Islam

Islam

Islam is a monotheistic and Abramic religion stating the Quran as it's religious text being stated verbatim from God, it is also lead by the teachings of Mohammad the last prophet of God. An adherent to Islam is called a Muslim.

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Khutbah

Religion; Islam

Friday sermons that are also occasionally given during special events.

Qibla

Religion; Islam

Qibla means "direction", and refers to the requirement that Muslims are supposed to face in the direction of Mecca during their daily prayers.

Khalif

Religion; Islam

The leaders of the Muslim community. According to Islamic history, the most important khalifs were the four Rightly-Guided Caliphs who led after Muhammad's death.

Kiswa

Religion; Islam

The cloth covering the Ka'ba in Mecca is called the kiswa.

Khatib

Religion; Islam

The individual who give the khutbah, the Friday sermons, is called the khatib. In most Muslim countries, the khatib is a government-assigned position.

Muharram

Religion; Islam

The first month of the Muslim calendar is Muharram. Muharram is also an alternative name for al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year.

Salat

Religion; Islam

Salat means "prayer". Salat is the ritual prayer that is part of the Five Pillars. These prayers should be said in the direction of Mecca, five times a day.