Supererogatory worship. Actions that are purely optional but can be rewarded for.

Also referred as: Nafl, Nawafil (Plural)

Najaasat is that which is defined unclean according to shari`a (alcohol, blood, flesh of certain animals, excreta, droppings, blood, vomit, semen, seminal fluid, etc).There two different types of najaasat: Ghaliza (heavy) and Khafifa (light) and many methods of purifying oneself or objects from najasa.

Also referred as: filth, unclean, foul matter, defilement, najas, najasa, najasat, napaki, napaaki, napak, napaak, najasah, impure, najis.

See: Purification, Tahaarah

Another name for the board game backgammon.

See: Chess

Man is often neglient of his duties towards Allah and fellow creation.He forgets that he will ondee day return to Allah and be judged. The remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) reminds Man of his transient state and helps him to be mindful of his duties and responsibilities.Salaah is a 5 a day duty which is unfortunately most commonly neglected. May Allah guide us all. Ameen

See: Dhikr, Salaah, Practise, Death

Postnatal bleeding.

Also referred as Nifaas

In Islam the night precedes the day in other words every date starts at dusk (magrib) rather than midnight. For example the Night of Friday is Thursday night from dusk till dawn and the Day of Friday is from dawn till dusk on Friday.

Information related to nights and specific nights of the year.

Also referred as: Laylat

Inter-Islam items: Night

Nikah means Marriage. The marital status of a person changes from single to married on the performance of the Nikah Ceremony.

The Holy Prophet said:

"Marriage is the basis for blessings and children are an abundance of mercy."
“Nikah is my Sunnah.”
“Whosoever turns away from my Sunnah is not of me.”

Also referred as: Wedlock, Matrimony, Wedding, Nikaah, Marriage

Inter-Islam items: Nikah

See also: Divorce, Hijaab, Intercourse, Zinaa

Niqaab is a veil that covers the face. Those that wear it sometimes referred as Niqaabi.

Also referred as: Niqab

See: Hijaab