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Jihaad
Fighting or struggle in the cause of Allah.
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Jizyah
A tax paid by non-Muslims living under a Muslim government.
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Ka'bah
The cube-shaped in Makkah which Muslims circumambulate during the
Hajj rituals. It was first built by Prophet Ibraahiim (Abraham).
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Khawaarij
An early splinter group within Islam. Originally supporters of Imam `Aliy,
they broke away from him when he agreed to arbitration in his dispute with
Mu'aawiyah.
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Muhaajiruun
(sing-Muhaajir) Emigrants. The Muslims who emigrated from Makkah to
Al Madiinah
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Mujaahid
One who fights or struggles in the cause of Allah.
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PBUH
Peace be upon him.
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Quraish
The ruling tribe of Makkah, to which the Prophet (PBUH) belonged.
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Rak`ah
(Anglicized plural used in text) a unit of prayer consisting of a series of
motions: standing, bowing, prostrating, sitting and prostrating again.
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Sunnah
A practice of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which is imitated by
Muslims.
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Surah/Surat
A chapter of the Qur'aan.
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`Umrah
Nation; leader
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Umrah
Minor pilgrimage to Makkah.
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