Component 3: Islam - Key words

tawhid

'oneness' in reference to God and is the basic Muslim belief in the oneness of Allah

prophethood

( 'risalah' in Arabic ) is the term used of the messengers of Allah, beginning with Adam and ending with the Prophet Muhammad

halal

actions or things which are permitted within Islam, such as eating permitted foods

haram

actions or things which are forbidden within Islam, such as eating forbidden foods

jihad

'to strive'

greater jihad

the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a Muslim

lesser jihad

a physical struggle or 'holy war' in defence of Islam

mosque

a 'place of prostration' for Muslims; it is a communal place of worship for a Muslim community

Shariah ( straight path )

a way of life; Muslims believe Allah has set out a clear path for how Muslims should live. Shariah Law is the set of moral and religious rules that put the principles set out by the Qur'an and the hadiths into practice

ummah

means 'community' and refers to the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity