glossary of islamic terms.pdf - YasSarNal QuR'aN

Sahu ٍٜٞ
Literally means forgetting. If one adds to or subtracts from
what is required during the Salat (Prayer), out of forgetfulness
or lack of attention, then one must perform two extra
prostrations at the end of the Salat. This is called Sajda Sahu.
Saint ٠ُٝ - ٌ٣له
Sake خ٣بؿ - َ٤جٍ - لٖه
Sakina Calm ٚ٘٤ٌَُا
Calm, peaceful tranquillity, perfect calmness, serenity, due to
the Presence of Allah being made clear and apparent. See Holy
Qur'an, At-Taubah (9):26, 40, Al-Fath (48):4, 18, 26.
Salaf Forebears قَُِا
Forebears, predecessors, ancestors.
Al Salaf al Saalih ؼُبُٖا قَُِا
the righteous forebears - refers to the early generations of
Muslims including the Sahaabah and the Taabi`oon.
Salafi ٢لٍِ
Literally, "the early years". Salafi is used generally to describe
the early generations of the Muslims, particularly the
companions of the Messenger of Allah and those who followed
them, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on him and
them. In the present age the term is sometimes used to describe
a Muslim who closely follows the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet
Muhammad and As-Salafiyeen as-Saliheen, the righteous
companions of Muhammad.
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