see Heaven

Animal Skin

See: Tanning

Menstruation

See: Haydh

Depicting animate creatures in Islam is not permissible regardless whether it is manifested as models in 3d, still pictures or animations. Many known dangers of depicting animate objects have been highlighted. Some affect individuals, others affect society at large. Some are apparent in one's lifetime whilst others materialise over generations. All fall foul of attempted imitation as only Allah, The Creator can create and invest a spirit.

“Of people the most affected by punishment on the day of Judgement shall be the makers of pictures.”

Also referred as: animate paintings, drawings, models, photos, video, movies, animation

Inter-Islam items: Pictures

See also: Television, Music, Hijaab

“Verily the most noble one amongst you in the eyes of Allah Taa'la is the most pious.”

Piety is the connection and spiritual proximity to Allah which can only be achieved through adopting Taqwa (God fearing). Many are misled into thinking that ‘Taqwa' lies in excessive ‘ibadat' (worship). This misunderstanding leads to neglecting and overlooking the importance of abstaining from sins. Thus, many Muslims engage in excessive ibadat without realising that their reward is eradicated by their sins and disobedience to Allah Taa'la.

“Abstain from sin, big and small-that's surely piety. Don't underestimate small sins; mountains are from pebbles after all.”

Also referred as: Salaahat, Salahiat, Salih (Pious), Devoutness, devotion, religiousness, spirituality, devotion to Allah, saintliness, virtuous.

Inter-Islam items: Piety

See also: Obedience

Pilgrimage is a common word to mean a religious visit however in Islam it is usually used to mean the performance of Umrah (Makkah, Arabia) or Hajj (Makkah, Mina, Muzdhalifa and Araafat in Arabia) . Visiting the grave of the Holy Prophet in Madinah (Arabia) or visiting Masjid-Al-Aqsa (Occupied Palestine) is normally called Ziyaarah.

Inter-Islam items: Pilgrimage

See also: Hajj, Umrah, Ziyaarah

Accepting Islam and conforming to its commandments. Sometimes refered as adjectives - Devout, Religious, and Spiritual

Inter-Islam items: Practise

See also: Faith

Customs, observances, or exercises which are often or routinely practiced.

Also referred as Mamulat, Mamoolat, Tradition, Habit, Method, System, Institution, Way.

Inter-Islam items: Practices

Pride means paying attention to any specific quality in oneself instead of considering it a ‘gift' from Allah and to look upon it as a personal virtue (Self-Worth). Pride's second meaning is to consider oneself greater in comparison to another and to consider others as being lower in status (Self-Importance). The first and most infamous incident of pride was committed by Shaytaan by refusing to prostrate in front of Prophet Aadam when ordered to do so by Allah.

“Pride is My cloak and grandeur is my trousers. If anyone disputes with Me in any one of these (two) I shall admit him into the Hell-fire.”

In the other words, pride and grandeur are two exclusive attributes of Allah, which none is allowed to apply and ascribe towards themselves.

The Prophet said: “The person who possesses even a single atom of pride will not enter Paradise”.

Also referred as: Takabbur, kibr, kibar, self-worth, ego, self-image, self-identity, self-regard, self-importance, self-worth

Inter-Islam items: Pride

See also: Shaytaan, Tazkiyah, Materialism

We should pray to Allah for prevention, protection, relief and cures from illnesses, danger, enemies, evil jinns, magic, evil-eye and being possessed.

Also referred as: Wazeefa, Dua, Taweez, Ruqya, Talisman, Warding, Taweezat.

Inter-Islam items: Protection

See also: Taweez, Dua

In Islam cleanliness is part of faith; Acts of worship mandate cleanliness as a pre-requisite. A Muslim is required to be in a state of cleanliness practically all the time. Cleanliness comes in two states, physical cleanliness and ritual cleanliness. For both states there are methods of purification and things that nullify cleanliness. Rules relate not only to the body but also clothing, bedding, etc. For example there are specific rules and methods related to cleaning oneself after Istinja (urinating, passing stool) and coming into contact with Najasa (alcohol, excreta, droppings, blood, vomit, semen, etc). Similarly rules also apply to objects that have come into contact with najasa. Under certain exceptional conditions under the rules of Tayammum cleanliness may be achieved without the use of water where water would normally be used. Ritual purification involves Ghusl (Bath) or Wudhu (Ablution).

Also referred as: cleaning, cleanse, purify.

Inter-Islam items: Purification

See also: Najasa, Istinja, Ghusl, Wudhu, Tayammum, Masah, Tahaarah, Water