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The Book Of Prayer (Kitaab-ul-Salaat)

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Muazzin One who announces the “ Azaan”<br />

Iqamah Announcement that the congregational <strong>Prayer</strong> has been established.<br />

Khutbah <strong>The</strong> sermon.<br />

Niyah Intention.<br />

Farz Obligatory.<br />

Wajib Essential, mandatory.<br />

Sunnah <strong>The</strong> tradition of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Muakkadah<br />

Emphasised.<br />

Ghair Muakkadah Non-emphasised.<br />

Nafil Voluntary or additional.<br />

Wuzu Ablution (with water.)<br />

Ghusl A bath (with water)<br />

Masah To stroke (wipe) or rub gently over.<br />

Miswaak A small branch or stem, used for brushing teeth.<br />

Khilaal Act of removing dirt or particles (e.g. stuck between teeth, toes)<br />

Tayammum An alternate to ablution / bath, by using soil or like matter.<br />

Makrooh An act that is disliked / disapproved.<br />

Kalemah Any meaningf<strong>ul</strong> phrase.<br />

Tayyeb or Tayyebah Pure<br />

Janabah State of greater impurity due to sexual defilement.<br />

Mustahab Recommended, better<br />

Makrooh Tahreemi An act that is strongly disliked, close to forbidden.<br />

Haraam Forbidden / prohibited.<br />

Rakaat A single round / cycle of all bodily actions within a <strong>Prayer</strong>.

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