Islamic Communication Skills (ISC402) – Key Vocabulary

Communication (Islamic perspective)

The process of conveying messages founded on Qur’an and Sunnah to secure truth and safety in this life and the Hereafter.

Kemahiran Komunikasi (Communication Skills)

Abilities to create interaction—speaking, listening, reading, writing, arguing, ethical conduct, and technology use.

Qaulan Sadida

Speech that is straight, truthful, and clear; used for educating, especially children (Q 4:9).

Qaulan Baligha

Words that penetrate the heart and are effective, matching the listener’s intellect (Q 4:63).

Qaulan Ma’rufa

Kind, pleasant words, particularly toward orphans and the needy (Q 4:8).

Qaulan Karima

Honourable, respectful speech, especially to parents and the elderly (Q 17:23).

Qaulan Layyina

Gentle, soft words—even toward tyrants like Pharaoh (Q 20:44).

Qaulan Maysura

Easily understood, comforting words when unable to help someone (Q 17:28).

Jawami’ul Kalim

Prophet’s style of concise yet comprehensive expressions, rich in meaning.

Mau’izhah Hasanah

Beautiful, inspiring language the Prophet used to admonish and teach.

Hablun min Allah

Vertical relationship—communication link between humans and Allah.

Hablun min an-Nas

Horizontal relationship—communication link among human beings.

Communicare

Latin root meaning “to make common or share,” from which the word communication derives.

Sender

The originator of a message in the communication process.

Message

The information, idea, or feeling conveyed from sender to receiver.

Receiver

The individual or group for whom a message is intended.

Medium / Channel

The pathway or vehicle through which a message travels from sender to receiver.

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