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Islam Key Words
Islam Key Words
Islam Key Words
Muslim belief is humble submission to his will and to his divine ordinances and
commandments. The name Allah is most frequently used to refer to God, in accordance
with Islamic doctrine.
Quran - the holy text of Islam, supposedly the word of God spoken to Muhammad by
the archangel Gabriel and recorded in Arabic. The first sura of the Koran is recited as
part of the prescribed prayer. The Koran is divided into 114 units of varying lengths
known as suras. These cover all facets of human existence, including issues with
doctrine, social structure, and law.
Quranic – Something related or mentioned in the Quran.