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In this article we will list common Islamic phrases for everyday use. Knowing the lingo Muslims use in their day to day language can help you avoid those awkward moments you feel when you think you should know what something means but don’t. You feel embarassed to even ask.
This is no fault of your own, we’ve all been there. Sometimes the memo just wasn’t received. That’s why we are here.
We created this exhaustive list that aims to be your glossary of the most commonly used phrases by Muslim’s in everyday conversation.
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Alhamdulillah Praise to Allah
Used to express satisfaction. Commonly used after having finished eating. Also, used frequently as response to when some asks how your day was, “Alhamdulillah, it was good”
Jazaka Allahu Khairan
May Allah reward you with all good
Sign of appreciation. When someone does something good to you (gives you something, helps you with something…)
Ashokrulillah
Means Thanks to Allah
Usage is same as Alhamdulillah
Subhanallah(read more detailed explanation)
Glory to Allah.Said whenever something good happens. Allah’s greatness is said and realized everytime something good happens to us. Example, A man overlooking the Grand-Canyon exclaims, Subhanllah!”
Mashallah
Closely translated to mean “as God has willed” or “what Allah wanted has happened.”
Supposed to be a reminder that all good things come from God and are blessings from Him. It is a good omen. Example, You’ve become a father. Mashallah! You passed aced your exams. Mashallah!
Allahu Akbar
a phrase meaning ‘God is most great’, used by Muslims in prayers and as a general declaration of faith or thanksgiving. Used by Muslims to remind themselves of God’s vastness and power. Unfortunately, some Muslim extremists employ this phrase before performing acts of terror, leading many to associate “Allahu Akbar” with violence and destruction
Da’wah
Da’wah is an Arabic word which has the literal meaning of “issuing a summons,” or “making an invitation.” This term is often used to describe how Muslims teach others about the beliefs and practices of their Islamic faith.
Jumu’ah
Also known as Friday Prayer or Congregational Prayer, is a prayer that Muslims hold every Friday. Takes place just after noon and substitue for Zuhr prayer.
La hawla wala quwwata illa billah
Saying is that man is weak by nature. He has no ability to move from a condition to another except with the help of Allah. Used in unfavorable situations beyond ones control, also to express dissatisfaction.
Inshallah
If Allah wills. Usually used to refer to planning to do a future action, I will do this … if Allah wills it.Do not say of anything, ‘I shall do such and such tomorrow,’ without adding, ‘Insha’Allah.’ And call your Lord to mind when you forget… (18:23-24). Example, Inshallah tomorrow I will get the oil change done.
Amen
Is a declaration of affirmation. found in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. It is found in Jewish, Christian and Muslim worship as a concluding word or response to prayers. Example, May Allah guide us on the right path, Amen!
Subhanallah
Glory to Allah.
Used in many places, for example if you heard something amazing and you want to express your amazement.
Imaan
in Islamic theology denotes a believer’s faith in the metaphysical aspects of Islam. Its most simple definition is the belief in the six axioms of faith.
Deen
Refers to belief and practice of Islam; way of life. Example. that brother’s or sister’s deen is strong.
Jannah
Jannah symbolically referring to paradise. However “Firdaus” also designates the highest layer of heaven.
Jahannam
In Islam refers to an afterlife place of punishment for evildoers. In Quran, Jahannam is also referred as an-Nar (“The Fire”), Jaheem (“Blazing Fire”), Hutamah (“That which Breaks to Pieces”, Haawiyah (“The Abyss”), Ladthaa , Sa’eer (“The Blaze),
Hadith
A collection of traditions containing sayings of the prophet Muhammad which, with accounts of his daily practice (the Sunnah), constitute the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Quran. For example, see hadith on what Prophet Muhammad said about learing the 99 Names of Allah.
Sahih –Grade of Hadith as being authenthic.
Hasan –Grade of Hadith as being Good.
Da’if –Grade of Hadith as being Weak.
Fatwa
A fatwa is an Islamic religious ruling, a scholarly opinion on a matter of Islamic law. Afatwa is not necessarily “binding” on the believers. The people who pronounce these rulings are supposed to be knowledgeable, and base their rulings in knowledge and wisdom.As Muslims, we look at the opinion, the reputation of the person giving it, the evidence given to support it, and then decide whether to follow it.
Fi-Sabi-Lillah
Expression meaning “in the cause ofAllah” or more befittingly, “for the sake of Allah”. Doing anything for the sake of God and in the way of God to gain nearness to Him and gain His pleasure.”
Umrah
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holy city for Muslims. It can be undertaken at any time of the year, unlike Ḥajj which occurs on a specific date determined by Islamic Calendar.
Hajj
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The holy city for Muslims, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. That is if they are financial capable of doing so.
Yarhamuka Allah
May Allah have mercy on you. When you sneeze, it is said after someone sneezes.
Astaghfiru lillah
I seek forgiveness from Allah. Commonly used when you think you have sinned. It is a powerful from of Istighfar (asking for forgivness). Read hadith of Prophet Muhammad regarding Astaghfiru illah and asking forgivness.
Halal
meaning permissible in Islam.It is frequently applied to permissible food and drinks. Into a more complex classification known as “the five decisions”: mandatory, recommended, neutral, reprehensible, and forbidden.
Haram
Is an Arabic term meaning forbidden. This may refer to: either something sacred to which access is forbidden to the people who are not in a state of purity; or to an evil thus “sinful action that is forbidden to be done
Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala (SWT)
It is an honorififc followed after using one of Allah’s names. For exampple saying, “Allah (SWT)”. It means to “May He be praised and exalted.”
Salla llahu ʿalayhi wa-sallam (SAWS)
Muslims often follow it with the abbreviation “SAWS.” Example, Muslims believe that Muhammad (SAWS) was the last Prophet and Messenger of God.
Radeyallahu ′Anhu
Used after companions. Of the Islamic Prophet Muḥammad Radeyallāhu ′Anhu. Translation: “May Allāh be pleased with him.”
Baraka Allahu fik (Barak Allahu Feekum)
The blessings of Allah (be upon you) (Arabic: barak ‘Allah) is a phrase used by Muslims to express thanks, typically to another person. It is one of many phrases used by Muslims to express thanks. Used commonly in reply to a person that says jazakallah.
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Common phrase greeting a fellow Muslim. The meaning is, “Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings.”
Fi Amanillah
“(be) with the safety of Allah” or “May Allah Protect You”. The general idea is a person recites it wishing for the safety of God (Allah) upon them.
Congratulations, you now have a better chance of surviving daily conversations by having knowledge and understanding these Islamic phrases.
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12 Comments
Samad Al nur on July 16, 2019 at 9:50 am
Fitna is confusion, division etc.
you gave definition for Fatwa- a legal ruling. Umrah- is the lesser pilgrimage.Reply
Ahmed on July 17, 2019 at 12:41 am
Thank you brother for catching that. We have now fixed this.
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Tygr on June 3, 2020 at 8:03 pm
Thank you so much for posting this. As a recent convert, I have been trying to learn new words and phrases to assist me in my journey. It would be nice to one day put these in a .pdf/word .doc for printing.
Blessings!
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Ahmed on June 5, 2020 at 1:01 pm
No problem, glad it helped. You can also find a more extensive updated list we created here:
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Loso Bowman on September 10, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Ameen thank you this site has helped me during this time we going through in the world , Allahu Akbar
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Lawrence on November 12, 2020 at 11:19 am
Subhanallah
This was very informative for me Added features should be considered like pronouncation or audio for the phrasesReply
Rasheed on January 16, 2021 at 5:38 am
Thanks
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Daoud on November 19, 2021 at 5:14 pm
Jazāk Allāhu Khayran is often used by Muslims instead, in the belief that Allah’s reward is superior. The common response to Jazāk Allāhu Khayran is wa ʾiyyāk (وَإِيَّاكَ), or wa ʾiyyākum (وَإِيَّاكُمْ) for plural, which means “and to you”.
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Daoud on November 19, 2021 at 5:19 pm
Also, alhamdullilah is stated by a person who just sneezed and the response is yahamakallah
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TERRI A CASTLEBERRY on February 9, 2022 at 10:26 pm
amen!
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Tomas Angkot on May 18, 2022 at 4:08 pm
thanks, this words i learned here will guide me to my journey to become converted Islam.
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Masoom Raza on December 23, 2022 at 9:45 am
Zazakallah khayran
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List of 33 Islamic Phrases For Everyday Use (2022) - My Islam? ›
According to Al-Ghazali the dwellers of Heaven will exist eternally in a state of being age 33. Islamic prayer beads are generally arranged in sets of 33, corresponding to the widespread use of this number in dhikr rituals.
What are some common Islamic phrases? ›- Expression 1 : Inshallah.
- Expression 2: Alhamdulillah.
- Expression 3: Bismillah.
- Expressions 4 : Mashallah.
- Expressions 5: Subhanallah.
According to Al-Ghazali the dwellers of Heaven will exist eternally in a state of being age 33. Islamic prayer beads are generally arranged in sets of 33, corresponding to the widespread use of this number in dhikr rituals.
What is the most important word in Islam? ›Allahu Akbar: God is the Greatest. These words are repeated by Muslims many times during the course of the day, making them the most frequently chanted words on earth.
What is the number 1 rule in Islam? ›Shahadah, profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witness to the oneness of God by reciting the creed "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of and total commitment to Islam.
What do Muslims always say to each other? ›Traditional greeting between Muslims is Assalamu alaikum (peace be upon you) to which the response is wa alaikum salaam(and unto you peace).
What can I say instead of Alhamdulillah? ›When any one of you sneezes and says 'alhamdulillah [praise be to Allah]', it becomes obligatory upon every Muslim who hears him to respond with: “Yarhamuk Allah [may Allah have mercy on you]'.
What is the most powerful phrase in the Quran? ›Ayat al-Kursi is regarded as the greatest verse of Quran according to the hadith. The verse is regarded as one of the most powerful in the Quran because when it is recited, the greatness of God is believed to be confirmed.
How do you say basic Arabic phrases? ›- What's your name? = ما اسمك؟ – Ma esmuka?
- My name is ______. = اسمي هو- Esmi huwa.
- How are you? = كيف حالك؟ – ...
- I'm fine = انا جيد- Ana jayyed (M)/jayyedah (F)
- Please = لو سمحت- Law samaht.
- Thank you = شكرا لك- Shukran.
- You're welcome= عفوا – Afwan.
- I'm sorry = انا آسف- Ana asef (M)/ Ana asefa (F)
And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance; and establish regular Prayer, and give regular Charity; and obey Allah and His Messenger. And Allah only wishes to remove all abomination from you, ye members of the Family, and to make you pure and spotless.
What does number 3 mean to Muslims? ›
The number 3 is also significant as many sunnah acts are advised to be done in three's.
What do you have to repeat 33 times in Islam? ›"Allahu Akbar", "Al-hamdulillah" and "SubhanAllah" are recited 33 times each.
What is the holiest text in Islam? ›The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God. It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature.
What is Islam luckiest number? ›786 (number) - Wikipedia.
What is the 20% rule in Islam? ›In Islam, khums (Arabic: خُمْس Arabic pronunciation: [xums], literally 'one fifth') refers to the required religious obligation of any Muslims to pay 20% of their acquired wealth from certain sources toward specified causes.
What does number 8 mean in Islam? ›NUMBER 8 IN RELIGION
In Islam, eight is the number of angels carrying the throne of Allah in heaven as well as the number of gates in heaven according to the Koran.
Showing public affection is generally considered rude and disrespectful across the Middle East. Although some cultures within the Middle East might be more tolerant than others, it's generally not a good idea to kiss, hug or openly display intimacy.
How do Muslims say goodbye each other? ›مع السلامة Ma'a salama
It's the most common way of saying goodbye in Arabic. The phrase ma'a salama is recognized in most Arab-speaking countries. It is also very versatile and you can use it in most situations, formal and informal.
Islamic perspective
For this reason, sneezing is considered as blessing from Allah and in a narration3,4 from Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be upon him who said: “When one of you sneezes, let him say, 'Al-hamdu-Lillaah' (Praise be to Allah),' and let his brother or companion reply to him.
(Islam) Alternative form of wallah. (MTE, slang) I swear to God; used to add emphasis.
What is the slang mashallah? ›
Mashallah. This word is used when wanting to compliment something beautiful or spectacular without getting jealous.
What is Allah's favorite surah? ›...
Al-Ala.
| الأعلى Al-Aʻlā The Most High | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Glory to Your Lord in the Highest, The All-Highest |
| Position | Juzʼ 30 |
| No. of verses | 19 |
| No. of words | 72 |
- “Unfollow your heart if your heart is not following Allah.” ...
- “We clean our house when we invite someone, we must clean our hearts if we want to invite Allah.” ...
- “People ignore death but death never ignores people.” ...
- “Peace and Jealousy cannot live in the same heart....
These Quran quotes serve as daily reminders and affirmations for Muslims of the first pillar of their faith: “There is no diety of worship except God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God.” "I seek refuge in God from Satan, the cursed."
What does ya hayati mean? ›4) Ya Hayati (يا حياتي) My Life (which means my love)
What is 33 49 in the Quran? ›(33:49) Believers, when you marry believing women and then divorce them before you have touched them,85 you may not require them to observe a waiting period that you might reckon against them. So make provision for them and release them in an honourable manner.
What is quranic verse 17 33? ›(17:33) (ix) Do not kill any person whom Allah has forbidden to kill,33 except with right. We have granted the heir of him who has been wrongfully killed the authority to35 (claim retribution);so let him not exceed in slaying. He shall be helped.
What is 33 21 in the Quran? ›(33:21) Surely there was a good example for you in the Messenger of Allah,34 for all those who look forward to Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much.
What is the number 7 in Islam? ›Islam. References to the number seven in Islamic knowledge and practice include: Seven ayat in surat al-Fatiha, the first book of the holy Qur'an. Seven circumambulations of Muslim pilgrims around the Kaaba in Mecca during the Hajj and the Umrah.
What are the 5 colors of Islam? ›Five of the colours that are mentioned by name are terms of the pre- Islamic vocabulary of Arabic, abyad (white), 'aswad (black), 'ahmar (red), 'aṣfar (yellow) and 'akhḍar (green), while other colours are noticeably rare in the Koran (Devin 1999).
What does number 4 mean in Islam? ›
Four. the number four (arba'a) represents matter and the balance between things created and the four elements (earth, air, fire, and water).
What is 5 33 in the Quran? ›Verses (Q5:32–33) have been quoted to denounce killing, by using an abbreviated form such as, "If anyone kills a person, it would be as if he killed the whole people: and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people". The same formulation appears in the Mishnah in Sanhedrin.
What is the meaning of 33 tasbih? ›33 repetitions of al-ḥamdu lillāhi (ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ), meaning "All praise is due to God.". This saying is known as Tahmid (تَحْمِيد). 33 repetitions of subḥāna -llahi (سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ), meaning "Glorified is God". This saying is known as Tasbih (تَسْبِيح).
What is mentioned 32 times in Quran? ›The word “bahr” (water) is mentioned 32 times in the Quran.
How do Muslims say good morning? ›In the morning, you can say “Sabah al-khayr” meaning, “good morning”. Unlike in English greetings, there are several replies to this greeting in Arabic, depending on the mood and creativity of the speaker. The most common reply is “Sabah an-noor” meaning, “morning or light”.
Who should greet first in Islam? ›Book 26, Number 5374: Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The rider should first greet the pedestrian, and the pedestrian the one who is seated and a small group should greet a larger group (with as-Salam-u-'Alaikum).
How do you respond to Salaam? ›"Wa-Alaikum-Salaam," meaning "And unto you peace," was the standard response. Muslim ministers and audiences regularly exchanged the salutation at the beginning and end of lectures and sermons.
What's the reply to Salam Alaikum? ›The polite response to the phrase is wa alaikum assalam, which means “and upon you be peace.”
Why do Muslims always say inshallah? ›For Muslims, the term — which translates to “If God wills” — is auspicious: If you want something to happen, you should say inshallah before you say anything else about it. The Quran says as much in its 18th chapter, Surah Al-Kahf.
What is the secret text of Islam? ›The Qur'an, the sacred text of Islam, is believed to be the Word of God as revealed to the Prophet.
What is the symbol of Islam? ›
Crescent and Star: The faith of Islam is symbolized by the Crescent and Star. The Crescent is the early phase of the moon and represents progress. The star signifies illumination with the light of knowledge. Islam by definition means submission and has the extended meaning of peace.
What is Prophet Muhammad favorite Colour? ›Why is green so prevalent in the Muslim world? Because it was supposedly Mohammed's favorite color. The Islamic prophet is said to have worn a green cloak and turban, and his writings are full of references to the color.
Is 7 a lucky number in Islam? ›Because of this, the number seven is used to illustrate an idea of completeness throughout the Bible. In both Islam and Judaism, there are seven heavens. Muslim people walk around the Kaaba seven times while making the pilgrimage to Mecca.
What is the power of saying Bismillah? ›“Every important word or matter that does not being with the remembrance of Allah is maimed.” This means that without beginning with Bismillah, we deprive ourselves of blessing, goodness, and ease. Therefore, by saying Bismillah we invite and welcome blessings and the help of Allah (SWT) to make things easy and good.
What is the most forbidden act in Islam? ›Worshipping anyone or anything other than God, known as shirk, is the most major sin for a Muslim.
What are 5 things prohibited in Islam? ›This meat is called “halal.” Muslims are also prohibited from gambling, taking interest, fortune-telling, killing, lying, stealing, cheating, oppressing or abusing others, being greedy or stingy, engaging in sex outside of marriage, disrespecting parents, and mistreating relatives, orphans or neighbors.
What is the 5% Islam? ›The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths (NGE/NOGE) or the Five Percenters, is a Black nationalist movement influenced by Islam that was founded in 1964 in the Harlem section of the borough of Manhattan, New York City, by Allah the Father, who was previously known as Clarence 13X ...
What does 57 4 mean in Islam? ›57:4. It is He who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. He knows what penetrates into the earth and what emerges from it and what descends from the heaven and what ascends therein; and He is with you wherever you are. And Allah , of what you do, is Seeing.
What is 434 in the Quran? ›Those [women] whose nushuz you fear, admonish them, and abandon them in bed, and strike them. If they obey you, do not pursue a strategy against them. Indeed, God is Exalted, Great."
What does the number 3 mean? ›Throughout human history, the number 3 has always had a unique significance, but why? The ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, postulated that the meaning behind numbers was deeply significant. In their eyes the number 3 was considered as the perfect number, the number of harmony, wisdom and understanding.
What are Muslims last words? ›
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) reminds us, “He whose last words are: La ilaha illal-lah, enters Paradise.” This method is called talqeen. The Prophet (pbuh) advised, “Prompt your dying people to say, 'Lailaha illal-lah'.”
What do Muslims say before leaving? ›Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu 'alallaahi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata ' illaa billaah. In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Can you say Salam Alaikum when leaving? ›Assalamu alaikum is even used as to say goodbye, while many others say "Khoda Hafez" or "Allah Hafez" (Bengali: আল্লাহ হাফেজ, romanized: Āllāha hāphêj) "May God protect you". In Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, Assalomu aleykum is used as an informal greeting.
What are 3 unacceptable behaviors in Islam? ›The survey finds that most Muslims agree that certain behaviors – such as drinking alcohol, suicide and sex outside marriage – are morally wrong.
Is it OK to cuss in Islam? ›According to one of Mohammed's contemporaries, he once said that “Allah does not like obscene words or deeds,” while another acquaintance reportedly observed that “the prophet was not one who would abuse (others) or say obscene words.” These anti-obscenity provisions appear regularly in the Hadith, making Islam the ...
What do Muslims find disrespectful? ›This meat is called "halal." Muslims are also prohibited from gambling, taking interest, fortune-telling, killing, lying, stealing, cheating, oppressing or abusing others, being greedy or stingy, engaging in sex outside of marriage, disrespecting parents, and mistreating relatives, orphans or neighbors.
How do Muslims say hi to each other? ›Traditional greeting between Muslims is Assalamu alaikum (peace be upon you) to which the response is wa alaikum salaam(and unto you peace). family/tribal/dynastic name.
What is hello in Islam? ›Greetings and handshakes
The greeting for Muslims is in Arabic - As-salamu alaikum which means Peace be upon you.
When one of you feels like yawning, he should restrain it.” So yes, absolutely, it is indeed correct and good to say “bless you”, but the correct saying in Arabic would “alhamdulillah” and then in response right after, “yarhamuk Allah”.
What happens when you yawn in Islam? ›According to Saintyves, Islam sees yawning as a sign of Satan entering the body, and sneezing as a sign of his leaving the body. Assas-bou-Malek and others all date this opinion back to the Prophet: "The Prophet said that Satan endeavours to distract the faithful in prayer. This is Allah's way of testing them.
What does yawning mean in Islam? ›
the. meaning of yawning. According to Saintyves, Islam sees yawning as a sign. of. Satan entering the body, and sneezing as a sign of his leaving the body.
What does Bismillah mean in slang? ›shortened from Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim, from Arabic, literally: in the name of God, the merciful and compassionate. Slang. Emoji.
What does Wallahi al Azeem mean? ›Wallahi Azeem means I swear by Allah the greatest.
What does Wallah mean? ›1. Wallah = I swear/by God. والله Wallah literally means “I swear to God,” and it is sure to come up in conversation way more times than you can count. Wallah, I promise I'm not lying!
What does hamdullah mean in Arabic? ›Alhamdulillah (Arabic: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ, al-Ḥamdu lillāh) is an Arabic phrase meaning "praise be to God", sometimes translated as "thank God".
What are popular Islamic texts? ›Islam's main sacred text is the Qur'an. According to Muslim tradition the Qur'an is the actual word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabic language through the intermediary of the Archangel Gabriel.
What is the Islamic slogan? ›So, starting from the basic definition of a Muslim being a person who fully agrees with the statement “la ilaha ilAllah, Muhammad rasul Allah”, the core of Islam is found.
What means mashallah? ›The literal meaning of Mashallah is "God has willed it", in the sense of "what God has willed has happened"; it is used to say something good has happened, used in the past tense.
What is the Islamic rule? ›Sharia is Islam's legal system. It is derived from the Quran, Islam's holy book, as well as the Sunnah and Hadith - the deeds and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Where an answer cannot be derived directly from these, religious scholars may give rulings as guidance on a particular topic or question. Getty Images.
What are the followers of Islam called? ›The followers of Islam are called are called Muslim, which means "those who have surrendered themselves", or "believers" of the Divine message. Historically one became a Muslim by following the teachings of Mohammed.
What are the do's and don'ts of Muslims? ›
This meat is called "halal." Muslims are also prohibited from gambling, taking interest, fortune-telling, killing, lying, stealing, cheating, oppressing or abusing others, being greedy or stingy, engaging in sex outside of marriage, disrespecting parents, and mistreating relatives, orphans or neighbors.
What do Muslims say when they meet? ›The greeting for Muslims is in Arabic - As-salamu alaikum which means Peace be upon you.
What is the golden rule Islam quotes? ›Islam. “Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others that which you wish for yourself.” “No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.” “Do unto all men as you would wish to have done unto you; and reject for others what you would reject for yourself.”
What do Muslims say before eating? ›When meal is ready: "Allahumma barik lana fima razaqtana waqina athaban-nar. " (Translation: O God! Bless the food You have provided us and save us from the punishment of the hellfire.)