Prayers (Fajr...

Prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, ‘Isha) Names of the 5 compulsory daily prayers for Muslims consisting of 2, 4, 4, 3, and 4 rak'ats respectively. Qibla Direction towards Ka'ba, located in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) which Muslims face to pray. Qom City in Northern Iran. Centre for religious learning and place where the sister of 8th Imam of the Shias (Imam Redha (as)), Lady Fatema Ma’suma is buried.

Qur’an Muslims’ Holy Book revealed by God to Rak'at Unit of prayer Rajab 7th month of the Islamic calendar. ** ** Ramadan 9th month of the Islamic calendar in which fasting has been prescribed for Muslims. Saheefe Sajjadiya A book of supplications from the 4th Imam (as) of the Shias (Imam Zain-ul-Abidin (as)). ** ** Sha’ban 8th month of the Islamic calendar. Salaam and Ziyaraats Prescribed greetings and prayer salutations usually recited when visiting the shrines of the Prophet and Imams.

Salaat-ul-Layl Recommended prayers of 11 units to be recited before the dawn prayers. Salawat Sending blessings of the Prophet and his family. Shawwal 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Shaytan Satan. Sura Chapter of the Holy Qur’an Takbir Short for Allahu Akbar (God is the Greatest) Taqlid Accepting and following the verdicts of Marja in their interpretation of Islamic law. Tasbih Glorification of God Tayammum Actions to be performed when no water is available for the performance of wudu.

Wilayat The concept of guardianship of the 12 Imams over human beings. Wudu Ablutions performed before reciting prayers. Ziyarat Please see Salaams and Ziyaraats.…