Arabic & Islamic Terms
Glossary

Arabic & Islamic Terms

Status · Pramāṇita
Source · Uncited
Period · Eternal

Tawhid — Absolute oneness of God; the central doctrine of Islam.

Shahada — Declaration of faith; the first pillar of Islam.

Salat — The five daily prayers; the second pillar.

Sunnah — The example and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Hadith — Recorded sayings and acts of the Prophet.

Umma — The worldwide community of believers.