Allah-Islamic term for god
Alhamdulillah- Praise be to Allah
Allah Fez-May Allah protect you
Assalamualaikum-Peace be upon you
Astaghfirallah-I seek forgiveness from Allah.
Haram-Forbidden
Hijab- Head covering worn in public by some Muslim women.
Islam-The religion of Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad Peace be upon him as the Prophet of Allah.
Jumuah-A congregational prayer that Muslims hold every Friday before the noon prayer.
Khutba-Religious sermon held by Muslims before noon prayer.
Masjid-Muslim place of worship
Namaz Rug- Most commonly known as a "prayer rug", it is used as a cloth to pray on while in Salah.
Niqaab- Face covering used by Muslim women for modesty
Qadr-Fate
Qiblah-Direction for Muslims to pray, it is headed towards NE.
Salaam- Peace
Salah-Islamic prayer, it is held 5 times a day.
Sheikh-A leader in a Muslim community.
Surat-Chapter of Quran
Walaikumassalam-Peace be upon you as well
Zuhr-Noon prayer for Muslims.
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Just Another American
ChickLitYoung Muslim American girl Rani faces the struggles of being strong in her faith while enduring harsh judgments about her religion. Rani tries to keep the two problems at bay, but the chance is either or.
