Racism whether upon open or hidden, is an evil aspect of life which Islams seeks to eradicate. It is clear from the versus of the Quran, the book of the muslims, and many sayings of our final prophet which have narrated by his companions, that differences in colour, tribes, races, or traditions are not to be excuses for unjust behaviour or treatment. The Quran rehearses the words of the almighty Allah which reasons against racial discrimination and puts an end to it in Islam.

"O Mankind, we created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you in to tribes and nations so that you may know each other (not that you despise each other). Verily, the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is he who is most righteous of you." (Al-Quran, Chapter 49, Verse 13)

Allah explains the reason behind why he created mankind and then put them in to alternative tribes and nations. It is made clear and all doubts are seized when the most merciful Allah states: "that you may know each other". Without distinguishable recognistion (e.g. clones) life would be very difficult.

Also refrerred as: Racism, Islamaphobia, Taassub, Anti-Semitism, Neo-Nazi, Extremism, Fascism

Inter-Islam items: Racism

See also: Disunity, Victimisation, Brotherhood, Tazkiyah

The word Rasul is synonymous with the word Prophet

Also referred as: Rasool, Apostle

See: Messenger

Recitation is the reading of text in an eloquent manner. The word recitation is often synonymous with praying/reading the Quran..The correct recitation of the Qur’an is maintained through the ‘Qur'aa’ who teach its correct pronunciation. We must bear in mind that the true Arabic recitation is an obligation and the Qur’an must be recited in the manner that it was revealed. Pronunciation is paramount because without it listeners would hear different words and thus different messages. An English example would be the words Quill and Kill, if the letter Q is pronounced like the letter K then the meaning is very different.

Inter-Islam items: Recitation

Also referred as: Qiraat, Qirat, Tilawat, Tilaawat

See also: Quran

Repentance has a status that no other form of worship has. This is why Allah is extremely happy when a servant repents just as a traveller is happy when he finds his lost mount in the desert.

Repentance breeds good deeds, whilst sinning (without repentance) can cause deprivation of obedience altogether. It has been said that committing sins regularly will darken and harden the heart. It may even lead a person to reject Allah completely (Allah forbid) or lead him to commit a bigger sin. There is no recourse for a sinner except to ask Allah for forgiveness and to feel serious regret for his actions

Also referred as: Tauba, Maafi, Istigfaar, Towbaa.

Inter-Islam items: Repentance

See also: Dua

In Islam respect is a common theme. This includes respecting knowledge and the means by which it is attained, i.e. Parents, Teachers, Books, etc.

The Prophet Muhammad was once seated when he stood up seeing a kaafir's (non-believer's) corpse was being taken for burial. He did this out if respect for a fellow human being.

Respecting The Quran and Hadeeth is particularly emphasised requiring a state of physical and ritual cleanliness, i.e. Wudhu (Ablution). Ablution is mandatory if the Quran.is to be touched. However reading without wudhu without actually touching the Quraan is allowed but reading with wudhu is ideal. The Quran should not be placed on the ground or any unclean or inappropriate place. It should always be placed on a lofty/higher position than other books. Likewise the Quran must not be read in inappropriate circumstances or places such as when having a bath, in the state of impurity such as menses, relieving oneself by urinating passing stool, in washrooms/toilets etc.

Inter-Islam items: Respect

See: Also: Wudhu

Allah has revealed His books to various Prophets for the guidance of their nations. Angel Jibraaeel (Arch Angel Gabriel - peace be upon him) brought Allah's revelations, orders and messages to all the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them all).The big books are called Kitaabs whilst the small ones are called Sahifa.

Examples of Kitaab:

The Rasul Dawood (Prophet David peace be upon him) was given Zabur (Psalms), Rasul Musa (Prophet Moses - peace be upon him) was given the Toraat (Torah), Rasul Isa (Prophet Jesus - peace be upon him) was given the Injeel (Bible - Gospel) and Prophet Muhammad was given the Quran which supersedes all other revelations. The Quran is the only revelation that is unaltered, complete accurate and free from errors.

Examples of Sahifas:

10 Sahifas were revealed to Prophet Aadam (Prophet Adam - peace be upon him).
50 Sahifas were revealed to Prophet Sheeth (Prophet Seth - peace be upon him).
30 Sahifas were revealed to Prophet Idrees
Between 10 and 30 Sahifas were revealed to Prophet Ibraheem (Prophet Abraham - peace be upon him)

See: Quran, Messenger, Angels

The acceptance of Islam where the Revert/Convert (person embracing Islam) was, previous to their submission, a Non-Muslim.

Also referred as: Conversion, Admission, Embraced, Became, Born Again, New-Muslim, Revert, Convert.

Inter-Islam items: Reversion

See also: Muslim, Faith

Show; Showing off

See: Tazkiyah