al-'Aqabah: The symbol of the ritual of stoning Shaytan in Mina which is located near 'Aqabah.

Jamrat al-Ula: The first symbol of the ritual of stoning Shaytan in Mina.

Jamrat al-Wusta: The second (medium) symbol of stoning Shaytan.

Jannah: Paradise.

Jibra'eel (as): Angel who brought Allah's revelation to the prophets.

Jibreel: The name of the angel who was sent to the Messenger.

Jihad: To struggle or fight in the way of Allah.

Jinn: They are created by Allah from fire, and are invisible to human beings. They can change their shape. They are air, subject to the Islamic call. Among them there are believers and unbelievers.

Jizyah: The tax which is levied in Muslim states on non-Muslim adult subjects who can afford it in return for security for their lives and property and defending them against their enemies.

Jumad-ul-Ula: The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

Jumu'ah: The Friday prayer.


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Ka'bah: A cube-shaped building re-built by Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (peace be upon them), the first house built for the worship of Allah. Situated in Makkah, the direction all Muslims face when praying .

Kaafir: A non believer.

Kayl: A measure.

Kharraaj: Land tax.

Khilaal: Passing wet fingers through a beard ,for example, while making wudhu.

Khitbah: Marriage proposal.

Khutbah: The sermon.

Kitaab: Book. It is also referred to as any Heavenly Book including the Holy Qur’an.

Kufffaar: Non believers.

Kunyah:: A type of surname or proper name common in Arabic which means father of so and so or mother


"L"
Lajnatul Fatwa: Department issuing verdicts.

Lat: One of the major idols in pre-Islamic Arabia.

Luqatah: Lost property found by another person.