The cube-shaped stone building whose foundations were built by the angels and completed by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son, the Prophet Ismael, peace be on them, in Makkah. It was rebuilt with the help of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It is the focal point towards which all Muslims face when praying.
Also known as Dhi aI-Khalasa. A place where pagan idols used to be worshipped in Yemen in the pre-Islamic time of ignorance.
Perfectly complete. There is nothing perfectly complete except Allah Ta'ala.
Major sins. Such sins as Shirk (see Shirk), Qatl (murder), Zinah (fornication and adultery), the taking of Riba (usury), Sirq (theft), etc.
An expiatory gift. The prescribed way of making amends for wrong actions, partcularly missed obligatory actions. For example, if a person swears to do something in the Name of Allah, but later finds out that he is not in a position to keep that pledge, then he must pay a Kaffara. Kaffara is paid in various ways, usually by freeing a slave, feeding the hungry, or fasting for a specified number of days. Contrast with Fidya (compensation). See Fidya
Unbeliever. Someone who covers up the truth and rejects Allah and His messengers, may Allah bless them and grant them peace. There are many different ways in which a person becomes a disbeliever in Allah. For full explanation see Kufr. Plural: Kuffar.
"The Unbelievers". Surah 109 of the Holy Qur'an.
Literally means camphor. It is a special heavenly perfume that will be mixed with non-intoxicating, pure wine and be given to the righteous in the Akhira (Hereafter). See Holy Qur'an, Al-Insan (76):5.
"The Cave". Surah 18 of the Holy Qur'an.
[Other Commonly Used Spellings: KALAAM ] Talk or speech as in "kalamu Allah"; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy.
The Pure Word, i.e. the assertion that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. "La illaha illa'llah."
Statements of Allah Ta'ala. Words of Allah. See Roohu'llah.
Statements of Allah Ta'ala. Words of Allah. See Roohu'llah.Khadija, may Allah be pleased with her, the second of the earliest Muslims, never having had any connection with other religions.
Literally means to earn. This does not only mean the earning of a livelihood, but rather the spiritual reaping of the consequences of one's deeds, whether they he good or evil. See Holy Qur'an, Luqman (31):34.
Means "eclipsed" in regard to the sun.
Lie, particularly one involving denial of Allah and His messengers, may Allah bless them and grant them peace.
First wife of the Holy Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and one of the four greatest females created, the other three being;
The hidden Shirk. Being dissatisfied with what Allah has ordained for a particular person. Hidden Shirk is to inwardly worship any thing or anyone other than Allah, or to inwardly associate something or someone as a partner with Him, especially one's self. See Shirk.
A famous town north of Madinah. It was the place where a great battle took place between the Muslims and the Jews in 1OAH. The Muslim victory at Khaibar destroyed Jewish influence in the Arabian peninsular for many centuries, until the introduction of the modern Jewish banking system throughout the world. See Holy Qur' an, Al-A hzab (33):27.
Name of a Masjid (mosque) in Madinah.
The best nation amongst all nations in the sight of Allah Ta'ala,i.e. AI-Ummal Islamiah (the Muslim nation).
Highest form of friendshp. The love that is mixed with one's own soul. The Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah bless them and grant them peace, were 'Khaleelu'llah', the intimate friends of Allah. They loved people for Allah, but their greatest love was only Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala Himself.
To abide for ever. The good will abide in the Jannab (Paradise) and the evil will abide in the Nar (Hellfire) forever. "Khalideena feeha abada". (They will abide in there for ever.) The word "Aba da" also means "for ever". Allah Ta'ala uses "Abada" to emphasize "for ever", reminding us that eternity is endless.
Derives from the word Khalafa,
Yakhlufu = come after.
Khulafa = the ones who succeed others, in the sense of standing in as a representative for someone else.
Thus Khalifa = viceregent, the representative of Allah. Khalifa has two main meanings:
The Creator. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta'ala. Some useful words regarding creation:
Intoxicant. Anything that is fermented and causes a state of drunkenness when consumed. Khamr is prohibited by Allah Ta'ala in the strongest term possible: "Ijtanibou" - "Leave it!" It is a higher level of prohibition than forbidding it because it is Haram. Haram = a direct prohibition ordered by Allah Ta'ala. Ijtanibou = a degree more serious than Haram. It is not only Haram, but also a direct command not to approach or be near it for any reason whatsoever. See Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2):2]9, Al-Ma' idah (5):93.
"The Ditch". A famous battle between the early Muslims and the pagans in which the Muslims built a Khandaq (trench) on the unprotected side of the city of Al-Madinah al-Munawarah to prevent the advance of the Makkan unbelievers in 5AH. The enemy were halted by this unexpected tactic, and then driven away by awful weather, mutual distrust and low morale, without any major engagement having taken place. It was also called Ghazwatul-Ahzab (Battle of the Clans), because the Makkan idol-worshippers were assisted by the Jewish Tribes ofBanu Nadhir, Banu Chatfan and Banu Asad. See Holy Qur'an, An-Nur (24):55, Al-Ahzab (33):9-20.
Tax imposed on the revenue from land taken from non-muslims to ensure their equal rights under Islamic law.
Singular of khawarij. See Khawarij.
Means "eclipsed" with regard to the moon.
The Seal of the Prophets. This is the title of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Allah Ta'ala sent many prophets, from Adam to Isa (Jesus), may the blessings and peace of Allah be on all of them, and then sent Muhammad as the last messenger to the Ins wal Jinn (mankind and the Jinn) with the final and complete relevation, the Holy Qur'an. This is one of the reasons why Allah Ta'ala Himself decreed that it is He who will preserve and be the Guardian of the Holy Qur'an. It is the only Holy Book today that has not been altered (not even a single letter has been altered!). Allah Ta'ala's promise is true! Has not the time come for those who reject to see the truth? Allah Ta'ala has sent an unlimited number of proofs to prove that the divine truth lies in the Holy Qurtan and with the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. It is clear for those who wish to see them. And those who choose to reject them will have only themselves to blame. For another proof see Umm-me. Allah humma inni ballaght; Allah humma inni ballaght; Allah humma inni ballaght: O Allah, surely the message has been delivered; 0 Allah, surely the message has been delivered; 0 Allah, surely the message has been delivered.
orator, speaker.
Fear. Only fear of Allah is acceptable to Allah Ta'ala. Khauf is a general fear, e.g.:
The people who dissented from Islam and created a false belief which was not part of the HolyQur'an or the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Singular: Kharij.
She is the woman who is referred to in the Surat al-Mujadalah (Surah 58:1-6).
A type of Hijab (veil) which covers the face, but leaves the eyes exposed, as opposed to the Niqab, which covers the entire face, including the eyes.
Lunar eclipse. There is a special Eclipse Salat (prayer) which lasts as long as the eclipse itself.
A form of divorce. When a wife leaves her husband after giving him certain compensation, usually part or all of her dowry.
The Rightly-Guided Khalifaas. They were the first four rulers of the Muslim Ummah (nation) after the death of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. They were called "the Rightly-Guided Khalifaas" because they ruled exactly as was ordained by Allah Ta'ala and the Prophet Muhammad. They were:
A small prayer mat, just large enough for hands and forehead.
One-fifth of war booty given in Allah's cause. See Holy Qur' an,Al-A nfaal (8):41.
Sermon. The greatest sermon in the history of mankind was called AI-Khutbatul Wida' (the farewell sermon), given by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, during his last Hajj in lOAH. There are various types of sermon, e.g.:
A speech given at the time of concluding a marriage contract.
Book. There are three types of Kutub (books):
A powder, made from finely ground antimony and used both as a make-up and as a medicine for the eyes.
A style of angular writing often used for early hand-written copies of the Holy Qur'an.
Unbelievers. Those who reject Allah and His messengers, may Allah bless them and grant them peace. There are different ways of not believing in Allah. For full explanation see Kufr.
Singular: Kafir.
Disbelief in Allah's Commands, including the refusal to accept whatever the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, taught. There are two levels of Kufr:
A respectful and affectionate way of calling People as "Abu" or "Umm" (Abu = father of, Umm = mother of) followed by the name of the eldest son; if there is no male offspring then the "Abu" or"Umm" is followed by the name of the eldest daughter. It is prohibited to have the same Kunya as the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, e.g. It is not permitted to call someone Abu Qasim". Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 205, Vol.8. Sahih Muslim, Kitabul-A dab.
Solar eclipse. There is a special Eclipse Salat (prayer) which lasts as long as the eclipse itself.