Islamic Etiquette

Sayings

100

This phrase means "Praise to God"

Alhamdulillah

200

This phrase means "I seek forgiveness from God"

AstaghfirAllah

300

This is a personal prayer and supplication

Du`a

400

This Arabic term is used to indicate hope for an aforementioned event to occur in the future. The phrase translates into English as "God willing" or "If it is God's will".

InSha'Allah

500

Arabic phrase meaning “May God reward you for the good.” It is an Islamic expression of gratitude.

Jazak Allahu Khayran

Terminology

100

Something that is lawful; Permitted, good, and praiseworthy.

Halal

200

An act which is obligatory upon Muslims.

Fard

300

Literally means “struggle.” Any earnest striving in the way of God, involving personal, physical, for righteousness and against wrong-doing. Think about "when the struggle is real"

Jihad

400

A legal verdict given on a religious basis

Fatwa

500

Literally meaning "deep understanding"

Fiqh

Laws and Limitations Rules and Regulations

100

This is literally "the path to a watering hole"; it is the eternal ethical code and moral code based on the Qur'an and Sunnah; basis of fiqh.

Shariah 

200

This is the "path" or "example" of the Prophet Muhammad, i.e., what the Prophet did or said or agreed to during his life. He is considered by Muslims to be the best human moral example, the best man to follow

Sunnah

300

The testimony of faith. This is the first Pillar of Islam.

Shahadah. (“There is no god but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.” )

400

This means “detested” but not haram; something that is disliked

Makruh

500

This literally means “permissible;” neither forbidden or recommended. Neutral

Mubah

Types of People

100

A righteous Muslim who observes the commandments of Allah.

Mu'min

200

Referring to the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH)

Sahaba

300

A disbeliever in God and denial of the truth

Kaafir

400

A woman who covers her body for the purposes of modesty and dignity 

Hijabi

500

“People of the Scripture,” or followers of pre-Islamic monotheistic religions with some form of scripture believed to be of divine origin. It refers to Jews, Christians and Sabians.

Ahl al-Kitab

Abbreviations

100

A blessing which is affixed to Muhammad’s name whenever it is written. The Arabic version is S.A.W.S.

P.B.U.H.: “Peace be unto him.”

200

"May Allah be pleased with him". This phrase is commonly added after mentioning one of the companions of Muhammad.

R.A: short for Radiallhu Anhu

300

This acronym evokes a blessing and is appended to the names of the prophets who came before Muhammad and the noble angel

A.S.: Alayhi As-Salaam

400

Used when writing the name of God (Allah),

SWT; Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala,"

500

Used to refer to God (Allah) as Prestigious and Majestic

(azwj); azza wa-jall