Islam (iss-lam'): Islam is an Arabic word derived from the three-letter root s-l-m. Isha (ih'sha'): The Isha is the night prayer and the last of the five daily prayers offered by Muslims. Iftar (if-tar'): The meal served at sunset that breaks the day's fast. During the Hajj, the ihram worn by pilgrims serves to reinforce a sense of humility and purity, and human equality in the eyes of God. The term also refers to the specific dress, made of white, unstitched, seamless cloth, donned by pilgrims while in this state. Ihram (ih-ram'): State of consecration into which Muslims enter in order to perform the Hajj or Umrah (lesser pilgrimage). Hilal also halal (hi-lal', ha-lal'): Arabic term designating that which is deemed lawful in Islam, based on the two authoritative sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah (way of life and example) of Prophet Muhammad. However, the broader definition of the term refers to a state of modesty and covering that encompasses a woman's entire body, excluding hands and face. Hijab (ha-jab'): Commonly, the term hijab is used to denote the scarf or other type of head-covering worn by Muslim women throughout the world. The Hajj is performed annually by over 2,000,000 people during the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Dhul-Hijjah. Muslims must perform the Hajj at least once in their lives, provided their health permits and they are financially capable. The Hajj rites symbolically reenact the trials and sacrifices of Prophet Abraham, his wife Hajar, and their son Isma'il over 4,000 years ago. Hajj (haj): The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca (in modern-day Saudi Arabia) undertaken by Muslims in commemoration of the Abrahamic roots of Islam. Six such collections are considered most authentic. Hadith are found in various collections compiled by Muslim scholars in the early centuries of the Muslim civilization. The Hadith record the words and deeds, explanations, and interpretations of the Prophet concerning all aspects of life. Hadith (ha-deeth'): Unlike the verses contained in the Qur'an, Hadith are the sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad himself, and form part of the record of the Prophet's Sunnah (way of life and example). A traditional greeting used by Muslims around the time of Eid is 'Eid Mubarak,' meaning 'May your holiday be blessed.' A special congregational Eid worship, visitation of family and friends, new clothing, specially-prepared foods and sweets, and gifts for children characterize these holidays.ДЇajr (fajr): Performed at dawn, it is the first of the five daily prayers performed by Muslims. The Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's two major religious holidays and commemorates the end of the Hajj, is on the tenth day of this month.Д®id al-Fitr (eed al-fitir): Eid is an Arabic term meaning 'festivity' or 'celebration.' Muslims celebrate two major religious holidays, known as Eid al-Fitr (which takes place after Ramadan), and Eid al-Adha (which occurs at the time of the Hajj).

Personal du'as can be made in any language, whereas salat is performed in Arabic.Дhuhr (thuhr): Performed in the midday, it is the second of the five daily prayers performed by Muslims.Дhul-Hijjah (thul hij'ja): The last month of Islamic lunar calendar in which Hajj is performed. Muslims make du'as for many reasons and at various times, such as after salat, before eating a meal, before retiring to sleep, or to commemorate an auspicious occasion such as the birth of a child. Muslims view Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of everything in the universe, who is transcendent, has no physical form, and has no associates who share in His divinity.ДЄsr (asr): Performed in the afternoon, the Asr is the third of the five daily prayers offered by Muslims.Д¬hador (sha-dor'): A loose outer garment worn by some Muslim women that covers all of the body and most of the face.Дu'a (doo'ah): Term designating personal prayer, supplication, and communication with God, as distinct from salat (formal worship).

Allah (al'lah): Literally, 'The God.' Muslims use this Arabic term as the proper name for God.

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