Allah

The Arabic word for God, the Creator of the universe. It is also used in Arabic versions of the Bible.

Allahu Akbar

God is greater or greatest.

Eid al-Fitr

an Islamic holiday known as the holiday of the feast which takes place following the fast of the month of Ramadan.

Eid al-Adha

an Islamic holiday known as the holiday of sacrifice which takes place following the annual pilgrimage.

Fatwa

an Islamic legal ruling given by a qualified Muslim jurist.

Hadith

documents of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings.

Hijab

the covering Muslim women wear for religious reasons.

Imam

a religious leader. Someone who leads prayers and a congregation.

Islam

the religion that Muslims follow.

Jumuʿah

the weekly congregational prayer that takes place every Friday.

Kaʿba

a cubic structure built by Prophet Abraham in the city of Mecca. It is Islam’s holiest site. Muslims do not worship the Kaʿba but face it during prayer.

Masjid

the Arabic word for mosque.

Muslim

a Muslim is someone who follows Islam.

Quran

the Quran is the holy book of Muslims revealed to Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.

Sharia

a comprehensive term used to describe Islamic law. It includes recommended actions of worship, kindness, and rights of individuals and society.

SunnaH

the Prophet Muhammad’s practices. For example, the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him used to eat with his right hand. Therefore, Muslims eat with their right hand to follow the Sunnah.

Source: www.whyislam.org